Vail Nightlife Guide
From Legendary Après-Ski to Moonlit Lounges
Vail's nightlife shines as brightly as its mountain snow. The party starts at 3PM with legendary après-ski and evolves into sophisticated evenings with craft cocktails, live music, and moonlit lounges. From boot-stomping saloons to champagne bars with fire pits, Vail offers surprisingly diverse nightlife for a mountain town—all within walking distance of the villages.
Iconic Après-Ski Spots
The Red Lion
Vail's original après bar since 1962, where locals and visitors dance on tables to live music after powder days. Famous for their Lion's Paw cocktail and rooftop deck.
The 10th
Upscale mountain-top après at Mid-Vail with fondue flights, Veuve Clicquot by the bottle, and panoramic views from the heated patio.
Craft Cocktail Experiences
Root & Flower
Wine bar meets craft cocktail lounge with seasonal ingredients and mountain-chic ambiance
The Remedy Bar
Four Seasons' speakeasy-style bar with vintage cocktails and tableside mixology
Frost Bar
Ice bar with sub-zero temperatures and creative vodka cocktails served in ice glasses
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