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Vail Nightlife Guide

From Legendary Après-Ski to Moonlit Lounges

 
Après-Ski Cocktail Lounges Live Music Late Night Wine Bars

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

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.

Live Music Historic $$
📍 Vail Village 🕒 11AM-2AM (Winter)
The 10th

The 10th

Upscale mountain-top après at Mid-Vail with fondue flights, Veuve Clicquot by the bottle, and panoramic views from the heated patio.

Mountain Views Champagne Bar $$$
📍 Mid-Vail (Gondola 10) 🕒 11AM-4PM (Winter Only)

Craft Cocktail Experiences

 

Root & Flower

Wine bar meets craft cocktail lounge with seasonal ingredients and mountain-chic ambiance

Sommelier-Curated $$$
📍 Vail Village | 🕒 2PM-12AM
 

The Remedy Bar

Four Seasons' speakeasy-style bar with vintage cocktails and tableside mixology

Reservations $$$$
📍 Four Seasons | 🕒 5PM-1AM
 

Frost Bar

Ice bar with sub-zero temperatures and creative vodka cocktails served in ice glasses

Seasonal $$
📍 The Sebastian Hotel | 🕒 Dec-Mar Only

Elevate Your Night Out

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