Vail Colorado (US)

Apres Ski at Vail Village:

The more popular happy hours are in Vail village. On warmer days the early crowd goes to the patio at Los Amigos at the base of Pepi's Run where one can watch the skiers on Pepi's run. This is also a warning that you will have an audience is you ski Pepi's any time after noon. After the lifts close, skiers will begin to converge on the patio of the Red Lion where the action begins with happy hour and goes strong till closing on any given Friday or Saturday night.

Apres Ski at Lionshead Village:

The scene at Lionshead is mostly centered around food. The most popular bar is Garfinkel's. Look across from the gondola and look for their Moose mascot logo.

Vail has some of the best Apres ski bars of any ski area.

• The Red Lion: Apres ski and good nightlife.
• Garfinkel's: Located in Lionshead Village across from the gondola. The deck has a view of the slopes. This bar carries apres ski on into the night.

Vail Village caters to all tastes from the high end to the cheap but good. Vail Village is the larger town center and thus hosts the bulk of the restaurants.

Lionshead shuts down early with most restaurants closing their doors at 9:00pm. After 9:00 there is one choice down by the steps to the outdoor ice rink: Blue Moose Pizza. Also note that Dominos delivers (970) 476-0330

Vail Village:

• La Tour: French 970-476-4403
  122 E Meador Dr, Vail CO
• The Left Bank: French 970-476-3696
  183 Gore Creek Drive, Vail CO
• Joe's Famous Deli: 970-479-7580
  288 Bridge St, Vail CO - located by the Vail covered bridge to the parking area
• Kelly Liken: American 970-479-0175
  12 Vail Rd - Suite 100, Vail CO
• Sonnenalp Hotel: Ludwig's: American 970-479-5429
  20 Vail Rd, Vail CO
• Matsuhisa: Asian 970-476-6628
  141 East Meadow Drive, Vail CO - Dinner only
• Sweet Basil: 970-476-0125
  193 Gore Creek Dr, Vail CO
• Vendetta's: Pizza (served till 2:00am)/ Bar food
• The Lodge at Vail: Cucina Rustica: American 970-754-7872
  175 East Gore Creek Dr, Vail, CO
• Campo De Fiori: Italian 970-476-8994
  100 East Meadow Dr, Vail CO
• Bol: 970-476-5300
  141 East Meadow Drive, Vail CO
  Bowling and food
• 7 one 5: 970-476-4444 ex. 5675
  715 W Lionshead Cir, Vail CO
  Eclectic American
• Pepi's Restaurant and Wild Game Room: Wild game 970-476-4671
  Great happy hour.
  231 East Gore Creek Dr, Vail CO - located at the foot of Vista Bahn chair lift
• The Sebastion at Vail Hotel: Leonora
  International Alpine Bistro

Lionshead Village:

• Montauk: Seafood. 970-476-2601 $$$
  549 E Lionshead Cir, Vail CO
• Blue Moose Pizza: 970-476-8666
  675 Lionshead Place, Vail, CO in the center of Vail Square
• El Sabor: Latin American cuisine 970-477-4410
  660 Lionshead Pl, Vail CO
• Moe's Original Bar-B-Que: BBQ 970-479-7888
  675 W Lionshead Cir, Vail CO
• Tavern on the Square: 970-754-7700
  steps away from the Eagle Bahn gondola

Delivery:

• A la Car grocery and restaurant delivery service: 970-949-4000
  In 2008, A la Car represented 15 restaurants. Minimum $15.00 per restaurant. Hours: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, ~20% delivery fee.
• Dominos: 970-476-0330

On Mountain:

• Game Creek Restaurant: 970-754-4275
  Dinner only - American-French cuisine and steak house.
  Just below Eagle's Nest and just above the Game Creek chair lift
• Bistro 14: 970-754-4530
  Lunch - Top of Eagle Bahn Gondaola.

Vail dining explorer

Vail Village:

• The Red Lion: Live bands
• Vendettas: Apres ski. Pizza served till 2:00am.

Lionshead:

• Garfinkel's casual/fun

Vail Taxi:

• Hot Mountain Taxi: 970-476-TAXI
• High Mountain Taxi: 970-524-5555
• Hummer of Vail: 970-977-0028