Red Lion
Fodor's choice
This popular spot is a tradition in Vail. It's standing-room-only in the afternoon, and a bit mellower in the evening. Most nights there's guitar or piano music, and there's bingo in the winter.
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Root and Flower
Fodor's choice
With more than 50 by-the-glass pours of wine (handily categorized by flavor rather than geography), an extensive bottle selection, select draft beers, and a robust list of creative craft cocktails, as well as exquisite boards of cheese and charcuterie and other carefully curated gourmet offerings, Root and Flower is a charming and stylish spot for an elevated après-ski or après-hike drink.
10th Mountain Whiskey Tasting Room
Warm your belly with a flight of mountain magic at this industrial-cool but cozy tasting room in the heart of the village. Samples of locally distilled potato vodka, corn moonshine, bourbon, whiskey, and cordial are served up with a history of the 10th Mountain Division.
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Deca + Bol
At this upscale bar and restaurant with a bowling alley, winter rates start at $150 per hour not including shoes.
Garfinkel's
Near the gondola in Lionshead, Garfinkel's has good service, tons of local flavor, and plenty of TV screens for watching sports.
