Vail + Beaver Creek Nightlife
536 E. Lionshead Circle
Vail , Colorado
81657
Tel: 970 476 3789
www.garfsvail.com
With its enormous deck at the bottom of the Eagle Bahn gondola, the bar is an après-ski people-watching magnet—especially during the March–April spring season. ("Is she wearing a bikini?") It's also known for its daily drink specials and overall kicked-back vibe.
304 Bridge Street
Vail , Colorado
81657
Tel: 970 476 7676
www.theredlion.com
This elbow-to-elbow packed bar, where ski-boot-clad revelers gather in Vail Village after a day on the hill, has a great selection of local microbrews. There's also live acoustic music nightly—expect to hear some Elton John and the occasional Goo Goo Dolls riff. Beat the crowds by reserving a table in advance on the website.
333 Bridge Street
Vail , Colorado
81657
Tel: 970 476 0360
64.207.176.48/fubar.php
Owned by three young guys, this is party central in Vail Village, complete with $15 cocktails. The nightclub draws a young, sexy crowd gabbing on their Razr cell phones. The gimmick is themed rooms—including a 1950s jukebox room, disco dance floor, and a smoking lounge.
