Dining
Ludwig's Restaurant for a Bavarian Breakfast Buffet menu American food presented. Lively après-ski crowd.
11 locals recommend
Sonnenalp Spa
20 Vail RdLudwig's Restaurant for a Bavarian Breakfast Buffet menu American food presented. Lively après-ski crowd.
A favorite amongst locals, you will often find groups of Vail ski patrollers hanging out at Vendetta’s after a hard day’s work. Located on Bridge Street in the heart of town, Vendetta’s is Vail’s most beloved Italian restaurants and pizza spots with great happy hour specials. Don’t let the casual vibe of Vendetta’s fool you, the food is to die for.
62 locals recommend
Vendetta's Restaurant
291 Bridge StA favorite amongst locals, you will often find groups of Vail ski patrollers hanging out at Vendetta’s after a hard day’s work. Located on Bridge Street in the heart of town, Vendetta’s is Vail’s most beloved Italian restaurants and pizza spots with great happy hour specials. Don’t let the casual vibe of Vendetta’s fool you, the food is to die for.
A terrific sports bar located directly at the base of Lionshead. The deck is arguably the best in Vail for sunny days..
40 locals recommend
Garfinkel's
536 E Lionshead CirA terrific sports bar located directly at the base of Lionshead. The deck is arguably the best in Vail for sunny days..
Sophisticated French bistro with creative yet elegant dishes & a comprehensive wine list.
23 locals recommend
La Tour Restaurant
122 E Meadow DrSophisticated French bistro with creative yet elegant dishes & a comprehensive wine list.
Bully Ranch Restaurant
20 Vail RdYou'll love the warm inviting ambience, service and food.
Alpenrose
100 East Meadow DriveYou will be transported to a quaint European Ski Village
Après Skiing - After Skiing
After an adventurous day on the mountain, arrive in Vail or Lionshead Village for the start of Vail’s après ski. Kick off your skis, explore the Villages and enjoy Signature Specials while you reminisce on the day’s best moments with family and friends.
Blue Moose Pizza
675 Lionshead PlClose to the lifts. Casual and fun. Great pizza and beer
Home on the Range - great drinks, service, and variety. The hamburgers are excellent.
17 locals recommend
Bully Ranch Restaurant
20 Vail RdHome on the Range - great drinks, service, and variety. The hamburgers are excellent.
Excellent après ski menu: Truffle Fry Special & Complimentary Cava. Half-Price Sparkling Wines by the bottle
85 locals recommend
Sweet Basil
193 Gore Creek DrExcellent après ski menu: Truffle Fry Special & Complimentary Cava. Half-Price Sparkling Wines by the bottle
Great Après Ski bar. Good food and great views of skiers on final runs of the day
14 locals recommend
Los Amigos
400 Bridge StGreat Après Ski bar. Good food and great views of skiers on final runs of the day
City advice
Getting around
Take a 5 min free bus ride into Vail Transportation Center
Use the Vail Run Stop (steps from building). Its the Sandstone Bus. Note 2021 COVID19 Restrictions. Online schedule
https://www.vailgov.com/bus-schedules#1491107-strongsandstonebrhours-600a-to-210astrong
Book before you go
Restaurants operate at 25% capacity now. Make reservations
Check out the restaurant suggestions or the magazines in the unit.
Don't miss
Complimentary Mountain Tours - Intermediate Level
This is an opportunity to ski with a Mountain Host guide with extensive knowledge of Vail Mountain, its trails, and its ever-changing conditions. Optimize your ski experience while you learn of the Legendary History of Vail, spending the afternoon skiing fabled runs and hearing legendary stories. We will pay homage to the pioneers who had a unique vision for Vail, as a ski mountain and vibrant community.
Tours are currently unavailable for the 2020-2021 season.
Don't miss
Snow Sports Museum Vail Village
Open Daily 11 am- 6 pm
The Museum does not charge admission but as a non-profit, a donation of $5.00 is appreciated. From November to April, parking is free in the Vail Village Parking Structure after 3 PM. The Museum may occasionally be closed for private functions
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Travel Insurance
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Reserve your days on the Mountain Before You Book
In addition to your Priority Reservation Days, you will be able to reserve as many week-of reservations as your pass type and availability allow during the core season from Dec 8 to Apr 4. Pass Holders can now book week-of reservations daily for the following seven days. A new day will be available for week-of reservations each night at midnight MST. Week-of reservations in the Core Season do not count against your Priority Reservation Days. https://www.vail.com/plan-your-trip/lift-access/reservation-details.aspx