The 5 Best Late Night Scenes Around Vail Valley

Chasing Rabbits: Located in Solaris Plaza, Chasing Rabbits redefines nightlife in Vail with an eclectic mix of dining, art, and entertainment. Its website describes it as a “destination for the curious,” featuring a cocktail lounge, a restaurant, and even a movie theater under one roof. Guests can move seamlessly from dinner to dancing to a hidden speakeasy, all within an imaginative, art-inspired space that feels both playful and sophisticated.

Route 6 Café: A longtime local favorite in Avon, Route 6 Café is where food, music, and nightlife come together. The café’s website highlights live performances, karaoke nights, and a welcoming environment that feels more like a community gathering than a bar scene. With hearty comfort food, cocktails, and friendly faces, it’s a cornerstone of Eagle County’s after-dark life.

The George: Tucked beneath the Lodge Tower in Vail Village, The George is a laid-back lounge known for its relaxed atmosphere and après-ski spirit. According to its website, it’s part pub, part living room—serving up comfort food, pool tables, and a solid beer selection in a space that’s equal parts casual and classic Vail. For locals, it’s the definition of where to go “after everything else.”

Red Lion: A true Vail institution, Red Lion has been serving up music and good times since 1963. Its website showcases its dual personality—restaurant by day, vibrant live-music venue by night. With an extensive drink menu and long-standing reputation for après-ski fun, Red Lion continues to be one of the valley’s most iconic gathering spots for visitors and locals alike.

Shakedown Bar: Just steps from the Vail Village Bridge, Shakedown Bar delivers high-energy nights built around live rock and roll. Founded by musician Scott Rednor, the venue is dedicated to showcasing world-class bands in an intimate setting. Its website describes Shakedown as a place where “music comes first,” and that commitment shows—every night feels like a front-row experience.

Whether you’re in the mood for craft cocktails, karaoke, or classic live music, these Late Night Scene winners and finalists prove that when the sun sets, Vail Valley is just getting started.

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