The 5 Best Sports Bars Around Vail Valley

The excitement of a last-second touchdown, a playoff hockey goal or a championship basketball game feels even bigger when fans experience it together. Throughout the Vail Valley, neighborhood bars and restaurants bring sports enthusiasts together with televisions, cold drinks, hearty comfort food and welcoming places to celebrate their favorite teams. The Best of Vail Valley recognizes sports bars that contribute to the region's game-day atmosphere and casual dining scene.

Après Cafe

Après Cafe offers a casual dining and drinking destination in East Vail at the Vail Racquet Club Mountain Resort. The café provides food, cocktails, wine and beer, giving guests options for an informal meal or drinks with friends after a day of mountain activities. Its neighborhood setting offers an alternative to the busier establishments in Vail Village and Lionshead. The café also provides takeout service, allowing customers to bring food and beverages back to their accommodations for a relaxed evening.

Bob's Place

Bob's Place has been an Avon institution since 1992, when Bob Doyle expanded his restaurant business into a neighborhood sports bar and family dining destination. Its sports lounge features more than 30 high-definition televisions, along with pool, foosball and darts for guests seeking entertainment beyond the games. The menu includes chicken wings with numerous sauces and dry rubs, burgers, nachos and other pub favorites, while the bar offers 16 draft beer selections. A mountain-view patio and weekday happy hour provide additional gathering options for fans and families.

Garfinkel's

Garfinkel's has been a locally owned Lionshead Village gathering place since 1992, combining the atmosphere of a classic mountain sports bar with a prominent outdoor deck. Its interior walls display photographs of patrons, athletes and memorable events, reflecting the restaurant's long connection to Vail's recreational community. Guests can order traditional bar favorites such as burgers, wings and fish and chips while enjoying drinks with friends. The sunny deck overlooks Vail Mountain and the gondola, offering another place to gather before or after sporting events and mountain adventures.

Ed'z

Ed'z in Edwards centers its dining experience on rotisserie cooking and hearty comfort food served in a relaxed restaurant and bar setting. Guests can watch the restaurant's vertical rotisseries from the black marble bar, where the cooking process becomes part of the atmosphere. An 8-foot fireplace creates a distinctive gathering space for customers enjoying a meal or drinks with friends. Ed'z offers an alternative to conventional pub dining through its emphasis on rotisserie preparations and fireside hospitality.

Southside Benderz

Southside Benderz in Avon brings a casual neighborhood bar experience to the community, with food and drink specials that appeal to guests gathering for an informal outing. Its advertised offerings include discounted draft beers alongside taco and burger specials, providing familiar choices for customers enjoying an afternoon or evening with friends. The combination of approachable food and inexpensive draft selections makes it an option for groups seeking a relaxed place to socialize.

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