Root & Flower

"This cozy, chic bar is worth seeking out for a drink before or after dinner — although the veteran kitchen crew prepares tasty tapas that make for an excellent après-ski meal. In addition to a superb wine list (50 pours are available by the glass), Root & Flower has a diverse selection of draft beers and cocktails. Choose your own adventure in sipping through four drink menus, divided into playful categories: Underappreciated & Misunderstood, Pretty & Pink, Slow & Serious, and Rustic & Complex. The bar takes walk-ins but for groups of four or more, make a reservation through Resy." - Katie Shapiro

"Walking down bustling Bridge Street, it would be easy to miss Root & Flower, tucked into a nook set a few feet back from the sidewalk. Just a short walk from the base of Vail Mountain, its unassuming location gives the space an intimate feel. Start with a meat and cheese board or a dozen oysters, and dive into the exceptional wine list, featuring a range of options by the glass or bottle. If you’re looking for something more substantial after a day of hurdling down mountains, the marinated steak skewers served with tender confit spring onions will heal what ails you. Or try the queso birria quesadilla, packed with slow-cooked, shredded beef short rib and melted asadero cheese." - Kim Fuller

"This cozy, chic spot is worth seeking out for a drink before or after dinner — although the veteran kitchen crew does prepare tasty small plates that make an excellent après-ski meal. In addition to a superb wine list (50 pours by the glass), Root & Flower has an extensive menu of draft beers and craft cocktails. Drinkers should work their way through the menus, divvied up into four categories: underappreciated & misunderstood, pretty & pink, slow & serious, and rustic & complex." - Katie Shapiro

"This cozy, chic spot is worth seeking out for a drink before or after dinner — although the veteran kitchen crew does prepare tasty small plates that make an excellent après-ski meal. In addition to a superb wine list (50 pours by the glass), Root & Flower has an extensive menu of draft beers and craft cocktails. Drinkers should work their way through the menus, divvied up into four categories: underappreciated & misunderstood, pretty & pink, slow & serious, and rustic & complex." - Katie Shapiro

"Make you way to Root & Flower, a wine bar right on Bridge Street near the base of Vail Mountain, after you unbuckle your boots for some après-ski. It’s a perfectly cozy place to sit at a comfy banquette for a cocktail or glass of wine from their extensive list, plus some small plates. Start with the meat and cheese board or a dozen oysters, and then order some marinated steak skewers with confit spring onions and housemade pappardelle with local oyster mushrooms, roasted butternut squash cream, and lemon ricotta." - kim fuller