The Gambit Bar

Relaxed atmosphere with comfortable seating, soft lighting & live music. Tucked away just enough off the main walking path, The Gambit was the perfect spot to get off our feet and enjoy a well crafted cocktail. Recommended by another local bartender, we knew we wouldn’t be disappointed. Staff was friendly.

The Gambit Bar in Vail, CO, is a fantastic spot for anyone seeking a lively atmosphere, creative cocktails, and a welcoming vibe. This bar combines a modern, stylish interior with a cozy mountain-town feel, making it a great place to relax after a day on the slopes. The bartenders are skilled and friendly, often crafting unique cocktails that go beyond the standard fare and offering expert recommendations based on your taste. With an impressive selection of both classic and inventive drinks, there’s something for everyone. The Gambit Bar’s ambiance is perfect for gathering with friends or meeting new people, with just the right balance of energy and laid-back charm. If you’re in Vail and want a memorable bar experience, The Gambit is a top choice.

INSPIRED cocktails! Great food and an incredible staff who works hard to build a personal connection. This has become our most frequented hang in Vail - super grateful especially for Hal, Chadwick, Bence, and Lori for being standout and going above and beyond in their kindness and cocktail expertise!! Get a Don Alejandro while you’re here - you won’t be disappointed.

The best kept secret in Vail! One of the only 2 true craft cocktail bars in the area, with an inviting and beautiful newly renovated bar.. What used to be Frost, inside the Sebastian hotel, is now a completely new experience at The Gambit! Sat at the bar and had an absolutely amazing time with live music and new cocktails, with the bartenders that were exciting to watch creating every drink and totally crushing it! Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Vail. 🙌🏻

Great atmosphere super friendly employees they really try to give great customer service but the drinks are expensive beyond any reasonable price expectation. Vail resorts in general really think if you are not a millionaire we don’t want you in our business. The pool bar at The Sebastian hotel for pre mixed drinks with absolutely no-verity to choose from are so crazy priced it will blow your mind totally not worth it. A Coke was 10 dollars if I’m not mistaken really it’s just way overpriced . If you have to ask how much you probably don’t want to go there.

Hal was a joy! His knowledge of cocktails was extensive, and we loved conversing with him. A very cool spot and a lovely vibe!

Austin and Jake are fantastic. Best bartenders in Vail. Felt like I was at home. Absolutely vibrant scene. Best place to wind down after a great day of skiing or snowmobiling! Great food to go w great drinks! Made old fashioned to my particular tastes perfectly!

We came to the Gambit Bar before our dinner reservation nearby. We have been coming to Vail for 20 years and are always looking for a place like this. It’s a really nice bar and lounge with small tables and bar seating. Spencer and Shelby took incredible care of us and the cocktails and food were tasty and excellently presented. There is live music from 4:30-10 which fills the room up so nicely. Best martini in Vail. This place is a must.

If you want to sit in a super-stylish bar, sipping a perfect smoked old fashioned, snacking on some flatbread or tortilla soup, you won't find a better more romantic vibe. This truly is Vail at its finest.

First, the ambiance and guitarist were great. This place has so much potential. We came here based on other reviews and were there from 3:30 to 5:00 pm on a Thursday. The place was fairly empty. Our server was fairly rude on first interaction when we asked about a menu item that they apparently no longer carried. She said all they have is what's on the menu in a terse sort of way. Ok, well then. We ordered an espresso martini and club soda. The martini was good. We ordered the French onion soup and a grilled cheese sandwich. The grilled cheese was good. The French onion soup was sour and had no seasoning whatsoever. We had to go find it sever to get some salt but it didn't help. Inedible. We sent it back and the serve said yes, it's not my favorite. We ordered another grilled cheese. The cheese wasn't melted, I included a photo. How can you screw up soup and grilled cheese at a restaurant in Vail?! Server was terrible, food was poor. Don't recommend. It's sad because we drove to Vail from Keystone because it was my birthday. Do not recommend!

Was staying at The Sebastian (the hotel the bar is located in) and had 2 very different experiences on 2 different nights. The first night was fine, typical bar and experience. The 2nd night was terrible. I ordered a chocolate martini at the bar (I could clearly see the chocolate liqueur right in front of me) and the bartender said, verbatim, "that sucks". I was so thrown off and almost thought he was kidding, so I said that I could order something else. He said "no it's ok" and then proceeded to walk away laughing. He then gave me the chocolate martini with CHUNKS of ice in it. It was so noticeable that a woman sitting 2 seats down from me noticed it and asked if there was ice in my martini. Hopefully this is just one bad apple of a bartender, because I was extremely disappointed in both the service and my drink. I've had better martinis at a strip mall restaurant. Considering this is located in a resort town, they need to find a better bartender.

We just went for drinks after walking around Vail Village. Fun atmosphere with live music. They were busy so it took a little bit to get served, but the drinks were great. I'd definitely go back.

The espresso martinis were off the chart, the vibe was so good. Would come here all the time if I lived here! Will def be the spot going forward when I'm in vail. The bartender Spencer was an absolute joy. Very attentive, and great at making drinks!

Awesome service and really interesting cocktails. This place has a great vibe and I wouldn't hesitate to go back.

Go in and ask for Austin & Spencer, amazing guys that will take great care of you!! They'll even teach you how to two step if you ask!

Phenomenal experience. World class, hand-crafted cocktails that rival the best bars in my hometown of San Francisco. The space is classy- great decor, and upscale ambiance balanced with an understated, unpretentious vibe. It somehow thread the needle of quality and comfort beautifully. The staff took incredible care of me- thank you! And the (unexpected) icing on the cake was great live music!

Wow! What an experience! Austin, Spencer, and Shelby collectively created one of the best vail experiences I've had in my 20 years of living here. Best twist on a carajillo I've had in DECADES

Really nice place, wow! I've lived here 3 years and just discovered this place, as my neighbor mentioned it. Like the live music, chill vibe. Cool cocktails

Wow this place is such an improvement from Frost! The ambience, the music, the service - no comparison. I've been coming to Vail over 10 years, and I've never felt so welcome from the staff, especially the manager Garrett. I feel like because of Garrett this place is thriving and the staff is some of the best in town! They actually care, and enjoy doing their job while carrying a smile! Definitely my go-to spot in Vail.

Spencer the bartender took great care of us. Great drinks - bringing the Disney to Vail