Speakeasy fun vibes here. The ski boot / disco ball is truly iconic. Bartender was super friendly & helped make me a fun tequila drink. My husband loved his old fashion! Definitely a bit on the smaller side - there's a few seating areas. Would recommend for a smaller group outing! read more

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Drinks are incredible and done perfectly! Bartender was very responsive and worked with us to suggest new cocktails that we absolutely loved. Perfect hole-in-the-wall place to get perfect new cocktail suggestions read more

Outstanding! The service was outstanding and the drinks were superb. I loved the individualized concoction! Can't wait to go back

Went here around 5pm on a Friday after hitting the slopes, and it was busy. It was electric and lively. Note, this bar is very very small, maybe can fit 20-30 people comfortably. We got lucky arriving as part of a table was leaving. There isn't a menu, you just tell the bar tender what you want and they'll make. It's a little more sophisticated than a late night bar, where you can order more than just a vodka soda. We asked for something pear related, and another drink that tasted tropical. The drinks overall were good. The pear drink, they alerted us they don't have pear but can try to make something close to it, came out tasting like apple cider which was tasty. The second drink was a pineapple forward spiked pina colada, which was not overly sweet either, a plus. read more

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Really great decor and vibe, but the bartender was rude and created palpable tension as we started chatting with another table. Owner should move the disco ski boot so that the bartender doesn't have to protect it and discipline guests. There is plenty of room behind the bar for it. read more

Such a cool dive bar for a great cocktail amongst the locals! This a great little hideaway tucked down under the main drag, next to a tourist shop. Well hidden and deservedly so. Excellent & strong cocktails! Limited seating and WELL WORTH THE STOP! Great photo ops on the lower side of the creek just outside. Check this place out while you're in Vail for a break from the norm posh and polish! read more

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Loved it! John at the bar was awesome - a truly classy joint with great decor and excellent drinks! is there a link for metch?

Very cute place. Small and hipster. Our drinks were good but holy cow expensive!!! $23 a drink full of ice and mint with very little liquid. Feeling a little ripped off when we paid. Prices are not listed anywhere so shame on us but we didn't expect that! read more

Cool small basement set up. Not much a craft beer selection. Cocktail-vodka was great. Loved the wall paper in the bathroom. read more

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Came here to kill some time before our reservations at Russel's. Got an old fashion and Tyler the bartender was nice enough to hook my wife up with a soda. It's a fun little place, and had a cool convo about Eratosthenes and the circumference of the earth haha. Nice atmosphere, friendly ppl, and a good old fashion 5/5! read more

Just popped in for a quick cocktail before dinner and was blown away by Steven's ability to craft the perfect drink. He will make you anything your heart desires and he does a great job. The atmosphere is rat pack swanky and cozy. Pop in for a a quick drink or bring in your own food if you want. This place is legit amazing! read more

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My favorite bar in vail. Drinks are always great (love their old fashions) and service is always a 10/10. It's small inside so wouldn't go with a huge group but always a good time. I want them to make fun merch (hats, beanies, tshirts) because their logo sells itself!! read more

small place, but eccentric and they can make just about any drink you desire. they even have Malort in stock (gross by the way) read more

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So small and crowded. Took forever to get drinks. They were fine but everything was sticky and hot and it was just kind of uncomfortable.

For me and my crew, a little too small and provincial! Tiny bar packed and it seemed Like everyone there knew each other! So instead of being an enjoyable relaxing bar it was more of a mini party between locals. Maybe if you are there early it can be cute like a tokyo bar with seating for 12. Not impressed! Go to Slope room for suave after ski or Red Lion for music and fun, much cooler places! Hey, to each his own! read more

Small place, but if you go during the slower hours the place is amazing. We went when it first opened for the day around 4pm and the bar tenders interacted with us and made us drinks based on the flavors we said we liked. Great atmosphere and great service. Not sure how it is when it is busy, but if crowded isn't your thing, just be smart about when you go. 10/10 read more

Bar tender was very nice, struck up some conversation with us. Cute bar kind of tucked away.

Not impressed. I am a local and I heard of this bar because nothing is new here, so decided to check it out. There's no menu. Music selection is weird. There's only one guy behind the bar. But good luck guys room for improvement. :) Decor is pretty cool tho read more

My friend & I are in Vail for vacation; we happened to stumble upon Bad Kitty Lounge. We had fantastic drinks & great conversation from John & the atmosphere was fantastic. Personally, I like the no menu aspect; made for a fun experience & we were able to try new cocktails! Service was engaging, quick, steady & amazing. Thank you John & Co! read more

Absolutely loved this place on one of our trips to Vail. Amazing cocktails, friendly servers, and lots of locals. They don't serve food (as far as I could tell), so come before or after dinner. Hard to spot walking by - they are the basement place with the amazing liquor wall. They may have an "at capacity" sign, but it doesn't hurt to wave through the front door as they may have had a party recently leave and forgot to take it down. That being said- don't try to roll in with your 6+ person crew. It's a small, intimate space. Groups of 2-4 max! read more

Great little cocktail bar under the 10th mountain whiskey bar. Opens at 5pm. They opened up 10 minutes early for us and we had a great area for 6 of us. read more

So much potential to be a cool, chill spot in the midst of douchey tourist over run places, but they just aren't. Not sure if it is the clientele that take over (which the business has no control over, but kind of do) or the fact that only one bartender out of the two seemed down to earth and had actual classic cocktail knowledge (you were cool man). read more

Used to love this place, but they can be a little overly strict on the ID program. Literally turn 30 next month and the guy turns me away at the door lmao. Like how am I supposed to prove my age other than my state issued ID card? Sorry I look young but yall suck for this. read more

Really good cocktails. A very small place in an underground spot. Open for all those looking to have a drink after all the restaurants close. read more

Super casual environment that was simple, quiet and warm. They had an awesome bathroom as well. Lots of whiskeys. Great place for friends to meet for a drink :) read more

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This is a tiny little dump bar. We waited out front for it to open and it was freezing outside. At opening time, 5pm, they couldn't see fit to let us in out of the cold. Also, no one else was there. Now we know why. Don't waste your time. read more

Great bar for swingers!!! Cool vibes. Cool Wallpaper. Strong drinks. Always an eclectic crowd

I love this place. The crew is super friendly and know everything. True mixologists. It's an intimate spot perfect for chilling with friends or family, without the noise and hassles of most bars around here. You will absolutely feel at home in this relaxed, awesome lounge. My favorite place in Vail. read more

Love this place. Great vibe. Friendly staff. The decor is mid mod marvelous. My favorite Vail hangout. read more

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Bartender SUCKED and was incredibly rude. Asked for a few mixed drinks and they tasted horrible. You'll have a better time going anywhere else in Vail. Don't go here. read more

Immediately chastised by the bar tender for having fun. If you want to be disrespected for having fun this is the place. If I could give it negative stars I would. Please note- it was a Friday night. read more

My favorite bar in Vail! Love the vibe. Cute cocktail bar with amazing drinks tucked away on bridge street. The bartenders know their stuff and whether you are looking for a local beer or fancy cocktail, they have you covered. read more

10/10 would poop at this place again. Catching straight vibes in the bathroom, the bartender was amazing too!! (For all you Karen's this was a joke, we love this place) read more

I stumbled across this place when I visited Vail last year and i loved it! The staff was extremely nice and it seemed like they loved making different drink concoctions. For someone who is new to going to bars and enjoys a fruity cocktail it was really nice and made me feel invited to go next time I visited Vail. My most recent experience there was not very good. I ordered a fruity girl drink because if I'm at a cocktail bar I'm gonna get a cocktail, and the bartender scoffed and was said verbatim "who the fuck orders this drink?" While I assume he was just giving me a hard time, it felt extremely hostile and made me feel like I was a nuisance to him. I almost wanted to tell him to disregard and wanted to leave because it just made me uncomfortable being there after. The drink was fine but not worth the $14 after I was treated condescendingly for my drink order. Restroom is a 10/10 tho read more

Good Vibes Only! If you're fun, having fun and want some more fun, then the guys at this cocktail lounge, clad in tropical themed button downs and rompers, are your kind of guys! They're as crazy and cool as their wallpaper and their liquor selection, including some great whiskeys is extensive! For a good time call them - they are Bad Kitty's indeed. Thank you gentlemen for a throughly entertaining evening! read more

I would never recommend this place to anyone based on their customer service. I don't know what kind of employee would not let a group of 12 girls in just based on the fact that we were a bachelorette party. The 2 bouncers and the other women at the door were incredibly rude. They seemed like they were drinking or taking drugs while manning the door. They yelled at us because we didn't realize they were bouncers and we apologized and then they said we couldn't come in as we pulled out our IDs. Horrible employees who should probably be fired for the way the treat customers. read more

Amazing find! My husband and I were looking for a place to have a cocktail and play a quick game since the bar at our hotel was closed. We spent enough time outside we didn't want anymore sun. The bartender made amazing cocktails - I got a royal gimlet and my husband loved the old fashioned and another concoction the bartender created. Great convo with the bartender. Will be back on our next trip! read more

We walked by and stopped in to give it a try. The bar tenders(owners) were awesome and the drinks were great!! It is an intimate spot that is lots of fun. read more

Excellent little underground bar with quite possibly the cleanest bathroom you will find in Vail. Drink selection is top-notch including lots of allocated spirits that you will not find anywhere else. The only reason I cannot give it five stars is due to the smallness of the space. Because it is such a small area at the end of the day after everyone has been on the slopes the main area of the bar can get cramped very quickly and begins to smell like a locker. That being said, it is still more than worth stopping in for a drink especially for a late nightcap. read more

The best bar in vail. From the decor to the true interest of the owner, this bar hits every note. Skip anything else and stay here. Trust the staff with what tou like and you will be pleased. The owner is involved and elevates this venue. Run don't walk to this venue read more