Knowledge of bartenders is unparalleled when it comes to wine. Very creative selection of wines. You will get stuff here you don't often see at other bars and restaurants. Craft cocktails looked legit too but did not try. read more

We arrived in Vail and were lucky enough to find this place and walk in for an early "light" dinner of tapas. The waitress was super nice, knew her wines, and I learned a bit about which glass for which red wine. Each small plate tapas we ordered was excellent and had uniquely satisfying flavors, that prompted us to try the dessert. Oh the dessert! We had the Pineapple Brown Butter Cake with coconut gelato, and ordered and extra scoop. So glad we did! Will definitely be back! read more

In Vail for almost 2 weeks. We keep returning to Root & Flower. Not sure if it's the kind well educated owners Jeremy & Sam...or the beautiful business they've built?! Their passion for what they do shows in every detail. As I mentioned to Jeremy last night, he's a bit of a minor celebrity in the sweet village of Vail. You don't earn that without doing something, or a lot, right. Root & Flower has the feel of a business that could evolve into a hugely successful multi-location business if not franchise. I mean that in the nicest way although I always try patronize local. Don't not go to Root & Flower while you're in Vail. Even if it's for a yummy small dish and $6 quality happy hour glass of wine. It's a gem! read more

Great place for unique appetizers and drinks. Staff is friendly and attentive. Tell the bartender what drink flavors you like and he can mix you a delicious cocktail read more

The food is ridiculously delicious. We had the Olives, Bruschetta and Smashed Avocado grilled cheese and every plate was amazing. Diverse selection of wines and beers. Excellent service and cool vibe. Wish they had outdoor seating but highly recommend! read more

I stopped on for a glass of wine at this hip little joint. They have an interesting wine list where they break it down by the personality of wine and an extensive lists of liquors from plants. I didn't try the food here but I bet it's top notch. We sat at the bar and had great service. read more

This is a darling spot and the happy hour prices are so reasonable , especially for Vail Village. Super cozy and friendly. Everyone there was having a great time. read more

Nice cocktails and food was tasty but very expensive for what you received.

Awesome knowledgeable service and an even better selection. Root and flower is my go to for pre-dinner drinks anytime I am in Vail village.

Another great find thanks to Yelp! My husband and I met a friend of ours at this spot and enjoyed pre dinner wine and cheese. The wine selection is great, the cheese plate was delicious, and the atmosphere was fun! It is a tiny place that fills up quickly but if you are lucky enough to grab a seat you won't be disappointed! read more

What a great little wine bar! We went for drinks before dinner, and just had to go back for more drinks after dinner. I think we actually stayed till the place closed. Jeremy was great and so very knowledgeable in wine. Recommended some really good wines. We actually cannot wait to be back. Great ambience, great wine and the place was good for people watching too. Only little downside was that, if you had someone in there who is loud, it could be quite intrusive as the acoustics are not well flowing due to the place being a cute little wine bar. read more

I love this new wine bar in the heart of Vail Village. Everyone is incredibly knowledgable about wine and spirits, they even have a couple sommeliers on staff that teach classes. I loved the gooseberry jam and honeycomb that came with the delicious cheese platter and the olives were unreal! read more

See all

Root and Flower is just what Vail Village needed. It's a great place to apres ski with friends or go out on a date. Awesome new wine bar - a must try! read more

Had a great time at Root & Flower. Staff were incredibly friendly and made one of the best gin and tonics I've ever had out of homemade tonic and a unique gin. Their bar snacks were great and we loved the sitting area by the window where we could stay warm and watch Vail go by. These folks are passionate about what they do. Check them out. read more

What an absolute delight this lil hidden gem is. The wine list is hand selected and carefully thought out by Jeremy, who is part owner and full time Advanced Sommelier. We had a blast trying all the different and exciting wines. I was accompanied by my bestie and her hubs who know their stuff in the wine world. We had a great time talking with Jeremy and enjoy the gorgeous atmosphere. We'll be back for more!! read more

Root and Flower is a great addition to Vail Village. Cozy, unique positive vibe, helpful owners and staff, excellent wine selection, tasty cocktails and treats. Try it for a glass, you will stay for more....It is a must try wine bar experience. read more

I'm so glad we found this place! We went in for a late bite to eat with the added bonus of a glass of wine. It was so fun to peruse their menu! They list wines based on what kind of taste you're looking for. We really had fun looking & choosing a wine. Also- we REALLY enjoyed their pickled vegetables... A MUST! I definitely recommend you check this place out!! read more

Great wine, music, and bartender! He recommended some cheese that can go well with the wine that we ordered and those were great!

Don't be fooled by "wine bar"; the non-wine menu is literally a small book. These guys know niche liquor- you won't find Capt Morgan or Jameson here. Tell them your drink of choice and they'll offer numerous options and wax eloquent on what makes each one special. Love the enthusiasm, love the knowledge, best $12 cocktail I've ever had. The food is not lazy either; not a big menu, nor large portions, but I loved my gnocchi in fresh basil pesto w/english peas + sunflower seeds. This is the kind of place you'll wish you had in your hometown. read more

They have a great selection of wonderful tasteful wine. As well as a fantastic selection of whiskey and great food. Five stars for sure!

So disappointed in the harassment of the bartender. blown away about the bar tenders behavior and the lack of hospitality. Cool Vibe and Dj, was super excited to be at a cocktail bar in Vail. Living there for 4 years previous we never had such cool spots. As a restaurant manager and f&b lover seeing a menu with $13-$15 cocktails is the norm, always double thinking my spending , i gave in ,per usual, and asked the bartender for a mezcal cocktail with egg whites. When i received me cocktail, it was presented in plastic cup, and on ice. First time I've ever seen an egg white cocktail on ice, and when i asked the bar tender how he could honestly present me a $15 cocktail in a plastic cup, he completely lost it. He raised his voice yelled that he was gonna charge me $10 and that i ruined it and ask if i wanted to pay $15?!?!?!? My friend and i were shocked my heart raced as a man yelled at me. While his voice was raised he yelled "it's Dj night i do not have glasses for everyone don't u understand? Don't u get that?!" Mentioned i manage a restaurant and understand glassware can be an issue, he used this against me saying i should know not to say these things and understand i don't get a glass. It was childish at this point, i explained the one thing i knew was yelling at a customer was not ok. He was quite after that and cashed me out. It really ruined what could have been a cool night, even though the drink would have been terrible either way. This guy had dark hair and a red flannel shirt read more

We were in Vail and wanted a drink. This place looked inviting so we stepped in. Best decision I made all day. We were promptly greeted by the owner and he instantly made us feel comfortable. The wife wanted wine but rarely drinks white. Jeremy listened to what she likes and dislikes and was able to find her the perfect wine. I was in mood for a drink and only request was a local gin. I was a little shocked when he suggested a Gin and tonic. Well this was not like any Gin and Tonic I have ever had! Infused with Hibiscus and a homemade tonic. As good as our drinks were the conversation was even better. When we left we felt like we not only found a great bar but made a new friend. read more

When in Vail go to Root & Flower. Great little trendy location. Very low key but very nice. Great service with a great selection of food & drinks. LOVED IT!!! read more

We had meatballs and corn chowder for starters - meatballs were very flavorful and sauce had a nice spicy twist that livened the flavor. Shrimp in the chowder grilled to perfection - not easy to do in a soup. Get the Monkey 47 with hibiscus tonic. You will thank me. Top spot in Vail - just squeeze in and try some! read more

This place is a fantastic gem in the middle of Vail village. We stumbled upon it just wandering around town. The owner was very hospitable and accommodating, he asked my wine preference and recommended the perfect wine that I'm still craving. Great vibe, great atmosphere, perfect place! read more

Defiantly deserve 5 stars!! All fresh honest ingredient and flavor was deep yet clean. Love the environment also. Must check this place if u r in Vail. read more

Happened upon Root and Flower while roaming the village, quite a good find! The owner, Jeremy, was great to chat with and extremely knowledgeable about everything drink related. read more

The soups here are fantastic. The wine list is not expansive, but it is on point. Will definitely come back again.

Great wine bar. I was expecting a snobby atmosphere but not at all. Really interesting choice of wines. Im sorry I didn't get the guys name behind the bar but he was great. He introduced us to some interesting wines especially the amazing Greek one from Santorini. One of the wines was corked (or we thought so) and it was no problem he changed it without hesitating. The wines aren't cheap, this is Vail, but the pours are pretty decent and to be fair they have some good low priced wines too. We tried the steak tartar with salsa verde which we're great but the fried quails egg was a bit overcooked but tasty. Give it a go. Hope you like it is much as we did. read more

I just wanted to say thanks. God was great, wine was awesome and the people, well deserve my thanks. All my best.

Certainly the best place in Vail village to have a drink and enjoy some subtle cuisine. Perfection.

If you are a wine/spirits nerd, this place is a MUST. Awesome eclectic wine list that shines all over the globe and up and down the price ranges. Very knowledgable owner (Advanced Sommelier) who actually works behind the bar. Didn't get a chance to eat, but the wine he chose for me and the mocktail he made for my wife were impressive to say the least. So glad I stumbled on this place. You will be too. read more

This is a small place that has a great wine list 50 different wines by the glass they dispose of the wine if it's three or days old or older. They have a very interesting tapas style menu and everything is very good and the servers are very knowledgeable. read more

Root & Flower - Wine Bars Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Very nice little spot off the main drag in the village. I can't speak to their food (which is normally my main thing) but I really liked this place to swing by and grab a nice glass of wine. The wine list isn't exhaustive but covers all the bases with some unique offerings. The menu is brief but appears to be local/craft as opposed to you standard offerings. All in all I will definitely be back for another glass of Pinot. read more

This has become our traditional after ski location. The staff are passionate about the wine they serve and always so helpful. This is a fantastic Vail venue and a must visit! read more

I can't believe I haven't reviewed Root & Flower yet! My husband and I stopped in for cocktails while we were in town during the off-season late this October. Quite a few places were closed or were closing early. Not Root & Flower! We sat at the bar and ate some tasty meatballs to eat. But the best part of the night was chatting with Jeremy! He is so friendly and was so kind and patient to chat with us all night. My husband and I LOVE cocktails and Jeremy clearly shares that passion. Don't think of this only as a wine bar (although they have fabulous wine)! We tried quite a few of the cocktails on the menu, Jeremy 100% knows his stuff! We spent like 20 minutes discussing the benefits of quality vermouth (and now we buy the brand he recommends: Dolin). He also makes his own tonic! We lived in San Francisco for many years and that is truly the land of cocktail-snobbery. Jeremy tops any bartender there! Plus he is SO friendly and SO kind. ANY time I am in Vail, I will stop by! Worth popping in whenever you can. Seriously! Just go! read more

Root and Flower is a modern, upscale yet unpretentious. The wine selection was good and had a unique assortments.

we arrived on a sunday night. cocktails were sub par, and there were not many options. we ordered several appetizers including a cheese board, which didn't arrive until at least 30 minutes later. we then ordered small plates, which were very overpriced for the portion size. would not recommend. read more

This place is a gem. I wish the rest of Vail would be like this (unfortunately they are stuck in the 90's). Great, super personalized service, good wine selection. read more

What is the old adage? "Better to under promise and over deliver?" It is EXACTLY opposite at Root and Flower. Although the quality of the products are great, they are severely overpriced with minimalist approach to quantity of the items. I had 6 oysters and 4 drinks - it was $96. It was tasty but not worth the extreme price! read more