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The Gambit Bar

4.4 (14 reviews)
Closed • 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Melted cheese? Not here. Come on.

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!

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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.

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10 months ago

Austin and John are the best! Best drinks, laughs for hours with them. Service unmatched, don't miss this gem.

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2 years ago

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

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2 years ago

They must be under new management. Very poor service and communication. No professionalism or people skills among the new hires.

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“Austin, Spencer, and Shelby collectively created one of the best vail experiences I've had in my 20 years of living here.”

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Vintage - Huckleberry French Toast

Vintage

4.2(470 reviews)
0.0 mi
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Delicious breakfast. Bloody Mary and American breakfast was just what I needed. Service was quick…read moreand efficient.

This appeared to be a beautiful French restaurant in Vail, so I made a point to make this the first…read morestop in Vail. In fact, we were the first guests to arrive! As anticipated, the place was gorgeous...with a slightly formal air. Given that it was in the Vail Village (near the ski slope), my husband was able to enter the place in his rugged ski suit. Despite the ambiance, it was a bit dead. I was disappointed with the lack of French music overhead...though maybe it was on so low, I didn't hear it? There were plenty of breakfast-brunch options, but on the menu, some items were noted as taking 20 minutes (which we didn't have time for!), so I was a tad bummed about that. In any case, my husband chose this Huckleberry Bacon French Toast, and I ordered the Maryland Crab Benedict. For drinks, we both just ordered plain coffee. As expected, the foods were good. I was more impressed with my husband's choice, this super-fancy french toast. Not only did it look amazing, it tasted spectacular! Mine was good, but disappointing at the same time. I really liked the Crab Benedict, but I only half-liked the side salad (basically just Arugula with a few Walnuts and Figs). The total bill for these items ran over 100 bucks... which, was to be expected in Vail. However, for such a pricey breakfast, I felt that I should have absolutely loved it...but it felt short of that. Overall, I just expected a bit more from this breakfast experience. Again, the decor was gorgeous, but the ambiance wasn't fully there (because of the lack of music?). Service felt a bit short-skimpy as well. Foods were good, but mine especially (Crab Benedict) felt a bit lacking. Let's just say that I've had Crab Benedicts as just as good for half the price...and with better sides. Maybe lunch or dinner experience is better here? In any case, am glad we checked out the place...but I doubt I'll choose it for breakfast again.

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Archetype Distillery

Archetype Distillery

4.8(63 reviews)
0.2 mi
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ABSOLUTELY AMAZING PRODUCT & SERVICE!!!!…read more Hats off to James & Zack for making the best martini I've ever had in my life and teaching me about Archetype's unique distilling process Dangerously good...the infused vodka is sooo smooth that you can just drink it straight plush no hangover whatsoever with the grape base Highly recommend if you are coming to Vail! Start your night here with a cocktail!

Spring skiing this year in Vail was so warm that our ski time was limited to just the morning so…read moreaprès ski started much earlier than usual. I decided to make a long past due visit to Archetype to check out their distilled spirits. In addition to their vodka and gin, they make a long list of small batch distilled spirits of various flavors. When you walk in there are a few high top tables and a long bar. My recommendation is to sit at the bar and chat with the bartenders. They are knowledgeable and will craft a cocktail based on what your favorite flavor profile is. As my friend C says, "if it's muddled N will drink it!" She's not wrong. She speaks the truth. I told the bartender that a cocktail with either the blackberry or strawberry spirits would be a great start. He mixed strawberry with their mint spirit, added soda, and ice in a tall glass. It was really refreshing. Because they have so many different flavored spirits they can craft almost anything. If you like a dirty martini, they have blue cheese and olive flavored spirits. I tasted the blue cheese spirit separately and it was hmmm...interesting by itself but mixed with the olive spirit and "ta-da!" - you've got your dirty martini. Their vodka and wine are made from wine grapes. I didn't get a chance to try either the vodka or gin this time but will definitely be back on my next ski trip to Vail. The distillery is located just a few doors down from Mountain Standard near the bridge over Gore Creek.

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