Experts' Choice Award Root & Flower
What the experts agree on
Root & Flower is Vail's go-to for craft cocktails and an impressive wine selection in a vibrant, art-filled space. The inventive small plates and charcuterie work perfectly for après-ski, though it's more of a cocktail-focused destination than full
“More than 50 wines by the glass are available at this Vail Village bar, also serving inventive craft cocktails and an ever-changing menu of New American plates, plus meat and cheese boards.”
– Zagat
Condé Nast Traveler "Root & Flower now has a full kitchen, larger bar, and a backroom that seats 20 for wine tasting or private events. It's a fun, bustling space, with colorful abstract murals from local artists " Full review
Eater "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"
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The Infatuation "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,..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Root & Flower offers something a bit more polished with inventive craft cocktails"
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