The Gambit Bar

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.

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!

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

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!

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.