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Après Cafe is the restaurant and bar at Vail Racquet Club Mountain Resort in East Vail, and the resort calls it the only restaurant and bar in that end of the valley. It is independently owned and operated: Ahmad Almadhoun and Jennifer Lewis, who met working at Sweet Basil in Vail Village, took over the former Heirloom space in May 2022 and opened that June.

It suits East Vail condo guests, resort guests and anyone who wants an easy dinner without the trip into the village. The owners set out to make a neighborhood place, and their motto, that you can après anything, covers a beer after skiing, biking or a hike.

The menu

Expect salads, sandwiches, entrées and handmade pizzas, with cocktails, wine and beer from the bar. Pizza dough and pasta are made in house. The menu is short and approachable rather than ambitious, which fits a place most people treat as their local.

The room

Seating runs over two levels, with tall ceilings, big windows and tables by the fire. It works for families and groups as well as a couple stopping in for a drink.

Take it home

Food, cocktails, wine and beer are all available to go by phone, which helps in East Vail, where many visitors stay in condos and there is little else nearby.

Before you go

Après Cafe opens seasonally, from early December through April and again from late May through October, and closes between seasons. It keeps evening hours and does not take reservations, so check the FAQ for the posted schedule and call ahead for a large group.

Where it sits

The cafe is on the grounds of Vail Racquet Club Mountain Resort, 4695 Vail Racquet Club Drive, and serves resort guests and outside diners alike. The resort does not run it, so questions about menus, hours and groups go to the cafe directly. From Vail Village it is a drive or a bus ride east.

Sources: Vail Racquet Club: Après Cafe, Après Cafe contact and hours, Covered Bridge, Vail Daily. Checked September 23, 2026.

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4695 Racquet Club Dr
Vail, 81657

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About Apres Cafe

Quick answer: Apres Cafe is a restaurant at 4695 Racquet Club Dr, Vail, CO 81657. East Vail's neighborhood restaurant and bar at Vail Racquet Club: salads, sandwiches, handmade pizza, fireside seating and drinks to go. As of October 2026 it is closed for the off-season and reopens December 3, 2026, per its website.

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Après Cafe is the restaurant and bar at Vail Racquet Club Mountain Resort in East Vail, and the resort calls it the only restaurant and bar in that end of the valley. It is independently owned and operated: Ahmad Almadhoun and Jennifer Lewis, who met working at Sweet Basil in Vail Village, took over the former Heirloom space in May 2022 and opened that June.

It suits East Vail condo guests, resort guests and anyone who wants an easy dinner without the trip into the village. The owners set out to make a neighborhood place, and their motto, that you can après anything, covers a beer after skiing, biking or a hike.

The menu

Expect salads, sandwiches, entrées and handmade pizzas, with cocktails, wine and beer from the bar. Pizza dough and pasta are made in house. The menu is short and approachable rather than ambitious, which fits a place most people treat as their local.

The room

Seating runs over two levels, with tall ceilings, big windows and tables by the fire. It works for families and groups as well as a couple stopping in for a drink.

Take it home

Food, cocktails, wine and beer are all available to go by phone, which helps in East Vail, where many visitors stay in condos and there is little else nearby.

Before you go

Après Cafe opens seasonally, from early December through April and again from late May through October, and closes between seasons. It keeps evening hours and does not take reservations, so check the FAQ for the posted schedule and call ahead for a large group.

Where it sits

The cafe is on the grounds of Vail Racquet Club Mountain Resort, 4695 Vail Racquet Club Drive, and serves resort guests and outside diners alike. The resort does not run it, so questions about menus, hours and groups go to the cafe directly. From Vail Village it is a drive or a bus ride east.

Sources: Vail Racquet Club: Après Cafe, Après Cafe contact and hours, Covered Bridge, Vail Daily. Checked September 23, 2026.

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Neighborhood: East Vail
Cuisine: American
Service: Dinner
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Business Hours

Closed for the season · Reopens Dec 3

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Mon
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tue–WedClosed
Closed
Thu–Sun
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Amenities at Apres Cafe

  • Full bar
  • Fireside seating
  • Two levels
  • Patio
  • Takeout including drinks
  • Walk-in only

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apres Cafe open right now?
Not year-round. Apres Cafe operates seasonally, from early December through April and again from late May through October, and closes in the spring and fall off-seasons. It closed for the fall off-season in October 2026 and the cafe posted a reopening by December 3, 2026. In the spring it closed April 13 and reopened June 3. Because opening dates move each year, check the cafe's site or call (970) 688-5437 before planning a trip around it. The cafe monitors [email protected] during closures.
What are the hours at Apres Cafe?
In season, the cafe opens for dinner Thursday through Monday, 5 to 9 p.m., and is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Hours have varied by season in past years (it opened at noon when it first opened in summer 2022), and each season's schedule is set at reopening, so confirm before you go, especially in the first and last weeks of a season.
Does Apres Cafe take reservations?
No. Seating is first come, first served and no reservation platform carries the cafe. If you are bringing a large group, call (970) 688-5437 or email [email protected] ahead of time so the team can plan for you. For a private event, the cafe takes inquiries by email, including during its off-season closures.
What is on the menu at Apres Cafe, and what does it cost?
A short, casual American menu: snacks and starters, fresh salads, sandwiches, entrées, and handmade pizzas, with cocktails, wine, and beer from the bar. Pizza dough and pasta are made in house. Dishes the cafe is known for include build-your-own loaded fries (pick a seasoning, a sauce, and a protein), tuna poke crisps, crab rolls, BLTs, and its truffle pizzas. Google classes the cafe in the $20 to $30 range, moderate for Vail. The current menu is on the cafe's site; it changes with the season.
What do reviews say about Apres Cafe?
Guests rate it highly. As of October 2026, Google shows 4.8 stars across 90 reviews, and reviewers return to the same themes: the owners are often on the floor, the fireside room is cozy, and the pizza and loaded fries are the orders to make. The Infatuation's Vail guide lists it as perfect for happy hours, big groups, and kids, and calls it the exception to East Vail's reputation as a dining desert.
Do I have to stay at Vail Racquet Club to eat at Apres Cafe?
No. Apres Cafe is independently owned and operated, sits on the Vail Racquet Club Mountain Resort grounds, and serves resort guests and outside diners alike. Questions about menus, hours, and groups go to the cafe directly at (970) 688-5437, not to the resort's front desk.
Can I order food to go from Apres Cafe?
Yes. Food, cocktails, wine, and beer are all available to go by phone at (970) 688-5437, which is the main way East Vail condo guests use the cafe on a quiet night in. There is no delivery service; orders are picked up at the cafe.
Is Apres Cafe good for families and groups?
Yes. The menu is approachable (pizza, sandwiches, salads, shareable starters like the loaded fries), seating runs over two levels with fireside tables, and the room handles the large groups that Vail Village restaurants often cannot fit. There is no separate kids' menu on the cafe's site, so call ahead if you need specifics for young children. Groups should call or email ahead; event inquiries go to [email protected].
Where is Apres Cafe, and how do I get there from Vail Village?
The cafe is at 4695 Racquet Club Drive in East Vail, on the grounds of Vail Racquet Club Mountain Resort, about 4 miles east of Vail Village. By bus, the Town of Vail's free bus has two stops on the resort property and the ride to the Vail Transportation Center takes about 15 to 20 minutes; check the evening schedule for the ride back, since dinner ends at 9 p.m. and the resort runs no shuttle of its own. By car, take I-70 exit 180, follow Bighorn Road about a mile, turn right at Streamside Circle and continue onto Meadow Drive; the resort entrance and main parking lot are on the left.
Does Apres Cafe have a patio or outdoor seating?
Yes. Alongside the two indoor levels and fireside tables, the cafe has patio seating, and in summer its social posts promote drinks on the patio and by the resort pool. It is an early-evening scene rather than a late-night one: in season the kitchen and bar close at 9 p.m. Outdoor seating is seasonal and weather-dependent, so it follows the same December-to-April and late-May-to-October calendar as the restaurant itself.

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