Bad Kitty Lounge
About
Bad Kitty Lounge is a small whiskey and cocktail bar at 227 Bridge Street, near the Covered Bridge at the bottom of Vail Village. It opened on Halloween 2020, and its co-owners set out to make it look nothing like a ski-town bar: a green tufted-leather bar, wood paneling and a deliberately over-the-top mid-century decor.
It suits couples and small groups who want a proper cocktail and a conversation rather than a dance floor, and anyone heading to or from dinner in the village. The room is small, so large groups should expect to squeeze in or split up.
The drinks
Cocktails are the point. When it opened, the bartenders talked guests through what they like and built a drink to suit, from a winter old fashioned to fruit-forward tropical drinks, rather than working only from a fixed list. The bar's own tagline sums up the rest: whiskey, cocktails and good times on Bridge Street.
The room
Bad Kitty is compact; when it opened, it held about two dozen people. Visitor guides describe it as tucked just below the main walk, with a speakeasy feel, so look for the entrance rather than a big storefront.
Planning a visit
The bar's website is currently private and it does not publish hours online, so check its Instagram or call (970) 393-5077 before you set out, especially in the spring and fall off-seasons.
Sources: Bad Kitty Lounge on Instagram, Vail Daily, February 2021, Discover Vail. Checked September 23, 2026.
Contact Information
Vail, 81657
Bad Kitty Lounge
Bad Kitty Lounge
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About Bad Kitty Lounge
Bad Kitty Lounge is a small whiskey and cocktail bar at 227 Bridge Street, near the Covered Bridge at the bottom of Vail Village. It opened on Halloween 2020, and its co-owners set out to make it look nothing like a ski-town bar: a green tufted-leather bar, wood paneling and a deliberately over-the-top mid-century decor.
It suits couples and small groups who want a proper cocktail and a conversation rather than a dance floor, and anyone heading to or from dinner in the village. The room is small, so large groups should expect to squeeze in or split up.
The drinks
Cocktails are the point. When it opened, the bartenders talked guests through what they like and built a drink to suit, from a winter old fashioned to fruit-forward tropical drinks, rather than working only from a fixed list. The bar's own tagline sums up the rest: whiskey, cocktails and good times on Bridge Street.
The room
Bad Kitty is compact; when it opened, it held about two dozen people. Visitor guides describe it as tucked just below the main walk, with a speakeasy feel, so look for the entrance rather than a big storefront.
Planning a visit
The bar's website is currently private and it does not publish hours online, so check its Instagram or call (970) 393-5077 before you set out, especially in the spring and fall off-seasons.
Sources: Bad Kitty Lounge on Instagram, Vail Daily, February 2021, Discover Vail. Checked September 23, 2026.