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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.

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227 Bridge St, Unit C
Vail, 81657

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About Bad Kitty Lounge

Quick answer: Bad Kitty Lounge is a bar at 227 Bridge St, Unit C, Vail, CO 81657. Small whiskey and craft-cocktail lounge by the Covered Bridge on Bridge Street, Vail Village, with a retro mid-century room.

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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.

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Neighborhood: Vail Village
Cuisine: Cocktail bar / speakeasy
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Business Hours

Open now · Closes 12:00 AM

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Mon–ThuOpen now
5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Fri–Sat
5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sun
5:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Amenities at Bad Kitty Lounge

  • Bespoke cocktails (no fixed menu)
  • Whiskey and agave back bar
  • Speakeasy basement room
  • Snacks
  • Walk-in only

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bad Kitty Lounge?
At 227 Bridge Street, Unit C, near the Covered Bridge in Vail Village. It sits below the main Bridge Street walk at creek level, so look for the sign and the stairs down rather than a storefront.
What are Bad Kitty Lounge's hours?
Sunday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to midnight; Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Those are the hours on the bar's Google profile; its own website is currently private and publishes nothing, so for holiday or off-season changes check its Instagram, @badkittylounge, or call (970) 393-5077 before you go.
Is there a cocktail menu?
No, and that is the point of the place. Bad Kitty has no printed cocktail menu: you tell the bartender what flavours or spirits you like and they build a drink for you, from a winter old fashioned to something fruit-forward and tropical, drawing on a back bar that includes single-barrel releases and other one-offs. If you would rather keep it simple, beer and standard pours are available too; the bar's own line is "Cocktails, Whiskey, Tequila and good times!"
How much do drinks cost?
Plan on roughly $10 to $20 a drink. Google's listing for the bar shows a $10-20 price range and a "moderate" price level, in line with Vail Village cocktail bars generally.
Does Bad Kitty Lounge serve food?
Not dinner. There is no food menu, so eat first and come for drinks; but it is not drinks-only in the strictest sense: its Google profile lists caviar and potato chips among its offerings, a small snack to have alongside a cocktail.
What kind of bar is it?
A small whiskey and craft-cocktail lounge with a retro, mid-century-style room, green tufted-leather bar, wood paneling, patterned wallpaper and a ski boot-shaped mirrorball. Co-owner Brandon Bigalke calls it "a dive bar with a cocktail problem." It is a place for a proper drink and a conversation, not a sports bar, a nightclub or a dance floor.
How big is it, and can I bring a large group?
Small: about 24 seats, and usually one bartender behind the bar. It suits couples and small groups; large groups should expect to squeeze in or split up, and to wait at peak ski-season times.
Is Bad Kitty Lounge open year-round?
Essentially, yes, with a short spring break: Discover Vail's spring 2026 list shows it open daily from 5 p.m. but closed April 7-14, 2026 for the mud-season pause. Shoulder-season dates change year to year and the bar's website is private, so check @badkittylounge on Instagram or call (970) 393-5077 before a spring or fall trip.
How do I contact Bad Kitty Lounge, and can I book?
Call (970) 393-5077 or message it on Instagram at @badkittylounge. There is no reservations channel, no booking page and a private website, so plan on walking in; arrive on the earlier side on busy ski-season nights, as the room holds about 24.

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