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The Gambit Bar is the lobby lounge at The Sebastian - Vail, 16 Vail Road in Vail Village. Opened in December 2023, it centers on a green marble bar with a backlit liquor wall, a fireplace and a long booth around the room, with seating that spills into the hotel lobby.

It suits après drinks, a nightcap after dinner in the village, and couples or small groups who want a carefully made cocktail by the fire. In winter, local musicians play; in the fall, it becomes a place to watch football.

The cocktails

The list riffs on classics such as the Old Fashioned and the French 75 and changes with the season, using local ingredients where it can. The Carrington Club is named for Leonora Carrington, whose sculpture is part of the hotel's art collection, and there is a short list of zero-proof cocktails alongside Colorado and imported beers.

Food from the bar

The all-day menu is built for sharing or a light dinner: a Colorado cheese board, whipped feta with pita, soups and salads, a wagyu smashburger, a prime rib French dip and flatbreads. It comes from the same kitchen as the hotel's breakfast and in-room dining.

Music and game days

Local musicians play jazz, folk, blues and classics in the winter season, and the hotel says live music returns in December. Through the fall, the bar shows football on Thursdays and Sundays. The FAQ has current days and hours, which change with the season.

Inside The Sebastian - Vail

The Sebastian - Vail is the Timbers Resorts hotel that runs The Gambit Bar.

Zuma Vail is the contemporary Japanese restaurant on the hotel's upper level, with sushi and robata counters, a lounge and a DJ booth. Book through Zuma directly.

Bloom Spa is the hotel's full-service spa, open to guests and visitors by appointment.

Breakfast at The Sebastian and in-room dining are the hotel's own guest dining, from the same kitchen as the bar.

Sources: The Gambit Bar, all-day menu, opening feature, Sebastian dining. Checked September 23, 2026.

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16 Vail Rd
Vail, 81657

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Quick answer: The Gambit Bar is a bar at 16 Vail Rd, Vail, CO 81657. The Sebastian's lobby lounge in Vail Village: seasonal cocktails, an all-day bar menu, winter live music and football on Thursdays and Sundays.

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The Gambit Bar is the lobby lounge at The Sebastian - Vail, 16 Vail Road in Vail Village. Opened in December 2023, it centers on a green marble bar with a backlit liquor wall, a fireplace and a long booth around the room, with seating that spills into the hotel lobby.

It suits après drinks, a nightcap after dinner in the village, and couples or small groups who want a carefully made cocktail by the fire. In winter, local musicians play; in the fall, it becomes a place to watch football.

The cocktails

The list riffs on classics such as the Old Fashioned and the French 75 and changes with the season, using local ingredients where it can. The Carrington Club is named for Leonora Carrington, whose sculpture is part of the hotel's art collection, and there is a short list of zero-proof cocktails alongside Colorado and imported beers.

Food from the bar

The all-day menu is built for sharing or a light dinner: a Colorado cheese board, whipped feta with pita, soups and salads, a wagyu smashburger, a prime rib French dip and flatbreads. It comes from the same kitchen as the hotel's breakfast and in-room dining.

Music and game days

Local musicians play jazz, folk, blues and classics in the winter season, and the hotel says live music returns in December. Through the fall, the bar shows football on Thursdays and Sundays. The FAQ has current days and hours, which change with the season.

Inside The Sebastian - Vail

The Sebastian - Vail is the Timbers Resorts hotel that runs The Gambit Bar.

Zuma Vail is the contemporary Japanese restaurant on the hotel's upper level, with sushi and robata counters, a lounge and a DJ booth. Book through Zuma directly.

Bloom Spa is the hotel's full-service spa, open to guests and visitors by appointment.

Breakfast at The Sebastian and in-room dining are the hotel's own guest dining, from the same kitchen as the bar.

Sources: The Gambit Bar, all-day menu, opening feature, Sebastian dining. Checked September 23, 2026.

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Neighborhood: Vail Village
Cuisine: Cocktail Bar / Shareable Bites
Service: Dinner
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Business Hours

Open daily · 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Amenities at The Gambit Bar

  • Lobby lounge
  • Fireplace
  • Live music in season
  • Happy hour
  • Full bar menu
  • Zero-proof cocktails
  • Football game days

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is The Gambit Bar?
Off the lobby of The Sebastian, Vail, 16 Vail Road in Vail Village. It is the hotel's own lobby lounge, centred on a green marble bar with a fireplace and seating that spills into the lobby.
What are the hours?
Open Wednesday to Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. The bar is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. That is the schedule on the hotel's Gambit Bar page for the current (off-season) period; hours and menus change with the season, so check the hotel's page before you go in winter.
Is there a happy hour?
Yes, on every open day: Wednesday to Sunday, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Happy-hour bites run $12.50 to $15.50 (chicken wings, a single wagyu smashburger, lamb meatballs), with a cheeseburger-and-beer special at $20, beer buckets at $35 (domestic) or $45 (local microbrews) and sangria carafes at $55, per the bar's October 2026 happy-hour menu.
Is there live music?
Yes, in the winter season. Local Vail Valley musicians play jazz, folk, blues and classics, and the hotel dates this season's return precisely: live music runs from Thursday, December 17, 2026 through Wednesday, March 31, 2027.
Does it show football?
Yes. Football game days run on Thursdays and Sundays, both are days the bar is open, with shareable bites, local beers and craft cocktails.
What is on the food menu?
A bar menu built for sharing or a light dinner: starters such as chicken wings, muhammara dip and lamb meatballs ($22 to $25), soups and salads, a 7X wagyu smashburger ($25 single, $29 double), an Ultimate Chicken Club and a quesadilla, and flatbreads at $22, with desserts from $8. Impossible burgers are available and gluten-free buns can be substituted. (The cheese board, whipped feta and prime rib French dip from the summer menu are not on the current menu.)
What do cocktails cost?
Signature cocktails are $18 to $22 on the current (October 2026) menu, the Carrington Club is $20 and the Smoked Cherry and Bavarian Old Fashioneds are $22, and zero-proof cocktails are $15.
Are there non-alcoholic drinks?
Yes. Zero-proof cocktails at $15, including a Lingonberry Fizz, a Phony Negroni and a Fauxliage Spritz, plus non-alcoholic beer (Athletic Brewing's Free Wave Hazy IPA, $10 on the current menu).
How do I contact the bar?
Call (970) 477-8130. The bar sits inside The Sebastian, Vail; the hotel's reservations line is (800) 354-6908.

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