Question 1

What are the hours of The George in Vail, and is it open in the off-season?

Accepted Answer

Open daily from 5 p.m. until close, every day of the year. The kitchen serves from 5 to 9:30 p.m.; after that the bar runs on late (Google and Yelp render the close as 2 a.m.; the pub itself says only "until close"). The George does not take a seasonal closure: the Town of Vail's Spring and Fall 2026 restaurant guides both list it open daily, 5 p.m. to close, through the April-May and October-November shoulders when many Vail Village restaurants shut. It is one of the reliable dinner options in Vail in the off-season.

Question 2

When is happy hour at The George, and what does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Every day from 5 to 8 p.m., the first three hours from opening: $6 you-call-its, $8 martinis, $12 starters, $15 pub grub, and $25 entrees. Those are the official prices from the pub's own site, and in a village of $20 cocktails they are the reason the George's happy hour is the one reviewers name ("Best happy hour joint in Vail"). Food orders still have to land before the kitchen closes at 9:30 p.m.

Question 3

What should I order at The George?

Accepted Answer

The dish the pub itself calls a signature, and the one locals come back for, is the Duck and Mushroom Quesadilla ($16). The other named signatures are the Shroomin' Sirloin ($32) and the Filet Mignon ($35), both served with mashed potatoes, vegetables, and gravy, and the Plum Duck ($33), two crispy confit duck legs with rice, spring rolls, and plum sauce. Around them sits a straight pub menu: fish and chips, three Phillys, tacos, and the half-pound King George burger, every pub-grub item $18. Finish with the Brownie Sundae ($15). The full menu is at thegeorgevail.com/menu.

Question 4

Does The George take reservations?

Accepted Answer

No. Seating is first come, first served, and there is no booking channel of any kind: no reservations by phone, no OpenTable, no Resy. The pub states it on its own site ("No reservations, first come, first serve"). On busy winter nights there can be a wait at the door, so arrive early, and know the kitchen closes at 9:30 p.m. even though the bar runs late.

Question 5

What do reviews say about The George?

Accepted Answer

Strong, and consistent across platforms. As of October 2026, Google rates The George 4.5 out of 5 from 946 reviews; Yelp rates it 4.1 from 370. Diners praise the happy hour above all, then the Plum Duck, the fish and chips portions, the friendly bartenders, and a locals' feel that reviewers contrast with the rest of the Village. The recurring criticisms are slower service at ski-season peak and a room that turns into a younger, louder bar scene late at night.

Question 6

Where is The George, and how do I find it?

Accepted Answer

At 292 East Meadow Drive in Vail Village, **downstairs below street level inside the Vail's Mountain Haus building**, Suite 1. Look for the Mountain Haus, then take the stairs down; reviewers' consistent description is stone steps and a hallway to big wooden doors, and it is easy to walk past at street level. Phone (970) 476-2656. There is no dedicated diner parking: use the Vail Village parking structure or the Transportation Center and walk, or ride the free Town of Vail bus, which stops just outside the Mountain Haus. There is no patio; the whole room is the below-level pub.

Question 7

Is The George good for kids and families?

Accepted Answer

Early in the evening, yes. There is a proper kids' menu at $11 (mac and cheese, a cheeseburger, chicken tenders, a cheese quesadilla, or grilled cheese, with fries or vegetables), mains are $18, and the room is casual. The honest second half: the kitchen closes at 9:30 p.m. and from then on the George is a late-night bar, with pool, foosball, and a college-age crowd on busy nights. Families do best at the 5 to 7 p.m. end; nobody publishes an age policy, so treat the split as atmosphere, not a rule.

Question 8

Does The George have vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options?

Accepted Answer

Vegetarian, yes: a Veggie Quesadilla ($16), Veggie Spring Rolls ($14), a Veggie Philly ($18), plus salads, poutine, and fries. Vegan, there is one dish named as such on the menu, an organic vegan burger ($18); the spring rolls are the natural second look, but the menu does not label them vegan. Gluten-free needs the honest version: no dish on the menu is labeled gluten-free and the kitchen is built on fries, sandwiches, and gravy, so call (970) 476-2656 ahead if gluten is a hard constraint rather than relying on a directory's "vegan" tag.

Question 9

What is there to do at The George besides eat?

Accepted Answer

It is a restaurant, lounge, and bar in one room. There are pool tables and foosball, a jukebox, TVs for games, and a drinks program built for the evening: a fifteen-strong martini list, boozy Red Bull slushies, hot cider and coffee drinks in winter. The shape of a night is dinner and happy hour from 5, kitchen until 9:30, then a locals' bar until close. It opens at 5 p.m., so it is an evening place, not a 3 p.m. lifts-close après stop.

Question 10

How much does a meal cost at The George?

Accepted Answer

By Vail Village standards, this is the value end. Starters run $10 to $17, every pub-grub main (fish and chips, the Phillys, tacos, the King George burger) is $18, entrees are $31 to $35, the kids' menu is $11, and wine is $10.50 a glass or $37 a bottle, with beer from $4. That is exactly what Google's "$20-30" panel label describes: a main and a drink. Happy hour (daily 5 to 8 p.m.) takes it lower still: $15 pub grub and $25 entrees.

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