Villars Apres Ski Bars & Restaurants
There’s not much apres-ski on the mountain, but Villars itself has several good bars and plenty of restaurants including hotel restaurants and some, such as La Renardiere serve exceptional food.Villars Apres-Ski
Don’t go looking for action up on the mountain in Villars – it’s just not that kind of place, but in town there are several bars and a handful of nightclubs. The first refreshment after the pistes should be taken at L’Arrivee bar in the road behind the Eurotel. Run for many years by the distinguished ice hockey player of yore Roger Chappot and his wife serve a fine selection of wines. Rumour has it that they haven’t put their prices up in ten years as it would be too complicated. Sadly, L’Arrivee is not always open on Mondays and Tuesdays.
For drinks try Charlie’s Bar, in the centre of town, which has pool tables and a trendy vibe; Le Blues Bar at Rotisserie des Alpes next to the train station, Le Green at Hotel Golf for a pleasant in-hotel bar or Murphy’s Bar which is a bit further up the road near the Hotel Bristol. Murphys is distinguished by its panoramic views over the valley. A fusion of ancient and modern design, the Moon Boot is ideal for the more mature tippler.
Villars Restaurants
The best Villars hotels have restaurants of appropriate quality; try the 4-star Hotel La Renardiere’s restaurant for an exceptional meal though naturally not cheap. At the other end of the scale, for pizza, Le Francis in the centre of town is good.
Outside the main hotel restaurants La Cantina del Toro, La Pizzeria and La Toscana restaurants are recommended and all three are conveniently situated in the centre of Villars, adjacent to Charlie’s Bar and the El Gringo disco – a few drinks in Charlie’s, then choose any of these restaurants for good Mexican or Italian food before dancing the night away at El Gringo.
The Vieux Villars is an interesting mix of excellent traditional Swiss cuisine, take your fondue here perhaps, and Chinese cooking if you have a taste for the more exotic. Another option in the centre of Villars next to the railway station is the La Rotisserie des Alpes with two restaurants – Le Petit Chalet and Le Bistrot Cafe Bar – and Le Blues Bar. Sit outside if the weather is good or you’re particularly hardy.
Bars
L’Arrivee Tel: +41 (0) 79 402 35 71
Le Blues Bar / Rotisserie des Alpes Tel: +41 (0) 24 495 21 26
Bowling Snack-Bar Tel: +41 (0) 24 495 20 30
Charlie’s Bar Tel: +41 (0)24 495 75 95
Le Central Cafe Tel: +41 (0) 24 495 24 51
Le Green / Hotel Golf Tel: +41 (0) 24 496 38 38
Le Horizon / Hotel Le Bristol Tel: +41 (0) 24 496 36 36
The Moon Boot Tel: +41 (0) 24 495 19 63
Murphy’s Bar Tel: +41 (0) 24 495 69 71
Restaurants
La Cantina del Toro
Tel: +41 (0) 24 495 24 25
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La Pizzeria
Tel: +41 (0) 24 495 79 19
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La Rotisserie des Alpes
Tel: +41 (0) 24 495 21 26
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La Toscana
Tel: +41 (0) 24 495 79 21
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Restaurant Vieux-Villars
Tel: +41 (0) 24 495 25 25