Shakedown Bar

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Shakedown Bar is a live‑music bar and nightclub in Vail, Colorado, known for nightly rock and jam-band performances, après-ski drinks, and late-night dancing.

Vail, CO
shakedownbarvail.com

About Shakedown Bar

Shakedown Bar is a 21+ live-music bar located at the top of Bridge Street in Vail Village, Colorado. Established in 2012, it has become a staple of Vail’s nightlife, featuring rock, funk, jam-band, and other high-energy live performances in an intimate venue with a full bar and dance floor. The bar focuses on creating a classic rock ’n’ roll club experience with quality sound and lighting, regular local and touring acts, and a lively après-ski and late-night crowd.

A Shakedown Bar charge on your card statement typically comes from purchasing drinks, paying a cover charge for a live show, or buying event tickets at the door. Tabs opened at the bar, bottle or drink specials, and admission for special events or holiday parties can all appear as card charges. Because Shakedown is a nightlife venue, charges are often for same-day, one‑time transactions posted in the evening or late at night, and may include an added tip if you authorized one at the point of sale.

If you’re unsure about a Shakedown Bar charge, first check your receipts, email confirmations (if you purchased tickets online or through an event link), and your calendar to see if you were in Vail around the transaction date. Comparing the transaction time to when you were out for après-ski or nightlife can also help jog your memory. To resolve questions, you can contact the bar directly using the phone number or contact details on their website, provide the date and amount of the charge, and ask them to look up the transaction. If you suspect fraud and cannot match the charge to a visit, contact your card issuer to dispute the transaction and request a new card number.

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  1. TST*SHAKEDOWN

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a charge from Shakedown Bar on my card?

A Shakedown Bar charge usually comes from paying a cover at the door, buying drinks, or running a tab during a live-music night. The final amount may include tax and any tip you added when you closed your tab.

What kinds of amounts are typical for Shakedown Bar charges?

Typical charges range from small amounts (around $10–$40) for a few drinks or a basic bar tab, up to higher amounts if you paid a cover for multiple people, bought rounds for a group, or stayed most of the night. Special events and holiday shows may have higher cover charges.

Can Shakedown Bar place an authorization hold on my card?

Yes. If you open a tab, the bar’s payment system may place a temporary authorization hold to verify your card. This can be higher than your final bill but should adjust to the actual total (including tip) when the tab is closed, with any unused portion of the hold dropping off after a few days, depending on your bank.

How can I confirm what I was charged for at Shakedown Bar?

Check any paper receipt you received when you closed your tab, as well as bank statement details for the date and approximate time you visited. If you still have questions, call the bar using the contact information on shakedownbarvail.com and ask them to look up the transaction by date, last four digits of your card, and amount.

How do I dispute a Shakedown Bar charge I don’t recognize?

First, verify that you or someone in your group didn’t visit Shakedown Bar around the date of the charge. If no one recognizes the transaction, contact Shakedown Bar directly to see if they can locate and explain the charge. If it still appears unauthorized, immediately contact your card issuer to report potential fraud and formally dispute the charge.

Does Shakedown Bar offer online ticket sales, and how might those appear on my statement?

For some special events or New Year’s Eve shows, Shakedown Bar may sell tickets through online event platforms. These purchases can appear either as a Shakedown Bar charge or under the name of the ticketing platform, but they generally reference the bar or event in the descriptor. Review your email for ticket confirmations that match the date and amount.

Can tips or late adjustments change the final Shakedown Bar charge amount?

Yes. When you close a tab, you typically add a tip on the receipt, and the final amount posted to your card reflects the bill plus tip. If the bar needs to correct an error (for example, splitting or combining tabs), you may see a reversal and a new charge or an adjustment within a short period.

How can I contact Shakedown Bar about a billing question?

Visit shakedownbarvail.com to find their current phone number and contact details, then call during business hours (typically late afternoon through late night in Vail). Have your card’s last four digits, the transaction date, and exact amount ready so staff can look up the charge quickly.

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