Partly because of its cosmopolitan mixture of English, French, and Swiss clients, many of whose youthful high spirits rise to alpine levels during ski and hill-climbing vacations, Verbier has more discos (at least four, all open only in the winter) and bars than you'd expect. The disco most popular with English-speaking tourists is the Farm Club, route de Verbier (tel. 027/771-42-77). Here, amid weathered beams, sturdy and amiably battered furniture, and a modern decor that includes several fireplaces, you can drink and dance to your heart's content. It's open every night between December and April, and things really get going after 10:30pm. Its most visible competitor is the Tara Club, place Centrale (tel. 027/771-45-35), with loud and danceable music, plank-covered walls, and alpine detailing. It's open only during midwinter, with hours that depend on how many dance-crazed clients are in Verbier at the time.
Even if you arrive during the off season when the discos are closed, you can always drink in any of the dozen or so bars and pubs. The most English of the lot is the neo-Victorian Nelson Pub, rue de Verbier (tel. 027/771-31-51). Look for cheeseburgers, croque-monsieur, and platters of air-dried alpine beef, along with at least 40 brands of beer from virtually everywhere. A less theme-ish, less aggressively Olde English venue is Le Crok, route des Creux (tel. 027/771-69-34), with tiny tables, leather-upholstered banquettes, and a modern decor. The place offers stiff drinks and frequent live music. The Bar New Club, rue de la Poste (tel. 027/771-22-67), re-creates the glossy, comfortable living room of an affluent bachelor, with couches perfect for conversation and comfortable drinking. Bar L'Auin, in the Hotel Rosalp, rue de Médran (tel. 027/771-63-23), is the most conservative, discreet, elegant, and comfortable bar in town. The fireplace here gives a warm glow.
