I travel a lot for work, so often end up out by myself. Mike at The Whiskey Room made me feel like…read moreI had made a new friend while I enjoyed delicious drinks and food. It also seemed like a place to enjoy with friends. I would definitely go back!

I was a little hesitant coming here because great food is just as important to me as great drinks,…read moreand the menu was very limited. The menu listed only two mains: a "Charred Oat Burger" and a "Short Rib Toastie" in addition to two salads and four "shareables". I believe there were one or two specials that day as well, one being Steak Frites. But the food reviews were good and the drink reviews were great so I decided to go. Even if I had second thoughts the welcome from Bob the bartender when I entered (first customer when I arrived at 5:00 opening time) seemed so sincere that not staying was out of the question. I took my seat at the bar (supposedly rebuilt with materials from a bar in Ireland that closed). Bob was great, with an enthusiasm for great whiskey that he couldn't hide if he tried, and didn't seem to mind that I'm not enough of a connoisseur to have many opinions of my own. Between other customers that soon filled the place he kept me talking and I'm not much of a talker. About whiskey, where I'm from, Burlington in general, and he gave me some tips on some lesser-known Vermont attractions I didn't know about. Their whiskey collection was large and from many lands. Having just returned from Ireland I was pleased to see several I remember from my visit - not just the usual Jamesons here! I prefer a cocktail to straight whiskey though, so it was Sazeracs tonight. Two specialties. First the Rosemary's Sazerac: Bulleit Rye, rosemary syrup, Peychauds bitters, rinse of Laphroaig, torched rosemary sprig. My second was also a Sazerac: their Irish Sazerac, made with an Irish whiskey and other ingredients which I've forgotten. Both drinks were fantastic, generous with the alcohol, and made with attention to details like properly-sized ice cubes (large) and pre-chilled glasses. For food I got the "Charred Oak Burger." I don't know where the "oak" comes in. The only burger on the menu, it was made with two thin patties, a great quantity of whiskey & honey-glazed pork belly in large pieces, kimchi mayo, and a brioche bun. One of the most interesting burgers I've had in a long time. Even though it was a bit overstuffed more due to the pork belly than the patties I managed to eat it without it falling apart, a common problem with burgers. Instead of the fries it came with I elected to get the roasted Brussels sprouts instead, a special shareable of the day. I don't think I was charged extra even though it was a rather large portion. These were excellent too, sweet and bacony with no bitterness. As it got busier the noise level increased but only moderately. I liked the music playing, a mix of blues and energetic classic rock. Overhearing other conversations I could tell that these were discerning customers who took their whiskey seriously and asked detailed questions before settling on their choice of libation. Just two things on the dessert menu: Chocolate Overload and Caramel Sea Salt Cheesecake. I got the Overload: chocolate cake with Bailey's Irish Cream sauce. Nothing special but I enjoyed it; a nice way to finish the meal. It was big enough that I took about half home, along with half the Brussels sprouts. This is definitely a place I want to come back to. I wish the food menu was more extensive but that burger and sprouts were so good I could see repeating the same menu again, trying new specialty cocktails next time.

One of our favorite spots in all of Vermont. We will Drive 4…read morehours just to go here and get symphony of stars. When it isn't crazy busy or there's an event this place is super cozy, dog friendly and very laid back. When they throw events though it gets nuts, nowhere to sit, loud, but you get that anywhere you go I guess.

As a long-time customer of Four Quarters, I've seen them change over time, mostly for the better…read more Now it seems like they're in downtrend. Did ownership change over? It was a long line when we got there. Ordered drinks and food at the same time. After about 45 minutes still without our burger and salad. My wife asked for an update. They said there were some "kinks" in the kitchen and it was going to be about another half hour. A server came by to see if we wanted to order any drinks while we waited and was going to charge us until my wife questioned that. After checking with her manager, our server was able to get us complimentary non-alcoholic drinks. The "kinks in the kitchen" were really understaffing due to a lack of preparation for a busy weekend. About 45 minutes later, we got our food and asked for boxes to bring it home. I had ordered a Kale and beet salad with fried chicken for $19. This couldn't have been much more than 2 cups of salad. Once I opened it at home at around 9:00 p.m. and saw the three pieces of fried chicken remnants, I couldn't believe that this is what I waited 2 hours to eat. At no point was there any attempt at service recovery; No manager came by to update. It was an incredibly poor performance for this Winooski staple. It felt like they were treating everyone different as a one-time tourist customer, forgetting that there were possibly people there that are repeat customers. I felt bad for our server because she should not have been bearing the brunt of this on her own. She had no support from any manager. I'll stick to the beer, but won't bother with attempting food again.

The bartenders are awesome. Very familiar with alcohol and beers…read more Great food nice atmosphere Can be very crowded due to how fantastic the Mule Bar is

Wow has this place gone down hill. I had a craving for their fries and wings and boy was I not…read moreonly disappointed but the food made me feel sick. The fries were tiny stubs burned and greasy. I also got wings they were undercooked and soft. So disappointing and something is not working anymore at this place. The service was fine and the ambiance is a bit hipster.

Beer was tasty. Food was even better for a brewery…read more The friend chicken sandwich was the surprise of the night. Got the hotdogs which was decent. Cheese and chili appetizer was also surprisingly good!

Loved the outdoor seating and heaters. Outside patios are dog friendly and they have pretty good…read moreheaters. Server will bring you a water bowel too. Inside gets very crowded and loud. Food was good, a bit expensive for what it was. We had to find street parking as it was busy on a Saturday.

The atmosphere and service were great. The staff were very insightful regarding their libations…read more We did a flight which was great; they offer a great variety. We then ordered full drinks....the espresso martini and Greenwich village old fashioned, both were delicious. Definitely a great spot.

We stopped in to this spot for a drink while in town. The space is a bar/retail shop and we had fun…read morelooking at all the stuff to buy - lots of mixers, bitters, drink-related gifts, and other items. We sat at the bar and relaxed - it was pretty quiet and we had the place mostly to ourselves for most of our visit. I ordered the raspberry shrub highball, Nate got the corn 'n oil, and my friend got the maple bourbon sour. It was fun watching the bartender mixing up our drinks, and she answered any questions we had. Very chill spot, and the drinks were tasty. I loved the super refreshing highball. They do serve snack boards and flights as well as their cocktails. I'm glad we stopped in and would come back again in the future!

Loved the drinks! We didn't get food but the cocktails were amazing. I'm very picky w/ drinks and I…read morelike fruity sweet ones. The cocktails here are perfect, not too strong not too weak. They also have pretty unique ones. It's quite small I think but I really like the atmosphere. The bartenders are also quite attentive, didn't have to wait super long to order drinks :)

This place was at the top of my list for my first visit to Burlington. We visited in the late…read moreafternoon on a Sunday. It was a gorgeous day and we were able to sit outside, which I really enjoyed. They were umbrellas above us, which were much needed when it started to drizzle! I enjoyed the waiter, although my wife did not. He talked a lot and everything I asked him was his favorite. It didn't seem genuine. Especially when the table sat down next to us and everything they wanted or was his favorite too. We were disappointed that the one thing we wanted on the menu was not available for food. They're mocktails were a normal price and their cocktails were a little pricey, but well worth it for the craft that they were doing. I enjoyed both of the cocktails that I had, although was disappointed that they didn't have the monkey brains cocktail that I wanted anymore. Overall, it was a cute place and I'd probably go back to have a cocktail.

Been to foam about 6 times now and I've never had a bad experience. The beers are always cold and…read moredelicious, the staff are friendly and not pretentious, the vibe is chill and the snacks are top notch. They have a great parking lot and the lake is right across the street. Hit foam a couple hours before sunset, have a few beers and some charcuterie then head out to the lake for a sunset, you won't be disappointed!!

Came here hoping to grab some food and a beer. The food here is REALLY limited. We ended up getting…read morethe guac and chips. They gave us the smallest amount of guac and some chips but it definitely wasn't worth it. The guac wasn't seasoned at all, but you know it was fresh because it was mostly just chunks of avocado. The beers we had were good but nothing to write home about. They are dog friendly and they have a lot of free parking whichi s nice. The outdoor area is cute!

Finnigan's is a classic dive bar in Downtown Burlington, and is far enough away from the main…read morestretch that it tends to attract a somewhat different audience. It has a lot of metal heads on any given night, and usually hosts events like football games or DJs occasionally throughout the week. Thursday nights are PBR Night ($1 draft and $2 pitchers) so it's probably the most consistently busy night. If you're looking for a place to just relax and drink, this is the place. It's a traditional no-frills bar. The only negatives I can think of are that brutal staircase to the bathroom, but the flip side to that is the bathrooms are more private than most establishments.

Bar was stale and dirty. Bartender older lady was very passive aggressive. When asking her about…read morethe beers she was upset and gave attitude to paying customers. Lady if you're not happy serving beers find something else. Pretty basic and bad customer service. Lots of wonky young adults , some seemed underage for sure. Very sketchy atmosphere . Got an ipa and it was warm, so take your risks. We went elsewhere to support other bars instead.