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    Blackback Pub

    4.6 (377 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, Wine Bars, Thai
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:30 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    BLACKBACK PUB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Meatloaf Sandwich
    David R.

    Blackback Pub was awesome! Came here with a group of 4 while skiing in VT. This place has a cozy rustic vibe and I loved all the fly fishing decor. Seating is tight and it definitely gets lively during dinner, but that made the pub feel more welcoming and homey. The menu here for both drinks and food is amazing. Definitely some unique and really tasty options. I ordered the Meatloaf Sandwich and it did not disappoint. We also shared the Pub Nachos and Korean Vegetable Pancake for appetizers, both were excellent. Our server was friendly and we were really happy stopping here to eat. We'll definitely come back the next time we're in the area.

    Two small restrooms
    Jen W.

    Good food. Good beer selection. Small space. I mean really small. The bar takes up most of the space and a few tables. There is a small area by the sidewalk outside where you can take your drink to enjoy the day. No service out there from what I could see. We sat at the bar which had a few seats available. The bartender came right over, asked if we wanted menus and took our drink order. The menu is very nice. We all found something to enjoy. The scallion pancake we shared was a hit with everyone. My buns had a lot of flavors and textures. I very much enjoyed the ginger dressing on the greens. The menu has vegetarian options. The ambiance is very chill. Two gender neutral restrooms around the end of the bar (away from the table side) are clean enough. Not stinky or anything, just not like they are expecting company. You know? Parking is on street. Staff were all good.

    Chicken Skepasti Sandwich
    Kim C.

    Do NOT let the "Pub" reference fool you! This menu is elevated to rival most fine dining restaurants! There is nothing Pub about this place except for the fantastic beer selection. Hands down one of the best sandwiches I've had - my pics do not even do them justice. No pic included but the Korean Vegetable Pancake compares to any NY traditional Korean restaurant I have eaten at! We ate at the bar and the service was excellent. Bartender was friendly, knew everything about the menu and greeted us like we were locals. Don't miss this place!

    mushroom buns
    Carol S.

    so good ! love the atmosphere it's like stepping back in time ! greeted right away and they greet everyone as they walk in! very attentive ! food was delish! such a nice fusion menu!

    Garden Salad (added chickpea patty's - not shown).  Very fresh & delicious.
    Tara K.

    First time eating here and everything was amazing. The atmosphere is very welcoming. The staff is all so nice and works hard to deliver amazing service. Huge selection of drinks. The garden salad was so fresh. Added chickpea pattys which were very good. The peanut noodle dish was amazing sans egg to make it vegan. My mom got the mac & cheese and raved about it. Highly recommend going here and enjoying the atmosphere and awesome food.

    Regular Mac & Cheese with bacon
    Jae D.

    So I went in just wanting something cooked and quick to eat . I was in town to move my son in to college , so I decided on the Mac and cheese with bacon OMG!!!!! This was some of the best Mac and cheese I have ever had in my life. I couldn't finish it all but even warmed up it was amazing . Decided to go back the next day and got the grilled cheese with chips on the side with jam . Wasn't as good as the Mac and cheese but it was good . Overall the bartender was friendly and seems like a neighborhood spot , with good food . Will definitely go back if I'm town ... now I'm thinking about the Mac and cheese

    Grilled cheese

    My family of 4 heading north for a ski weekend. Grabbed dinner here. Everyone enjoyed their meals Beautiful upstairs room decorated for holidays. Staff very friendly

    Spicy pork, broccolini on a potato croquette.
    Yum+Yummer M.

    Tasty food in a quaint little pub. Interesting menu choices. We had the pork belly appetizer which was quite tasty. We also had the spicy pork with a potato croquette and broccolini. I forget the name of the dish but it was a slow roasted pork with a bit of spice to it. All the food was pretty good and the service was friendly and attentive. Worth checking out.

    Ariabatta
    Jordan C.

    This place is great!! Its classic pub ambiance meets Asian fusion flare! Basically a chef making a restaurant that includes all his favorite dishes and styles to cook food. Couldn't recommend more!!! The broccolini (not pictured) should be on everyone's order. The staff is friendly and the service was so homey and easy. Love a place that feels like home. The chef delivered our food. He happened to be the owner and we talked with him for hours about life, food, and the Vermont area. Couldn't recommend this place more!! PS - ask for the homemade honeycomb

    Pub Nachos & Sticky Maple Gochujang shrimp
    Matt J.

    This restaurant offers everything once you walk in the door. The atmosphere is welcoming and greeted immediately! My party started off with the Pub Nachos and Sticky Maple Gochujang Shrimp. Wow the pub nachos are a must get!!! The shrimp were also incredible. This followed by BBQ Pork Sandwich which was tasty especially with their ZUCCHINI pickles sliced to perfection. Cesar salad wrap is a must get if your about that life. Chermoula Chicken Sandwich was great I unfortunately did not get this but was raved about with my party. Side note wash it all down with a Mango Cider. Oooo I almost forgot our waiter was incredible and provided us great service during our visit from STL.

    Interior
    Matthew L.

    Blackback Pub is a craft beer bar and restaurant that opened in Waterbury, Vermont in 2009. It was founded by restaurateur Rick Binet. The little pub originally opened under the name 'Blackback Pub and Flyshop' in a one-room space that was previously a barbershop. The bar had one set of taps, a limited menu, and fishing decor and paraphernalia. In 2014, Binet was approached by couple Dave Juenker and Lynn Mason to purchase it. The couple both had backgrounds in the hospitality industry. Binet decided to move to Portland (ME) to become the owner of The King's Head (another craft beer bar) and he sold Blackback to Juenker and Mason. Over the years the couple would expand the beer and food menu, purchase the building that houses the pub and expand it so it occupies the entire ground floor and basement floor. In late 2023, the couple sold the pub to general manager Ehren Hill and chef Cory Swafford. Even though they retired from running the pub, Juenker and Mason still retain ownership of the building. I recently visited Blackback Pub while I was on a Vermont craft beer road trip. I was actually spending the night at the historic Old Stagecoach Inn and Blackback Pub (and many other popular craft beer establishments) is just a 3-minute walk from the inn. I've heard nothing but excellent things about the pub for years. After enjoying a pint and a small food plate at The Reservoir (another excellent craft beer bar right across the street), I headed to Blackback to see what they had to offer. The pub had such a chill vibe. I pulled up a seat at the bar and looked over the draught beer list. With about 30 offerings on tap, I was so impressed! There were beers from Burlington Beer, Prison City, The Alchemist, Foam Brewers, Frost Beer Works, Zero Gravity, and a whole lot from Hill Farmstead. I decided to order the latter's "Edward" (Pale Ale). Brewed with a variety of hops, dry-hopped, and then unfiltered, it was an exceptionally delicious beer. After looking over the food menu, I ordered the "Roasted Brussel Sprouts" (Brussels, maple za'atar dressing, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, chopped dates, cilantro). It was an excellent small plate to accompany my beer. I had an excellent experience at Blackback Pub and I give them my seal of approval!

    Thanh T.

    Our first meal in Vermont and it did not disappoint! We had a late lunch and there was plenty of seating. The nachos here were amazing! Do not skip it! We added some jerk chicken on top and it worked really well. The meatloaf sandwich was also great, I had never heard of putting a meatloaf on a sandwich before but it's an amazing idea! Amazing place for food and will for sure be back on our next visit!

    Mussels and toasted focaccia.
    Emily R.

    The food at this beer destination was an absolute delight! It was very crowded and quite loud, but the bartender Amy was very pleasant and attentive. Wonderful Gluten Free options!! I was very pleased and impressed. The GF scallops were perfectly pan seared and so flavorful! GF taco salad was loaded and the brisket was so good!! Broccolini was a great side dish, perfectly cooked! I had the mussels and they were the best I've ever had! The sauce is made with a beer, so not GF. The bread that was served was perfectly toasted! The deconstructed key like pie was GF and then home made gluten, graham crackers, and for GF people the chef had GF graham crackers!!

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    Great food and great beer list. Staff was really nice and helpful. Will be back to visit again.

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    Very good service and food, atmosphere was cool also had unique deserts as well. Will definitely come back another day.

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    Food was amazing! Broccolini was to die for! Great beer list. Great service. We sat at the bar and enjoyed the whole experience

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