Omg what a FUN spot!!! Was in Vermont for the weekend with…read morea bunch of friends and we came to pickle barrel on a Saturday night and literally had so much fun! Live band was great and I love that they would switch between their live sets and a dj set. It was soooo fun dancing all night Only downside was waiting on line outside in the freezing weather

I had a great time here!! IMO - best aprés ski/ nightlife spot in the #SkiTheEast ski scene…read more If you're a live music lover like myself, you'll love this place! There is a bar upstairs that has a smaller band set up that I absolutely looooooove. ALSO, if you're staying within 6 miles of the bar, the bar has a free shuttle. Totally appreciate this - they're dedicated to keep their patrons safe on the snowy roads :) can't wait to go back tomorrow ;D

So let me begin by saying that I went to the art show/local performance this past Thursday and had…read morea GREAT time. Both performers were really good, and the vibe was nice. The beer on tap was decent as well. However, when I went THE NEXT NIGHT (Friday/yesterday) I showed up with my friend and got carded by a teeny bopper security guard named Kevin. He took my ID inside to "further examine", and came back with his minion Steve in tow saying I had to leave because it was a fake and if I didn't like it then call the police. OBVIOUSLY MY ID LOOKS DIFFERENT BECAUSE I AM FROM MISSISSIPPI. So I understand the hesitation - However, BURLINGTON IS A SANCTUARY CITY. YOURE GOING TO IDS FROM PLACES WAAYYYY FARTHER AND THAT HAVE BEEN THROUGH WAY MORE THAN MINE. As migrants, we should not be subjected to the humiliation of standing in front of the club with police in full garb because you don't know how to look at IDs from places other than Vermont. At any rate, I digress. I proceeded to call the non emergency line for the police to validate my very real ID. They validated it via phone, so the bouncers handed my ID back but said I still wasn't welcome to come inside. I asked the police to come in person. While waiting for his arrival 7 different people passed with nothing more than a fist bump. The police finally arrived, and said that he was "too busy" to run my ID and even if it's valid they didn't have to let me in. After visiting a more worthy bar, my friend and I attempted to go back to Metronome to give it another try. This time, Xavier very rudely told us, "You already tried earlier. Leave." I spoke with Officer Ross who was standing in front of Metronome while on patrol. He agreed to call in and validate my ID. Once he did, he walked in and told Kevin, Steve, and Xavier that it is indeed real. I WAS STILL DENIED ENTRY. The police reiterated that they cannot force them to let me in. At this point, it was no longer about entry (the place has 25 people on a good night). It was ALL about the principle. I felt that this act was discriminatory, so I asked for the reasons my ID was singled out. The bouncers mumbled half responses about the fact that it was issued in 2015 and had a peeling layer. KEEP IN MIND: IT'S AN ID THAT EXPIRES EVERY FOUR YEARS. IF IT WAS ISSUED IN AUGUST OF 2015, IT WOULD EXPIRE IN AUGUST OF 2019. A four year old ID will not look brand new. In the end, the Sargent from the PD came. He was extremely respectful and heard my point. Ultimately, I don't really care that I couldn't enter this sorry excuse for a club. The real issue is that I didn't want anyone else who moved to Vermont seeking asylum from WHATEVER to be subjected to the same treatment. It's unacceptable. Ultimately, if you're going to scrutinize that hard then you should have UV lights and scanners or other unbiased methods to check identification. Having some bouncer who isn't even old enough to drink judging IDs off of his (lack of) worldly knowledge is not going to cut it in 2019 or beyond. Most people would say, "I'm never going back." But I'm saying quite the contrary. I'm showing up every single week with the same ID until it expires. If you'd like to play that game every Friday Metronome, we can. If not, I look forward to enjoying my time with the rest of the Vermonters, and especially the migrants. Think twice before acting on bias the next time.

Excessively over served my friend, then proceeded to call me a shitty friend when trying to get out…read moreand contact an Uber or ride. Called me liars for having a ride on the phone before kicking me outside without my jacket at -25 wind chill, had to have a stranger off the street pay cover to go in and get my jacket. Will not be returning and letting all my UVM/St. Michael's/ CCV friends know to never go to this bar.

It's always a toss up. Some nights super fun others super crowded and overwhelming. With super…read morecreepy guys.

Best Bar/Club in Burlington for dancing (if you don't crowds and mind minor hearing loss so…read moreearplugs recommended). They play all the pop/EDM music I like and always put on a great show. There's also live music earlier in the day which attracts an older crowd. A unique Red Square feature is they have 3 bars and 2 rooms of music going on at the same time so you can bounce between them if 1 is too crowded (which it does after midnight) or even head to the alley to chill. Blue Room 4 life! Staff do a good job monitoring for disorderly conduct and keeping out underage kids.

Loved the energy, the vibe, the speakeasy feel..... the…read moredrinks were ok but very pricey. I was expecting something much more tasty or original. Did love the glass though just wish they sold them. Cool Knowing and learning about the history!

The place is very beautiful. And that's it There was no…read moredrink menu The prohibition something or other was nothing special The only good thing was free Mac and cheese for kiddos

Just moved back to town after being gone for 15 years, needed a night out. But wanted more of a…read moredive bar experience vs what most of St.J has to offer. Had a great time at the Whiskey Den last night! I had been cautious to go in as the previous business in this location was sketchy. I was so pleasantly surprised! Kyle the bartender was friendly and patient (something that can be challenging for bartenders). Music was your typical small town Vermont bar, but mixed it up here and there. Don't get me wrong you will run into classic St. J characters.... But it is a big space so you can find your own corner. Got to speak with the owner Joanna and she was lovely! She is creating a space for everyone, and very strict on keeping out the riff Raff and is careful not to over serve to avoid problems and keep customers feeling safe. .....if you need a break past 9pm in St.J, I would give it a try!

The whiskey den... very divey. Definitely ran into some characters. Had some nice conversation at…read morethe bar with the owner/bartender Joanna. She is super sweet. I had vodka/club soda and the drink was fine. When I got there it was just me and another guy, one of the most charactery of characters, and some club type music and strobe lights playing for an empty room.... eventually some more people showed up but I think maybe toning down the "trying to be a club" vibe on a quiet Thursday night would be helpful... it just felt kind of silly.

My bestfriend was graduating at SUNY plattsburgh and as a celebration to that we went on a girl's…read morenight out to Retro. It was definetly a whole lot of fun. The music was on point. The DJ had all the good hits and variety of music and I loved that.

One of the bouncers groped me and when I tried to tell the owner they disregarded what I said and…read morekicked me out with no refund. Also the worst possible music and overpriced drinks. I've heard a lot of terrible stories of this place. Guess they were right

I stopped into Jax after checking out some other Yelp reviews and thought I would give it a try…read more I'm really glad I did. The food was genuinely impressive. Bessie recently took over managing the kitchen and you can taste the care she puts into everything. The pulled pork nachos had incredible seasoning and the onion rings had a flavor that really stood out. The burger was also cooked perfectly. The bar had good music playing and the atmosphere felt relaxed and easy to enjoy. KO and Sarah behind the bar were friendly and attentive, which made the visit even better. If you are considering it based on reviews like I was, it is absolutely worth a stop.

Yum food & simple cocktails. We enjoyed the Gin Buck and Spicy Margaritas; drink prices a little…read moresteep though. The Loaded Fries are super delish. Has outdoor seating, billiards table, and other games.

I really wanted to like this place after a long day of skiing, but unfortunately, everything we…read moretried missed the mark. - Wings: Okay sauce but the wings were dry. - Shepherd's Pie: Probably the best dish but it still lacked seasoning, needed way more salt. - Bangers and Mash: So disappointing - the sausage wasn't great, the mashed potatoes were bland, and the sauce had a strange smoky-sweet flavor that didn't quite work. - Reuben Sandwich: Definite no for me - so bland, just meat and bread. Honestly, my favorite part of the meal was the fries, which says a lot.

1/10 service, waiter was absolutely nasty. When asked what the soup of the day was, the reply was…read moresimple, "Santa fe soup" later we asked what is a Santa fe soup since we are not from that area, we were responded to in a rude and disrespectful manner. food was fairly good shepherds pie was great wings are definitely not the best I've had. not too packed good on that department, might be good place for takeaway but definitely not dine in.