Tiny little whole in the wall with very simple utilitarian decor inside and the expected British…read morethemed wall hangings and even a ref phone booth. I just got the standard fish and chips. They were made to order and so delicious. Some of the best I've ever had. Service was good. I only wish they seved a nice ale to accompany the meal. Will definitely be back!

So this is not a place you go because you like the decor. The inside is pretty sparse, but…read morefunctional, and clean. You go here because of the food and the service. Everything is really fresh, and made to order. The fish is freshly battered (so are the shrimp), and the portions are great. I also recommend the burgers, they are not anything crazy gourmet, but they are fresh, and for only a little more than the place with the arches down the road, you get something that you know is real, freshly prepared, and on an amazing bun. The chicken tenders are the only thing that's just kinda OK, but only because they don't make them in-house. They work for a picky kid, but otherwise stick with the other stuff on the menu. I haven't tried the pies, but they are freshly made there too. There is also a little assortment of British food and candy there, which might be something a little fun that you don't normally find here. Not a great spot to bring a big group, but very worth stopping in if you want a quick bite while you are passing through downtown Bennington.

The Cobb salad is amazing! The service is good. We love the vibes and location. It sits on a corner…read morein downtown Bennington and is great for grabbing a bite to eat and people watching. They also have some large screen tvs for sports.

Sunday night no French dip, no calamari, no strip steak. I ordered tacos grilled shrimp came out…read morefried. No taste. Turkey panini not good. Very good corn dip and our server was very nice

Our first visit was disappointing. The mussels were delicious as well as the calamari. However,…read morethey served me three large filet "medallions" each one cooked differently: medium rare, medium, and well done. Most of it was stringy, they offered only potatoes as a side, and "whatever the chef decides on a particular day." My husband's filet mignon was overcooked and dry, his potatoes lukewarm, and scallops overcooked. He told the waitress who offered to take the scallops - not the entire plate. The manager came over to apologize and asked my husband if he'd like to try anything else but he was too disappointed and lost his appetite. He explained that we were celebrating our anniversary but the woman didn't care to acknowledge it. After all that, the waitress returned and asked if we wanted to see the dessert menu without apologizing about our meal. Very unprofessional. We declined, paid the check, and left the bare minimum tip, which we never do. We don't blame the waitress for the food, but for her service technique and disinterest in her patrons' needs. Oh, they didn't charge us for my husband's meal but lacked the courtesy to tell us in person. Needless to say, despite the charming atmosphere, excellent salad bar, and incredible appetizers, we will not return. Maybe the chef had an off night, but what excuse did the staff have?

Dinner here was very good. Loved the salad bar and the bread with sweet butter…read more We had the NY strip and prime rib. Both dishes were delicious. Loved the sweet potato side too. Great service and beautiful views!

Passing through on vacation...No complaints. Friendly waitress, great breakfast so many choices on…read moremenu. Love the nostalgia stainless steel diner from 40s. Definitely recommend

Ok first I love old roadside Americana when traveling. The Blue Benn was a pleasant find for lunch…read more The locals obviously live it as it was full and folks waiting outside for a seat as it is a true diner with little room for anyone not seated at the counter or the tables. The waitstaff was pleasant and helpful with my wife's allergy needs and the menu had something for everyone. My pastrami sandwich wasnt great as it was rather chewy but thats a risk anywhere i've ordered it. I just wasnt in a burger or turkey club mood. Fries were excellent hand cut hot and crisp! Lots of pie choices and it all looked scrumptious but we opted to drive off for a Maple creemee nearby. Yep i would stop here again. And get the pie!

Best hamburger and onion rings in town.!!! All their food is just outstanding too! Can't wait until…read moremy first of the year!

Amazing. Very happy I had a chance to stop here one day and try their cheeseburger and fries combo…read morebecause it's by far the best burger I've had. Not dry, juicy, made fresh when ordered. The fries are perfect with the burger. Their combo meal lets you chose a cooler drink and they have picnic tables up to sit and eat or sit and wait as you can take food togo or eat there. The people are friendly and I have always felt welcomed and had great service. They are by the local park so there is also the option of bringing kids to play, walk down to eat, and go play more or there is a pavilion with seating and a good view in a quiet area if you just want to sit and eat on a break. I recommend highly to try their food! 10/10.

Really enjoyed this place - I'd intentionally made it part of my visit, planning to come here for…read morelunch. Just looking for something simple and good. The people are really great and so accommodating. I feel like one of the guys came by my table every 10 minutes to check on me. Pretzel rod appetizer was perfect - get the cheese! Soft, warm and just enough salt. Loved it Got the Reuben with a side of Onion rings. Highly recommend. This is a sandwich that you CAN screw up. Theirs was delicious!! And about to my waitress Grace, who had a smile on any time she talked to anyone in the place!!

Found this neighborhood tavern for lunch on a trip to Bennington…read more Very welcoming, super clean, enticing menu and a very good selection of ice cold beers on tap! The owner, Kelli, is a breath of fresh air and treated us like locals Will definitely be a favorite stop on trips to Bennington!

We checked in to our inn after a four hour drive and were told this place is the best in…read moreBennington. So, how could you go wrong with that recommendation. We didn't even stop to unload the car and went straight there. Only a few minutes away. Two options. Sit inside or outside. Fortunately the weather had cooled off a bit, so sitting outside was perfect.. my wife and I split an empanada appetizer. Very tasty. She ordered the crab cake sandwich. I ordered the lamb and greens, glad I did. It was really good. Nicole was our server and she was terrific. All in all, a very good experience. The food was really good. The service was really good. Glad we ended up going here.

Kate found this gem on Facebook. It's got the 3GS-Great menu, great views & great chef. We…read moreusually come for dinner. 3 times since October. Today we stopped in for a light lunch. The plan share an order of two brisket empanadas and each get the french onion soup. Then our waitress, Lynn throws me a curveball-gumbo- I fold and order gumbo. I make a great gumbo so the test is on. We know the french onion will be fantastic. Brisket empanadas and the accoutrements are a home run-as Upon arrival of the gumbo,I was skeptical. Mine looks much better. Once I tasted, I was back in New Orleans with a smile. Well done chef. We know why they are always setting up for a party/event in one of their many dining rooms. Love the fireplace from both the tap room and dining room. The views are traffic free.

Papa Pete's was the best choice for breakfast while in Bennington. The staff were funny and…read moreattentive, our food was hot and delicious, and the atmosphere was comfortable and authentic. The lumberjack breakfast was as perfect as described on the menu and the coffee was hot and fresh. Highly recommend Papa Pete's for breakfast.

We arrived for brunch at 11:00 a.m. and were told there would be about a one-hour wait, even though…read morethe restaurant appeared to be only about one-quarter full. We had also seen photos online showing mimosas being served, but were disappointed to learn they were not available. The space itself is quite small, which may contribute to the wait times. Unfortunately, as we decided to leave, we learned the restaurant was closing before the typical lunch hours. Overall, the experience did not match our expectations based on what we had seen online.