Excellent service, top quality food, and clean environment. Easily the best food in Hanover, NH…read more I've had the salmon, filet medallions, burger, and wings. Wish I took pictures of all the food available.

I'm surprised I'm the first review as this place had been open for a few years. I suppose its…read morepatrons are mostly guests at the hotel. This is a bit surprising as hotel bars are often frequented by non-guests in larger cities (if they're good enough), and Pine at the Hanover Inn has plenty of local patrons. Anyway... the small-ish bar/lounge here is very tastefully appointed, and the food is quite good. As far as atmosphere, drinks, and food, this place should be doing a brisk business, but it seems nearly empty every time I pass it. I think I found out why... which is why I'm knocking twstars off for the service. My first glass of wine was a short pour, and then I had to wait 15 minutes (no exaggeration) for the refill after I asked for it. Overall, I felt rather ignored and often went very long stretches with no attention at all. I know good service staff is hard to come by in the Upper Valley, but this was a little ridiculous.

There is no place in the Upper Valley that has seen more of a revitalization than downtown White…read moreRiver Junction. What used to be a sketchy area is now filled with boutique shops, bustling businesses of tech and industry, arts, culture, and restaurants. One such upscale craft cocktail bar is Wolf Tree. If you didn't know it, you might feel as if you'd stepped into a hipster cocktail lounge in Brooklyn as you walk into Wolf Tree. They offer a variety of playful and inventive drinks. My friend was able to get a virgin cocktail but I just wish they had more than one single cocktail on the menu with vodka. With my choices somewhat limited, I went with a drink called "Friday I'm In Love": vodka, citrus, strawberry, mint, and bubbles. It looked beautiful when it arrived to the table and was a palate pleaser with sour, sweet, and minty flavors. They have weekly specials, classic-type cocktails, and what they call "happy meals" - a beer and shot combination. Don't fear, though, they still have Budweiser, Bud Lite, Miller High Life, and other draft beers for those feeling more traditional Upper Valley. We also ordered one of their charcuterie boards that featured local selections of cheese and meats, olives, pickled vegetables, cured mustards, and a baguette. A great selection but like most of Wolf Tree, a little on the expensive side. Overall I enjoyed my first trip to Wolf Tree and I'm glad hip places like this exist in the Upper Valley.

TLDR: great drinks for the area, but no air conditioning so keep that in mind!…read more On a visit to Dartmouth, I had the chance to stop by this bar. The interior and the cocktail menu reminded me of the cocktail bars that I frequent in NYC. It's quite cute, dimly lit. I think it's a great place for a date. I enjoyed the Night Vision. It's a rum based drink with carrot, ginger and pineapple juices as well as sesame. My friends got the Knife Fight which was a bourbon based drink with lemon ginger pineapple. Tasted like a gingery whiskey sour. If I'm in town again I'll stop by and try something else. Not sure if this is normal or if their AC was broken but it was super hot inside.

Good service. Friendly local bar with a twist. ...............................................read more

This bar is amazing! I came by on a Saturday night in August with my friends and there was an…read moreoutdoor slammin' dance party on the front lot with food vendors. The DJ was awesome and people were dancing like crazy. It didn't take too long to get drinks and when we did they were affordable and served with a smile. We had an unforgettable time. I've heard in other nights it can be more low key. The bar itself is gorgeous, historical and large enough to spread out or find a quiet corner.

We stopped here on our way up to Sugarbush from Boston and were blown away by the experience! Our…read moreserver was on top of everything we needed including bringing everything out quickly. We got the filet mignon medallions with cocoa dust and whipped potatoes which were to die for. The ice cream sandwich a bread pudding were incredible, could take or leave the chocolate cake. It was brightly lit with fun music and completely packed on a Friday night. I'll plan to stop by again next time I'm in town!

Came back to Elixir. Again, was not disappointed!!! Great food, good service, nice ambience. Will…read morecome back again!!!

Located at Vermont Spirits Distilling Co, Harry's Cocktail Lounge opened in a separate building…read moreserving craft brews, wine, signature cocktails and mocktails, most elements sourced locally. This space is very cozy which has seating at the bar, regular table seating, high top tables, and soft armchairs in the back corner. It is mostly standing room when it's busy. They also feature live music in here and there is more seating outside next to fire pit tables. There was also a food tent outside where you could buy some hot food, separate from Harry's, but enjoy your food with your drink. I stop by Harry's Cocktail Lounge during their grand opening. They were giving out gift bags with samples for 21yo+ customers. I also got drinks at the bar, which was extremely busy earlier in the evening and waits close to 10 minutes for drinks. Had the 1791 ($12 plus tax): Rye whiskey, Eden's Orleans herbal cider, raw honey, cranberries, club soda and the Lavender Haze ($6 plus tax): Lavender syrup, fresh lemon juice, club soda. I enjoyed some live music by a great regional musician as I sip on my drinks. After I was done, I headed over to their other main building to enjoy some live bluegrass music.

Happened upon this place by accident, and it ended up being the only place open while everything…read morearound it was closing up for the day. Tried some cocktails made with alcohol from the distillery next door. First of all, the smoothest vodka I've ever had. The cocktails were fantastic, and bartender Wendy (I think was her name) was great to talk with and indulged my lemon habit. Will be back! Also, bathrooms were super clean, and I take bathrooms very seriously.

We loved talking with the owner while enjoying a nice lunch. Many funny stories and history about…read morethe area. We would definitely visit again!!!

Stopped in to pick up a prize I won on Facebook for St. Patrick's Day and decided to stay for…read morecocktails and dinner. The cocktails were absolutely top-notch. My favorite was the miso cauliflower. The service was absolutely wonderful. This was our first time there and they went above and beyond to make us feel welcome.

Great post Killington dinner spot! Gorgeous views of the gorge and town, with a great ambiance…read more(especially from the beautiful Simon Pearce glass!). Super easy to make a group reservation on Open Table! The wait staff was great and helpful in deciding what we wanted for our meal. We really enjoyed the Roasted Caesar and the Short rib. My fiance also really loved his Manhattan--made with local bourbon!!

I'm glad my group decided to stop in on our way to another spot on our road trip itinerary of NE…read morearea. This place is pretty cool lots to do! It's a restaurant, it has a seperate bar, it's a glassware store - so you can shop very nice designs, and the basement is where they do the actual glass blowing, you can watch them at work! The restaurant was actually closed at the time. That was ok. And I didn't order anything at there seperate cutsey bar either- there was no time. But I enjoyed perusing the store, really nice pieces. Great place to find a wedding gift for a happy couple. And watching the glass blowers make the pieces was really cool. My fav part. If your visiting the area from outside the state, def worth a stop in.

We had a lovely girls weekend in Brownsville, Vermont, topped off with a cozy reunion dinner at…read moreSkunk Hollow Tavern in nearby Hartland. Luckily, we didn't have reservations on a busy Friday night and scored a seat downstairs near the fireplace. Parking was a bit tight, but we managed to find a spot close by. The interior was beautifully decorated with string lights and barn wood beams, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. Our waitress was very kind and clearly tried her best to accommodate the entire front of the restaurant on her own - for her first evening on the job, she did a great job. We both enjoyed the specials - salmon with broccoli and rice pilaf, plus I had a delicious beet salad. I enjoyed a refreshing raspberry mocktail, while my friend had THE RUBY SLIPPER--Absolut Ruby Red, elderflower liqueur, grapefruit juice, raspberry puree, and a sugar rim. We waited a bit for our check since I was in a rush to leave to take antihistamines; unfortunately, I discovered there was mustard in the salmon sauce, which I'm allergic to. I should have asked before ordering, but I only realized after my symptoms started following my last bite. Overall, it's a cozy, quaint place with limited parking, and reservations are recommended for a smoother experience.

Food, service and ambiance all excellent. In the summer, there are a lot of tables in the garden…read morewith little cozy areas away from other tables. Live music on certain nights, but not the two times we went. We tend to have dinner early though. Starter salads and soups were delicious and homemade. I had a Spanish onion soup on one night and a caprese salad variation another night (fresh mozzarella and summer tomatoes with a basil aioli)! Mains were equally delicious - herb wrapped tenderloin cooked to rare perfection, Carlos Chicken (a brined half chicken then coated with Cajun seasoning and deep fried). We have also had the pork loin and another chicken dish that had a creamy, sublime sauce. Definitely indulge in the bread basket and desserts; all of which are made by Heidi, one of the several family members that have been running the Skunk since the mid-80s. From-scratch delicious food, really lovely garden seating, and great cocktails! And last but not least, really friendly, attentive and professional wait staff. All the reasons why locals come often and vacationers come back year after year!

My partner and I went to the Redcan to celebrate our 11th anniversary and were extremely pleased…read morewith the food. We got a dozen oysters, the mussels appetizer, and the winter salad. Thanks to our waiter, we were able to save $18 on a second plate of mussels (he told us ahead of time how large the portion must be), which meant we were able to try Redcan's delicious NY style cheesecake. All of the food was superb, atmosphere was nice , and service was super helpful. I would love to come back if I ever found myself in this area of VT again.

We were so delighted with our dinner here last night! The hostess, Madison, was lovely and allowed…read moreus to chose a table that best suited our needs; and Matthew, our server, balanced attentiveness and privacy perfectly. We always love the oysters, and the Blue Pig salad and Tuna Crudo were delicious as well. My friend adores the clam tin, so she gets that every time! We will be back, and I definitely recommend giving them a try! I already loved them, but when I saw a sign in the window that they're offering Thanksgiving dinner to anyone in need (no questions asked), well, that sold me for sure!

this place is a staple for a reason. drinks are delicious, the space is well curated, and its a…read moreone-stop destination for gifts, books, school supplies, etc. PLEASE order new course books from here instead of amazon -- it gets in just as fast and you're supporting a welcoming, inclusive space. but -- its almost always freezing, so be sure to bring an extra layer.

We love cafes and bookstores, and when the two are combined, what could be better? We wanted to…read moregive Still North a try and planned to have breakfast there after browsing the store. Alas, the line was extremely long and didn't seem to be moving that fast, and the seating was packed. We decided to seek breakfast elsewhere after exploring the books. Since we didn't eat there, this review pertains only to the bookstore. It was very crowded and noisy. The focus here is definitely on fiction, so if that is your thing, you will probably love it. We were hoping for a more comprehensive selection. There were also lots of gift items, puzzles, cards, crafts, etc.