Great atmosphere in here. Glad they have this place open later in the town. The food and drinks…read moreare on point.

It's a dive bar so if that's what you're looking for, this is your place. My husband and I stopped…read morein for a drink on a Sunday afternoon while we were waiting for an event to start nearby. It was clean and the bartender was quick and friendly. I was surprised to see that all wines on the menu attached are $10 per glass. At some decent restaurants you can get a glass of house wine for $7 so $10 seemed like a lot for basic bar. It was a fine place but likely won't return if I'm in the area again.

The new owners are doing an EXCELLENT job at this wonderful neighborhood hangout spot! The…read moreatmosphere is cozy and welcoming, drinks are well-crafted, and the food is fantastic - our favorites include the smash burger (hello, onion jam!!), the fish & chips, the salmon, the onion rings, and the nachos. Seating is limited so there can be a wait during busy times, but everyone in this place is so friendly that it hardly matters. If you're looking for a friendly local watering hole with a cozy vibe and excellent food, this is it! (Note that the entrance to The Well is located down a steep stone staircase from the sidewalk, so you'll want to consider this if you have mobility challenges...)

Ate at the bar. Friendly bartender. Good food, reasonably priced. Nice tap beer list.read more

A Community Venue Changed…read more The Egremont Barn, now operating as Buttonball Barn, was once a cornerstone of local music and community gathering. Because of our long-standing connection to the space, my husband and I chose it for our wedding celebration, placing our deposit with the previous owners, who were professional and supportive throughout the process. After the property changed ownership, we still proceeded with our event in October. This celebration held particular significance, as my father was seriously ill at the time, and we were grateful he was able to attend. Unfortunately, our experience with the new ownership raised serious concerns about professionalism, transparency, and respect for both clients and staff. On the day of the event, the owner attempted to impose additional charges not outlined in our contract. This included a demand for a $500 fee for using a room to get ready--a space she had explicitly told me I could use earlier in the day, noting it was acceptable despite the building being under construction. While I was getting ready, she entered the room while my mother and a family friend were assisting me and removed a rug from beneath them, stating that I "wasn't supposed to use the room all day." I chose not to address this at the time in order to preserve the tone of the day. Throughout the event, the owner was also openly drinking at the open bar, which had been paid for by my father. As the night concluded, she insisted that I personally break down the entire venue either immediately or first thing the following morning--despite knowing I had family visiting--or I would be charged for a cleaning crew. This expectation had not been communicated beforehand and was not included in the contract. When I suggested discussing it the next day, she continued to press the issue and confronted my husband, who attempted to redirect the conversation. To avoid further escalation, my friends and I cleaned the venue that night--while I was still in my wedding dress. She later stated that she would retain space heaters I had purchased in exchange for waiving the disputed room fee. When I noted that none of these charges or arrangements were contractually agreed upon, she responded, "I'm expensive, and I'm not in the contract either, honey," in reference to her being casted on The Real Housewives of New York City. Additionally, her conduct toward long-standing staff members--many of whom had supported the venue for years--was concerning and contributed to an atmosphere that felt transactional rather than community-centered. Some of those staff members have since left the venue. What was most troubling was the timing and context. The attempts to extract additional money occurred at the end of a wedding celebration involving a seriously ill parent, placing unnecessary stress on a family during an already significant moment. The Egremont Barn once represented collaboration, music, and mutual respect. Under its current ownership, that spirit appears to have shifted toward aesthetics and revenue at the expense of community and care. I encourage readers to proceed with caution, ask detailed questions, and ensure all expectations are clearly documented in writing before booking events there.

Unique, fun, friendly staff great music and great drinks - what else could you want…read moreWill join the Griswold in Essex, CT as a favorite Inn and tavern

My wife and I visited Barrington on New Year's Day. The place is very rustic and we like that!…read more It's a relaxed atmosphere. We ordered the soft pretzel and cheddar ale soup for starters. The soft pretzel, made fr spent brewer's grain was really good! The cheddar ale soup was a bit disappointing. It delivered on the ale, but the soup was thin and had a kind of gritty texture. Not the creamy texture you'd expect in a cheese soup. My wife got the brisket sandwich with fries. It was odd. Normally brisket is served sliced which accentuates the tenderness, but this was pulled, like pulled pork. The flavor was okay. I had the chicken pot pie which was okay. I wouldn't order it again. We didn't like the service at all. The staff wasn't really welcoming at all. When I went to the bar to pay for a four pack of brown ale, I waited probably five minutes before anyone paid attention to me. Two servers and the bartender all basically ignored me, and the bar wasn't busy. The bartender was engaged in small talk with other patrons. The highlights were the beer and the chocolate stout cake, which we took home. The beer is excellent. I had a brown ale and a stout. The chocolate stout cake with chocolate ganache is really good! In the end, the other reviews I saw were pretty accurate. Beer - great! Food - meh. Service - not good.

My husband and I stopped in and had a Barrington Blonde beer before heading out to dinner. Beer…read morewas very good and light. Service was good. Bright and airy inside with plenty of seating.

My wife and I ate here last night. We got in without a reservation. This is the small tavern within…read morethe Red Lion Inn, it's very small, tables are tight and the room holds about 16 people. Godfrey was our waiter, very attentive and pleasant. He was assisted by servers who brought food from the kitchen. We had identical meals. The black lentil soup (soup of the day) was very good. We shared a wedge salad lettuce with halved cherry tomatoes, bacon bits and chopped fried onions and it was super. I'm not big on dressing as a whole, but it was quite flavorful. We each had the smash burger. It's two thin patties made from sirloin and ribeye coated with cheddar cheese placed on chopped lettuce and tomato, resting on a fresh roll. It was hot and so juicy and delicious. The only drawback for the entire meal was that the fries were over cooked. For dessert my wife had the apple pie with ice cream, I had the brown sugar cake with coffee ice cream. Both simple, yet scrumptious. Overall a delicious meal, it seemed expensive, but we had wine. FYI, we saw others being served the fish and chips (Cod) and it looked great.

Amazing service. Very pleasant vibe and setting and the food was excellent. Had not been in years.read more

My friends and I walked over here after dinner. Loved the…read morejazz band that was playing. Had a house wine that was meh. Good vibes. I would check it out again

Great food and service in a choice of atmospheres. Had lunch on the "back porch", which was very…read morecharming. Made me feel like I was back in the 19th century overlooking an outdoor playground for bocce ball or croquet. Inside was dark like a victorian mansion with appropriate decorations and a sqeaky hardwood floor.

Yes it's a busy place, a 20 minute wait on Sunday eve was not bad. But it's noisy and we're seated…read moreby the swinging kitchen door under loud speaker blasting footfall. There was a faux fireplace to help the bad placement. The artichoke spinach dip with real cheese baked on top and homemade chips are delicious. I highly recommend. But that was the highlight. The big burger with Swiss and mushrooms was really bland needed seasoning bad and side of sweet potato fries all arrived not hot & soggy texture. Service was spotty but he was doing his best on busy night.

Good pub, a local hangout, great staff. Harty pub food and drink in a great atmosphere.read more

Just wanted to give a shout to our favorite bartender r in woodstock in woodstock heather...we…read more were there on vacation and went there twice for dr I nks n crispy cauliflower which is delicious I us. Heather makes the best margaritas in woodstock but besides that she is the friendliest person u want to meet and like we said makes the best drinks if u r in town stop by the pub and tell heather that michele and dottie from new jersey said hello....

Stopped in for a snack drink . Best nachos very tasty. Excellent longgg island drink. I everyone…read moreneeds to stop by

Cute little pub on Main Street. Nice selection of cocktails, beers and American food. The…read morebartender was very friendly and chatted with me for awhile. But it was also dead quiet at 4pm on a Saturday, which was ok by me. I had a tuna dish for dinner (see photos) that was pretty tasty. I asked the bartender for a food recommendation and that's what he suggested. He was right. It was good and I'm glad I got something tasty and healthy. Would for sure go back.

This is my first time to Chatham, which is a bit of a drive from Albany, and I loved the town. The…read moreweather was perfect, the trees were blooming, and the town was full of lively people. Beautiful architecture, dating back hundreds of years. We were impressed by the People's Pub. Pool and darts on the second floor, and bar and dining area on the first. We spent a good amount of time admiring the wood work around the bar and restaurant, as well as the tin ceilings. We ordered more food that we probably should have, but it all sounded so good, that with the winter menu coming to a close, we knew we would likely not have a chance to order it again. We chose to sit at the bar, and enjoyed a whiskey and pisco sours, made with actual eggs. The open kitchen is a nice touch, and it was nice to see the well staffed restaurant handle the Friday night dinner crowd. Portions for most dishes were a generous size, and we enjoyed the variety of choices. We can't wait to come back to try the spring menu, or to come on one of the special nights, such as the live Irish music.