We ordered a charcuterie board and a few drinks. The drink drinks were fine but the board? It was…read morepretty awful, premade out of a fridge!? Crackers were soggy, everything was cold & pretty terrible quality. It's a nice quaint space that has the potential to be something it's not nor appears to have the skills to properly execute, unfortunately. Maybe they'll address the shortcomings but for now, skip it, IMO.

We really enjoy this place. We've been there a couple of times now, we think of it as a really,…read morereally good (fairly priced) cocktail bar with a creative comfort food small-plates menu. I suppose some reviews might come down a bit on the food, but it really isn't a fine dining restaurant quite like that, they are new and working to improve. The ambiance is really comfortable, everyone is super friendly, and each time we are there have had really nice conversations. They have music and trivia and theme nights which sound fun.

Wow. If you want a proper, insanely well made cocktail with a chill vibe of a bar, this is the…read moreplace. The bartender shared that the creamee martini was his signature drink and asked for feedback - 10/10 no changes needed. I enjoyed the Southern Belle (strawberry drink) over the Garden hoe but both were very well done. Will be back here when back in Burlington!

I love this place!…read more If you like classic arcade games and pinball games from the 80's & 90's (and who doesn't), you will love The Archives! It is exactly what you would expect - an old school arcade mashed up with a bar that serves quality drink selections. They have many classics including: Ms. Pac-Man, Centipede, Dig Dug, Frogger, etc. Pinball games include: Star Wars, Pokemon, and Godzilla. The customers and workers are all super friendly. Prices are reasonable. My wife and I want to come back for some tournaments. I think I'd have a shot at Ms. Pac-man. She would dominate Star Wars.

We are locals and enjoy going to Barkeaters about 6 times a year. The staff is great, the menu and…read morewhat we ordered is always done perfectly and they are very prompt for time from ordering to our meal delivered to our table. Never an issue here! 5 Stars for that. The only downside is the decor and dark ceiling tiles and low light levels just do not work for an afternoon meal. While this might be good for an evening meal, it's not what we prefer during the daytime. Barkeaters has not done a remodel or update in its restaurant in quite a while and I think regulars who keep coming back notice that. I hope they will consider a much needed remodel for colors and light levels at some point soon. But, for the food and staff, you will not be disappointed at all! For those just visiting from out of state, it is still definitely worth going there to dine and you will not be disappointed for service and cuisine. Also, be aware that it can get noisy there during peak times so you may have to shout a little and do avoid the 2 person table right next to the rest room doors! (and why is that table there at all?).

I give Barkeaters a two-star rating for having excellent service and a very good Calamari appetizer…read moreand Chocolate Lava Cake Dessert! The main courses were a different story. My friend had the "Chef's choice Pasta," which she said was not very good and looked terrible. I'm a lover of "fish and chips" and have eaten countless ones over the years at many restauants. What was served to me was too put it mildly was the worst Fish and chips I have ever had in my life. The fries were nothing spectacular, and most likely frozen. The fish was horrendous. No doubt frozen and mostly thawed improperly or left out unthawed for too long a period. The texture was soggy and mushy, which totally destroys the taste of the fish! How any quality restaurant could serve this type of meal to their customers is beyond me! I will never be going back!

Loved the drinks! We didn't get food but the cocktails were amazing. I'm very picky w/ drinks and I…read morelike fruity sweet ones. The cocktails here are perfect, not too strong not too weak. They also have pretty unique ones. It's quite small I think but I really like the atmosphere. The bartenders are also quite attentive, didn't have to wait super long to order drinks :)

This place was at the top of my list for my first visit to Burlington. We visited in the late…read moreafternoon on a Sunday. It was a gorgeous day and we were able to sit outside, which I really enjoyed. They were umbrellas above us, which were much needed when it started to drizzle! I enjoyed the waiter, although my wife did not. He talked a lot and everything I asked him was his favorite. It didn't seem genuine. Especially when the table sat down next to us and everything they wanted or was his favorite too. We were disappointed that the one thing we wanted on the menu was not available for food. They're mocktails were a normal price and their cocktails were a little pricey, but well worth it for the craft that they were doing. I enjoyed both of the cocktails that I had, although was disappointed that they didn't have the monkey brains cocktail that I wanted anymore. Overall, it was a cute place and I'd probably go back to have a cocktail.

The atmosphere and service were great. The staff were very insightful regarding their libations…read more We did a flight which was great; they offer a great variety. We then ordered full drinks....the espresso martini and Greenwich village old fashioned, both were delicious. Definitely a great spot.

We stopped in to this spot for a drink while in town. The space is a bar/retail shop and we had fun…read morelooking at all the stuff to buy - lots of mixers, bitters, drink-related gifts, and other items. We sat at the bar and relaxed - it was pretty quiet and we had the place mostly to ourselves for most of our visit. I ordered the raspberry shrub highball, Nate got the corn 'n oil, and my friend got the maple bourbon sour. It was fun watching the bartender mixing up our drinks, and she answered any questions we had. Very chill spot, and the drinks were tasty. I loved the super refreshing highball. They do serve snack boards and flights as well as their cocktails. I'm glad we stopped in and would come back again in the future!

I will definitely be back. They may not have as many slice flavors as others around, but the…read morequality is amazing. I split a slice with coworker and he said crust was amazing. It was a little spicy for him, but I thought it was perfect. That salad though. Wow. I wish I had found it during the summer when you want something cool and refreshing. This salad was perfection. I will be craving this now. Super friendly staff. A little out of the way on Center Street so maybe not as well known, but they had a decent size lunch crowd even at 1:00 on a Wednesday. Definitely check it out. They are well deserving of their positive reviews!

an excellent place for lunch, as well as to sit and work for a while!!…read more my mom and i split a sandwich with marinated eggplant and sun dried tomato + romesco mayo, which was divine. we also split the zucchini caprese salad, which was really really nice as well. ended with an espresso and the tiramisu, which was heavenly. a delightfully indulgent lunch, and everyone who works here is super super nice and friendly. i left to go to a work meeting and my mom posted up for a couple of hours with her laptop with no issues. i might become a regular here!

Went here with my mom during a trip to Burlington and we had a very nice time! The soda lounge is…read morelocated within the Soda Plant - a collection of small businesses and artists all within an old soda factory. We both ordered the eggnog mudslide, a holiday special, which were served quickly and were very delicious. The night we went was their weekly karaoke night which we didn't know ahead of time, but it was fun! It seems to be a group of regulars who like to sing and the vibe was fun and laid back. The employee running karaoke was super nice and friendly and overall the whole place had really good vibes. I think we'll definitely be back next time we visit Burlington!

Beautifully decorated and super friendly cocktail bar located in the historic building that…read moreformerly housed the Venetian Soda Company. We visited last night and it happened to be during Karaoke time. The crowd was super chill, friendly, and very supportive of the singers. Everyone was having a great time and the vibe was pretty amazing, kind of felt like a speakeasy. There were people sitting at the bar, people clapping in the seats in front of the stage, and people knitting in the back. There were empty tables last night, but from what I read, it can get pretty crowded here. We ordered the Mudslides and they were really good, but a little too icy. Service was friendly and we felt very comfortable here. Loved the decor with the historic photos, the colored lights and the comfortable old style chairs. We'll be back on our next visit to Burlington!

Incredible, kind, thoughtful - best in the business!…read more We hired The 126 as the bartenders for our wedding - if you are looking for a similar service, look no more. Karen and her team were incredible, providing exceptional service leading up to and including the day of the wedding. The signature cocktail menu they created was delicious, fun, unique, and memorable - managing to somehow mirror each drink with a non-alcoholic version to accommodate our sober selves, friends, and family. We still are getting feedback on just how wonderful the drinks were. Side note, every single bartender Karen brought with her, was so kind to me, had lovely things to say, chatted, joked, and just overall created such a good vibe, that the party wouldn't have been the same without them. We've gone to this bar for years because of the great mocktail service, and it was so wonderful to have them at our wedding, providing the same great service they have for years. Affordable, exceptional, and memorable will be the keywords sticking in your mind when you work with them!

Wow are their drinks good! Their music is pretty great too. It's a treat to see a live band but…read morethey delivered each time. Been ages since I've been. The seating has little nooks and crannies to relax into, the right amount of velvet and low tables. There is a louder bar area for the chatty patrons but I was there for the music! I cannot recommend it enough.

Vermont has many hidden gems, and I don't think any gleams as bright as Salt & Rind. Their…read morecocktails are impeccable and the food is next level - their deviled egg is one of the tastiest things you'll ever put in your mouth. And who would have thunk super fresh, well shucked oysters would exist in Vermont but here we are...they overnight their oysters from MA and every one was shucked to precision. The warm and friendly staff rounds out the experience, and you won't want to leave.

We loved this small little restaurant! The seating was a first come, first serve basis. We luckily…read morefound two seats at a long table with two other couples. The trout dip was delicious and flavorful. We also ordered the oysters and roasted oysters! The roasted oysters were seasoned perfectly. The dessert was a Swedish apple pie and it was the perfect way to end our meal.

Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. We ordered a carrot cake for my parents'…read moreanniversary since carrot cake was their wedding cake flavor, and they were completely blown away (and they are carrot cake experts). The cake was beautiful, incredibly moist and flavorful, and honestly one of the best carrot cakes we've ever had. Even people who don't usually like carrot cake loved it! The customer service was just as wonderful as the cake itself. Everyone was so kind, helpful, and genuinely cared about making the order special for us. You can tell this bakery puts so much heart into what they do. Thank you for helping make my parents' anniversary so memorable!

This was a stop on the way out of Burlington. We wanted some breakfast and coffee and oh my did…read morethis for the bill. Now, some of the pastries did not look like they were made the same day fresh but most was. The breakfast sandwich was huge. The coffee was not bad but also not the best however I would visit again for the food.