Fiddlehead Brewing

Went to the vineyard on a whim and it did not disappoint. Starting with the wines, they could be…read morehit or miss. It really depends on your palette, and you have to understand that the grapes local to the area will not be your typical grapes. My family got flights, both sweet and dry. We really liked the 2023 Louise and 2022 Marquette. In fact, the Marquette was the best of the bunch from my point of view. The ciders were both really sweet, but the Eden Angeljus was pretty good and reminiscent of Mead. The Riesling was also a favorite. We got a cheeseboard for two, and that was freaking delicious. It came with a maple cranberry preserve that was out of this world. But the cheese, and even the crackers, were exceptionally good, too. Beyond that, the service was exemplary. Ruby in particular was a joy to talk to and quite good at her job. Finally, the live music they had playing was surprisingly good. I did not expect that kind of quality on a random Saturday in May. I highly recommend going to this winery.

Look, the first thing a winery has to do is serve good wine. Shelburne just didn't meet…read moreexpectations. The white is ok, the red is kind of ok, the rose was awful and the Orange wine tasted like brackish water to me. Service was spotty, sometimes great, sometimes pretty bad. The setting is very nice, and they also have Fiddlehead beer so if the wine doesn't suit you, enjoy a beer in a beautiful setting!

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Looking down to the bar area

Wild Hart Distillery

3.7(3 reviews)

0.1 mi

I was fortunate enough to attend a womenpreneur networking event here last evening. The distillery…read morecurrently makes a classic American dry gin and a classic one made with Vermont's own Runamok's Makrut Lime-Leaf Maple Syrup. They also make Burning Embers, a vodka-based liqueur that they describe as "contemporary take on a traditional Swedish beverage." The bartenders made us the following cocktails, handcrafted and created special for the event: Winter Sangria: made with Burning Embers, Ginger Beer, orange and cranberry juices and simple syrup. Wild Fashion: Wild Hart Classic Gin, orange bitters, and maple syrup Spicy Henry: Wild Hart Classic Gin, honey simple syrup, lemon juice, jalapeño. Light Spanking: Wild Hart American Dry Gin, grapefruit juice, rose-infused simple syrup, with a rosemary sprig. Traditional Gin and Tonic I had the Winter Sangria and the Spicy Henry. The sangria was good, but I really enjoyed the Spicy Henry. They are in the process of making rum to add to their offerings. With Folino's Pizza, Fiddlehead Brewery, All Soul's Tortelleria next door and Shelburne Vineyard across the street, it's a great location for a tasting or shopping in Shelburne. Tastings are 12-5 Thursday to Saturday.

We come up to Shelburne every summer and each year I re-stock my supply of Wild Hart Classic Gin…read moreand the Pear and Ginger gin. The Pear and Ginger is my go to for gin and tonics and the Classic for other gin drinks... though it makes a great G&T also.

Zero Gravity Brewery

4.4(256 reviews)

6.5 mi

Beer was tasty. Food was even better for a brewery…read more The friend chicken sandwich was the surprise of the night. Got the hotdogs which was decent. Cheese and chili appetizer was also surprisingly good!

Terrific soaring space, love the woodwork, incredible bar…read more Great service and beers. Food has improved since I was there before. Kale salad was tasty and full of good flavors. Decent burger but too well done. (American cheese in Vermont?!?) I like the kombucha also.

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Frost Beer Works

4.5(23 reviews)

6.5 mi

Frost never disappoints! Kind service, great beers, and a chill welcoming atmosphere. They don't…read morehave taps; only can pours. Check their website for hours; they adjust to the season. Highly recommend. Enjoy

Frost is excellent. Staff is really friendly and the beers are amazing. We were here during the…read moremaple festival and they had a special float with beer and ice cream. I know sounds really strange but it was actually very good. If in the area stop by and enjoy the beer.

A beautiful Sunday (they're open!)

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Switchback Brewing

4.3(143 reviews)

6.2 mi

Wow!! We came for lunch . The beer and gin cocktail was amazing . Come for the drinks but also the…read morefood was killer ! We had the rib bowl holy smokes that was good ! The meat came off the bones and the black bean, corn and tomato salad with tarragon was just delicious !! ( no bell pepper either to fill and ruin the flavor !) My aunt had a smash burger and Mac and cheese she just kept going on about . The staff was friendly and helpful . The violet Beauregard was fabulous and when I asked for a suggestion the helper lit up to make the suggestion .

Stopped in for lunch at the bar. Very attractive large room, nicely decorated. Cory was friendly…read morebartender/server and let us taste a few of their many beers on tap. I chose the EZ ale and my husband had the Karsten. Both were cold and delicious. For lunch I had the pulled pork sandwich with house cut fries and he had the chicken sandwich. Great day, good lunch. Definitely would return.

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Maple Cornbread with Maple Cayenne Butter.

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Burlington Beer Company

4.3(211 reviews)

6.3 mi

An amazing spot and worth putting on your brewery tour list. Each IPA tasted amazing and I grabbed…read moresome beer to go as well. Huge space with plenty of seating inside and outside. Enjoyed a high top outside as the weather was ideal. Service was quick and attentive and I can't wait to come back

Mid afternoon visit to sample some beer! Plenty of parking…read moreZero entry access A little slow at the hostess podium Plenty of room and tables available Decided to sit at the bar Nice drink options with a very good menu Clean store Will return

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Foley Brothers Brewery

4.3(29 reviews)

39.1 mi

Was very pleased to finally make it to Foley Brothers Brewery in Brandon, VT. My sister and I sat…read moreoutside on a beautiful fall afternoon and shared a table with some new friends. We had a very pleasant time sipping and chatting. Jane got a sampler, as per her usual, this time all dark beers. She particularly liked the Gingerbread Stout and Long Beard's Oatmeal Stout. I had a Grumpy Wench-a delicious NEIPA. We shared a pretzel. Restrooms are interesting. Parking can be tricky, but manageable. Looking forward to returning.

What a nice place that's tucked away in the woods. Very family oriented as the owner was…read morecelebrating his birthday with his family while we were there. They have a cozy tasting room and a delicious selection of wines and beers ( I bought the pieces of 8). Afterwards, you can cozy up under their heat lamps and soak in the atmosphere.

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Weird Window Brewing

4.9(12 reviews)

8.9 mi

This place is the best!! Great hang out drink/eat area with some outside seating. Service was very…read morefriendly and chill. Right by the airport so very convenient for travelers in and out of Burlington. Beer is awesome and the pizza offered in the taproom rivals any well-known pizza place. Super kid-friendly with games, etc. Their merch is also top shelf, I bought a zip up hoodie and it has since become my favorite hoodie, it's so soft and comfortable! Highly recommend!

Came in on a very quiet Friday. Basically had the space to myself which was nice. Situated in a…read morewarehous-ey stretch of south Burlington. WW did a very nice job using the space to provide sufficient room for guests and the patio area was very nice. Onto the beers. I had a lager, festbier, ipa, and the doppelbock. The ipa was probably the weakest of the bunch. I really enjoyed the doppelbock and the light lager. All styles were well executed. Nothing mind blowing but very good approachable beers.

Lager heavy beer flight

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Down and Clear American Lager

Shelburne Tap House

3.5(94 reviews)

3.3 mi

Sat at the bar. Bartender attentive and immediately brought over menu. Good selection of beers…read more Menus selection very good. Had wings and were very good. Will be back!

We came here from Colorado. We have never been to Vermont before. We spent the day hiking and…read moreexploring the area. We were recommended this place for, "Thursday night wing night". Super excited to come. However it took forever for someone to come to our table. Once she came over and took our order for our wings, the wings took longer than forever to get to get our wings. The server did keep saying it gets busy on this night for wings. I totally get it but the restaurant wasn't even full. From what I could see is that our server had friends outside that she enjoyed talking to. So was it busy or neglect?

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Two Heroes Brewing

4.2(27 reviews)

19.6 mi

Two Heroes is an excellent family friendly brewery with great music and food. The kids absolutely…read moreloved the outdoor space and played with other kids on the large rocks. We even got to sit down and enjoy our beers for a few minutes! For food, we enjoyed the chicken tenders and fries for the kids and all of us devoured the pretzel bites with cheese. The seasonal asparagus salad was delicious, as was the grilled chicken sandwich with onion rings. Overall, a great spot to come enjoy a beer and was very appreciative that it is so dog and kid friendly!

Food was absolutely delicious! Beer was crisp and thirst quenching and the service was great!…read more Highly recommend if you're around the Islands and want a tasty bite. We'll definitely be back!

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Alice Z.

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10 years ago

I love Fiddlehead. I'm always here to pick up a growler every Friday. Never disappoints and always hits the spot!

brad l.

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13 years ago

The beer was good and the staff was friendly. Cant ask for much more. Ill be back for some good VT beer.

Shannon K.

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11 years ago

Great beer and great staff. Stopped in to sample and left with a growler! Can't wait to come back!

Robin A.

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12 years ago

Fiddlehead is the best IPA beer! Love this beer!

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