Sages is a cocktail bar & lounge located next to the Latchis Hotel in Brattleboro. The place has an…read moreearly 20th century vibe with brick wall, green painted walls, artwork, vintage decor & lighting, old books, typewriter, and antiques, comfortable seating area and a full service bar with seating. They offer a selection of signature cocktails & mocktails, 9 draft beers, beer bottles, wine list, and non-alcoholic drinks (fountain soda, coffee, espresso, tea, hot chocolate). They also offer a selection of small plates and waffles.
I stopped by Sages recently for a drink and a snack. I sat up at the bar and the bartender handed me a clipped paper drink & food menu and poured a glass of still water. Since I had to drive across NH afterwards, I ordered a mocktail, Elder Berry Not Elderberry ($8) which had soda water, elderflower, raspberry, blackberry, orange bitters, lemon, and fresh blueberries on top. This drink was refreshing and not too sweet.
For food, I ordered the Tortilla Espanola ($11) and Pastizzi ($6). Served cold, the slice of Tortilla Espanola was like a dense chilled potato quiche slice, which was confixed potato, onion, & egg on a thin crust topped with paprika crema drizzle. The Pastizzi was comprised of 2 baked buttery phyllo dough pockets filled with soft ricotta cheese. Both small plates I ordered went very well with my drink.
When I was all set, the check was presented on a Toast handheld POS, which came out to $25 before tip. Overall, I enjoyed the chill vibe here including my mocktail and small plates. The bartender and staff were attentive with refills on the water and the food came out one plate at a time. If I'm in here again, I would try one of their custom topped waffles and another small plate choice with my drink.