I'm skeptical when a restaurant self-identifies as a "gastropub". The term is overused to the point…read moreof cliche these days but in this case it seemed right. The food wasn't just the standard pub fare; everything we tried that day was excellent. I had fish tacos and French onion soup. Two flour tortillas, packed with fried haddock, coleslaw, and a spicy remoulade, served with lime wedges. The tortillas were toasted for extra flavor and held together well, easily holding the generous fish portions and wet coleslaw. The fish was fresh and the batter was light and crispy. Portion size was reasonable. The onion soup was outstanding. The broth was full-bodied and rich and seemed homemade, not from canned stock - though I can't say for sure. It was a bit salty like most, but the seasonings (I noted thyme and pepper) balanced it. The cheese on top (Swiss I think) was nicely browned, the onions sweet and caramelized, and there were plenty of toasted croutons made from a French baguette. Scallions on top added color, some crunch, and completed the dish. When I got the bill I was pleased to see the soup was only $3 not $8 as listed on the menu, because they treated it as a substitute for the fries normally served with the tacos. Which was fine as I didn't really need fries - and I had some of the wife's anyway, which were very good. The wife had The Clothier: a sandwich with marinated fried chicken, pepper jack cheese, candied jalapenos, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, and house-made spicy ranch. Excellent. For a drink I had a Citizen's Cider on tap, one of my favorites. Beers on tap - of which there were many - and the cider are offered in 16 and 22 ounce sizes. The menu had lots of options. The expected pub standards and also some unusual items liked fried green beans, tomato artichoke bisque, and an extensive baked mac & cheese selection. The desserts included "Our Famous Twiggie", a cookie (choose from 3) topped with ice cream, two kinds of syrup, and whipped cream. The cookie is baked to order and takes 15 minutes! The interior looked really nice, but the day was so pleasant we sat outside on the street-front patio, across from the St. Albans city park. It was so pretty with the bountiful floral arrangements in the park and on the sidewalks. I know it's not the restaurant's doing, but it really contributed to the ambience. Some other points to mention: The inside walls are covered with a rotating selection of local art, with the featured artist changing periodically. I don't know if the art is for sale or for display only. And the events calendar listed "Wine Wednesday" throughout August and September: 1/2 price bottles of wine. That's an event I would support!

Twigs was pretty good! It was very cute, busy on Friday night, with live music. I had made a…read morereservation, but when we got there the front room was full and they only had seats in the back room which was disappointing because I have hearing loss and could not hear the music from the back room.!My husband and daughter could not hear it some of the time either. They said it depends on the song. I asked to be seated in the main room and the hostess told us that when something opens up she's would let us know so we could move but she never returned. When we left there were plenty of seats available in the front. We certainly would have stayed and had more drinks after our meal to enjoy the music. On to the food. We basically all ordered the same thing in a different form! Haha! It was the Vermonter where you got your main dish with sautéed apples and maple bacon jam. We got the Mac and cheese, the wrap, and a burger on a gluten free bun. We were impressed with their gluten free options and the bun was so good, my daughter was nervous it was not gluten free! It was! And she felt great afterwards. All the food was good, the drinks we had were good, and the service was good. The place was cute and looked like a lot of fun if you were in the front room!

Outstanding food; great service; we really recommend the delicious pesto ravioli with duck confit…read moreand a great Vermont cider.

Food is good, drinks are better, people are the best at this restaurant. I have always had…read morefriendly, welcoming service here. The place is popular and frequently full. There is a smaller rotating menu in addition to the regular one. Hours are limited to late afternoon and dinner service only.

Great beer selection and amazing brick oven pizza. It took awhile for our pizzas but they were…read moreworth the wait.

I was disappointed to see that there weren't any servers. Almost like McDonalds! Had the crustless…read morepizza, This should be listed as an appetizer!

Efficient and friendly wait staff. Cute downtown environment with a good vibe. The bar seemed…read morewell stocked although we didn't have any cocktails ourself. Brussel Sprouts were a hit! Burger and fries were good too.

Had a great afternoon at Sip with wonderful service at the bar today. It was around 60° and the…read morepatio was open, as were the garage doors, creating a fresco-like evening, improved more by the live music. Shrimp Tacos were a little soggy today but otherwise everything was wonderful!

Comfy environment and good selection of food. I always have a wonderful meal, whether French onion…read moresoup, bang bang shrimp salad or one of their exquisite entres!

Best wings ever! Wonderful friendly service. A complete gem in such an unexpected place!read more

Good food in a gorgeous location. Attentive staff. It's a little expensive, entrees around $20read more

My husband and I could not recommend this Inn enough, we had a beautiful stay on the second floor…read more This is such a special place to visit, it was welcoming and friendly after a long day of travel. The food was to die for, my husband did surf and turf.. said it was the best lobster he has ever had! We love it here

This places was my go to spot when I went to school out there their wings are always on point,…read morejuicy, flavorful and full of meat !!! It's always a vibe at monopole. 10+ years and I still have their number saved on my phone. Everyone is amazing !

Monopole is a place you come for drinks and wings. In fact, it's a place that is cherished by both…read morecollege age students to adults who've been coming here for decades, and people from all different backgrounds are welcomed here. As a historic bar, its atmosphere may seem divey but its great service and delicious wings have stood the test of time. During my recent visit not much has changed since I've last been in town 13 years ago. Though when I was in college, I was a regular here. Downstairs still has a men's bathroom, pool table, foolsball table, darts, TVs, some tables for dining, a bar and a back bar that serves excellent wings, specifically the stoner wings which are my absolute favorite. Upstairs still has a women's bathroom, another bar, and place for the bands to play. However it was hosting a private event during my most recent visit. Overall, come here for the experience, drinks and wings!

Mind you I got referred to the place via my hotel I'm staying at right now & my case though unable…read moreto use it because it coincided with a dinner special but nevertheless I will confess overall it is pretty much worth it. Got promptly seated at a booth & service came & my server was knowledgeable and recommended what I would do (you're gonna see what I'm referring to) & in the process got me a little bit of a bargain especially with my particular meal decision & did a prime rib with salad/bread/soup bar included. Ambience is very interesting because it seems from the 1980's music video days for few tracks I heard (not exactly bad especially now MTV no longer does music videos-?) but majority of music I heard was decent anyway. Suggestion for crew on the salad bar inform people "plates are cold, be aware" & just so people know.

The staff was very friendly, accommodating, and worked well as a team. The food, including the…read moreamazing salad/bread/soup bar, as always, was delicious and the portions were generous.