I recently stopped by Hy's Fried in South Egremont and had such a great experience from start to…read morefinish. The food alone is worth the trip, the chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and seasoned just right. You can tell they pay attention to the details, from the freshness to the balance of flavors. Even the sides felt thoughtfully prepared and not like an afterthought. What really elevated the visit, though, was the staff. Everyone was genuinely warm and welcoming without being overbearing. They seemed to take real pride in what they were serving, and it showed in the care they put into everything. The vibe is relaxed, friendly, and unpretentious, the kind of place where you instantly feel comfortable. It has that small-town charm but with a level of quality that stands out. Hy's feels like a spot that truly cares about the full experience, not just the food. Definitely a place I'll be returning to.

All gone. No loss. We were there a few times. Tried several things. None were especially good and…read morethey were overpriced. No matter. It's closed. Before that it was vacant for years.

This is my favorite place in GB to unwind after a long workweek. Every cocktail is excellent, the…read moreservice is consistently great, the music service the right vibe, and the decor and ambiance feel effortlessly modern.

This was a very cool experience because you could build your own charcuterie board. We got sliced…read morefennel pork sausage, pickled cauliflower and crackers and it was filling. The drinks were also really fun. I an espresso martini and a pina colada. The staff were really helpful with our questions and the service was fast.

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

I lovedddd my stay at the Alander. Truly dont know how I didn't write a review about them yet…read more Firstly, the owners are beautiful people. Super helpful, creative eye and always available for advice. The rooms were so beautifully decorated. All set with the cutest fridge and snack station with everything you'd ever want. The bathroom was super well lit and also decorated so uniquely. The Alander is located in the center of a ton of activities and super close to the Berkshires. Also a lot of great hikes available. They also have a gorgeous firepit that we took advantage of at night. Not to mention their restaurant - The North Star. Delicious and convenient. I would absolutely stay here again and have already brought it up to family. Put The Alander on your list!

Service and quality of the room and bathroom is pathetic…read more When you book, you get a text message welcoming you but you soon realize it is a one way communication, from the hotel to you. For check in, they send you a code to use on the electronic key pad. We had booked two rooms. Got code for one room. Tried to call them as there is no reception, got VM. There was a message that AFTER you enter the room there is a phone number to call so we did call from the one room we could access and it went to the same VM. We waited till there was someone at the restaurant and she was able to call the mystery people from this hotel and get our second room code. The bathtub was filthy. The ceiling had spots. See photos. This is not a boutique hotel. It is less than motel 6.

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

If I could give it no stars I would. We order two drinks. There's not a soul in the place. We…read moretried to cheer up the staff. "oh it's a bad time of year but glad your here", bar tender no personality. my wife ordered a rye drink called the railroad. the bar tender served a ginger ale drink that was sweet and horrible and the ingredient list did not call for soda in it. I did mention it was too sweet and said why did you add ginger ale how can you fix this with out waiste? He said I can add club soda. my wife said "no I don't want club soda I would have ordered a club soda drink and it causes head aches and why would you add ginger ale to a drink that doesn't call for gingerale ?""?! He slammed the check on the bar and took the drink and tossed it. Don't trust the staff , the bar tender was rude and then argued with us over wether club soda causes headaches then told me we were not welcome back after my wife pushed back about the drink and then pushed the check back to him when he abruptly closed the tab for two drinks we were never served. They had the two of us and two other bar attending patrons. It was empty !!! Your bar tender sets the tone for the experience. We won't go back and we are local, and the bar tender is why. We love local and if the locals won't go back you better look at the bartender for being an obstruction !!! What I can say in my experience and my wife's is this guy obviously HATEs women. His disrespect was quite evident toward a my wife and will make your event miserable. If miserable at dinner is your thing, this is your place. He was revoltingly insulting and rude to my wife who only was worried her drink was altered and refused the check. there's good reason this place was empty. There's so many better restaurants around with kind service!

Food was very good. Atmosphere was very nice. Entree portions were the size of appetizers and…read moreexpensive for what they give you. We ordered pasta that was made in house. We asked for bread for the sauce and they said they do not serve bread. We offered to pay extra for it and they said they don't have it in house. For a pizza restaurant they could easily have bread on hand if they are baking dough in house. For two people with a glass (not a bottle) of wine, the bill was not worthy of the meal. We left hungry and went over to Juju's and had a better experience. Disappointing to say the least. I felt like they were trying for a Boston or NYC vibe but didn't quite get there.

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

Yum all around. If you're staying at the Alander this is a…read moremust try! This beautifully decorated restaurant is attached to the hotel and has the same attentive staff as the hotel. Everyone was absolutely fabulous. We took advantage of tomato season and got their delicious tomato salad and ricotta toast as appetizers. Both were sinfully tasty and you could taste to farm to table aspect. I got the lobster roll and my boyfriend got the steak. Both fantastic. Everything really tasted fresh and natural. Can't wait to come back whenever we stay at the hotel again!

All of the above. Ordered the short ribs and it was just a…read morebig chunk of meat sitting in a bowl of watery polenta mixed with so many different things. And I've never had short ribs that was like a block of meat cold in the center like it just came out of the refrigerator. A typical restaurant where whoever is creating these dishes thinks that more equals more when it's less equals more. After just returning from London, and Bologna, this was such a disappointment. I wish chefs would understand that delicious cuisine is best with minimal ingredients that are incredibly fresh.

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.

This place scratches all of the pub itches you may have in Southern Berkshire County…read more They have affordable week day specials for dinner. The service is consistent, friendly, and accommodating. They have a driving range, pool tables, a juke box, and KENO! Food is good. The more standard your pub-fare order is, the happier you'll be. Generous portion - especially with their nachos.. one of my favorites. In a surprise move, they also have a salad bar. It's expensive relative to their menu, but it brings me joy and makes me think I'm 15 again, when a salad bar was more standard and available for a special treat. Good local bar scene. Live music and events on weekends (although I've never partaken). Its location probably allows it to score higher than it would if there was any actual competition within 25 minutes. If you're in the area or live locally, go! Don't drive out of your way unless you're coming in for the entertainment.

$30 overdone steak very tough. Waitress took off check…read morewhich was nice. French onion soup was ok. Wing night was a great deal too. Waitress was nice and attentive.