There was no doubt that we would stop at Blackback Pub for lunch when passing through Waterbury. We…read morewere fortunate enough to snag two seats at the bar on a very busy Memorial Day afternoon. Since it was a national holiday, the Waterbury Patriot Burger called out to me. Great choice- nicely spiced, cooked perfectly on a fresh brioche bun. The accompanying kettle chips were yummy. I chose to have a mug of Hill Farmstead Symposia-a delicious Rauchbier poured from a LUKR tap (side-pull). What a treat. Jane chose sliders that quickly disappeared. Her beer choice was Common People from Bluejacket-a micro brewery in Washington, DC. You can always count on the best beer selection anywhere at Blackback Pub. I only wish we were staying in town longer so we could enjoy more of their deliciousness. The bartender was very friendly and attentive despite being slammed. Looking forward to stopping by again when in the area.

Charming, welcoming pup experience with really creative dishes like delicious Japanese potato salad…read moreand date Brussels sprouts. Appetizers are better than entrees, which are burger-heavy and a little charred, but a rustic spot that's a great hang, especially if you're a beer drinker. So many great beers.

Great little pub completely unseen from the road. We were staying in the pricey Von Trapp Lodge and…read morejust wanted to get lunch. Ended up having a great lunch, for very cheap, and met some lovely people in the meantime and got some great tourist advice The lady running the bar is lovely, this is not a pretentious hangout it's a place for good beer and fresh made food and meeting other travelers and locals too!! 5 star!!

I didn't have much expectations dining in here but it exceeded my expectations…read more When you think: Pork wings? You're probably like ehhh.... But hear me out -- it's really good. Great crisp and flavor. I liked it over the tamales which was also a popular pick amongst others. Service was friendly and the quick. Ambiance, small and what you'd expect at an Irish Pub there was live music and good amount of people there. 10/10 worth a stop!

Went for early dinner and had a great meal Greated nicely,…read morejust had to wait for table turnover Our server Dave D was very personalable and attentive to our table of 4. He checked on us regularly. Kitchen missed one item on plate and he was so apologetic and quickly got it corrected. Definitely will return when we return ro area end of June. Place was packed for a weeknight so a bit noisy. Otherwise every thing was awesome

Dave D was the server of the night! Friendly, attentive and willing to ask the kitchen questions…read moreto help us to make informed decisions. The food was plentiful and delicious. I ordered the grilled chicken with a side salad instead of fries. It comes dressed with a light vinaigrette. Perfect! Others in our party had crab cakes and pulled pork. All satisfying. The Brussels sprouts appetizer was fried with pork belly. The only item to ding was the corn chowder. It had more potatoes than corn. Still tasty. We ate everything. That says it all.

Where to start? Being from out of town my wife and I wanted something good but not too pricey…read more Upon looking at some reviews we fell on this place, which we had never been to, and decided to give them a shot. Upon walking in you'll notice that it is a very small restaurant with their lights dimmed low. The bar area is ready to be taken in photo and put in one of those decorations magazines. The hostess was great, the waiter we got was really friendly, knowledgeable and the food recommendations were FANTASTIC. We got the chicken wings with pickled carrots and house ranch, the side of pulled pork, their Pig Mac burger (a double) and their duck fat French fries (OMG). Everything was good, we would just look at each other and say "did you try this, did you have a bite of that?" my only regret is that I didn't get a chance to try their skillet cookie and that we live more than an hour away. We will definitely go back and eat at this restaurant again.

This place has well over 1000 reviews and most of them are positive for a reason! Pro Pig checks…read moreso many boxes and is a must try for anyone in the area. It gets busy and they don't take reservations. They do have an online waitlist but we went around 4:30 and didn't have to utilize it. Our party of 6 climbed camel's hump earlier in the day and showed up famished. We knew this was the right pig out spot for us to refuel from the moment we walked in, smelled the food and saw the amazing ceiling-high bar. The smoked meats were outstanding. High quality cuts smoked to perfection. We had an order of every meat they offer and they were all just as good. That being said, I could go back just for the cornbread w maple butter. My word, it was like eating cake for dinner. The Mac & cheese was ooey and gooey with a nice crispy top. And the cookie skillet was like a party in your mouth. We didn't think we'd be able to finish everything but there wasn't a crumb to be found when we were done. As far as service goes, it was as good as I've ever had at a place like this. Our server was laid back yet always on top of things. We never waited for anything and her timing was perfect. There's outdoor seating if that's your jam. We sat in the large table by the window and got to look out on main st. It couldn't have been more perfect.

Great dive bar, locals atmosphere with a decent bar selection. Friendly staff. Plenty of space for…read morelarge groups too.

Unfortunately the bartender was rude to "outsiders." Apparently you have to be from VT to get…read morefriendly service. This is the only place we visited when touring the state that was not friendly. Regardless, we still love VT.

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.

Shitty service. We were ignored and then they gave our table away to people who were there after us.read more

Visiting from California, we had a great time watching the Superbowl while enjoying some of the…read morebest drinks we had in Vermont. The negroni was among the best I've ever had. The crowd was friendly and the staff was super accommodating. Highly recommend.

This is a great little bar on the Main Street in Stowe - super friendly, attentive staff and great…read moreselection of draft beers. They have a small but decent food menu, and it's a great place to watch a game, relax after a day of exploring or people watch from the patio.

I've been to Stowe 2 times now and both trips we hung out at the Den after a day of skiing. Its a…read morelittle tiny but we've manage to get table or bar spots on all four of our trips here which is nice. I love how they always seem to have promo people here, its great to get some freebies. Specials are so-so but the draft list is nice and at 5-5.50 a beer not a wallet drainer like some of the food option at the various resort eatery's. The live music is also a nice touch.

Great dive bar. Great service from Willy the bartender! The Bloody Mary was amazing-homemade…read moremix-spicy with horseradish and a lot of vodka just like I like it!

Awesome dive bar in downtown Montpelier! I always stop in first a pop and a slider or 2. Bottled…read morebeer is cheap and the music is on point. Pool table if you wanna shoot some stick The sliders are great and filling, actually I ate 2 of them and I was full, they are 5 bucks each. A must stop if you're in Montpelier for sure. CASH ONLY

Horrible. Wicked judgement. If you are from out of town you are not welcome!!!! We were cut off…read moreafter only 2 drinks! We went to another local bar and they confirmed that is the overwhelming consensus that this bar has a wicked bad policy & attitude toward friendly guest from out of town. Do not go here. They do not deserve 1 penny! I am going to look into legal option to stop this place from being so intolerant! The bartender was Brandy! Zero stars!! Her attitude flipped without reason! We have never been cut off from a bar before!

First of all, great music playing in this spot. We got in just in time, pretty soon after they…read moreopened: this place filled up QUICK and there seemed like a pretty substantial weight. We got the breakfast pancakes to split, which we were very curious about. It was somehow an excellent pancake and also a unique experience. I also grabbed the spinach scramble and my wife got the potatoes verdes. The chorizo in her dish was surprisingly good, but the true unsung hero was the homemade biscuit. Definitely grab one of those! The homemade hot sauce is excellent and not too spicy but packed with flavor. It adds a ton to their egg dishes. We are going back tomorrow to check out the banana bread French toast, which our waitress said is not to be missed, but we simply didn't have any more room in our stomachs! Update after day 2: skip the corn beef hash, and the omelet we got was just so-so. The "scramble" style egg dishes are much better. The home fries didn't get enough love in yesterday's review. They are quite excellent. And, the banana bread French toast was as advertised. Don't miss it. You can get a single slice as a side order for five bucks as of this writing, and you will not regret it. Again, excellent and friendly service and my kind of music.

The service was fast and friendly. The space was crowded and loud but that's to be expected at a…read morepopular restaurant. The food came out quickly and was really good. I had scrambled eggs, homemade corned beef hash, home fries and rye toast. My eggs were cooked perfectly. The hash was average. Much better than from a can, but the flavor was slightly bland. The home fries were seasoned perfectly. The coffee was Green Mountain coffee so of course it was good. My husband had eggs Benedict with regular bacon instead of ham/canadian bacon. This is his most often choice when we go to breakfast. The bacon was thick cut and really good- I tried a little bit. He said the hollandaise was the best he's ever had. Even hours later out of nowhere he remarked how good his breakfast was. The next time we visit the area we will definitely go back.