Dropped our daughter off at the local college and decided to dine here. Kipling's exceeded our expectations. If you think that you will be getting regular old bar/pub food, you will be surprised. The magic is in the seasonal specials offerings. We ordered a caprese salad made from locally grown tomatoes and couldn't believe our tastebuds. The mushroom toast was so good that my teen let my try a tiny bite and then devoured the entire rest of it. The pasta special with pork ragu was super traditional tasting and came with a ricotta topping and crispy breadcrumbs. They also have pub items like mozzarella sticks and burgers, but even the Boozer burger was excellent. The service was also excellent. Maggie was knowledgeable about the menu and based on her excited attitude about the specials, we ordered almost one of each. For dessert we had the beignets. I have had my share of beignets and these were the most crispy, light, fluffy, airy and delicious beignets I have ever had in my 53 years of living. The ambiance is tavern-like. The booths are very upright. Not the most comfy, but didn't affect my rating. read more

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We were passing through town and decided to stop at KIPLINGS Tavern. We were seated Immediately and left with the a limited but very special menu. The service was great and the food was magnificent! read more

Love this place. We sat at the bar, there were no free tables. Bartenders were friendly, funny, attentive. Food was great: superb caprese salad, lovely calamari. Very pleasant room. Well worth a visit. read more

Kipling’s Tavern - Caprese salad - American Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

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This is a small quaint place with very good service and the food was very good and the atmosphere was fun

Kipling's Tavern sits right near the town center, with a multi-level parking garage directly behind it, which makes getting there pretty convenient. The space itself is small, so I'd definitely suggest calling ahead to see if they have room. There's basically no indoor waiting area, and standing by the door or outside in the winter, like we did, got uncomfortable enough that we almost left for another place, even though the wait was only about 20 minutes. Our server was friendly and tried to stay on top of things, but you could tell she was a bit overwhelmed with how busy it was and the constant flow of people coming through the door. In our group, a couple of the burgers came out very undercooked, with blood pooling on the plate. No one had been asked how they wanted their burger cooked and it wasn't mentioned when we ordered, so it was an unpleasant surprise even if it wasn't exactly anyone's "fault." I ordered the spicy Korean fried chicken sandwich, which ended up being just okay. The bottom of the bun was soggy, so it fell apart and was hard to pick up and eat. The kimchi on the sandwich didn't bring much flavor or heat, so it kind of missed the mark for something that's supposed to be a bold, spicy option. read more

Kipling’s Tavern - American Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

Friendly staff, delicious food, and great atmosphere. First time visiting, yet they made me feel like a long time friend and regular. Highly recommend. read more

This is our second time here. Tiny place (8 tables + bar). Food: 5/5 we got the French onion grilled cheese and spicy Korean chicken sandwich which were both incredible. The beignets were the star of the show!! Plus the burgers are great too Service: 5/5 spot on and extremely efficient. To the point where we noticed that there's not one slacker on the staff, they work together and meet the needs of every customer. Exceptional! Vibe: 5/5 we love a good bar food, low frills place. It's homey and fun without being over the top. Overall would come back every time we're in Brattleboro read more

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cocktails. I had a French 77 oh wow !!! the menu was great giant pretzel and cheese sauce that's worth swimming in but the specials . special is the word!!! Great!!!!! Food service the "tavern atmosphere" service had a great attitude. Mad for a wonderful evening! read more

Service was quick and friendly despite being quite busy. Their chicken parm special was outstanding.

Genuinely one of the greatest meals I have ever had. I got the bbq platter special, truffle fries, and tiramisu. The platter was exceptional and the dessert was the perfect finale. In addition the guinness I had to accompany the meal was cool and refreshing, and the chocolate martini was one of the best dessert cocktails I have had. The staff was kind, pleasant, and efficient. The ambiance was incredibly welcoming and pleasant. I could not recommend this place enough. read more

The food, the service the staff all incredibly amazing!!!! We love this place! It always has a great vibe.

Stopped in to see the drink selection, VT doesn't miss the ipas were unusual and good, good bar scene at 4:30 on a Saturday esp considering they open at 4, read more

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Delightful upbeat atmosphere in this small century old wood panelled tavern. The dinner specials that we had, Ravioli with Italian sausage and marinated steak tips, were both out of this world awesome - each had a perfect blend of delicious flavors. Great beer and cocktails to be had. Staff were all very friendly and on the ball. We were there on a busy Friday evening and had to wait around 20 mins for a table but totally worth the wait for such an excellent experience. Very highly recommended. read more

Love this place. Great tavern vibes. The burgers were excellent. I was too early for the specials but they sounded delicious. I was surprised that the bartenders could turnout some excellent classic cocktails. The wait staff and the bartenders were friendly and welcoming. Nice local patrons. read more

Amazing food, it is a little pricey, everything they use is local which I like, local veggies and meat I was told by one of their servers... read more

The service here is great! At the bar on a Friday, the joint is packed! Had the French 77 and the bartender nailed it. Also had Kip's burger. Why don't other restaurants put pickled red onions on burgers for flavor?! That's a standard. The onion rings are crispy and delightful. My son had the divine pastrami Rueben. And some great kolsch and Czech beer from local breweries. So sublime. Shame we only come into town once a year. We will be back!! read more

Outstanding Experience at Kipling's Tavern in Brattleboro, VT! We had an absolutely amazing time at Kipling's Tavern! From start to finish, everything was a 10 out of 10 -- atmosphere, meal, and service. Brian was fantastic -- friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. The calamari was perfectly crispy and delicious (coming from a RI local). The French onion grilled cheese with gruyere was downright outstanding -- rich, melty, and full of flavor. The mix BBQ was top-notch, and the mac & cheese was pure comfort food perfection. The vibe inside is warm and inviting, with just the right mix of cozy and lively. We'll gladly make the trip back from Rhode Island for this gem -- totally worth it! Highly recommend Kipling's Tavern -- Brattleboro is lucky to have this place! read more

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We have been traveling in New England to visit my family. This was the best meal we had during this trip! I had rigatoni alla vodka with shrimp. My wife had the appetizer special which was a caprese salad on toast. The food was delicious and our waiter Lucas was outstanding! The ambiance of this pub is perfect read more

Kipling’s Tavern - American Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

Really fantastic local restaurant! Staff was super friendly and there's plenty of parking to boot! (There's a parking garage next door with really affordable rates as well as street metered parking). This place was so good we stopped by twice! Here's what we ordered (as of 9/2023): - Spicy Rhode Island Calamari - $15: Pretty good standard fare. If you've had fried calamari then you've had this. Just wish the portion size was larger! - Crab Cakes - $16: Great flavor and a great portion for the price! Would definitely recommend this one. - Boozer Burger - $17: Fantastic burger. Cooked to perfection and the brioche really helps bringing it together. Fries were crisp. - Spicy Korean Fried Chicken - $17: If you LOVE gochujang then you'll love this. For us it was decent. I wish they used chicken thigh instead of the breast as the juiciness of the thigh would really help cut the spice of the gochujang. - Pastrami Reuben - $16: Pastrami was perfectly warmed and paired well with their sauerkraut and dressing. For $16 + fries (in my case a Caesar salad) I think it's a great value. - New England Clam Chowder (special of the night) - $6 for a cup (I think?): Really creamy and delicious. Plenty of clams in here to satisfy any chowder lover. - Bolognaise pasta (special of the night) - $26: Really enjoyed this special. The pasta was fresh and really held the sauce well. It is pricy but if you like Bolognaise then this is a must try! Overall we really enjoyed our time here and would love to visit again next time we're in the area! read more

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The server Alanna was amazing. Extremely courteous and attentive. A throwback to the days of great service. Unfortunately! , the BBQ special was barely mediocre. Have never been here before but assume the sandwiches at 20 v.s $30 would have been a better call. North of the Mason Dixon so probably should have known better. read more

I stumbled into Kips upon recommendation by another bartender in town. I expected a mediocre typical beer/burger joint (options are, admittedly, limited in southern VT) but was surprised to find it was way more than that -- and without pretension. It's run by a husband and wife duo (bartender/server) who were beyond kind and made an effort to make personal conversation with me at the bar. I ordered a pork schnitzel special that was unbelievably perfect -- incredibly crispy, well seasoned, and served with a homemade purple kraut and mashed potatoes. As I told them: Kips is punching way above its weight class. Homey, cozy, tasty, and with kind service that made an out-of-towner feel like they've known me for 20 years. read more

Try their special. We had the street corn pasta tonight. Awesome! And the mushroom toast did not disappoint. Great service!

This small unassuming bar/restaurant is worth the second look! Outside we have folks hanging and having a smoke, and it's not like this is in the middle of somewhere so it gives off a mildly sketchy vibe at first...but step inside!! From the heartfelt greeting to the warm decor and the beautiful 'tiffany' lamps everywhere it feels wonderful. The specials of the day (we had 3 of the 4) were all amazingly good. The wine list was limited but the pinot grigio I had was amazing. Go here. read more

This was the best Reuben sandwich I've ever had! The pastrami was perfectly balanced. The Vermont cheese made it extra special. The accompanying Caesar salad and Manhattan cocktail from the bar made for a great meal. The service was friendly and expert. read more

Kipling’s Tavern - Reuben sandwich and Cesar salad - American Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

Love this little gem! Incredibly friendly staff. Delicious, fresh food - great drinks. All reasonably priced. Worth the wait!!

In August 2024 we found this place by accident on a rainy Friday afternoon driving through on our way to Maine. We stopped by again this past Friday and got the same wonderful treatment. The host was so classy and sweet as he greeted us (and everyone who came through the door). Our waitress was just as wonderful and the food is off the chart delicious with offerings that most taverns dont serve. Thank you for a lovely time and we hope to see you soon read more

Loved everything about this place. Great food, service, and atmosphere. It seemed to be a place the locals liked -- always a good sign.

Typical pub fare and reasonably good food. Excellent mixed drinks. Waitstaff was attentive and friendly. Good vibe and atmosphere, though somewhat loud and very crowded. Cold if you're seated near the door in winter. read more

Kipling's is awesome. Great atmosphere and friendly, attentive staff. We had a perfect cup of clam chowder and a daily fish and chips special. The piece of haddock was thick and flaky. The owner, Brian, showed great care for every detail. Great dinner. read more

Kipling’s Tavern - My daughter and I got great service from owner Brian. - American Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

One of the finest neighborhood pubs in New England: cozy, great food and drinks, friendly folks with good hearts doing it for all the best reasons. Go. You can thank me after...s. read more

Just excellent!! A solid 4+ star meal w drinks. Make this a must visit when in the area.

Sophisticated pub fare. Friendly service. Good food. The only thing that keeps this from a 5 star review is that the music - - - while it has an awesome playlist - - - is a bit on the loud side, which can make conversation a little difficult. Otherwise it's a fun place to come for dinner. read more

Kipling's Tavern nails classic pub fare in a relaxed, low-key atmosphere with a solid beer selection and surprisingly excellent cocktails. It's located in downtown Brattleboro, VT--which can feel a little sketchy at night due to the presence of some homeless individuals--but I had no trouble finding easy parking in a nearby lot and popped in after a day of skiing. Zack, the bartender, was friendly and well-versed in the menu. I went with the Korean spicy chicken sandwich, which turned out to be a fantastic choice--especially with a side of outstanding fries. The Perfect Woodford Manhattan lived up to its name: ideal temperature, just the right hint of vermouth, and served promptly. I grabbed a seat at the end of the bar and found easy conversation on both sides. All in all, it was a great spot for a casual, satisfying dinner on my way home. read more

We had a wonderful meal here. The atmosphere is cool, old, well maintained bar and restaurant. Our servers were wonderful, the food came quickly and was delicious. Locally sourced ingredients and a good selection of local beers. We'll be back next time we're in Brattleboro! read more

Kipling’s Tavern - Beautiful light above our table - American Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

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Excellent meal - excellent service - excellent atmosphere If in Brattleboro it is a must visit tavern! read more

Maggie & Brian make their place feel like home! She makes you feel very welcome and he is a great mixologist. read more

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I havent had a chance to eat here but I will because the owners of Kipling's drove me and my elderly mom to her new apartment in Putney when we dropped our Uhaul off and realized there were no Ubers. They saved our day. Any people this kind deserve 5 stars. read more

Kipling's is a quaint venue that a user bookseller a few doors down recommended. My girlfriend and I dined there last evening. We both appreciated the milieu's vibe. Our server was friendly and responsive. I ordered the giant pretzel appetizer, which was a meal in and of itself and very tasty also the pretzel could have been a tad crispier. My GF ordered the clams cakes, which consist of to stuffed claims that were yummy. The stuffing was just right in the way of taste. The only complaint was that the clams were not broiled just a little longer. Otherwise, all else was perfect. From what I saw of other meals the entree sizes are generous and all looked mouth watering. read more

The waitress and hostess were both incredibly friendly, extremely attentive, forgot nothing, and really added to what made my dining experience memorable! The French onion soup was just alright, not really anything to write home about, and The bottom bun on my burger was so soggy that it disintegrated, however the burger itself was delicious! Besides that, every single other thing we ordered was really tasty, and no complaints! Jalapeño poppers were good, cheesesteak sandwich was good, French fries perfectly crispy and salted. The drinks were well made and fairly priced, and I would definitely come back! read more

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We had a family dinner here last night (Tuesday). We ordered a couple appetizers and a mix of burgers and sandwiches. The service was fantastic. We had a superb waitress who did a wonderful job explaining the menu choices and accommodating our needs. The food was really good as well. Something I liked is that you can order french fries with a variety of different seasonings. The only negative thing I can say is that we were a group of five and they didn't have any tables that large so we were a little squished. But in total it was a good experience and we'll definitely return. read more

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