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 far and away the best restaurant in Brattleboro. You can't go wrong with any item that's on the menu. However, pay close attention to the specials. You never know what culinary delete you're going to experience. This is a place where you can order something you're unsure of and know that what comes out of their kitchen will be of the highest quality. Make friends with your sever and/or bartender. They've managed to make everyone who comes in feel like family. The small-ish seating area makes the ambiance. You know that it's not a chain looking to pump out the most customers per night. It's all about the experience. read more

I had the mushroom toast and a Caesar Salad. Outstanding! We also throughly enjoyed their Ruben with thick slices of pastrami. The employees were friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this restaurant next time you're in Brattleboro, Vt. read more

Kipling’s Tavern - Fun tavern atmosphere - American Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

Spent one night in Brattleboro and happened upon Kipling's, and what a treat! Incredible burger and Korean Fried chicken sandwich as well as amazing appetizers. And don't pass up on any Mexican specials - Chef Ratcho (sp?) in the kitchen is fresh from Mexicali and his stuff is legit! Best part is the ownership - Brian behind the bar and Maggie working the room are just awesome. You'll leave with new best friends! read more

Just the kind of place we wanted. Dark and cozy. The chicken wings stood out as a highlight. And the burgers were everything we hoped.

Made a short trip and sat by the bar. Enjoyed my cocktail and changed my main meal dish to the specials of French i onion soup and ahi tuna. So good. The service was friendly and on top of everything. Nice cozy ambiance. read more

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First time in VT and Kipling's did not disappoint. Excellent food, great atmosphere, and Outstanding service. It's on the small side, but totally worth the wait to get a table or bar stool. Great dining experience!! Thank you Kipling's. read more

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Best place to eat in Brattleboro. Service is always perfect and the food never disappoint.

Best steak I have ever eaten! Well done! The service was good, but initially the bartender/server seemed upset when I asked if we could hear the specials. I asked what the specials were when we sat down (we sat at the bar) and he said, "Give me one second). In fairness, the place was slammed. After watching him wait on and tell the specials to other customers, I asked if we could hear the specials and order. He gave me a look of annoyance and said "you know we are really busy, but then proceeded to take our order. I think one of the other workers saw his attitude and all of the sudden the service turned around. Anyway, I loved the food and would probably go back! It seemed to be a very popular place! read more

Be prepared to wait- but it's worth it. Sitting at the bar is where it's at- the booths aren't very comfortable- but the food is stellar and the drinks are solid. The servers and bartenders are all so friendly and the vibes are just perfect. The clam chowder is out of this world! read more

Exceptional service. Very attentive wait staff. For a bar/tavern it was a professional and fine-dining styled atmosphere. You just wouldn't expect it. When our waitress was busy, there was always another wait staff checking in. Aside from that, the Sheppards Pie special and waitress's recommendation of the Calamari really hit the spot. We would definitely come back when we venture through town again. read more

Cozy, small bar/ restaurant with excellent burgers, cocktails, beers and amazing service!

Great food & service, and cozy atmosphere! The burgers & chicken sandwiches are always terrific, and there are specials, too.

Great food I had the special it was a pork cutlet with caramelized tomatoes, fresh mozzarella over rice pilaf! It was amazing! The service as always was excellent! You can't go wrong with a meal here! read more

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

Great food, friendly people, and we always leave stuffed. The only drawback would be the wait time with no waiting area.

At Kiplings eating an excellent caramelized onion & cheese sandwich. Altho, the menu will stretch to the gourmand with lobster pasta etc. After 45 years in Brattleboro this place is becoming my favorite pub restaurant in my home town. Great food, ambiance, and good beer. read more

Was passing through Brattleboro and needed some late night grub. Ordered take out, Bix Burger with a caesar salad. It was damn good. I'm talking seriously good. Looks like a cool place too. Def busy, for good reason. Awesome that the kitchen's open til 10pm too, at least on Saturdays. This is the spot. read more

This place is my definition of a perfect restaurant. Cozy tavern vibes, great cocktails & beer list (my old fashioned was "insert chef's kiss"), the grub is decently priced and solid (don't pass on their specials), plus the service is quick and the staff is cool. Literally ditched a restaurant the second night of our trip and came BACK to Kipling's cause our experience was so great. Oh, and the eclectic music mix was the cherry on top. read more

Everything was just right. We were pretty sure it was going to be good since it was packed early. Cozy atmosphere, friendly service and really high quality, flavorful food and cocktails. This would be a regular haunt if I lived in Bratt. read more

Great food and drinks, friendly staff, and a killer playlist! Easy parking right next door too. The pastrami Reuben was particularly tasty.

Been here before and enjoyed ourselves but our most recent visit was a nightmare. Extremely slow service and when we finally ordered, he failed to put the order in. We saw parties come in after us, get their meals before us, and felt forgotten. The waiter clearly had favorite tables and we weren't one of them. Never coming back. read more

Kip's is a nice little bar/restaurant downtown that we occasionally like to visit. However, based on the $18 burgers and $16 dollar bruschetta, it's becoming too pricy for a casual night out. The vibe has changed a bit as well. More out of towners than locals, which isn't a bad thing, just a change in the old vibe. Our bill was $66, but add on the service charge for using a credit card and the 6% local meals tax, our total was $75 (also included two drinks). Service was standard, and the staff was friendly. I wish them the best but we won't be visiting anytime soon. read more

In town for the holiday weekend and this place was recommended by someone at another establishment. Excellent food and drinks, and stellar service at the bar. Great place to check out! read more

Several friends in the area recommended this restaurant, and it sure didn't disappoint. The food, service and overall experience were all exceptional. If you're looking for delicious and high-quality pub food, check out Kipling's! read more

Great spot on the way to skiing Burgers and all food excellent. Nice atmosphere at bar. Brian bartender Aces read more

Food was good, but not anything extra special. Drinks were really good. Small tavern with good energy. Very busy on a Saturday night.

Excellent food. Very friendly service. A wonderful experience. I would recommend the shrimp rigatoni, Kip Burger, and Warm Pretzel.

The perfect pub. Still humble and approachable but w perfectly executed food, a great cocktail and beer selection. So grateful it's been infused w new life. read more

Food is Real good most of the time. Waitresses and Bartenders very friendly can be crowded be ready to wait to be seated but once seated enjoy read more

Food is great, pricey a little for the cauliflower wings, however spicy chicken sandwich and caesar salad was impressive! Spiffy little area! read more

Great Service and Really Good Food. The place has character, the wood the bar, the location all made it a fun place to visit. Will come back back next time I am in town. read more

Review for 2023: Kipling's Tavern is under new management and ownership. Food and drinks are excellent. New owners clearly care about quality. But you cannot stop at the bar for a chill drink anymore, as you can in other bars. If you want a low-key night, go somewhere else. They are now aggressively managing the bar seats like tables at a fancy restaurant. And it's not a fancy restaurant. Here's what happens: You are asked to stand outside in a line for a seat and you wait on the street with the smokers and panhandlers, in New England weather. No bar reservations are allowed (I checked), so you just have to go in and take your chances. No other bar does this, so I am assuming they will change their policy to allow reservations, especially with so much cold weather in VT. But for now, these are the new rules. It's a tough proposition to say, on the one hand, 'This is the new Classy Kip's, please come in and spend all your money,' but then ask people to stand in the street. Best advice: Call ahead or don't go at a busy time, unless you are prepared to make a real commitment, sit on the stoop with a book (I am serious). If you are with anyone elderly or disabled, or who needs to sit or is possibly sensitive to outdoor temperatures or has respiratory issues (smokers), this is probably not the place for you. If you're eating, you will be prioritized for seating, but if you're not, you won't. In sum, there will be a lot of gatekeeping, hustling and, if you have questions about that, attitude. (Btw, we did eventually get an apology from one of the staff.) Kipling's Tavern is a beloved Brattleboro institution, so we are hoping it gets back to its neighborly, communitarian roots. That's what makes it so special. It is the "Cheers" of this town. When I asked why the bar had changed, one of the bartenders quickly corrected me, saying, "We are not a bar. We are a RESTAURANT." That kinda' sums it up. It's still called Kipling's Tavern. It still seems like a tavern, but it's not. Once a chill bar; not anymore. read more

Wonderful Experience - Food was fantastic and Brian made us feel so warm and welcome there

Ok so this is worth a detour. This age old pub has a new life with so wonderful new owners, brian and Maggie. Every night the kitchen is blessed with delicious specials that are well thought out beautifully served. The cocktails are amazing and there are many delicious options. A welcome addition to the Brattleboro Food scene. read more

We were so happy we stopped in here after being disappointed with food and service at a different restaurant. We sat at the bar, and the bartender was a true pro. I ordered lobster mac and cheese, which was a special that night. I kept saying "this is the best food I've ever eaten." Truly amazing. My husband is a huge reuben fan, so he ordered that and said it was the best he'd ever had. They also had a really good beer selection, both drafts and cans - I had a Peak Nut Brown Ale, and Steve had an Allagash White. Can't wait to go here again, and we wish we had come here first. It's a charming little Irish Pub, and it seems to be always busy, which is the best sign of a great place. read more

The bartender was extremely rude to me. I thought I was going to have a nice evening out but he made an inappropriate comment for no reason other than me wanting to be served a drink. I will not be returning ever. read more

My son and i had a great dinner at the bar. Chicken wings were hot and tasty. Really good Cesar salad. I had the special chicken sandwich while my son had the burger. Both meals were served hot and delicious. Bryan the bartender was very friendly. Very good selection of vt beers. Even dessert was great. Fun place to people watch read more

The food here was AMAZING. Fresh warm pretzel (hot)? YES. Salads? YES. Burgers? YES! Everything we ordered was so delicious. Great food, great atmosphere, highly recommend. read more

What a great little restaurant! Interesting and good food, warm and friendly atmosphere, really good people running the place. I highly recommend it. read more

Can be tricky to get a seat, but it's worth the wait. It's just a bit cramped inside to wait for a table, so if there is space at the bar or the weather is nice, those are other waiting-area options. Food, drinks, and atmosphere are great! read more