Amazing ambiance, friendly staff, and great food. Kipling's is exactly what I have in mind when I think of a pub or a tavern.

Go for the beer, stay for the corn chowder. Cozy friendly neighborhood place where you everyone seems to know each other. Pub food with flare. read more

Maggie our waitress and I think an owner too was super hospitable. She was very patient with us as my wife and daughter needed coaxing to dine here after the movies. Drinks were solid. Food was great. I'd come back for sure. read more

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My only complaint, and it more of a whine, is that if you dont' get there early you're waiting outside. Great burgers, specials and wings, best onion rings I've ever had. This is our go to for dinner. read more

Happy cozy atmosphere. Excellent local beers and drafts. Very good dinners and snacks tasteful and very reasonable. Friendly staff. I come from out of town but this place is my new favorite to visit! read more

Found this gem yesterday. Feels like home with a friendly staff, amazing and creative food. Definitely a step above any other standard pub food. Bryan the owner and bartender was a pleasure to speak with and he somehow treats everyone as if they were his only customer. Highly recommended! read more

A wonderful surprise. the attention to detail in this little gem of a place was outstanding. The staff were so welcoming, and it was evident that everyone waanted to make sure our experience was top notch from start to finish. The food was truly incredible, the drinks creative and delicious and I appreciated the attention to detail with the varied glassware. There is nothing better than finding a place of this quality by mistake. if you find yourself in Brattleboro...stop in, you won't be disappointed! Nancy & Kevin O' read more

Food was excellent. Shepherds pie was special. Squash ravioli was delicious. The lemon drop cocktail can't be beat!

Fantastic food, great environment and super friendly staff. Always delicious specials on top of an already delicious menu!

So quaint and unpretentious. We stopped here for lunch on our way to Killington. The bartender was friendly and attentive. My husband had a bowl of their 6 hour chili with sour cream on top. He also had a beer that is not so easy to find in our native CT called Uncanny by Burlington Beer Company. Which he called a 'juice-bomb' with a helping of super hoppiness. I had their Whitely Wrap which was a grilled chicken wrap with a generous amount of diced cucumbers, tomatoes, onions and lettuce. read more

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Kipling's continues to be a terrific place for a great pint, specialty beers, good people and a terrific jukebox. A cornerstone of Brattleboro! read more

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My husband and I were visiting Brattleboro on our recent trip to New England and had planned to go to another pub but it was closed that day. We decided we'd just grab a small bite to eat before heading back to where we were staying in MA so we ended up at Kipling's, probably the only place open at 2:30pm on a weekday. We decided to order the chili cheese fries. Being from Texas, we're pretty picky about chili and such, but the chili had really good flavor, very meaty with spices and beans. There was also a lot of cheese. You definitely get your money's worth for $10. We didn't have any beers as it was really hot outside and Kipling's is not air-conditioned (or the A/C was broken the day we went) so we just wanted to stick with water. The bartender/server was very nice, and my husband and I enjoyed overhearing the conversation between him and a patron about the '86 World Series between the Mets and the Red Sox. Then the conversation went to hockey and we were lost. Kipling's is cash only so be prepared! Should we find ourselves in Brattleboro we'd definitely go back to try other menu items and beers. read more

Kipling's Restaurant & Pub - Half-eaten chili cheese fries. - Pubs Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

This place rocks Drinks are strong Food is cooked.to perfect Bartender is a doll. A+++ read more

Kipling's Restaurant & Pub - F@$king yum Omg best reuben - Pubs Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

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Loved the cozy and friendly environment at this bar. Great food, great drinks and Kip, the owner/bartender, made our experience a memorable one. We will certainly be back to Kipling's on our next visit to Brattleboro! Wendy W. read more

Nice Drafts. Sure wished I had known this was cash only upfront. Why is anything cash only in the 21st? So I missed out on what probably would have been a great Reuben because they didn't have an ATM. The ambiance here is cool and the barkeep was nice. The locals were friendly too. read more

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This is my favorite pub! A great combination of a good bar and excellent food. The atmosphere is classic Irish pub with a mix of locals and out of state visitors so there is always good conversation. We highly recommend the chili, all the hamburgs are high quality and follow the barkeepers suggestion for drinks. Your expectations will be exceeded! read more

Very good chili cheese fries and selections of drinks. Loved the atmosphere and friendly staff.

For those of you who are looking for that trendy spot that has live local folk music, reclaimed hardwood floors, organic vegan selections, and 55 microbrews, that the waitresses boyfriend is fermenting in the back room. This place is not for you. However, if some of the things you enjoy about Vermont are its simplicity and timelessness, than you may enjoy Kipling's Pub. This appears to be the spot the locals come to in order to get away from the earth muffin, snow boarding, beer snobs. It has the usual pub fare for a good price. The food is simple and tasty like the decor. So if you want a good beer, decent food and friendly local staff. This is your place. read more

Kipling's Restaurant & Pub - Pubs Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

Cash only. The prices are overly expensive for what you get. Food is average at overly expensive prices. Not impressed by service or food.

Solid, reliable bar. Decent bar grub. Nothing more, nothing less. Also, the only place in Brattleboro that serves booze before dinner. read more

Best bar in Brattleboro! They go the extra mile to keep a wonderful establishment running. They keep good beer on tap and have the best bartenders in the region. read more

Very comfortable, great service and wonderful food. Low key relaxed environment if you want to eat or have a bite alone or with friends I would recommend this place. My only complaint is that you have to have cash on you and I never have cash on me, so hit the atm on your way there. read more

Stopped in for lunch on our way through town. Hubby and I both got the Hemmingway burger with fries( which were extra, but worth it). Burgers were very tasty and fries nice and crispy. Place was very clean and people were super friendly. Just note its a cash only establishment. read more

Had a delicious blue cheese burger here with decent fries and coleslaw; and the atmosphere is quaint and classic. Feels like a time warp ;-) read more

Good service, friendly patrons (lunch midweek) and 5 quality beers on tap. Public parking garage next door is nice (bring change). Food was okay. I had the chili and it seemed like it had been around awhile. My wife had the fish and chips which were solid. All in all I'd gladly come back. Fair price for what you get. Would give 3.5 stars if I could. read more

Umm .. I really like the bar and the beer and the people that work and hang out here.The food, not so much. Had some wings that were ok, but the fish and chips tasted like they'd just come out of the Connecticut river and not in a good way. The chili maybe came out of the river too ... oof. But, great beer and nice people and vibe!! read more

Glad the owner finally reviewed our post 23 days ago... since we were there in 2017! Nice to see he is aware & up to date on his place of business.. & he is not sure what we meant? It is quite obvious! read more

Came here while in town for a weekend getaway. I can't help but assume that the reason for all the good reviews is due to locals not traveling much outside of this area for other food because I can't fathom how it's got a 4 star rating. This food is mediocre at best. Very generic and very bland. The restaurant needs an update inside, although it is kept relatively clean. We ordered the hot wings to start. Frank's buffalo sauce on some scrawny wings. And then the chili burger and Hemingway burger. Both unseasoned and just very very average. I wouldn't stop in here again. read more

My bf and I were in town going for a dinner and a movie and we happened to fall upon this place on the way out of the parking garage. My first impression of the place was that it seemed like a hole in the wall... It isn't the most inviting-looking bar in town, but as soon as I took a bite of their chili cheese burger I was sold. I've never had such a tasty burger, and the taste of the chili was really the perfect blend of spice, peppers and bean. My bf had the bacon burger and obviously I had to take a bite out of his sandwich because that's what good girlfriends do!! - It was delicious! I think they have a knack for making a hit-the-spot kind of meal. Definitely worthy of 5 stars. The one thing I will say is that the booths are a bit impersonal and uncomfortable, but other than that just a really nice place to go, especially if you're on the go or even if you want to chat it up for hours in the their booths or the bar. read more

Had to come in here because McNeill's wasn't open yet. Had never been in before and while I won't go back, I was impressed with the beer selection and thought it was okay. The staff definitely favors regulars and the regulars are definitely there in full force. Unfortunately, they're not my type of regulars... of course I'm basing this on one experience. Loud cell phone man who thought he was important, drunk fighting couple and annoying parents who let their kids take over the bathrooms were enough to keep me from going back unless desperate. read more

Nice fun local bar!!! The bartender was very nice and friendly and very attentive. Drinks were good, cash only which was interesting but no big deal. I had a great time! read more

Kips is one of my favorite places for lunch, because the service is fast and the food is delicous, and they always have great beer and wine available. The wireless is also really fast!! I frequent this bar at night, but during the day its a great spot for a burger or sandwhich...also the best reuben in town! read more

Me and my family were searching for a place to get a quick bite and discovered this lovely little tavern. I had the black and blue burger which was amazing! The hand cut fries were perfectly delicious I recommend to anyone read more

The best ever Honey Barbeque Wing. And the fries are amazing. Jill and Kip are amazing and make all customers feel like family. Keep up the good works guys! read more

I wasn't a big fan when I first went, but after living in brattleboro for a few years I have come to the conclusion that overall, this is the best all-around pub in town. They definitely don't have the same variety of beers as, say Flat Street, but the beers they do have are tried and true staples, like Sierra Nevada Pale Ale (which is good in any season) and Sam Smith's Oatmeal Stout. Good selection of spirits, and they are not stingy with the drink orders -- a single serving of scotch here would count as a double anywhere else. The food is pretty much the best pub food in town. Although the yelp page notes fish and chips, I have to say that the burgers are this pub's strong point. The chili burger and the barbecue bacon burger are amazing; you'll demolish one in two minutes and start thinking about ordering another. The food is usually ready pretty quickly, and although it might be a wee bit pricey, I think you get what you pay for. The atmosphere is nice. It can take some time to "settle in" as the place is usually heavy on regular customers, but once you're a regular yourself everyone tends to open up. Staff is friendly, people at the bar tend to be friendly, and it's as good a place to catch up on a book while you have dinner as it is to enjoy good conversation. The only drawback is that the TV is poorly positioned for sports viewing -- if you want to catch a baseball game then Inferno or Rocky Top are far better. But only for that -- for everything else Kipling's is the best game in town. (Also very kid friendly -- I enjoy bringing my daughter here and they always accommodate us very well. Big bonus points for that.) read more

Small pub with excellent service. I went in with my boyfriend and my 6 year old son on Cinco de Mayo. It was the only place we could find that wasn't over run by partiers. The staff did their best to cater to my son and made him his own "special drink" which consisted of sprite and every fruit juice they had, fruit skewers and umbrellas.We got a black and bleu burger and a cheese quesadilla. Also had the fish and chips which were awesome! Highly recommend them. Great selection of beer whiskey and scotch as well. If this pub were anywhere near my house I'd be a regular. While they tried their best to appease my son it's probably not the best place for kids if you're looking for a kids menu and grilled cheese. That said my son enjoyed it. read more

Small and quiet with excellent service. Extremely warm and inviting atmosphere. The home made fries may be the best I've ever had. The burgers are huge as advertised. A must try if you're in Brattleboro read more

We aren't locals, but the amazingly friendly and accommodating bartenders made us feel more than welcome! Great cozy atmosphere. We will definitely be back next year, I will most certainly be craving the Chili. It's homemade and some of the best Chili I have ever eaten at a restaurant. I highly recommend this place on a cold day for some chili and a pitcher of beer. read more

Very friendly staff, warm greeting. Small-ish menu, but everything was good. I had a reuben and substituted American for swiss. It came out just the way I like it. The fries were awesome, fresh cut! My wife and son split a fish and chips. They both liked it a lot. And we split chili fries, yummy with a hint of hot. Probably the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that I feel the place could use some updating, the booths were a little too cozy and the bathrooms were very small. But honestly, some people may give it 5 stars just for that reason. They had a big selection of craft beers and our waitress was very knowledgeable about them. I actually drove by initially and said the place looked like a dive. Then I looked at the reviews on Yelp and decided to give it a try. Definitely worth the effort! Will go back again! read more

Pros: Cute. Small. They've got a nice beer list but not extensive. Nice vibe. Cons: CASH ONLY. If you're not a beef eater, forget it. There's not much beyond wings and a chicken wrap (more like chopped salad with chopped chicken and guacamole, it was pretty good). My husband opted for the fish & chips. Now, okay, we lived in a coastal community for a few years and we're spoiled when it comes to seafood. But this looked pretty horrid, way over fried. It was, according to him slushy and probably previously frozen. I thought the fries were over seasoned, we both thought they were greasy. It appears they specialize in burgers. I'd suggest getting a burger based on other reviews. read more