A very nice lounge and bar space. I love the décor and setup, with all the lights and different…read moreseating arrangements. The tapas were tasty, healthy, and light. The drinks were good. The service was friendly.

My husband and I visited Methuselah Bar while we were on a road trip in the area…read more We sat at the bar and had such a fun time - we stayed much longer than expected. The bartender who helped us lovely to chat with and gave us advice for places to go in the area. Not to mention the drinks were delicious! We ordered the pigs in a blanket and a charcuterie plate. Both were tasty. It is a small space, but has plenty of seating, and a cozy atmosphere. We wished we would have had time to go back again!

Great, friendly, cozy, casual place with yummy chashu ramen when it's cold out and rice bowls when…read moreit's warm out. And TRY THE PORK BUNS!!

"Thistle and Mirth offers a cocktail experience like no other. With attentive service, cozy…read moreambiance, and expertly crafted cocktails, every sip is a journey of flavor. Raise your glass to an unforgettable evening at Thistle and Mirth."

I want people to be aware that there are discounts for veterans and others. I discovered this only…read morebecause it took days to get a confirmation of my purchase (though amount was charged to my account immediately.) I was scouring the website to find out if I really had reservations and accidently discovered that the discount was offered. When I called the box office I was told the discount is not available on line, but is available to those who phone for tickets, or get them at the box office. I could not take advantage of the poorly advertised discount because I had already purchased the tickets. Don't purchase tickets on line before you see what discounts are available.

Folksy theater. Little parking allowed for both cars and busses. It is located between a noisy…read moregarage and a retirement home.. Theater inside is warm in winter and they have major theater productions with all lights, music, set pieces. Entrance faces West (sunset) & seats are modestly comfy. Some local events in Pittsfield, MA area also take place in this brick theater. Check out: boxofficeticketsales.com for info on most tickets and events. Review: 4

Ombra -- Subtle. Seductive. Memorable…read more When you are a wine afficionada you seek out the best wine bars wherever you go. Welcome to Ombra in Lenox, MA. Lenox has some really cool spots and Ombra is one of them. Recommended by a local, we stopped here on Valentine's Day after our dinner for a nice glass of wine. The place was crowded but luckily a few people were leaving so we scored some seats at the bar. I ordered a glass of Nebbiolo from Italy which was good. My husband had a beer. The place is so cute and very romantic with dim lights, a great wine selection and their food looked so good. Unfortunately, we were so full that we did not end up ordering anything. Although, the french fries were calling my name. Ombra is a place that I could see us coming to almost every week and not getting tired of it. We met a local who is very nice and told us how Ombra is very popular. I think we will have to come back in the spring/summer to get those french fries :) If you are ever in Lenox definitely make your way to Ombra for a nice glass of wine or try a cocktail. This is the perfect date night spot for sure whether you start or end your evening here, you will be happy! Cheers~

Nice cozy tavern, not a lot of seating. Pretty good drink selections, as well as food options…read more Service was quick and very friendly, I sat at the bar and was made to feel like a regular despite it being my first visit, definitely won't be the last. Food and drinks were delicious and reasonably priced. I had the Birria tacos and the yogurt/naan platter. I will absolutely be back to try more!

Great food, great drinks and great folks. They are also sponsors of Pittsfield Soccer Club in the…read moreBerkshires.

Ever been to an old-time neighborhood sports bar in any major or minor city across America? Y'know,…read morea solid brick building that has several TVs with every sporting event on them... even the ponies... all day long? A place with cheap drinks, chilled glasses, a juke box, a high ceiling with fans, neon lights, a brass bar foot rail, classic and regional sports icons lining the walls...? A place where, if your team is winning, the atmosphere is electric. A place where you can walk in with a pizza or wings and be an all-star? If you have, then the Sideline Saloon is that kind of place. If you haven't... wtf are you waiting for?

New owners and a new menu this season - a good start, but many kinks yet to be worked out…read more A good basic "pub food" menu for a family-targeted sit-down restaurant at a ski mountain (bar appetizers, burgers, soup, salads, etc.), but it seems like there aren't quite enough servers to handle the volume of customers on a busy ski day, and the kitchen timing needs work. Our family of 8 skied a few days after Christmas, and after we ordered our lunch, the wait for our (very basic!) order was very long (at least 25-30 minutes). Then when the food finally started being delivered, it arrived in "shifts" so that half our group ended up finishing their lunches before the other half had even received their orders. (First the chili in bread bowls was delivered, then 5 minutes later the burger orders were delivered, then 5 minutes after that, the deep-fried items arrived, etc...) We understand that off-season staffing in the Berkshires is a challenge, but it was disappointing not to be able to share lunch with each other at the same time, and the slow-down in everyone being able to eat delayed our return to the slopes as we'd wished. The food was more than adequate for what it is, and the upstairs space & view of the mountain are beautiful as always, but the service needs work.

Where to begin , we received a gift card and wanted to make sure it was accepted at the restaurant…read more We called in and was assured it was. Shocking plot twist ... it was not. The French onion soup was soggy and tasteless , the nachos and Mac and were good. The black diamond chicken was tiny and tasteless , we received a dry baked potato and carrots after being told it was paired with roasted potatoes and green beans. They did bring some green beans to correct the order but they were not edible. They tasted like propane oddly. The chicken sandwich was very dry with a visibly old and near rotten shriveled tomato. The French fries were good as were the beverages. Our waiter was great and incredibly understanding of our poor experience. After finding out that a staff member provided incorrect information and our gift card would not be honored the manager called her DM who informed her there was nothing they could do. We got 25% off the bill at the end of it all but even with that the food was not great. A couple items ordered weren't awful but it's not something I would return for. Super disappointed , I really wish we went to another place to dine.

A small bookstore with a great selection of books. They also serve wine, which is a nice touch. We…read morebought three history books. The service was good . We were greeted as soon as we walked in. Overall, it's a lovely little bookstore.

I LOVE bookstores and really wanted to like this one. To me…read morethe success of a book store such as this one is in making you feel welcome to come in, pick a book off the shelf, and read a page or two in a cozy nook. Given they do not have a huge space, I think they had a smattering of books across various genres. The reading "corners" didn't look particularly inviting to me. Maybe that's coz I went on a very busy rainy summer Saturday afternoon. Also maybe coz I'd just been to the Shaker Mill bookstore in the morning and thought I could spend an entire afternoon (or a weekend!) wandering through the store and perusing their offerings. People working in the store were nice albeit a bit hurried and harried given the aforementioned rainy summer Saturday afternoon rush :)

The food at Patrick's is always on point. Whether you're getting a burger, an app, or an entree…read more Our recent visit we came with my skeptical father. We were greeted by always friendly and helpful staff who thought only enough to seat us in a quieter space which is always better for dad in the hard of hearing set. We were greeted shortly thereafter for our drink order. Our burgers were coked perfectly to order. Everything was so good! Dad even commented it was the best sweet potato fries he'd ever had!

I went for a drink and had a pickly pear margarita and it was amazing. I absolutely love the color!read more

Lenox, MA - the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a top destination in the…read moreBerkshires, Tanglewood is a must-do experience in the area IMO. The grounds are beautiful to explore, and you get to hear performances by world class musicians, while enjoying a picnic, if you wish! They always have a great lineup of classical as well as popular artists. I go regularly in the summers for concerts, and usually sit in the hall, but this time I enjoyed a wonderful concert on the lawn with my extended family. People really go all out setting up their picnics! Definitely get there a couple of hours early if you want to snag a prime and shady spot, especially if it's a popular artist. (Lawn tix are free for kids under 18!) You can bring your own food and drinks, or there are dining options on premises, and you can even order a picnic-to-go in advance online. Bring all the accoutrements to make your setup as comfy as possible - lawn chairs, picnic blankets, cooler, shade umbrella, misting fan, maybe a candelabra lol. The lawn is beautifully kept and lush & green. On this occasion we saw the powerhouse quartet of Emanuel Ax, Leonidas Kavakos, Yo-Yo Ma, and Antoine Tamestit performing an all-Beethoven program. The music was transcendent and the weather was luckily perfect, and it was a pleasurable way to spend an afternoon. Again, I stipulate arriving 1-2 hours early, more if you want time to tour the sprawling grounds properly. There will be a traffic jam leading up to the parking lot, and parking can take a while (though very organized). If the main lot is full, it might take another 5-7 minutes to walk to the gate from the parking field across the street.

This morning we arrived early for the Saturday rehearsal of the Sunday concert. It was magnificent,…read morehearing Berlioz' "Symphonique Fantastique" and the Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 2. The shed is a comfy, brilliantly resonant arena to enjoy the musical experience. The rehearsal, of course, may include repetition, incomplete performance and some starting ands stopping. That said, it nonetheless offers glorious insight into the making of classical music. And importantly, if it's raining, it's where you stay dry. The Tanglewood lawn is famous, and justly so. It is beautifully kept, it's a lot of giant shade trees under which you'll find hundreds of people enjoying pic pics as they watch and listen to the music on good screens with terrific outdoor speakers. The Saturday morning rehearsals are not nearly as crowded as the concerts, so our photos show how much room there for everyone (little ones are welcome outdoors, too). Bring your own picnic or buy snacks on site (you can also purchase rather expensive seated meals as well). There's a beer garden if you prefer alcoholic beverages like beer, wine and cocktails. Finally there's a cute gift shop on premises for Tanglewood-logo items. Lastly, our small complaint. Tanglewood is not inexpensive. It's not necessarily out of line compared to other summer musical events, but concert tickets can run well over $100 (less for the lawn, of course). Our three rehearsal tickets in the shed were $56 each with as $27 handling fee (what that is). That seems a bit excessive and may keep some people away, though again lawn seats are less pricey. That's our opinion, anyway.