Hidden gem with serious speakeasy vibes…read more The 126 is everything you want in a cocktail bar--cozy, classy, and tucked away behind a deli door on College Street. The drinks are expertly crafted (with or without alcohol), the jazz is smooth and never too loud, and the vintage lounge atmosphere makes it perfect for a date or a quiet night out. Service is warm, the music is live, and the vibes are unbeatable. Burlington doesn't have many places like this--don't miss it.

We went in on a Wednesday night at 6. We were able to sit at the bar and chat with the bartender…read morefor recommendations and explanations of some of the drinks we were interested in. The atmosphere is very chill and comfortable with high back seating at the tables. I ordered the 126 Martini, which was excellent and had a soothing hint of lemon to the drink and garnished with one olive. We also ordered the Staycation, which was amazing. The flavors all blended together for a balanced craft cocktail that served up to its name. There was a jazz band coming on at 9 pm, but we had reservations somewhere else. We will definitely be back!

Went here with my mom during a trip to Burlington and we had a very nice time! The soda lounge is…read morelocated within the Soda Plant - a collection of small businesses and artists all within an old soda factory. We both ordered the eggnog mudslide, a holiday special, which were served quickly and were very delicious. The night we went was their weekly karaoke night which we didn't know ahead of time, but it was fun! It seems to be a group of regulars who like to sing and the vibe was fun and laid back. The employee running karaoke was super nice and friendly and overall the whole place had really good vibes. I think we'll definitely be back next time we visit Burlington!

Beautifully decorated and super friendly cocktail bar located in the historic building that…read moreformerly housed the Venetian Soda Company. We visited last night and it happened to be during Karaoke time. The crowd was super chill, friendly, and very supportive of the singers. Everyone was having a great time and the vibe was pretty amazing, kind of felt like a speakeasy. There were people sitting at the bar, people clapping in the seats in front of the stage, and people knitting in the back. There were empty tables last night, but from what I read, it can get pretty crowded here. We ordered the Mudslides and they were really good, but a little too icy. Service was friendly and we felt very comfortable here. Loved the decor with the historic photos, the colored lights and the comfortable old style chairs. We'll be back on our next visit to Burlington!

Was recommended this place by a local. Seemed cool, and everything was fun up until I sat at the…read morebar. The barkeep was far more interested in her conversations with her friends at the bar than me. I asked for a deli menu and never got one. My old fashioned had far too much bitters. Like, far too much. I had to be really assertive to get the tab she was so focused in her friends. This place seems cool, but unless you are "in" with the 'keep, not much to be said.

Why hasn't there been a review yet?? It seems ridiculous that this place hasn't garnered at least a…read moremicro following on Yelp. Well, here I go!! First thing to know: this place is a sandwich shop by day, cocktail lounge by night. Second thing to know: make sure you REALLY love meat. The deli: I honestly don't know what to say...but I will anyway! First off, they offer about 12 regular sandwiches, half of them hot and half of them cold. They also have specials and make your owns. Keep in mind that all sandwiches can be hot (or cold I'm guessing!). One thing is that most sandwiches have minimal veg ingredients but it's definitely worth it. Staff-wise, all the guys (and yes they were all men when I visited) were really nice and helpful. Definitely ask their thoughts if you can't decide!! On my visit, I ordered their spin on a Cuban and...daaang! The sandwich weighed AT LEAST 2 lbs!!! What's more, it was mostly meat! This is the first sandwich that I have enjoyed an appropriate bread to meat ratio. I mean this thing was severely pregnant with meat! Whew! Honestly, I probably could have saved half of it for lunch but it was so good that I ate all of it. In a separate visit, the cocktail lounge was very posh in an old school speakeasy jazz club type of way. All of the menus are glued to actual books (is that legal??) and they have a great cocktail list. Their chocolate cake is excellent as well! The room is divided into a music room and the bar area. You can still see the music but it was nice to be divided if you wanted to talk vs listen to music. Overall: the sandwich will hold you over for a week (or at least the day!) and the cocktails are great!

Very fun bar with live music and a nice vintage game selection. Lots of cocktail and beer options,…read morea little pricey but there are a couple of more affordable options as well like a $5 beer option. You play the games with quarters/tokens from a machine. Most games are 1-2 tokens per play and pinball is 4. They also have a selection of card and board games. They were busy on a Friday night in February and they had candy out for Valentine's Day. We had a lot of fun and considered going two nights in a row.

The bartender was pretentious and rude. I have never given a review on any platform, so this should…read morespeak for itself.

Great place for individual patrons and families…read more The "30 beers" associated with this place seem to be a blend of draft and packaged beer. That said, they have a stunning selection of marquee IPAs on tap. I ordered the chicken dinner as I am a dark meat guy and that is the part served. The place fills up quickly, so get there early.

Delicious burgers! Cooked perfectly and quality meat. Fries good too. Nice side of greens if you…read morechoose greens instead of fries. 4 stars instead of five only because my husband had a salad with chicken which was very underwhelming. The server told him that it wasn't hot chicken, it was cold chicken. So he was warned, but it was just kinda meh. Come for the burgers!

Stopped by on Wednesday during a road trip, fantastic drinks, friendly staff, and an amazing live…read moresinger! Great vibes and fun crowd singing along.

The inside of this spot is like being transported to the UK and bartender actually told us that the…read morewhole interior was imported an old pub from Ireland! So super cozy, with a fire crackling and perfect for a winter escape. The speciality cocktails all sounded delicious but we went with some classics which were prepared wonderfully! We didn't eat as the kitchen closes at 8pm. Great for small groups to grab a drink or a more casual date.

We stopped here to get some pizza after a 16 mile bike ride. Just as they opened, so didn't have to…read morewait. The pizza, salad and meatballs we ordered were perfection. The arrive was fantastic and great ambience. Can't wait to return on our next trip to Burlington

As a self-proclaimed pizza connoisseur, I recently found myself temporarily exiled to Burlington…read morefor work. It didn't take long to identify the state's core competencies: Producing world-class cheese Perfecting brick oven pizza Aggressively curating a very specific political vibe Curiously, only two of those things are edible, and unfortunately, you can't get pizza without being reminded of the third. Also worth noting: I'm not convinced any other style of pizza exists in Vermont. If it's not artisanal, wood-fired, and served on a reclaimed barn board, it apparently doesn't make the cut. So naturally, my brain locked in and I ate pizza two nights in a row like a creature of habit. Night 1: Pizzeria Verità Parking was...aspirationally convenient. After navigating downtown Burlington, which feels like a live-action sociology thesis, I made it inside. Let's address the elephant in the room: the price. With tip, I dropped nearly $30 for what amounted to a personal-sized pepperoni pizza that politely declined to fill me up. I assume part of the cost goes toward sourcing ethically massaged tomatoes or ensuring the mozzarella had a fulfilling upbringing. Now, to be fair, the pizza was excellent. Truly. Great crust, quality ingredients, clearly crafted by someone who cares deeply about their art. But the value? That's where things get a little...Vermont. Delicious? Absolutely. Filling? Not quite. Financially efficient? Only if you measure wealth in vibes. I went in skeptical, left impressed, and still had to consider a second dinner.

There are a lot of things that I like about Orlando's when compared to other local bars…read more 1. Their mixed drinks are made consistently well. Many bars in the area pour especially strong or especially weak drinks that are not consistent, and that can make it hard to keep track of how much you're drinking. At Orlando's, the strength of my mixed drinks remains the same each time. The bartenders are professional, knowledgeable, and swift. 2. Their cocktail offerings are fun! They do some unique offerings with fun seasonal stuff that really gets you in the spirit of the season. Some other reviews mention that they don't have an extensive wine list-- it's not really that type of place. It's sort of like a classy pub, not a high end hotel bar. Expect to find cool cocktails and a moderate beer selection. 3. The vibes are cool! It's very speakeasy-underground-cool vibes. It's dark inside with old fashioned lamps and various types of seating, both at the bar and at tables. Some tables have old fashioned bar games at them like ring and hook. They have a stage for live music and a small space for dancing. I will say the one downside of Orlando's is that when they're doing music, either live or over speakers, it's so loud that it's hard to be social there.

Stopped her while vision for NYE. They had a live band and both were really great. They had great…read morecocktails. The vibe was super fun and the bar tenders were really nice. Looks like they have outside area in the summer. Cool bar.

I absolutely love the head of the wood... I've had a lot of meals here but nothing beats the duck…read more Cooked perfectly. We paired it with a side of skate cheeks and roasted carrots. Absolutely delicious!. For dessert I had some Indian pudding. It was the best I've ever had. Just couldn't get enough. High-end dining with a high-end price but you get great food, great drinks and wonderful atmosphere.

Great service . Our sever has been there for many years and was very helpful and patient while we…read moredecided on our picks Ordered maple sour drink which turned out to be too sour that the bartender replaced it with a fresh one which was less sour . Hen of the wood mushroom toast with bacon had roasted mushroom which was chewy, earthy and had a unique texture and flavor . Fried green tomatoes had an eggy coating and the smell was off putting for us . They took it back and didn't charge us for it . Beet salad with yellow beets was refreshing start to our meal For entree we picked Scallops with a piperade was a fresh take on seafood Ricotta Agnolotti in a cherry tomato confit was comforting and delicious Blistered Shishito peppers was a delightful side Grilled zucchini was even better Dessert was Honey almond cake with peach jam pickled peaches n honey almonds . A one of a kind treat Home made Honey lavender gelato was special Large dining area kitchen was in the middle of the restaurant- inviting bar as you walk in . Jennie the Wood was a one of a kind experience .