On the road for 16 days - this was our best dinner !!! Got the smash burgers which were delicious…read moreand the onion rings were also amazing !!! Emily our server was also 10/10. Perfect place to come to in Great Barrington, MA

Good food, good people. I spent six months in Great Barrington eating at various restaurants, some…read moreof them regularly. I'd only been here a few times, but in one evening I got to know the people here better than I did at places I'd frequented for months. They made a genuine effort to connect with me, and that kind of hospitality really stands out. Good food brings you in, but genuine hospitality makes you want to come back.

Came here twice while staying in the next town over. The staff is super chill. The drink selections…read morewe had were amazing and the charcuterie board we curated was lovely. Music in the background was good. Small and intimate inside but they also have more seats outside.

This was a very cool experience because you could build your own charcuterie board. We got sliced…read morefennel pork sausage, pickled cauliflower and crackers and it was filling. The drinks were also really fun. I an espresso martini and a pina colada. The staff were really helpful with our questions and the service was fast.

Stopped by for a late dinner, and it was wonderful. I had a "wings and wedge" special - chicken…read morewings and a wedge of iceberg with blue cheese - yum. The beer selection was impressive, and my red sangria was delish.

Very average experience. Service was extremely slow. Cost was pretty average for the area. As…read morefar as the food, we had a large group and here's what everyone ordered and what they thought. Nachos. Worst I have ever eaten. Microwaved Tostitos with cheese for $15. You couldn't even pull one off as they all stuck together. Chicken fingers. Tiny portion for the price. Way overcooked and tough. Fish and chips were great. Burgers were good Onion rings were good Mac and cheese was terrible. Don't eat it it was inedible. Brisket was decent. For the area it's ok but I would take a drive elsewhere before returning.

So excited they have opened a tap room in Great Barrington. Excellent selection of IPAs as well as…read morelagers and seltzers. Beers are available on tap as well as cans to go. Free wifi. Classic rock music through the sound system. Perfect on a muggy New England afternoon.

Everything about this place is great! Beer is fantastic and the nicest people I've met in Great…read moreBarrington. Great place to have some beers and relax. Cannot wait to come back!

Food and service were great. Ambiance was warm friendly and tavern rustic…read more Very relaxed crowds comfortable atmosphere.

Fantastic burgers and honestly, every time we get food, my son orders the chicken fingers, and I'm…read moremad that I didn't. They are to die for.

Hands down, the best authentic Mexican food we have ever had. Margaritas were fantastic. Highly…read morerecommend. A must stop if you are in the area.

I went there on Tuesday night with family. We all love Mexican food, but another nearby restaurant…read morehad disappointed us on a previous visit. The food was outstanding. My sister-in-law had the Mexican tacos. I had chicken burrito, which was huge and delicious. My wife had a vegetarian quesadilla that had more spinach than she'd ever seen anywhere. The premium Margarita was surprisingly spicy to my delight. We will go there again next trip.

We eat here often, never been disappointed. Food is always…read moreconsistent. Staff is wonderful. A hidden gem in Great Barrington. A must try. You will return time and again.

Food quality/price (value) ratimg 10. The atmosphere is roadside tavern. We sat at the bar where…read morewe split a French Dip sandwich with their signature freshly made potato chips - a joy to have with any meal. The service was great and everything was prepared properly. We'll definitely come back for another meal.

I chose The Elm for dinner with my CA guests during their first Berkshires visit because it's…read moreconveniently located in the midst of Berkshire Busk on Railroad St and I thought it would be festive. Upon arriving, our table was ready up near the front window which allowed for fun people-watching. Our waiter did a good job - drinks were fine, menu was a bit limited if one is looking for a nice entree offering, but we selected hangar steak, fish & chips, homemade pasta bowl, etc and they were fine. The one problem which turned a perfectly good experience into one which all of my guests commented on was that after dropping $500 moments earlier, we waited by the host's stand to use the restroom, and each time the waiter/owner? passed by, he said excuse me in an irritated manner, even though a couple times he wasn't even bringing any food out. We were not blocking the passageway nor creating any noise - just waiting for the restroom after dining at their establishment. A little attitude adjustment for his guests' patronage (or an additional restroom) would've made all the difference in whether guests would choose to return to his establishment. Ah well.. thank goodness we in the Berkshires have lots of wonderful options!

Well situated, nice welcome greetings, very friendly staff…read more However, the food is another story... The vegetarian pasta was dry and bland (a congealed clump in a bowl). Seasonal vegetable plate was just ok, and expensive for what it was (grilled vegetables). Beverages were good though : had glass of Barbara wine and a NA beer.

The Barn is excellent. The place brings in fantastic local, regional and national touring acts. The…read morevenue is really fun and while it looks small on the outside, it's big and cheerful on the inside. The sound is really clear, drink selections are excellent (but please don't order mojitos when we are stacked 3 deep at the bar!) and the burger is renowned! Dont wait for an act you've heard of to land at the Barn. Just go see someone on a flyer. You'll dig it. Viva the Barn!

A Community Venue Changed…read more The Egremont Barn, now operating as Buttonball Barn, was once a cornerstone of local music and community gathering. Because of our long-standing connection to the space, my husband and I chose it for our wedding celebration, placing our deposit with the previous owners, who were professional and supportive throughout the process. After the property changed ownership, we still proceeded with our event in October. This celebration held particular significance, as my father was seriously ill at the time, and we were grateful he was able to attend. Unfortunately, our experience with the new ownership raised serious concerns about professionalism, transparency, and respect for both clients and staff. On the day of the event, the owner attempted to impose additional charges not outlined in our contract. This included a demand for a $500 fee for using a room to get ready--a space she had explicitly told me I could use earlier in the day, noting it was acceptable despite the building being under construction. While I was getting ready, she entered the room while my mother and a family friend were assisting me and removed a rug from beneath them, stating that I "wasn't supposed to use the room all day." I chose not to address this at the time in order to preserve the tone of the day. Throughout the event, the owner was also openly drinking at the open bar, which had been paid for by my father. As the night concluded, she insisted that I personally break down the entire venue either immediately or first thing the following morning--despite knowing I had family visiting--or I would be charged for a cleaning crew. This expectation had not been communicated beforehand and was not included in the contract. When I suggested discussing it the next day, she continued to press the issue and confronted my husband, who attempted to redirect the conversation. To avoid further escalation, my friends and I cleaned the venue that night--while I was still in my wedding dress. She later stated that she would retain space heaters I had purchased in exchange for waiving the disputed room fee. When I noted that none of these charges or arrangements were contractually agreed upon, she responded, "I'm expensive, and I'm not in the contract either, honey," in reference to her being casted on The Real Housewives of New York City. Additionally, her conduct toward long-standing staff members--many of whom had supported the venue for years--was concerning and contributed to an atmosphere that felt transactional rather than community-centered. Some of those staff members have since left the venue. What was most troubling was the timing and context. The attempts to extract additional money occurred at the end of a wedding celebration involving a seriously ill parent, placing unnecessary stress on a family during an already significant moment. The Egremont Barn once represented collaboration, music, and mutual respect. Under its current ownership, that spirit appears to have shifted toward aesthetics and revenue at the expense of community and care. I encourage readers to proceed with caution, ask detailed questions, and ensure all expectations are clearly documented in writing before booking events there.