Small place with good service. Very Scottish with interesting decor. The chicken salad with corn I got on my garden salad was tasty and definitely interesting. Hubby reported his roast beef sandwich was great although the roast beef looked overcooked to me. What was dubious, however, were the French fries. They had a sort of mealy texture and a very odd taste--I thought they used coconut oil to fry but hubby thinks they coated them with baking soda, then fried. Either way I wasn't a fan. read more

MacLaomainn's Scottish Pub - Garden Salad with Chicken and Sweet Corn - Pubs Near Me - Chester, Vermont

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It's slim pickings for restaurants open "late" (after 7:30 pm) in this area, so we were happy to find, and be able to make a reservation, at MacLaomainns. The inside is charming and has that old wooden bar smell that I like. This would be a great place to grab a drink on a cold winter day. Very Scottish, lol. We were seated immediately for our 6:30 dinner reservation. We each ordered appetizers, which took nearly 45 minutes to arrive, even the cup of soup. Mozzarella sticks were nothing special, the cheddar tomato soup was really tasty. My mother in law loved the cock-a-leekie soup, and my father in law liked his scotch egg. It took another 20-25 minutes for our entrees to arrive. For a restaurant that closes at 8 pm, it was surprising at how long the food took to come out. They must have a very small kitchen. Everyone in our group liked their meal. My "loaded vegetarian baked potato" was just a full cup of sour cream and cheese on top of a potato with lukewarm broccoli on the side. A bit disappointing, with there were at least chives or seasoning. Basically nothing else vegetarian on the menu so this was what I was stuck with. Desserts were good, especially the sticky toffee pudding. I would call this place a step above average in the area, but service leaves a lot to be desired. read more

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We were referred here by someone local. They must have been angry at us. There was only one cook on staff, so the poor person was overwhelmed obviously. The wait staff were polite and did what they could. We waited about an hour for 4 sandwiches. It was good but not worth the wait. Grilled cheese with plain potato chips. The outdoor seating was nice. read more

Food, service and ambience all top notch. Excellent selection of beers and traditional Scottish food. A favorite stop whenever in the area!! read more

Great food beer and service! The haggis was the best. Service is always great. We love to go there whenever we get to Vermont

Tried this place tonight and it was awesome! Pub is VERY Scottish with a traditional Scottish menu. It is small inside but cozy and makes you feel as though you've stepped into the Highlands. The server was friendly and attentive even though the pub was full. We ordered the mince and the steak pie and both were fantastic. There is also a cool Scottish shop out back. read more

A very homey Pub. Limited menu. limited beer, It's nice to eat out on the deck in good weather. Friendly owners and staff.

First walking into this establishment you see a sign on the door "server needed" and now I fully understand why that sign is hanging . The food was AMAZING, well worth the wait (due to them being understaffed I assume) because there was a constant stream of people coming in and the only waitress was also seating everyone that came in. I know help is hard to come by nowadays and I am not even writing this review because of the wait. I am solely writing this review on how uncomfortable I felt during my whole dining experience. There was a table next to mine who I could only assume that was friends of the owner's wife which she was chatting with for the 2 hours while I dined there . Once again nothing wrong with that, but the conversations were hard not to overhear and most of them was her complaining about customers who walked through the door, everyone that pulled into the parking lot , nit picking people who came in with a baby to eat, customers who didn't want to pay $200 for earrings at her adjacent gift shop. Also, she probably summoned the poor waitress over 3 different times to get additional food, drinks and dessert for her and her friends who already ate their dinner and were only participating in social hour. Meanwhile my partner and I sat there with an empty drink for over 30 minutes and the only reason why I waited so long to ask for a drink was because I saw how busy the waitress was and knew other patrons needed service as well so I only decided to ask the poor girl for another drink after I watched her get summoned all those other times. If I didn't have to listen to the owner's wife complain about every little thing I wouldn't be saying anything, but she made me feel very uncomfortable, I think there is a time and place for certain conversations but around paying customers is not the place. I was dreading even leaving after we paid our $100 that I was going to be looked down upon from the balcony and judged for contributing to someone's business. THE FOOD WAS AMAZING AS WELL AS THE SERVICE DESPITE THE WAIT!!!!!The atmosphere was sour, I hope nobody else who visits this pub has my experience and someone can learn to keep their personal conversations to a minimum. read more

2nd visit. I LOVE scotch eggs, and theirs are good. However still no dedicated aioli or sauce offered with it. Never had an egg anywhere else without one, and seems like a low effort item to offer. Had to use the salad dressing...of which took three requests to finally obtain. Re-tried the deconstructed steak pie. It's okay. The filo dough is hardly "Scottish" and wish they would do an authentic bread instead...or a real steak and ale meat pie for that matter. Great gravy and the potatoes make the dish. The bangers and mash looks good and if gravy added, might be worth another visit. read more

If Only Vermont Were Scots! Well aye, here 'tis! A Highland Welcome Indeed! In sum, I was treated with all the warmth and great care any Scotsman would treat a welcome friend. And the food was marvelous. Go. Trust me. Stay. Believe. Here's my tale. I'd travelled two dreary days being newly 60. I'd searched high and low in this Vermont shadowland of rustic rust, of venerable rot and ruin. Structures lost to time but aye, this rigid rugged dignity that is Vermont's people. Hardy and hearty, as solid as stone, as sweet as syrup. But I'd wandered long to find this place I hadn't imagined: Scotland in Vermont. And on this November Sunday's night I found it by luck. I drearily thought I'd find all Chesterian eateries shuttered as a Sunday rite of sorts here. Hours I'd pressed on for dinner and nothing nowhere. But then this roadside twinkling in the darkening sepulcher of sleepy hamlet night was ...a Scottish pub. I jerked the wheel to screech to a dusty halt. Out came the phone. Yes! As one of Viking stock, I've ever had an abiding affection for our Scots cousins. You give a Viking or Scotsman anything made of wood and they'll carve a world from might and will alone. Aye, the Burns Suppers I've attended and Haggis washed down with Oban - I sensed this was a glistening thistle nestled in the bland birches of this mountain land. A Sunday night. The measure of the timber of a local eatery is carved from the oaken hearth of its locals' loyalty. With but less than 7 tables, I simply assumed the empty 4:45 Sunday quiet entitled me to declare the little two seat table mine! Cheerily I bellowed out: "that table has my name on it!" Not so fast! "Not unless your name is Willy!" assured the welcoming Lassie. Then my quick witted response declaring I was the namesake of the only Scots comedy cartoon figure got me nowhere. Sizing me up with an affectionate disbelief, the hostess in the kilt scoffed: "you're not Steamboat Willy!" But there was a place for me at the bar so I saddled up. And then the warmth flowed like rain. I've rambled on Scottish and Danish heathers alike and ambled the rugged places of both princely kingdoms and one of their shared sensibilities is what we Danes call hygge. It's an elevated profound sense of coziness. The world may be cold and indifferent but not here, not with us where you belong if for but a few restorative hours. Every interaction from every kind person here wasn't their job - it was their joy. I am a part of all that I have met; Yet all experience is an arch wherethro' Gleams that untravell'd world whose margin fades For ever and forever when I move. Tennyson - Ulysses Now the food! Skirty the oatmeal and spiced Scots stuffing along with bangers and mash and a baked potato brimming with butter and cheese! And a cookie sundae with a glass of Thistle beer. I was handed the delightful peanut butter and chocolate and ice cream delicacy with the admonition: "here's the worst sundae I've ever made!" I assured her it'd be the best I'd ever tasted. And so it was. And not one to miss the opportunity to wear those names of those who'v done right on me on my sleeve, I bought two T-shirts. With but one look before donning either, I'll be upheld in more than this again. The sweet harmonious tune of the staff crying out to regulars ("hi Mom!" when the woman wasn't her mother but a friend) and the staff sharing conversations with a lovely decompressing local commiserating about children's failings - like cheating cleaning a room by stuffing all in a toy box. All was a delightful homespun hospitality that served as a grace note to the delicious grub. There wasn't a second where at least one set of twinkling helpful eyes wasn't looking my way to see my meager needs were met. Not the pushy rush of some staff you get to shoo you out but the look of a friend when you're in their home to see your well cared for. Scots may initially appear austere, reserved, taciturn but not when the open up. Try them at Hogmanay (New Year's Eve) street parties to Burns' Suppers and St Andrew's Day celebrations. That same hearth was aglow here this night. We're not long for this world but the older we grow, the more we long for memories passed well spent and people appreciated well met. Go to this place. Stay. Share some precious only moments of your life. You'll be glad you did. Maclaomainn's Scots Pub - but even St. Peter prefers reservations to that other less Scots heaven: call and reserve (802) 875-6227! read more

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We enjoyed a lunch at this amazing restaurant and explored the gift shop recently. It is such a pleasure. Atmosphere is perfect, service and food is excellent and management is fully involved. We will go again soon!! read more

There's a reason why this place has 4 1/2 stars after 180+ reviews, they can do no wrong. My grandfather brought my cousin and me here one day after a ski trip to Okemo and always had it in the back of my mind to come back here. Stopped in this weekend after skiing some fresh snow at Magic Mountain as it right along the way home. Already knew I was going to be eating some delicious food but didn't want to double dip and order the same thing. Well, I ordered the potato wedges which my cousin ordered last time which came out hot! Such a tasty bite as I remember them to be. After I had gotten through 1/2 of them I decided to order the Steak Pie which by the looks of all the other yelpers was going to be a great choice. No more than five minutes later as I was wrapping up my appetizer it was sitting in front of me. Dug into the vegetables first and they stood out as the first thing I should take a bite of, and they were on point. Nice buttery flavor and cooked just right. The beef was falling apart as I was sticking my for into it. So good! Wish there was more!! Potatoes were equally delicious as I used them to try and soak up all of the gravy, which I couldn't get enough of. So much flavor! The pastry puff I could have done without, give me some butter to slap on it and now we are talking. Ordered the Sticky Toffee Pudding by recommendation of my server and was very happy with her pick. So. Damn. Good! Meal was $33 with a water, cannot beat the price for what you are putting in your body. During all of this they had the rugby game on between France and Scotland. Wish rugby was televised more here in the US, more enjoyable to watch than the NFL. Yelp would like me to talk about the ambiance so here it is. Place has lots of cultural items all around. Always something to look at and maybe educate yourself on. All in all if you are a skier and need a place to stop on the way home to fuel you up this is the place to come to. Maybe the same mindset if you are a hiker in the warmer months. read more

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I fully expected this place to have five stars. It's exactly that type of place. Wood panels, "exotic" food and beer, and wall-to-wall covering of reminders that, in case you forgot, this is a Scottish place. All the fake old-world charm that excuses poor food and bad service. Just look at the menu - the top items are nachos and chicken wings. What better way to get out of towner money than to charge them $20 for a plate of Tostitos. Something about the juxtaposition of Scottish heraldry and chili cheese dip suggests the owners just kind of phoned it in. The service was pretty nasty, I'm not sure I heard a hello or a "you're welcome" the entire time. We were forced to sit at separate tables because they couldn't be bothered to move two of the (many) empty tables together. The food was pretty generic. Most of the Scottish dishes were various arrangements of haggis and mashed miscellanea. Haggis + potatoes, beef + potatoes or haggis + NO potatoes, they're really pushing for Michelin status here. The place is cute, the beer is unique, but everything else is so forgettable I had a hard time even writing this review. read more

What a great find. My husband and I are from Baltimore, and we were searching for a place to have lunch. First, we shared a Scotch egg, and it was delicious. Comes with some greens. Then he got bangers & mash, and he reports they were good. I had the chicken and mushroom w/mashed, and it was very tasty. Then we both got dessert. Me, peanut butter pie, and he got ice cream w/brownie. Both good. To drink, I got red wine and he got a lager. The total price was under $80. Not too bad. Nice atmosphere too. It's small but very welcoming. Then we went to the shop at the end of the parking lot and bought a few things. Those two establishments really complement each other. Wish Baltimore had a place like that. read more

The food and atmosphere was great! It's a small pub and they seemed to be understaffed, but they were all working hard to accommodate everyone coming in. They food was great! Stuffed mushrooms for an appetizer and chicken and mushroom pie were fantastic and the burgers were delicious as well. Love supporting local small business. read more

We went to MacLaomainn's and it's perfect! Good service and the food is so delicious! Great beers, desert, everything was really good! read more

MacLaomainn's Scottish Pub - Scottish Egg - Pubs Near Me - Chester, Vermont

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First time at restaurant and it won't be our last. Everything was delicious, okay I wasn't crazy about the Turnip mash!! We started with the Haggis Sampler, haggis and the mashed potatoes were very good.... hubby loved the chili nachos...then onto entree's beef stew and Scotch Eggs - he loved his stew and the scotch eggs were delicious.... Husband had a Tennets Lager which he LOVED... read more

MacLaomainn's Scottish Pub - These are the hours - Yelp is wrong!! - Pubs Near Me - Chester, Vermont

Gorgeous Scottish Pub in the heart of Chester. Although they were busy, I was seated quickly, and my order was taken and delivered quickly. Food is brought to the table as soon as it is ready, piping hot and perfect. The haggis was enjoyable as always, and the sticky toffee pudding knocked it out of the park. Service was impeccable. Even in a packed house, the noise level was low. I did not feel rushed at any point. The prices are exceedingly reasonable even after a semi-recent increase. I was left wanting for nothing. Bring your family and enjoy. read more

MacLaomainn's Scottish Pub - Haggis, needs, and tatties. - Pubs Near Me - Chester, Vermont

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Came here this past winter, wanting to try some Scottish food for the first time. The lights and bar area were inviting. We tried the haggis taster and LOVED it, surprising ourselves. We even wanted to order more! For our entrees we got the chicken and mushroom pie and the bangers and mash. The portions were just okay, not too much food but filled us up enough. When we came, they had run out of the scotch egg (the one thing we wanted to try the most!). If I'm ever back in the area, I would definitely come again. read more

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What a fun little Pub! The food is phenomenal. I strongly suggest the cock-a- leekie soup! It is so superb! The owners are true and genuine. I have yet to try a menu item that I have not fallen in love with but I will keep trying. read more

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To get to the point & to completely avoid being political, I am just putting this tip out there if anyone was curious. On the entry door & also the door out to the outdoor seating area, it states that if you are vaccinated, you do not need to wear a mask. If you are not vaccinated, a mask is required. Anyway, the restaurant is not not very large & only seats so many people inside. There is a small bar that is available for seating. On the way from Barnstead, NH to Chester, VT, my fiance & I wanted to stop for a quick bite to eat (as well as a beer or 2) & we found this restaurant along the way with Google maps. We figured that "hey, it's a Scottish pub, so why not?" When we arrived, it was pretty busy & our only option was to sit at the bar. No problem with us! We didn't have a lot of time to be there, so we decided to get a couple of appetizers. They had jalapeno poppers on special & they offered crab cakes. We ordered (1) each & some beer. The only thing was, we felt disappointed in how long it took to get our food. We had a feeling that maybe the kitchen was backed up & it did seem overwhelmingly busy for the staff, which we can understand is out of their control these days. When our order came out, the poppers seemed to be breaded in a very pale, not-sure-what-it was coating. The jalapenos were red jalapenos, which are not as hot as the green ones. They seemed to be something frozen or prepared by others, but I am no expert about that. The crab cakes were almost a tuna fish consistency & the (2) that I ate happened to have pieces of crab shell in it. Nothing too exciting or all that good, but filled our stomachs. The tab wasn't too bad & if we had more time or were more hungry, I would have loved to have tried some of the other menu items, like bangers n mash (MY FAVORITE). The staff does indeed wear kilts & everyone was pleasant. They were all working as fast as they could considering the way the world is right now. Sounds as though from other reviews this is a great place to stop for skiiers or anyone travelling through. read more

In this part of Vermont, there aren't a bountiful amount of great eating places but we lucked up on finding this place through Yelp. My coworker and I wanted to find a place to get lunch (just soup and a sandwich) and MacLaomainn's delivered. I've never been to a Scottish pub before, so this was a first. This place is very interesting inside. We took a minute or two to just look around at all of the décor on the walls and the ceiling. Looking over the menu, we settled on the Cream of Tomato Cheddar soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. We are still talking about the soup. It was that good. It was brought out with a little packet of oyster crackers, which was nice. My coworker and I was trying to save some of the soup to eat along with our sandwiches. I didn't succeed. It was that YUMMY!! Our sandwiches added a nice touch to your lunches as well. I ordered the Rarebit grilled cheese sandwich. Very tasty. Truthfully, I could have gotten a huge bowl of just the tomato soup and I think I would've been good for the afternoon. Overall, this was a very good first visit to a Scottish pub. Like I mentioned, we visited around lunch time. We drove past MacLaomainn's later in the day and there were even more people patronizing the pub. Obviously, this place is very popular in the area. I would recommend anyone looking for good food to give it a try. Try the tomato soup - you will not be disappointed. read more

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We came to this pub after driving by it a couple of years ago and wanting to eventually have dinner here. We saw it had very interesting Scottish food and drink menus, so it would be a little adventure. We made a reservation which we had to change shortly before we were scheduled to arrive so that we could come half an hour later, and the staff was accommodating about that. When we arrived we were greeted by a female server who had a slight look of disappointment in her face. We were seated at a table against the far wall right next to a door that the bartender kept coming in and out of and almost bumping me in the leg every time he passed. They we're not that busy when we first arrived, but started getting busier as we sat there. They were definitely shortstaffed and it really seemed like they were being affected by it. Even though they had smiles on their faces none of our thank yous were answered with you're welcomes. It took a long time for us to get refills on our drinks. Mostly we had to go to the bar and ask for them. For an appetizer we ordered the Scotch egg. It had a really tasty sausage filling, think of a rice ball with sausage instead of rice. Very tasty outer shell which is some kind of batter and a nice hard-boiled egg in the center. Came with a side salad. We were dunking our scotch eggs in our salad dressing. So good!! For our entrées we ordered both the steak pie and the fish pie. The fish pie was so delicious! Awesome cheesy crust over mashed potatoes, amazing creamy interior with tasty chunks of seafood. The steak pie was also tasty and we were told it's more popular than the fish pie, but it was a little dry inside the meat. We would definitely order the scotch eggs and the fish pie again. Had a flight of really tasty beers and a cider. Two of the beers, the Belhaven Ale and the Twisted Thistle, were out. The Old Engine Oil was not available on tap that day, only in can, so I did not get that as I wanted it in a flight size so I could try more of the beers. They were very busy, the bartender was taking drink orders at the tables at times. The waitress was very busy herself, seems like it might be better to go earlier in the day before it gets very busy. Otherwise it might take a while to get your drink refills. We felt that there was a little lack of warmth from the two employees that we saw, they seem nice enough but a little cold. As we left I said thank you to the bartender who did not reply. They might be spread thin from lack of staff, being so busy. All in all we would return and try other food and drinks here. read more

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Great bar food, good service, great ambiance, and really great beer. Would definitely stop by again.

Great food, great atmosphere. Bangers and mash were fantastic! The owner was very nice as well.

The Scotch Eggs rock my world! Nice staff and ambiance is small but awesome! I liked the music and the other happy customers too:)

Came here on a whim while looking for a little lunch. My bf comes from Scottish heritage and has been to Scotland, he loves finding places in the states that appreciate the culture and food. This place was unbelievable. We were greeted by Alan, what a great guy with great conversation. I looked to him for all my food decisions since I am Irish and Italian and I'm not quite familiar with what neeps and tatties were. THE FOOD - oh god the food, it was SO good. We tried the haggis sampler. I had haggis once before in the states and didn't mind it so I thought I'd give it another shot. This was TRULY the shining dish. Their haggis, neeps and tatties were all delicious. The haggis was rich, tender and absolutely delicious. Bf got the steak pie, it was also delicious with the most buttery, fluffy puff pastry laid on top "just like in Scotland" he said. I got the Auld Reekie Stew (partially just for the name). If you like cabbage, this is a winner. The cabbage isn't soggy or wilty - cooked just enough to be soft and silky- covered in a spicy sausage broth with cheese on top. Absolutely delicious. THE DRINK - we got two flights, I found that I'm not a huge fan of Scottish beers but I was happy at the new selection I had to try from. PRICING - right on point. Overall, this will be a place we go every time we drive up through VT. Quaint, nice ppl, great food, great culture and just a crown jewel in this area :) And if you want to ease into Scottish culture, they still have lots of menu items that are not traditional Scottish food so you can try an app, but still have room for a more Americanized dinner. Shout out to Alan and his crew for a welcoming and comforting lunch :) read more

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Nice quiet atmosphere sitting outside on deck. Service was great. Food was delicious! Would highly recommend. read more

MacLaomainn's Scottish Pub - Steak Pie - Pubs Near Me - Chester, Vermont

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Enjoyed this little gem in the small town of Chester, VT. Owners on site and wearing traditional Scottish garb, as were the servers. Lots of curiae on the walls. The food was very good and the atmosphere even better. Tried the Haggis starter, and liked it (surprisingly). Reminds me of the Quebecois dish Corton (beef and pork simmered with herbs and spices like cloves, cardomom, etc.). Had the Had the Steak Pie as a main. Really just long simmered beef and in very tasty beef sauce, with some rutabaga and peas and carrots on the side. Very good.Enjoyed the meal very much. Tennats Lager, the national beer of Scotland, also goes down easy. For desert the Sticky Toffee pudding which is more like a cake pudding. But still very good. Will be returning. read more

Stopped off for lunch on the way skiing. Fun place with a Scottish theme / vibe. Staff were friendly and attentive (and wearing kilts!), Food was definitely pub food but pretty tasty and everyone was happy. We tried the bangers and mash, chicken and mushroom pie, mashed potato and hot dogs and grilled cheese sandwich- It's not Gordon Ramsay... but we all finished our plates and would head back if we were nearby again! Good beer selection and reasonable prices. read more

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Handicapped accessible-ish with a big ramp. The place was empty aside from one dude at the bar and one table of 3. Hostess asked us if we had a reservation. We did not (party of 2). We were seated immediately. Moz sticks were nice and hot. Very good. My companion had the steak pie and enjoyed it very much... loved it. My burger was alright. They had asked me how I wanted it cooked but it didn't seem to matter. I asked for medium and a very thin burger arrived well done. I don't think it could have come any other way. The struggle was with getting any service. The staff had basically nothing to do. The three ladies were sampling food, chatting, one blonde twirling and eating her hair, and one rubbing her eyes and all standing around. No one came back to the table to ask how every was-- we ended up having to get the waitress eventually for drink refills and Lawdie forever to get the check... we were there an hour and forty minutes. If you want attentive service this is not the place. If you have plenty of time, come on in. Fyi Menu was also limited due to staffing also... They definitely had enough waitresses --they just have to actually care about the customer instead of chatting and standing around. read more

After coming here, my fiancé and I agreed that we have to come here more often after skiing. We were here with my dad and brother after skiing all day at Magic Mountain, and since we had what one would kindly call a lunch fiasco there, we LOVED this place and had one of the most satisfying dinners in ages. You walk in and it's quaint and charming. Small and intimate, with various Scottish decor adorning the walls. The fiancé was especially impressed with the swords. Then I think the owner of the establishment, or at least the manager, came right over to us with menus dressed in a kilt. We ordered drinks, which for me was a Scottish cider (Thistly Cross) and a Scottish malt beer for the fiancé and my dad. Very tasty and authentic. We then ordered apps: wings, a Scotch egg for my dad, and crab cakes for the brother. Unfortunately my pictures didn't come out very good for the wings or egg, but the meat on the wings was falling off the bone and the Scotch egg was extremely tasty and came with a side salad. My bro enjoyed his crab cakes as well. Then came dinner: steak pie for me and the fiancé, which came with mashed potatoes, carrots and peas, and a nice puff pastry topping. The gravy was TO DIE FOR. We both agreed it was the star of the dish, and honestly they could just serve the gravy in a bowl and I would eat it rIght up. So dark, so flavorful, and very tender beef. My dad ordered the auld reekie stew, which was pipIng hot and smothered with cheese. Very warming and comforting after a long day of skiing. Lastly my brother ordered a smoked salmon sandwich, which was so good he wasn't willing to share a bite. He also ordered neeps (turnips) on the side which were very tasty. Since we had such a bad lunch experience and we still had room, we said the hell with it and ordered dessert as well. My bro and I salivated over the sticky toffee pudding on the menu, and briefly considered ordering one to share, but decided against it. Good thing-- soooo flavorful and it actually reminded me of some I had in Edinburgh, Scotland during my time abroad there. The bread pudding was also very tasty, and the fiancé ordered apple pie a la mode. In all, a very satisfying, warming, and comforting end to our day. The food came out fast and very hot, and service was wonderful. It is also conveniently located on a state road, so easily accessible to the highway. We are definitely returning! read more

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A perfect cap for a highland games weekend in Springfield, NH. This place had amazing and authentic Scottish food that will convert the nonbelievers. Great service and great atmosphere, highly recommend. read more

Cozy place with great atmosphere and an emphasis on Scottish food in rural Vermont no less. GF had fish pie and I had steak pie and Vick-a-leekie soup, a kind of Scottish chicken rice porridge, perfect on a cold winter's day. Everything pipping hot and well presented. Friendly and helpful service too. read more

Great atmosphere-traditional Scottish menu and beer. Staff wearing kilts; not pretentious. Service was personable quick although I did not eat this trip people around me seem very pleased with your dishes and they offered traditional Scottish fare such as haggis, bangers and mash and meat pies. Prices were reasonable and beer was awesome! It's a rare find! Also there is a performance hall/conference center behind the pub. I'll be back read more

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A smaller place inside than you might think from the outside. It's a rather intimate little pub space, very warm and inviting, giving off a somewhat upscale yet neighborhood vibe. Showing up about 5 PM on a Saturday without reservations, things looked a little tight, but they squeezed us in. Soon the cockles of our hearts were warmed with a couple of Wee Heavies, Mash & Tatties, & Auld Reekie Stew. I am in love with skirlie. If you love oatmeal for breakfast, wait till you try it with dinner! Friendly folks and a really cheap bill round out the experience! read more

Excellent authentic Scottish food Fine selection of Scotch Great beer selection as well read more

A tasty and delightful Scottish pub planted in the middle of a small Vermont town. This place has an interesting menu with lots of unique delights such as the "Bangers and Mash" (sausage with mashed potatoes), a variety of pot pies, "Mince and Tatties," and a variety of other Scottish cuisine. I ordered the Bangers and Mash, while my wife ordered the chicken pot pie. Our server was very pleasant and was happy to get us teas as well. We ate on the outside patio which was quaint and simple, while the inside was decked out in all sorts of Scottish memorabilia with a nice dark-er Scottish pub feel. The mashed potatoes were delicious and the sausages were decent. The gravy was good. I enjoyed our quick lunch break here and would be happy to return. read more

MacLaomainn's Scottish Pub - Bangers n mash - Pubs Near Me - Chester, Vermont

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We have been coming for years and always love this place. We showed up tonight with 5 empty seats at the bar and was yelled at from across the room to stop. When we said we wanted to sit at the bar we were told we had to have a reservation. I know it's Christmas week but it's also Wednesday and we never needed reservations at the bar before. Just beware if you want to sit at the bar. The food is great. You won't be disappointed read more

Owners are wonderful people. Staff is friendly and always go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Highly recommended!!