If you've been following my reviews this season, you probably noticed that I've been hanging out a lot in winter spots! That's b/c I love skiing!! And this year was THE YEAR to hit up Vermont for skiing b/c they got more snow than they've gotten in almost a decade--so the skiing was the best east coast skiing I've experienced ever! And, if you're in Vermont skiing, you must drop by Main Mountain Bar & Motel. We weren't staying there as motel guests, but we heard that Main Mount was the place for fancy cocktails... and whoever told us this information was spot on!! Every cocktail we tried at Main was unique and super tasty. My favorite was the Good 'Ol Boy cocktail, but I also recommend the New England Sour--it's like a Whiskey Sour but with Mulled Wine and Cocoa on top. As for atmosphere and service, both are great! The interior decor is more like a cozy (but slightly modern) mountain house library (an atmosphere you might expect in a hip Brooklyn bar), and it's very inviting! And the bartender and servers are amazing and really friendly. As for food, we didn't try any on the first visit, but we ended up going back to Main Mountain on our last night of the trip b/c we found out that, on Sundays, they host a burger night! Ummm... yes!!!! So, we went back, I had another Good Ol' Boy, and we downed some yummy Smash Burgers and French Onion Mac & Cheese! Oh, and PLEASE order a side of their pickles! They are life-changing! Bottom line = check out this bar if you are in Ludlow, Vermont for skiing at Okemo or just visiting for some other reason. You are sure to love it like we did. read more

If you're looking to fulfill your après vibe after a day at the mountain this is the place to go! Killer cocktails, great apps, and awesome vibes! read more

Main Mountain Bar & Motel - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Ludlow, Vermont

Wow, what a tremendous experience at Main and Mountain for some holiday drinks and community. We have enjoyed this spot for several years. The servers could not have been friendlier and the space was wall-to-wall Christmas. The bartenders have a knack for finding the perfect blend of all the drink options you can think of. We cannot wait to be back! read more

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Full disclosure I received a gift card to this place and I don't drink and live locally. The vibe is great and the service was friendly. People were hanging out with friends and even their dogs around the patio. Cute and comfortable seating for couples, at the bar or a larger table and counter around the back. The drink menu was impressive with so many choices. I was grabbing some dinner takeout and our party got all the hot dog varieties, the wings, and pretzels and beer cheese. The hot dogs were a nice beef dog but the description of them on the menu was considerably better than the actual execution. The pretzels were slightly overcooked but a nice upgrade from what is typically served in places like this. If you're hungry choose elsewhere but if you want a great place for drinks and socializing give it a go. read more

There are bars. And then there are places like Main and Mountain which put those bars to shame. It's unassuming but these bartenders mean business. And during the holidays? They deck the bar out like a scene from Elf. It's gorgeous with a Christmas stuff. They then match it with holiday theme drinks. You can't go wrong with any of them. We loved them all. Expertly crafted. Tasty. In fun themed glasses. Service is friendly and helpful. And the outside fire pits are perfect apres ski. This is just such a great place and unique in town. Don't miss it. read more

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Great mixologists better than your average bartenders! No better in town! Great guys Food is ok. Expensive. It is a short bar type menu. The culinary talent is mediocre. It is a really nice place Pricy Wonder why locals do not go there? read more

It's Holiday time and Main and Mountain celebrates Miracle on Main Street decorating their space in the most festive ways. We took our 15 month grandson so that he can experience the grander of the decorations, music and Santa of course. Main and Mountain is a fabulous bar and small bites restaurant. Their parent company is the Homestyle Hostel which is my favorite restaurant in Ludlow!!! We came for a cocktail and the festivities. The Main and Mountain bartenders concoct the best cocktails you will ever have. They are famous for their Good 'Ole Boy which is a bourbon drink with pear nectar, bitters, Amaro and a burnt orange syrup. Simply amazing. Tonight I had the Snowball Manhattan. It actually had a frozen snowball for the ice. It was so amazing with its gingerbread notes. So tasty. We also had the "Grinch" which was a pistachio and rum cocktail. So good. Check it out. I am sure you will dream of the cocktails, beautiful atmosphere and lovely staff. read more

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So happy they're open Sunday for a cocktail and food after skiing. I only had the Mid-Winter's Old Fashioned and it was fantastic. Maybe should have stayed for their Sunday burger. Nice fire pit outside and good vibe inside. Some guy doing take-out was raving about the ricotta toast. read more

Awesome spot near Okemo. Fun atmosphere, great drinks. We tried the Mac & cheese, would highly recommend.

Unexpectedly divine! This spot is cozy and pretty unassuming that they are creating high-end mixology cocktails! We popped in during the holiday season and were blown away by the variety along with the quality of the cocktails. We live in NYC where it's billowing at the seams of great cocktail places, and this spot would hold its own next to any of the greats in NYC. Absolutely loved our drinks, the inventiveness tied to the holiday season, and the ho ho hospitality that you only get from being in VT! Definitely worth visits in the future! read more

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Love love love this place! Great rooms that are perfectly set up. Very clean. Lots of nice touches. Right in the center of Ludlow. Highly recommend! read more

Best cocktail program I've seen in VT! Food was creative and tasty. Steven and the other staff were great.

A+++! Fun boutique motel. Great sense of humor and fantastic staff. Everyone we encountered over the course of a week was pleasant and accommodating. Budding great chef in bar. We were able to taste her experimental kimchi fried rice...she put the same dish we had in a 5 star VT restaurant to shame. Bartenders are super talented and made us feel like family. Self serve 24 hour coffee bar was added bonus. Wish there was an easy way to get from Texas to Ludlow, VT but feel sure we will try it again. Our kind of place. read more

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DECK THE HALLS & get your drink on! FUN! FUN! FUN! I ordered the "Yippee Ki Yay Mother f***er" drink which gave me Beach island meets holiday punch vibes. Either way... so good and fun! The staff are so nice, the decor is 100/10... yes, 100/10. Fun, friendly bar to stop in after hitting up the slopes all day. Indoor & outdoor seating available. The second (minty looking drink) I got was "Christmas Cricket". Tastes minty, a hint of chocolate and oh-so festive!!! Saw a guy who ordered the "Santa's Little Helper" drink and it came with a koala on the straw. We will come back again! ----- Link for Menu: https://www.docdroid.com/HOjNlWW/miracle-2022-pdf#page=2 read more

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The rooms... Awesome per my wife, but as a single female traveler she said she felt unsafe and lacked security. Not dog friendly? Why?......Your in Ludlow, "mountain town" and you don't allow dogs? Lame. Lame. Lame. The Bar Staff (and the real reason for my post).... Just be nice, it costs you nothing. I have been here several times and after tonight I am just done. The guys at the bar should read etiquette by Emily Post. #posers read more

Great place for cocktails and good times! Excellent service as well. We frequent this place and have not been disappointed by the drinks. Wish they had more options for finger food but it's not a deal breaker! read more

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My honey and I stayed here for a family wedding. It is owned by a young upbeat couple who want you to enjoy your stay. The place is updated and friendly. Downstairs there is a bar with indoor and outdoor seating. We stayed on the second floor and got a king bed. It was a fairly small room from what I had expected but we were happy with our stay. The bed was comfy and service was good. read more

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Do you like outdoor fire places? Cool music? Excellent unique craft cocktails? Great bites to eat? Well, if you answered yes - you need to check out this absolute GEM of a bar. I've lived in NYC for years and this levels up to some of the bars in Brooklyn. My fiancé and I come here almost every other weekend. Amazing staff, great vibe. A must visit! read more

Main Mountain Bar & Motel - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Ludlow, Vermont

Walking down Main Street on a cold snowy night, having just finished dinner at the fabulous Mojo Café, we were beckoned inside Main and Mountain for a "digestif" by the warm inviting outside fire. Surprised to find a blue collar attractive bearded man in a black leather apron with high arm tattoo looking like a blacksmith ready to shoe a horse, was our incredibly talented artistic bar tender! Choosing a window table with comfy leather stools, we had exquisite service as our bartender took our orders of creatively crafted drinks! Be warned, there is no food here but snacks of hot dogs and such but that should NOT deter you! Deciding on whiskey/Bourbon for the night I chose the Good Old Boy. It did not disappoint, in fact my brother switched from his drink and ordered one of mine as well! While pricey, it was better than I had expected, and really followed in line for the prices in a small ski town. You should definitely give this place a shot if you are looking for a great drink atmosphere or your horse has slipped a shoe! read more

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Stopped in for a cocktail and ended up staying for a few more, plus a simple dinner of grilled cheese. Cocktails are top notch and we enjoyed chatting and laughing with the bartenders - a nice treat post-pandemic. Fresh Prince was on the TV! Bar has hooks for bags - 5 stars all around. I'll be back for sure. read more

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Delicious cocktails, personable service & Covid safe, what could be better?! Really awesome place with outdoor seating around fire pits, or sit inside at a table. Thanks for an amazing time! EDIT ELISE IS AN AWESOME SERVER!!! Thanks for being cool read more

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Awesome little spot right off the main drag with great drinks, great atmosphere, and good snacks to go with it. You can tell this place was recently redone and the hotel stairs looks awesome too! Defiantly swing by to grab a drink on your way off the mountain or before heading out to dinner. read more

Hands down, the best cocktails in Ludlow. We came up from Brooklandia, home of great cocktails, so it was a pleasure finding this spot. Definitely worth a visit. read more

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Some of the best crafted adult beverages I have ever had and the bartender was such a delight. We will be visiting again when we are in the area! Great up beat music, fun board games and overall good atmosphere. We tried to visit last night but it was closed, tis the season around here! read more

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Ludlow staple. Cocktails on par with the best of any city. Eliza and Justin also own the restaurant/hotel across the street - Homestyle Hotel (another must try). Outdoor seating with fire pits for when it's cold. A few booths inside and bar seating available as well. Try the Good 'Ole Boy for a bourbon cocktail. Great local beer selection as well. read more

Great cocktails. Fun vibe on the patio! Definitely recommend. Only wish they had some bar food beyond chips or a hot dog!!!

Great location and reasonably priced motel. We enjoyed some drinks and snacks around the fire pit. There's a bar attached to part of the first floor. Nothing too rowdy, but be aware there may be some noise if you're trying to sleep around 11pm. Onsite parking and morning coffee available. Our family of four would stay again if back in the area. read more

What a nice bar! My sister has a house in town and wanted to check it out. It's brand spanking new, so everything about this place is sparkling. Four draft beers to choose from as well as bottles. A nice cocktail list. I think there are snacks, but not a full menu. Very friendly bartenders and an adorable puppy. An assortment of games to play. Outside seating with a fire pit. Very clean bathroom (one seater that is unisex). I would definitely return and recommend Main and Mountain if you're looking for a comfortable place to have a cocktail or two. read more

Read both previous reviews and we get it. Craft cocktails are creative and delicious. We arrived before opening and several other groups were waiting with us. The owner/mixologist made an effort to serve us in order. Each cocktail is so carefully crafted that service takes time. Three of us were served while one of waited an eternity for his beverage. We were almost done with the first round by the time he was served. Looking beyond that, all the drink amenities were present: great ice; metal straw; chilied salt. The hummus was delicious. After our second round, we were "ready" to move on to dinner. The atmosphere was fun, young and comfortable. If we were staying longer, we'd be back. read more

This place was a pleasant surprise after finding no seating in nearby restaurants. Super good-looking waiters and bartenders. My Good ole' boy cocktail--Mmm mm! Superb. My friend hates the glass his martini is served in. Oh well. It's more for chocolate moose I say. REALLY Outstanding hot dogs and relish! I'd just add a dish of chopped onion to the condiment station. The chips with olive oil and rosemary super yummy crunchy perfect. They heat up the olives in their little dish. Can't beat that! Who knew I'd be so happy this Saturday night having come upon this lovely space with excellent music playing and very cool art. read more

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Can not say enough wonderful things about our stay at Main and Mountain. From the exceptional "Invisible Service", to the details in the room and the super fun bar vibe. Made us feel like it was Christmas everyday. Great Stay! read more

If you are looking fOr a cool bar, trendy with a sweet vibe this is your place. Atmosphere is perfect, cool music selections, bartenders have sleek uniforms. They sell select draft beer and wine but also offer can beers options too. THe best part about this bar is the carefully crafted mixology drink recipes that are one of a kind. The signiture drink 'Good Ole Boy' is amazing and I'm not even a big bourbon on girl. They sell so much they now keep these on tap! My favorite drink. They always offer cool specials. Limited food - lite fare (cheese plates and pretzels) offered. Not a place for kids. Some tables and booths but mostly bar seating. Love this place will continue to make this our spot! read more

I was so impressed with Main and Mountain! Perfect location adorable rooms convenient bar downstairs. The room was so clean, well taken care of as it's fairly new and well thought out. They had their Covid rules clearly stated in each room and the invisible service that they offer was genius. I will definitely come to stay again. read more

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Very cute hotel + bar! The rooms are modern with the perfect VT decor, very clean and comfortable beds. Hotel bar was a good time and have great drinks. Would definitely come back! read more

This is my first time staying here and it will NOT be my last! I booked a room for a girls overnight stay with my daughter, my mom, and my sister. Having never stayed here before, I based my booking solely on reviews I had seen elsewhere. And let me tell you - one of the best decisions I've made! The room we have is a bunk bed with queen bed room. And it's huge! Plenty of room for us. And clean! So clean! A beautiful large bathroom as well. Perfect for our needs. Oh, and the beds?! Heavenly!!! read more

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This hotel is a good and solid location in town at reasonable rates. It is a no flair hotel for skiers who need a room and a shower. This hotel has a bar, but it isn't open all nights. The town is a sleepy town and not a party atmosphere. The bar on THR- SAT does get loud, so keep that in mind. Rooms do not have normal toiletries, but do carry Directv. The location is within walking distance to restaurants and bars. Close 1-2 miles from the slopes. read more

This is a fantastic bar with amazing bartenders who really know their way around a cocktail. The Good 'ol Boy is so much better than it sounds! read more

Really great stay at Main and Mountain. Great location right downtown, lots of great restaurants around and very nice rooms with memory foam mattress beds. They also have a lovely bar. read more

The vibe is good and the specialty drinks are great. LOVE that they have so many games, it makes you wanna stay. However, Do NOT get any of the snacks, they are extremely overpriced and below quality standard especially for such a modern and happening place. B- in my book. read more

Full disclosure: I had a horrible experience at this place. Why the improved review: they really tried to fix it. During my visit last summer I was ignored at the bar and feel that was because of my race. I wrote a bad review. Not only did the owner not only called me personally to apologize, she organized a full training for her staff. That is what you do to fix problems. I will try this place again next time I am in town. Thank you for the effort. read more