After the wonderful welcome by Steve our multigenerational group chose our seats and ordered…read more We had a grilled BLT on whole wheat, the Egg Scramble, a Bacon cheeseburger, one kids cheese pizza and chicken tenders with fries. The food was delicious. If you like fries, I recommend you order a side of fries as the fries with that meals are like a McDonald's small size. The kids shared a kids cheese pizza which they ate. The atmosphere is homestyle comfort, complete with dining area, small gift shop and porch. During lunch rush, they get a bit busy and you will need to be patient. This is a local family friendly place. We will be back!

Fun& quirky restaurant in an old Hotel setting. Delicious food & gluten free options. Staff are…read morekind, generous, and so helpful. Will definitely come back when in the area visiting!

Arrived for lunch on a Thursday. Tried making a reservation on their website using Resy but as…read morenoted elsewhere they are actually not using it. Need to change website. Extremely noisy environment-VERY ANNOYING-making conversation impossible. Terrible acoustics. Service was OK, but food was tasteless and boring. Seems like no spices were used in anything. Absolutely bland and not worth eating. Avoid lunchtime in particular. Seems to be a gathering places for older female customers who are all screeching at each other simultaneously.

So we were celebrating our anniversary and driving to Montreal, we needed one night in VT and chose…read morehere. We wished we were here longer, we may see if there's a room on the way back to break up our trip. The property itself is beautiful, very historic. The rooms are clean, also beautifully decorated. The staff- this is where my 5 stars come into play, so accommodating, pleasant. We arrived at 8pm on a Sunday, well the town is pretty much shut down, they recommended a fabulous dinner spot still open. Then around 1130 when I realized there is no coffeemaker or microwave so I can have tea before bed, I found myself at the desk and she was beyond accommodating, she got me some hot water from the kitchen.. seems simple and small but you saved me a very sleepless night. This place including the staff are top notch!!

Loves -Family owned and operated…read more -Great place for our first visit as a family (2 adults and 2 kids under 7) -liked the options and proximity of dining on-site - saw some of the pilots land have a meal and take off -they have a kid's camp and it fills up fast. We are excited to check it out next time. We met the director of the camp.... he couldn't be a nicer guy! - pool , beach and boats were our vibe along with a daily stop for a cremie!! - paddle boats and non motor stuff was easy to grab if you wanted . Chairs were plentiful even on a busy week in Aug. - The buffet breakfast- its amazing and the kids went wild with all their magnificent sugary options. I loved the daily omelet station -rooms were spacious and lots of ice all around to grab - few places to do smores on campus - this was really nice Could be better - they dont tell you where you will be in advance and so your experience can be significantly different based on what side you reside. - walking distance is a lot , but each place has its proximity draw -when I checked out , they said nothing ... no thanks for being here . No did you enjoy your visit. Im normally chatty but I refrained and they just handed me my bill. Mums the word.

I can't say enough about this resort. I suffer from all sorts of stress related illnesses. Basin…read moreHarbor is my sanctuary vacation spot. I swim with my dog in the Basin. The restaurant is great. The snack bar is great. The cottages are dog friendly. I love the atmosphere. Come here not to save money. Come here to save your health and your life.

Everything here is delicious and wholesome - and under 8 bucks!!! BEST lunch stop in the valley and…read moreso close to sugarbush mountain

This was our 3rd time here in the past few years. They…read morehave truly upped their game with a new chef and menu. Four of us had dinner at the Inn and had an amazing experience. The service was friendly, attentive, and prompt from the moment we sat down. We started with some incredible cocktails and shared the smoked maple flash-fried Brussels sprouts, which were outstanding. Between the four of us, we had the Filet Mignon, Iberico pork tenderloin, day boat scallops, and the lemongrass-infused striped bass. Every single dish was cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. It's rare that everyone at the table loves what they ordered, but that was definitely the case. Chef Dylan Taylor's new menu is fantastic, and it really shows. Everything felt fresh, creative, and thoughtfully prepared without being overdone. The dining room is elegant but still feels warm and comfortable. And a special shoutout to owner George, who was incredibly warm and welcoming. You can tell he genuinely cares about making sure everyone has a great experience. From the food and cocktails to the service and atmosphere, everything was spot on. We can't wait to come back and would highly recommend the Pitcher Inn if you're in the Mad River Valley.

TLDR: perhaps the best meal I've had in Vermont, and a great choice for anyone in the area…read more The dining room at The Pitcher Inn has a 3-course or 4-course pre fixe menus available for dinner, and you can chose any combination in the menu (except the entrees more than once). 3-courses was filling for me. Dinner started with an anchovy amuse-bouche that had a nice savory taste. They even offered a free glass of champagne for my birthday. The grilled octopus was nice and light, and the cauliflower was okay with the dish. It was a smaller potion, but left room for the remaining courses. The tagliatelle was cooked well and the tomatoes and mushrooms added nicely to the dish. This was a nice sized portion, and definitely filling. The chocolate raspberry tart was more on the chocolatey side. Maybe my least favorite course from those I had, but nonetheless still good. The check came with petit four which was a nice touch. My waiter, Sergiu, was delightful and made me feel welcome the entire time. I really enjoyed my dinner here and would look to return.

Five of us recently stayed at the Slide Brook Lodge and had a great time. We rented the 5 bed…read moreprivate apt upstairs (the efficiency) for about $200 with tax. At $40/person/night, this was an unbeatable deal. The private apt can house five or even six (if two people share a full bed). The apartment was perfect for us. The beds were really comfortable, and the kitchen was great for breakfast in the morning before hitting the slopes, and the washer/dryer helped to dry wet gloves. There was a large flatscreen tv and comfortable living room (shared with the other hotel guests, but we never saw anyone using it) and also a really great outdoor hottub that we used everyday. Sugarbush is a mile away (and there's a bus stop across the street from the lodge). On the ground floor of the lodge is crowded tavern with great live music, and a foosball table. Sometimes the music would be audible from the room, but it was never a huge problem. Alex took good care of us and made great suggestions on things to do/eat in the area. He was also nice enough to let us checkout in the late afternoon (which meant we could shower before our long drive home on our last day of skiing). Besides our private apt upstairs, the other rooms of the lodge are small and bare and hostel-like. Check the website for pictures of those. You wouldn't call this place luxurious per se, but for a group of young people it's perfect -- really comfortable and affordable and got the job done. Highly recommended.

I just love this ridiculous place…read more My family has a vacation home in the valley, and whenever possible on Saturdays we try to take the drunk bus (free shuttle service on saturday nights) over to Slidebrook or Tevere. Things to know about Slidebrook: 1) Crowd is mixed at the bar, but often includes rowdy young 20-somethings staying at the hotel. Shenanigans often ensue, but there are always folks of all ages here. 2) The space itself is pretty freaking small, but I love this about it. Super intimate, great skibar layout. They cram the band in the corner and make it work. Awesome acoustics is a bonus. 3) The bartenders (little Jenny and big Jenny) are the shit. They are the PERFECT bartenders - a mix of super fun and inappropriate with a hint of "will smack a brotha down if he gets out of hand". Really great and hilarious people. 4) The bands are always sick. Dancing ensues. 5) There is a hottub upstairs that you can just go use. It is infamous and often full of drunk kids from New Jersey. But hey, you only live once. Highly recommend this place, just ignore whatever the 21 year olds are doing and go with a group of friends. We always end up staying way later than intended.

Great place to stay. Family is very welcoming and the Alpaca's are great. Unique experience…read more Definately a recommendation. Justin (Netherlands)

The Vermont Wedding Barn, aka Champlain Valley Alpacas, aka a Little Slice of Vermont Heaven, was…read moreeverything we could have hoped for and more for our July '19 wedding. Jenny and Les, owners and host extraordinaires, are incredibly friendly, sweet, easy people to work with. Les' brother, Bill, was also on site all weekend, lending his hands and just being friendly. They went above and beyond their normal wedding weekend duties to make sure everything went smooth on our weekend. And look at those alpacas! They are such unique, cool, cute animals that were all much more sweet than we had imagined. They really provide a lot of character to this beautiful Bridport venue, and the 'Running of the Alpacas' is something we will never forget! When we booked this venue sight unseen, we had been a little apprehensive to see it in person for the first time, but the barn itself is much more spacious than some of the photos make it seem (we fit 140 people, buffet tables, a 5-piece band, bar, and more in there), the manicured lawn all around it provides tons of room for lawn games, appetizer tables, cocktail hour, etc., the pool cottage is a charming, spacious studio with a nice shaded deck and, of course, the pool to hop in when it got too hot was a big family favorite. There are a few different options for ceremony site depending on your preference, which is a nice thing for a venue to offer. We chose the sunny spot, next to the vineyard with the Adirondack backdrop. Can't beat it. It's worth noting that when booking at the Vermont Wedding Barn, you are booking the space to use for your wedding. Unlike some other places, you are not hiring a team to help coordinate, set up, take care of the logistical aspects. As I said, Jenny and Les were very helpful to us in so many ways, but just remember there are a lot of moving pieces that go into a wedding weekend! Planning and executing our wedding ourselves, we learned this first hand. Be sure you have help arranged for the weekend (recruit your family + friends!). Of course, this makes the Vermont Wedding Barn more financially viable than a lot of other VT venues! Overall, if it isn't obvious yet, we loved this place and would certainly recommend the venue to anyone looking for a beautiful, outdoor Vermont setting. There is something about a barn wedding that is just so fun, the 60 or so alpaca on the farm give the property a unique, fun leg up on other Vermont venues, and Jenny & Les take it over the top with their hospitality and friendliness. We are so happy we tied the knot at this great family farm - it will always hold a place in our hearts.

Amazing historical hotel. Great location in this small town. Everywhere you look ,something else…read moreold shows up . Kind of easy check in. Oldest continuously running elevator in Vermont- have to have an employee run it . So glad I ran into this place !

Nestled in the town of Brandon, this place sports old-world charm, warmth and comfort. We were…read morewelcomed with excellent hospitality that made me feel right at home. Sid, the owner, went above and beyond to ensure a memorable night. He even gave us a ride on the oldest continuously operated elevator in Vermont! While it is a historic hotel, it's not without modern amenities and comfortable rooms. The room was warm and inviting. It needed a little updating and the doors don't close too well, but you'd expect that in a hotel from the late 1800s! Although we were only there overnight, I can see its potential for all year round stays, and even has the space and amenities for weddings. I will definitely consider the Historic Brandon Inn should the need arise in the future!