The towns in Southeast Vermont have a lot (and I mean a LOT) of character. The variety of stylish…read morerestaurants with a culinary spin that dot the downtown districts add to the Vermont quintessential feel. And Wunderbar definitely is part of that local charm. On the Thursday night before Labor Day weekend, we made a reservation at Wunderbar in Bellows Falls. Upon arriving, we were seated quickly. Service was overall fantastic and we were super impressed with the cocktails and food, leaving happily satisfied and stuffed at the end. I can't think of anything we ordered that we didn't like, though, of course, there were some favorites: Alpine Negroni and Smoking Gun cocktail were delicious. We LOVED the Ahi Tuna Tostadas, Wunder Wings, and Roasted Carrots - and hands-down our favorite of the night was the Miso Mussels. We weren't sure we ordered enough between the 3 of us, but portions were overall done well and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience from start to finish. I truly can't wait to come back to Wunderbar the next time I'm visiting the area. (side note: the current full menu is difficult to find online - the "online ordering" menu from their website is limited)

Wunderbar is such a gem in Bellows Falls! The atmosphere is this perfect mix of cozy, artsy, and a…read morelittle bit unexpected--in the best way. It feels like the kind of spot you stumble into once and immediately decide you're coming back. I had the Marsala Fried Chicken and WOW. Crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor--hands down one of the best fried chicken dishes I've had anywhere. The Marsala twist makes it unique and completely unforgettable. I also tried the Spicy Bazaar cocktail. and it was phenomenal. Balanced heat, bold flavor, and the kind of dish that makes you stop mid-conversation just to appreciate how good it is. The service was warm and genuine, the drinks were creative, and the whole experience felt like a special night out without being pretentious. Wunderbar absolutely lives up to its name. If you're anywhere near Bellows Falls, do yourself a favor and go. This place is a vibe.

Loved this pub! Owner was super nice. We also caught a rap with the owner's daughter - the…read morebartender Heather. Place was clean and cozy! Special today was 2 hot dogs & fries, hot dogs had a great flavor and the fries were hot and delicious. My husband has been here a few times and raves about Donovan's fish & chips. Cocktails made very well. Fabulous spot! Be back soon!

The atmosphere was friendlyIt was so clean and waitress wonderful.PS the burger was perfectly…read morecooked! An uncommon event around here

We are traveling around New England and found the Hungry Diner. A really sweet girl met us at the…read moredoor and explained their ordering system and was very helpful with recommendations. My husband had the burger and I had a fish sandwich. Both were cooked to perfection. Also, the fries had a great seasoning. So good, ketchup wasn't needed. Also, while dining, the song Way Down South on the Chattahoochee" was playing. Unbeknownst to them, they were playing our song. We are from Georgia and practically grew up on the Chattahoochee River. We highly recommend the Hungry Diner!

Cute place with ample indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly staff! Delicious food! Got the veggie…read moreburger and it was the most unique veggie burger I have ever had! It was both light and filling and extremely flavorful!

Best bar to ever exist!!! Bar tenders are awesome and you will always have a great time there.read more

Penuche's. The Nooch…read more A friend of mine told me a story about the time he accidentally (his words) smoked crack in Penuche's. IN the bar. Penuche's has three locations in New Hampshire - I've only ever been to the Keene one. They have cheap beer, and The Nooch is well known and loved by all who like to drink. It's dark and dirty in here, clouds of cigarette smoke (before the fascists banned smoking in NH) and free, all you can eat, super salty popcorn. By cheap beer I mean they have a Kick the Keg special nearly every weekend, in which draughts are fifty or seventy five cents. Long Trail for a buck on Thursdays - cheap shots, and so on... Another thing - this is the kind of place where if you walk in before noon on a Tuesday and order a few rounds of bourbon and a bunch of beers, nobody looks at you like you're weird or something. Odds are you won't be the only one doing it. Overall, a legendary and heroic monument to drunkeness, alcoholism, and good old fashioned fun.

Had my eye on this place for a while and we decided that a snowy Sunday was the perfect time to…read morehead out this way. This brewery is perched on the side of a mountain with one of the best views of the valley below. For a travel day during the winter travel season it was busy but not overly full. The place is cash only which is posted and they have an atm in the front room for ease. The mountain rustic decor matches the place and area. There was counter service for food and drinks. They had both canned cocktails, wine and locally made beers to sample. The beer selection is great if you like IPA's. We ordered two pizzas and both came out quickly from their in room wood fired oven and were absolutely delicious. Definitely worth a stop if you're traveling near by or during leaf peeping season

We've been here a few times now and I can't say enough about how awesome the staff are. It's a…read morebusy place and they're under pressure and handle it well. Excellent pizza, excellent beers on tap and just a fun chill place to hang with friends or the family. Dog friendly too apparently... We saw a few in there. Love this place!

Stumbled on this brewery after a hike at Pack Monadnock; we almost drove right past it, but I'm so…read moreglad we didn't. I love when old buildings get a second life, and Post and Beam did a really nice job renovating this former Civil War Veterans' hall. The front yard could use a little sprucing, but the side patio and inside were clean and well kept. The small outdoor patio ended up being the perfect spot to sit and sip our hazy IPAs. Cool place and definitely worth a stop.

Tried Post & Beam Brewing on a summer afternoon and was really impressed. The Our Town NEIPA came…read morehighly recommended... Crisp, fruity, and super refreshing, it's exactly what you want on a warm day. The taproom has a darker, cozier vibe. Our server was friendly, attentive, and clearly knew the lineup well. What really adds to the charm is the building's history. Originally built in 1837 as a private academy, it later served as a Civil War veterans' hall before becoming home to the brewery. You can feel the past in the details, Post & Beam has done a great job preserving that legacy. Unfortunately, no dogs allowed inside or outside on their patio

We were here at Lunchtime on Saturday. The place was really busy, but we found seats at the bar…read moreand Nancy got our drinks quickly and with a smile. Our sandwiches were delicious and the fries were outstanding.

Great place! Friendly staff and crowd. Very nicely decorated and fun trivia night as well as live…read moremusic.

Tonight I had the salmon with parsnip, Squash and tiny…read moreroasted onions. Everything was presented and prepared to perfection. I don't know who the chef is but I was extremely impressed. They also have one of the best burgers I've ever eaten. Great fries and impressive onion rings. There are so many good dishes on the menu that it's hard to decide. I love this place.

We drove up to VT to stay with friends and decided to have dinner at this place. The barn is two…read morefloors of dining and bar area. It definitely has a rustic decor which lends to the experience. We went on a Thursday which is the burger and brew special which I took advantage of. My girlfriend had the charcuterie. She always loves a good charcuterie. I ordered the white bean, chorizo chili burger. The best part was that it came with the beer. Unfortunately, I was not pleased with the chili burger. I was expecting a real good chili taste and it was actually quite flat. The onion rings were good. We did enjoy dessert which was crème brûlée, the pieces of almond gave it a very nice texture. The service was good. The waitress was quick and helpful.

Small place with good service. Very Scottish with interesting decor. The chicken salad with corn I…read moregot 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.

It's slim pickings for restaurants open "late" (after 7:30 pm) in this area, so we were happy to…read morefind, 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.

Wow. Best dinner I've had in Vermont in a dozen years. Had a reservation with a friend, but decided…read moreto eat at the bar. John was a consummate professional, expert mixologist and all-around great server. Food was amazing- pate, cassoulet, and cheeses, with perfectly paired cocktails, wine, and port. Don't miss, but save a seat at the bar for me.

Fantastic food, service and atmosphere. This is, by far, the best restaurant in southern VT…read more Everything we ordered was perfect; white truffle risotto, tomahawk pork chop, sweet potato vichyssoise, carrot cake. Wow!