Stopped in during a stay at a nearby campground because their outside seating was dog friendly. Ended up having a couple beers, ordering a pretzel and lunch, and getting a 4-pack to go. read more

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Prohibition Pig is a BBQ restaurant and brewpub that opened in Waterbury, Vermont in March 2012. It was founded by Chad Rich. About 20 years earlier, he had his first taste of Belgian beer and fell in love with craft beer culture. By 2009, he had an idea to open a restaurant that would marry his love of craft beer and cocktails with good local food. When Tropical Storm Irene hit Waterbury in summer 2011, it caused massive flood damage to the original location of The Alchemist Brewery. When the brewery moved out, Prohibition Pig moved in. The new restaurant quickly became popular with locals thanks to its excellent craft beer selection and southern-inspired BBQ dishes. In 2014, Rich acquired a historic former schoolhouse around the corner on Elm Street and opened it as the Prohibition Pig Brewery in December. Nate Johnson was hired as the head brewer to craft Pro Pig's own original brews. In 2018, Pro Pig was sold to restaurateur business partners Eric Warnstedt and William McNeil who also own Doc Ponds in Stowe and Hen of the Wood in Waterbury and Burlington. I recently visited Prohibition Pig while I was on a Vermont craft beer road trip. I've heard excellent things about them for several years. When I arrived in the late afternoon, the restaurant on South Main wasn't open yet but the brewery around the corner on Elm was. Pro Pig's delicious food is available at both locations. I could smell that delicious meat smoking from blocks away. I grabbed a seat at the bar and looked over the menu. I decided to order the "Brisket Smoked Meat Plate" (pickles, slaw, dinner roll) with a side of Cornbread (maple butter). The brisket was so falvorful and tender that it melted in my mouth like butter. I washed it all down with a draught pour of "Valentino" (Italian Pislner). Although I enjoyed Pro Pig's house beer, it was their delicious meat that really impressed me. Since I was heading back home to Connecticut not long after my visit, I ordered a "Brisket Sandwich" (slaw, BBQ Sauce) and another side of Cornbread to bring back for my wife. I also grabbed a four-pack to go. I really enjoyed my experience at Prohibition Pig and I hope to return in the future! read more

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We came into the Pro pig brewery portion of the restaurant around 2:30pm on a Wednesday. The restaurant itself is closed but the brewery has some food items. This is a brew pub vibe with the bar inside where you place your order and a few tables inside with many areas to sit outside. We ordered the spicy hot link sandwich and the smoked meat nachos. Along with a Bloody Mary and on tap beer. Sausage had enough spice and wasn't dry. The roll had the right balance of crunchy and softness. The nachos had a nicely flavored smoked meat and plenty of cheese, cilantro and jalepinos. It was plenty for two/three to share. Service was quick too. read more

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Loved it here. My beer was phenomenal - I had an Italian Pilsner and an IPA. The food is a smaller selection than in the restaurant portion, but I was there before the restaurant opened and expected that. We tried the turkey sandwich and chicken salad, and both were great. Most importantly, the staff was delightful. And the brewer is so knowledgeable and loves his craft. Can't wait to try again! read more

So my wife and I are big BBQ people and when we found this brewery who sold BBQ, we jumped for joy. Come to find out, they only have a few select things. UT they weren't all that bad. The brisket was a little dry snd the cornbread was a little spongy. The cider tasted more like a white wine then a cider. Overall the service was great and the environment was nice. Good time! read more

Prohibition Pig - Last cider of the trip!! EDEN CIDER - Breweries Near Me - Waterbury, Vermont

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Great food and great service from Tara we had a blast hanging out. We will be back again love this town.

Wow. Best Margaritas & best nachos I've ever had hands down..... . We've heard this from many of our friends and finally had the chance to visit. Can't wait to stop again! read more

We stumbled upon this brewery bc the restaurant is in front of the brewery but we were glad we did. Service was friendly and helpful right off the bat of arriving. We got a seat at the bar. It was cool to see the kitchen preparing food. We had BBq nachos which was delicious and we also took home some brisket which was amazing! The vibe was nice and chill. Good music and it was a bit dark in there. read more

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Great cocktails and food! Both the dining room and brewery are great! Charming outdoor seating.

We stopped in here for lunch and loved it! The staff were super welcoming and gave us the lowdown right as we walked in (order at the bar, first come first serve seating). We got the chopped pork sandwich, the mushroom rachel sandwich (basically a Ruben sandwich with mushrooms) and an order of the pickle plate and it was all delicious. For drinks, I had the Eden cider and my guy had the vanilla bean porter. We loved the porter so much we decided to grab a 32oz crowler can of it to go home with! Would highly recommend stopping by here! read more

I was meeting a friend in Waterbury and, OF COURSE, I made it a lunch date. I hadn't been in Waterbury in actual YEARS. I mean, sure, I live just an hour south (an hour's drive is nothing when you live in Vermont - we don't have what you would call "density" here...in population or businesses), but there's really no reason for me to go to Waterbury. But it was a Wednesday and I was going to Waterbury and looking for a lunch spot that: (1) served alcohol; and (2) stayed open past 2 or 3 in case we were there a while. Anyway, I wasn't going to get there until 1pm. When I got out for a meal on a day off I do NOT want to rush. I want to ENJOY my time and go at whatever pace I feel (which is, invariably: steadily eating everything on the menu). Turns out this (end of April) is the time of year that restaurants in Waterbury close for their seasonal Time Out. I did, initially, find this confusing. Since I'm in Hartland and this is when we're finally starting to ramp back up from the DEAD TIME of March and the beginning of April. And then it occurred to me that they're more tied to the whole "ski economy" and those winter visitors/tourists. My spot is not. When the skiers come is when we're DEAD. So it was looking pretty freaking bleak for a decent lunch spot. But! Then I somehow figured out that Prohibition Pig (semi locally famous dinner spot) has a brewery located directly behind it that serves lunch and, more importantly, margaritas (I don't drink beer - although we do have EXCELLENT beer here in Vermont!!). I say "somehow figured out" because there is no separate Google or Yelp or anything "listing" for Prohibition Pig Brewery. Really the only actual info you can find is on The Prohibition Pig website. Which, let's face it, is a fail. In this day and age?? They NEED to create separate listings for the brewery. I will only HELP business. Now, let's be clear from the start that this is an "order at the register" and either pay or keep a tab open and they bring your food to your table. Water is self service out of an Igloo cooler (this seems to be ALL THE CRAZE in Vermont at the moment. Wtf.). I will say they give you an actual, like plastic diner glass for your water. Instead of a Dixie Cup. You can MISS ME with that disposable cup BS. This is NOT a full service restaurant. Adjust your expectations. They're brewing the beer right in front of you. Which is cool. I'm sure it's good. We know how to make beer here in Vermont! There is outdoor seating on a porch and it is aggressively "dog friendly." The dogs seemed psyched. I don't eat beef, pork or poultry. So I worry about eating at a "brewery." However the menu had PLENTY of veg and pescatarian options! I started with the seasonal pickles (pickle anything and I'm IN!) and smoked trout spread (also a sucker for the smoked fish spreads). Pickles were in a good sized bowl and a variety of veggies and I ate all of them. Delicious. Lots of crunch and snap. The trout spread was served with Trout Roe over top and Townhouse Crackers. WINNING!! I. Love. BOTH. I considered ordering a second helping. But decided that would be exceptionally weird. Plus there were other things I wanted to try. Like nachos!! I love nachos. If there are nachos on a menu I'm going to try them. And! These had a vegetarian option: smoked Portabella Mushrooms. I was excited! They're served right on a baking tray. Which is LEGIT. But I can't give full marks. First, the mushrooms were HUGE wedges and, IMO, were way too smoky. Like overwhelming. Second, pickled jalapenos. No. Use fresh or please just don't. Problematically there was pretty much nothing else to the nachos (pickled onions were good), other than the chips and the cheese. HOWEVER! Those chips and that cheese? DELICIOUS. Then I got the New England Shrimp Roll. Which is their take on a Lobster Roll and I am HERE FOR IT! SO GOOD. Shrimp, Old Bay "aioli," pickled onions, cilantro, parsley in a buttered and grilled bun. AND. The Margaritas?? Look. Many, Many, MANY places serve Margaritas. They're mostly trash. And served in stupid glasses like a Pint. The Margs here are actual perfection. I had THREE. And I had them spicy! (It's a choice - get the spicy salted rim!!) They're served in a rocks glass with a wedge of lime. Because someone here is a drinks genius. I don't know who needs to here this but! The ONLY beverage that should ever be served to you in a pint glass is a beer. NOT YOUR MARGARITA. Oh! I can't give 5 stars low key because of the nachos but also? Because of the bathroom. Snaps for gender inclusive. Taking those snaps away for the fact that someone need to HIT that bad boy with some BLEACH to kill the whole "urinal smell." Also? Paint/stain/something the upper half of the walls. The bathroom is giving "college bars in the '80s." I was there. I know... read more

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We decided to stop by at the brewery instead of the main restaurant thinking we will get similar food. Honestly, the food is not worth the price - ordered the brewery bowl and for $14 + $9 for added pork. There was hardly any pulled pork in this bowl. Not worth it. Don't waste your time. Also, the service kinda sucks too. read more

It's been a couple of years since I've been here and I was sad to say that this place didn't taste quite the same as it once did. I remembered the brisket being so tender and melt in your mouth but my brisket sandwich was so dry unfortunately. There were pieces that I had to remove because pieces of the meat were stringy and tough to eat. The queso tasted good but I was sad how little you get. Not sure if it's Covid related or what but the brisket was disappointing. read more

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So Pro Pig has two sides to it - the restaurant and the brewery. This location is the brewery (which is literally around the corner from the restaurant). The setup is fantastic - you grab a seat and use the QR code to order. There are a few apps and tacos for food and an extensive beer list. The beer was great. The tacos were okay - a little bland but the housemade hot sauces saved them from obscurity- the sauces were delish. What really shines about the brewery is the atmosphere. There is indoor seating and a huge deck and patio area with outdoor seating. We sat outdoors in Nov and there were a bunch of solo stoves and heat lamps going. Service was super fast and it was family and dog friendly. Would def come back for drinks and apps! read more

I loved this place. Everything was delicious and I don't normally eat pickles but even those were good. Loved the wings and pimento balls for apps as well. The sauce on the table is amazing and great with the food. Ultra yummy hot sauce! The only downside is that I think the prices are a tad high for the portions. The service was great too! read more

We had a reservation for the patio bar area last Thursday (10/15), and were pleased with the seating area; seats were well distanced and were cleaned regularly. For their COVID setup, we had to place orders inside for both food and beer which was no issue; the servers still bring out the food once it's ready. While the beers were good, the menu was limited and portions were small. I had the pork carnitas and my husband had the grilled Cuban sandwich. Next time we will try the main restaurant but for now they're only offering indoor dining. read more

Prohibition Pig - PP Raspberry Swine Cooler sour - Breweries Near Me - Waterbury, Vermont

Update: 7/2019 We have been going to the Prohibition Pig for about 3 or 4 years. Their beers are excellent. I love their porter. However in the past we went because we liked the food even better than the beer. No more- totally disappointed. I ordered the carnitas taco and a jerk chicken taco. Each was $4. The amount of meat was minuscule. The flavors of the jerk chicken were great but again- little food. I left hungry. My husband ordered the carnita bowl for $11 and said it was basically black beans rice and a side of store bought tortilla chips. Typically they have specials including grilled cornbread which is to die for but today - no specials. No cornbread. The place was packed and maybe that was the reason for the disappointing food. Anyway, I would stop by for a beer but won't be returning for the food. So disappointed. read more

Prohibition Pig - Jerk chicken taco - Breweries Near Me - Waterbury, Vermont

I came here hoping that the Prohibition Pig restaurant was open, but it wasn't. But, I was pleasantly surprises by this brewery! The menu was more on the side of tex-mex. I'm veg and I ordered the dip trio and the collard greens. I loved the queso dip! The salsa was nice and garlicky. The guac was okay, but how can guac be bad? The collard greens were more like an Indian curry. The rice was tasty and usually I just skip rice! Then I dropped a ridiculous amount of money at the gift shop because I wanted to bring home souvenir cups and a trio of beers to-go. They also put it all in a fancy pro-pig reusable bag and threw some coasters and stickers in too. I love Prohibition/Pro Pig. I came two summers in a row from NY and I'll be back again in the future! Can't wait for covid to be over for full menu and dining experience but Pro Pig did a great job with cleanliness and contactless ordering and social distancing. read more

Came here twice ... first time pork was amazing and delicious. Second time it was quite average as in okay but not spectacular. Beer was good. Fun place to gather and hang out. read more

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Nice little lunch spot. Order at the counter. First come first serve seating. We had pork nachos, beer and the star of the meal was the jalapeño margarita. Nachos had a sweeter pork and sauce than we are used to in Texas, but they were pretty good. Shareable size for two. read more

A bbq joint with a brewery attached, sign me up. Even if you're not a beer snob, they have a full cocktail menu. Started out with the duck fat fries, remarkably salty... A fine salad if you're not up for the meat sweats. But if you are, dry rubbed wings and the half rack of ribs hits the spot. The beef brisket sandwich was sloppy, but oh so good. read more

I'm defensive about Pro Pig. It's been MY little post-hike or bike spot for many years. Some of the best beer in the country paired with a few warm fresh tacos prepared in front of you? Every day please. Rustic and unpretentious. Just straightforward great comfort food. read more

It was fine, nothing special and don't feel the need to go back. I was disappointed in the beers we had on tap. For a brewery in an area with such amazing beer offerings I expected a lot more from them. read more

Prohibition Pig - Breweries Near Me - Waterbury, Vermont

Love the Pig! Great Beer and Great Food. Eat on the porch if it is too crowded inside!

Food: excellent smoked bbq. Great presentation Service: staff is friendly and welcoming Ambiance: Excellent ! This place is our go to when in the area. Great food, great beer and great experiences. read more

We stopped on our way to Burlington after a friend recommended it. We are so glad we stopped! The Beer was really good- I tried a couple of IPAs and they were all good. My husband tried a variety and really enjoyed them all. The bbq was delicious- tried the pulled pork- Smokey and sweet. Tried the brisket- very tender and flavorful. The staff was helpful. It was one of our favorite restaurants on our weekend getaway to Burlington. We will be back! read more

Brewery side had just as good of service and a lovely menu. Nice to have indoor/outdoor seating options. read more

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Had dinner here recently and our whole table loved the food. The host and wait staff were also fantastic; helpful and attentive. Looking forward to going back when we are in town again. read more

The Prohibition Pig Brewery and Bar seem to be two very different things, so I'm going to write it up as two reviews. The "brewery" section was an interesting experience. When we first walked in we were greeted by a friendly Bartender and took 2 seats at the bar. I browsed what appeared to be a pretty solid menu of mostly in house beers, before going with their Bantam. The beer itself was phenomenal, the food menu however left something to be desired. The menu was much smaller than advertised online and my wife (who is a moderately picky eater) was unable to find even a single thing she would eat. Very important to note at this time that the brewery and restaurant have different menus, although when we packed up to go the Bartender failed to mention this. Also, a complaint I had about this place was the decor. I get that exposed brick and metal and wood are big right now, and they get some cool points for the bar, light fixtures, and some of the seating area, but large sections of wall were just particle board. Didn't fit with the rest of the bar and honestly felt lazy. Overall I would of probably given our experience a 3 but that beer was fantastic. read more

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Great food! Ribs and Brisket were some of the best we've had. Cool atmosphere and great service. Corn bread and Mac n cheese super yummy!

Very good beer. Fantastic food. Fantastic, quick service. Carnitas bowl and teriyaki brisket bao were great. Carnitas was not very spicy but brisket bao had a bite. Order at the counter then sit down. Great concept. Would definitely return. read more

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We showed up a disheveled family with their dog after a brutal hike. The staff helped us get settled, get an order in and took care of us. The chips and salsa/guac were mediocre but the tacos, bowls, and bao were very flavorful and hit the spot. read more

Amazing beer!! We needed to wait for a table at the restaurant so we put our name in and headed to the brewery out back. We tried the Kellerbier, the vanilla bean porter and the eden specialty cider. All three were exceptional. Very cool outside seating area. The food options are limited but looked very good as they were served up to fellow customers. read more

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Stopped in for lunch after a B&J tour and loved everything! Meixcan lager beer was delicious...the carnitas bowl was super tasty, and the merch was on point! Would love to come back and have dinner at the restaurant. There's a lot of construction happening around the brewery right now, but worth it to navigate through it and stop in! read more

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Still somewhere between a 3 and 4 star. The food options are pretty limited, and the portions are pretty small. The braised oxtail tacos were super bland - doesn't seem like they were braised in anything or had any spices. So it's just braised oxtail, chopped onions, and cilantro - no sauce of any kind. Your only only is to add some hot sauce. Won't be getting this again. Chipotle Caesar Salad was okay. Nothing really stood out. Beer options were pretty good. The restaurant next door has better food and drink options. So why come here? Outdoor seating that is dog friendly. read more

Prohibition Pig - 4-ingredient braised oxtail tacos - tortilla, oxtail, onion and cilantro - Breweries Near Me - Waterbury, Vermont

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I found this a little confusing. This is the brewery just off Main street right behind their full service restaurant. They have a limited food menu. The staff is friendly and explained the difference to me. I ended up leaving to eat at the main restaurant as nothing on the limited menu was appealing to me. The place has a nice vibe with tablets inside and outside to sit. There is a little gift shop in the corner. read more

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Always busy, so you know it's good! A local favorite. They have great beer that they brew. As a vegetarian the food is slightly more limited, but they also have some good food! I love that you can sit inside or outside and it's very artsy and you can tell that they brew there. I recommend going! It was recommended to me by multiple colleagues and friends, so when I friend moved to Waterbury of course we had to go! read more

Prohibition Pig - Breweries Near Me - Waterbury, Vermont

I wish I had the opportunity to go to the restaurant instead of the brewery - next time I guess. We were traveling through Waterbury and stopped at the brewery for lunch. We shared a brisket sandwich and guacamole with chips. The sandwich was bland and the guacamole seemed to be avocado with a few pieces of cilantro. I'm trying to think of a worse guacamole at the moment but it escapes me. I'm happy to provide the guacamole recipe I personally make. I also ordered the homemade lemonade, but it's more sugar than lemon - hard pass. The servers were friendly but the food left my tastebuds bewildered and saddened. As my partner finished his beer, I was on yelp looking for another place nearby to renew my foodie heart's faith in flavor. read more

Brisket sandwich is amazing!! Never go away hungry. This is the quintessential Vermont pub. What a gem!

If they say you need to come in to order take-out, that doesn't mean that they will actually take orders for pick-up. We called on Sunday night to see if we could make an order for pick-up and were told to come in to make a take-out order. When I arrived 20 minutes later to make an order for take-out, we were told that they were not taking orders for take-out. If you call and they tell you to come in to make a pick-up order, you should be sure to explicitly ask them if they are really taking orders for take-out. I would think that would be assumed. Apparently it is not. read more