Love the ambiance, customer service is great! Charcuterie boards pair perfectly with the drinks. We…read morelike going here after dinner or just for a drink or two :)

There is no place in the Upper Valley that has seen more of a revitalization than downtown White…read moreRiver Junction. What used to be a sketchy area is now filled with boutique shops, bustling businesses of tech and industry, arts, culture, and restaurants. One such upscale craft cocktail bar is Wolf Tree. If you didn't know it, you might feel as if you'd stepped into a hipster cocktail lounge in Brooklyn as you walk into Wolf Tree. They offer a variety of playful and inventive drinks. My friend was able to get a virgin cocktail but I just wish they had more than one single cocktail on the menu with vodka. With my choices somewhat limited, I went with a drink called "Friday I'm In Love": vodka, citrus, strawberry, mint, and bubbles. It looked beautiful when it arrived to the table and was a palate pleaser with sour, sweet, and minty flavors. They have weekly specials, classic-type cocktails, and what they call "happy meals" - a beer and shot combination. Don't fear, though, they still have Budweiser, Bud Lite, Miller High Life, and other draft beers for those feeling more traditional Upper Valley. We also ordered one of their charcuterie boards that featured local selections of cheese and meats, olives, pickled vegetables, cured mustards, and a baguette. A great selection but like most of Wolf Tree, a little on the expensive side. Overall I enjoyed my first trip to Wolf Tree and I'm glad hip places like this exist in the Upper Valley.

In the area visiting family and they took us to Redcan for dinner. It was one of the best meals…read moreI've had recently and that's saying something. Started with the Butter Board plus homemade chips with onion dip and I had a steak that was fantastic. Hard to describe what it came with other than the Bernaise sauce but I ate every dang bite of this perfectly mid-rare filet. Couple others got the salmon which looked perfectly cooked and the service was absolutely great. Super friendly and just the right amount of attentiveness.

Mixed great and good food, in a very pleasant ambiance, at really high prices…read more The oysters were wonderful, not only perfect flavor and presentation but almost no grit and fully detached from their shells. I go on about that because it's rare. The crudo was very good; the lobster salad interesting but not that lobster-ry. And for a very light supper -- 12 oysters, 2 apps, a bread plate, a beer, a seltzer, and a coffee, $85 each felt rich. Other goods for Redcan are 1) WRJ needs places like this, 2) the lighting is pleasant too, 3) the jazz on the speakers was lovely and though the place was almost full we could converse easily. Lastly 4) our server McKenna was great; helpful and friendly. So it's def a great addition to the White River Junction scene, as a splurge.

Superb, authentic food in a fun, casual atmosphere. Great for large groups. We had a super fun…read moreand very attentive waiter who was great! The food was excellent across the board. Fajitas, chimichangas, enchiladas and quesadillas were all hits. Excellent chips and salsa set the stage. Easy parking and no wait for our group of 6. We'll be back!

Excellent service, top quality food, and clean environment. Easily the best food in Hanover, NH…read more I've had the salmon, filet medallions, burger, and wings. Wish I took pictures of all the food available.

I'm surprised I'm the first review as this place had been open for a few years. I suppose its…read morepatrons are mostly guests at the hotel. This is a bit surprising as hotel bars are often frequented by non-guests in larger cities (if they're good enough), and Pine at the Hanover Inn has plenty of local patrons. Anyway... the small-ish bar/lounge here is very tastefully appointed, and the food is quite good. As far as atmosphere, drinks, and food, this place should be doing a brisk business, but it seems nearly empty every time I pass it. I think I found out why... which is why I'm knocking twstars off for the service. My first glass of wine was a short pour, and then I had to wait 15 minutes (no exaggeration) for the refill after I asked for it. Overall, I felt rather ignored and often went very long stretches with no attention at all. I know good service staff is hard to come by in the Upper Valley, but this was a little ridiculous.

Oooooooh Came to…read moreElixir before seeing Sweeney Todd at the Northern Stage and both venues made for a fun and wonderful evening. We have been to Elixir several times before and each time, the superb service, great ambiance and delicious food have been noted. Elixir is one amazing place in White River Junction We started by ordering two Caipirinhas, this being one of the very few places that serves Cachaça and its repertoire of cocktails. Then we went to devour the delicious Artichoke dip and lastly, their main courses, both of us had their evening sea bass special that kept us licking our fingers afterwards. Washed it down with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Service was flawless.... We were able to leave with plenty of time to make the play and even do a little digestif walk. A superb place for dinner.

An amazing setting, great vibe, cool atmosphere. Service was outstanding and the food delicious!…read moreThe filet medallions melt in your mouth. Highly recommend!!

The food here is outstanding!!! Every dish we ordered was excellent. The cocktails too were…read morefantastic. I hope the chef and owner continue to keep up this level of quality. Please do not expand your menu or 'grow' the restaurant. Do just what you're doing and keep it fantastic. I hope to be back very soon for more. The service was great - friendly waiter. The ambience was a bit sub par. Hotel lobby, unattractive seating. But the food makes up for it multifold. Wishing you continued success!

Wow! This place was absolutely amazing! My family went and we got a great table outside, our server…read morewas excellent as well. The food was soooo good. We got Yuca Brava (best Yuca I've had), the Setas Montaditos, the Brussels sprouts (perfect), spicy BBQ meatballs, the chicken empanadas (flaky goodness), the pork belly tacos (omg), the mahi-mahi tacos, crème brûlée and key lime pie (perfection). I'd love to see their next menu! Tastiest place in town!

We really enjoyed the ambiance and food! We sat outside and…read moreit was a very relaxed atmosphere. Our waitress was very friendly and accommodating. We ordered the Philly cheesesteak with fries, the sweet potato entree with chilli & salad & onion rings as an appetizer. Everything was very good. The chilli was the winner in our opinion....sooo good! We also purchased a beer glass from them for $5. Wait for food wasn't long. Definitely recommend

Had a medium rare Cajun and blue cheese burger with fries. Really ex Ellen's burger. The blue…read morecheese was fantastic and I had to get more to dip my fries in. The fries themselves were rather meh, but I just needed them as a vehicle to transport more of the blue cheese to my mouth. Husband had fish and chips. He said it was delicious. It was a huge portion! Excellent server!!!

Nice enough place for what it is: a local watering hole. Don't want to call it a dive, as the…read morepeople were pretty nice and welcoming, even to this out-of-towner. HOWEVER... they don't serve food. Only adult beverages and soft drinks. The bartender said, "Yea, we USED TO do a good Philly cheese steak but things change." Thanks, COVID and labor shortage. If you're just looking to wet your whistle, this is a nice enough, blue-collar spot. If you want solid food to go with it, though, you'll need to go somewhere else.

You have to know what you are heading in for . Good beer, local flavor and no worries vibe.read more

had the best experience went with friends kid friendly grate for going to read or relaxread more

You're in the very suburban town of Lebanon, New Hampshire. You've got everything that you need at…read moreyour fingertips but maybe you're looking to enjoy wine or sip a cocktail at a place with more of an urban edge. Drive 5 minutes over the state line to Putnam's in White River Junction, Vermont for that sommelier-staffed experience. Love the ambience and rigorous focus on elevated, quality ingredients, at Putnam's. They have a corkboard-covered 3-ring binder menu which is aptly named a Field Guide. Trust me, this name is earned by the Tasting Notes alone. The field guide is like a thesis for advanced Upper Valley sippers, Vermont or not. If you forgot your book or paper, just saddle up to the Putnam's Field Guide. You'll find an elaborate offering of editorial descriptions of beverages from wine to martinis (6 kinds) to beer and whiskey (one from Japan). Btw, it's rare to find a wine bar that doubles as a gorgeous coffeehouse serving pastries, espresso-based drinks, teas and breakfast sandwiches on weekends. I'm looking forward to enjoying them sometime if I'm back. The offering at Putnam's Vineyard rotates seasonally, so I will describe what was there on my visits. Visit their website for updated menu surprises. As for the evening and weekends Fall menu, they call their offering Picnic Food. It's a modest title for an extensive offering of appetizers and a few sandwiches. Think fancied-up olives, pretzels, Brazilian cheese puffs, a craft beer mix, 2 melty sammies with Vermont cheeses (1 with turkey, the other veggies), beet and chevre arancini, dips and a vast selection of desserts. Vermont cheeses, apricots, Marcona almonds, dried apricots and crostini are looking divine on the cheese board. Oh, and there's also Superbon Madrid potato chips with Osetra caviar and a mini spirit of Gaston Chiquet champagne. Just saying. There is also a weekend brunch menu with bagels and egg sandwiches. As for the wine, I recommend a flight at Putmam's. In the fall season, these flight offerings were named: the Bella Blanca Wine Flight, the Falling Leaves Mixed Wine Flight, Fireside Reds Red Wine Flight, The Forgotten Bunches Mixed Wine Flight and the almighty and an unforgettable Sparkler Flight. In this flight, I slowly savoured 3 wine sparklers at $25 total. (And no, I cannot spell savour without a "u.") These wine flights are a true value. And here are the wines in the sparkler flight: 1.) Cava 2021 by Avinyó 2.) Crémant de Bourgogne Sparkling Brut Rosé NV by Albert Bichot 3.) Lambrusco by Villa Castellazo ROTA The Cava is everything. All three were delightful and I showed up needing warm fuzzies on an evening where there was live music so the total experience was extra lovely. There is also a whiskey flight! The coffee and craft beverages selection for the fall/winter menu includes a nitro cold brew, a brown butter latte with Maldon sea salt and biscotti and a FROLA New Orleans style cold brew slushie with maple syrup and coconut cream. To any craft and coffee beverage you can add Vermont Ice Cream Coffee Liqueur or Whistle Pig Piggy Back Bourbon. Yes, please. If you are making a trip of it, catch the local bbq joint across the way from Putnam's at lunch and then visit the wine bar for drinks. Layer up, because I've been nippy there twice, and then linger over one delightful beverage after the next. Oh, and there is a charming wine shop at Putnam's with handmade gifts to peruse, as well.

I was in the area for a business trip and Snax was conveniently within easy walking distance. The…read moremenu was short, but had some great items. The menu consists of tapas. You can mix and match as suits your appetite and tastes. My meal was excellent. I had the brussel sprouts and the tomato jam burger. There were some other great items on the menu, and had I been in town for a few more days I would have surely been back for a second visit. The atmosphere was chill. No one was in a hurry, neither the customers or the staff. The food arrived well prepared in a timely fashion. The staff gave me distance and personal space, allowing me to enjoy the experience without crowding or rushing me.

Wife and I went there for lunch on a Wednesday. Service was slow but friendly. The place was not…read morepacked but took 10 minutes to get a draft beer. I opted for their VT cheese soup. The picture shows how big it was. Good tasting and plenty enough for a complete lunch. My wife got the burger with a side of sweet potato fries. Look at how large the side was very large. The burger was cooked perfectly. Unfortunately the bottom half of the bun were soggy and fell apart making it difficult to hold and eat the burger. I would return.