Fun local dive bar, a great place to talk skiing with friendly folks at the bar, right in the heart…read moreof the village. Very unusual movie choices. Good beers on tap and in cans. Decor wise, not much, and only 2 tables to sit at. It was chilly inside and we kept our jackets on Food - the good- the sandwiches are large and inexpensive. The bad- they were verging on inedible. The chicken was hot and the bread was ice cold, like the meat was microwaved.

Great local establishment. Dino and his family have it going on! Their NY style sandwiches are…read morenamed after family members. Huge subs!

Good place to stop if you're looking for some lunch after your morning ski! This place has a wide…read morevariety of bar food along with a plentiful beer selection. My fiance and I stopped here on both days of our skiing adventure and had plenty to choose from. What stood out to us though were the spiced apple cider wings. These sounds like a weird combination but honestly, they were absolutely delicious. Throw your idea of apple cider being a sweet drink out the door and eat these wings for something unique! While the prices might be high, just remember that you're at a ski resort so the options are limited. But the portions are huge so honestly, my fiance and I split the food and ended up with meals around $30 for the two days we were there.

Servers are so fast and super nice! The waitlist feature is nice. Also can't go wrong with Guinness…read moreon tap.

The Wunderbar is a staple at Sugarbush. It has a great atmosphere and crowd when you want a small…read morebreak from the outside. The food is average and drink assortment is plentiful. Depending the day and time you might not get a seat but it definitely a nice stopping place.

Great service, amazing local beverages to satisfy young and old and super fast food service that is…read moredelicious, not cafeteria food at all. Oh that view of Sugarbush ski resort!!!

The Tucker was the surprise stop of our trip. We decided to try this on our last morning of our ski…read moretrip and wish we discovered sooner. Their maple latte was a hit for our wives while us guys had a cortados. Of course we also had to try their pastries. The croissants and coffee cake were delicious. They also served up classic Italian sandwiches for lunch.

From the owner: The Tucker is a NEW spot for expertly brewed coffee and curated cocktails with Italian flair. We…read moreoffer full espresso service featuring locally sourced beans from Brio Coffeeworks. Enjoy a rustic breakfast, or for lunch a Piadina (Italian flatbread sandwiches), fresh Insalata (salads,) and savory Sopa (soups). Come afternoon, unwind with our selection of hand-crafted cocktails, carefully curated to complement our Italian-inspired offerings. Whether you’re here for coffee, a light bite, or an afternoon cocktail, The Tucker brings bold flavors and a relaxed atmosphere to your day.

We had such a fabulous meal at Rumble's a few days ago. They have completely revised their menu…read moreand their prices. I had the lobster ravioli, and it was delicious. Not only that, but it was an ample portion: I actually gave some bites (okay, only a small bite of the actual lobster) to my dining companion, but he got some whole ravioli! His order was the salmon and he wanted to lick his plate, it was that good. This was a special occasion (just for two) with my dining companion coming from far out of state, so I (the local) had checked out numerous familiar venues in the Mad River Valley, including Rumble's, at which we had enjoyed so many meals in that spectacular setting in the past. I was impressed by the very reasonable prices on Rumble's new menu. We actually stopped by that afternoon to inquire whether the online menu = tonight's, and it was the same, so we went and had a delicious meal and a wonderful experience. We especially loved our server, Debra, and fully appreciated what, in today's world of fine casual dining, were very affordable prices.

We were seated @ our reservation time but 20 minutes before a waitress arrived at our table. She…read moreasked for a drink order but we had to get her attention to get menus. We had to flag her down again to request our order be taken then it was 90 minutes before we got our order. Table of 10 arrived after us and received their food 15-20 minutes prior to us flagging her down yet again to ask about our order. It was not crazy business and we could see our server standing around talking to other servers. Food was average. Ambiance was nice. Don't recommend

Emily's is a true local bar! Always amazing service and I love that she has yummy…read moresnacks/tapas/dinners to go with your drinks.... One of my favorite stops when out and about in the valley !

Very cute local spot. Everyone knows the owner and greets her personally and she is such a ray of…read moresunshine! The Cosmo I ordered was so great and they have a small dinner menu as well. given the chance, come early and order dinner. you won't be disappointed... tasted like the best home cooked meal ever. they also had live music and the band was awesome, I will definitely come back here!

In Waitsfield a few weeks for a family matter, dad has lived in Waitsfield since the early 90's,…read morethis was my wife and I first time at Mad Barn, what a treat, everything was excellent, great vibe, food was outstanding.

We were looking for unique VT experiences while on our 3-day trip. The Barn dining and live music…read morewere coming up, so we gave it a chance. The restaurant itself is beautiful and trendy, great local brew selection and lounging seating area accommodated couch seating, high tops, bar and regular tables. A couple of game options helped us finish our drinks and extend the visit a bit. The staff were quick and friendly, however I have a lot fewer positive words to say about the food. We had beef chili with sweet potato fries. Not much beef was found in the chili along with very lacking flavor, no flavor to be more exact - no bay leaf or spice or any hint of garlic, anything would be great. The fries were great, no complaints here. The old fashioned I had abter the meal was quite deluted, missing the chatacter. The live music was not good, classical amature background performance you would hear in an indie movie. Another $100 dinner, not worth it.

The boyfriend and I spent xmas week right next door at the Powderhound Condos so Hostel Tevere was…read moreour local for a few days and it was a great one. Like many bars in the area, the beer selection is really fucking good (it's a Heady Topper source). I'm currently in love with Lawson's Sip of Sunshine and they had it on tap so it was going to be hard for me not to enjoy the place after that. When we came in one night and I wanted wine, I was surprised to find that I really liked the white the bartender (who was super nice) poured for me. He didn't have much of a red selection, but the white was so good I'll forgive them. The best part of this bar, though, is the availability of both foosball and darts. There are two dart boards and darts hanging out in the main room but if you want a nicer set you should check with the bartender and be nice- much better quality darts. It appears that they don't do food anymore, but they did have a French bulldog running around at one point which is much better than food. The Hostel is also one of the pickup places for the local free bus which was also super convenient. So even if you aren't staying there or right next door feel free to get your drink on, call the bus driver, and get a free ride home.

Spent less than 24 hours here. It seems like it has been slow because I was surprised I was…read moreinitially the only one there for the night. Coming from 2 hostels on this side of the US with more influx of guests, I was confused by why there were no signs on how to enter for check-in or a reminder of lobby hours. There was nothing in front saying guests should go to the back to enter but yet there are steps leading to a front door that I later found out is always locked. No instructions on how to locate the lobby in the email either. I stayed in a 8-bed dorm room above the restaurant and check-in office. The room faces the road so you'll hear road noise since the one window is left open for the portable air conditioner. There was another dorm room right behind. Light sleepers will need an earplug. The bathroom was very clean, colorful, and had modern, cute features. Other things to note: - Not sure there is a shuttle (common with other hostels in the region) - Not sure there are lockers - There are bedside lights by every bed and power outlets are on the bottom bunks only. - The dorm room had a ceiling fan and portable air conditioner - There was Body wash in the shower but no shampoo or conditioner. - There are 2 or 3 toilets and 1 shower upstairs in that building. - The kitchen fridge is cute but small in size for the number of beds. - There are 2 living/sitting rooms - There are some board games available - There is a restaurant on-site. - A brew of coffee is made every morning. - There was no stove to cook

Was it the 20+ mph winds and 10° F temperatures? The hours of mogul runs, cliff jumps and uphill…read morehikes? Or does Stark's Pub at Mad River Glen serve some of the best ski mountain food around? Hunger is the best spice they say! So those who eat here regularly may be more impartial -- but boy were we happy with our repast. There were the delicious VT beers drawn from clean taps; the buttery grilled cheese ($13; on Red Hen Bakery bread); the juicy, flavorful Local Burger ($18; Kenyon Farm beef burger with lettuce, tomato and onion on a brioche bun, topped with cheddar for +$1); the crisp, non-greasy fries; and the nicely composed Stark's Salad ($13; mixed greens with craisins, fried onions, carrots, candied pecans and crumbled feta in maple balsamic vinaigrette; +$8 for grilled chicken). I did not love the watery, bland beef chili ($8.50), but the snow-covered, somewhat child-shaped lumps of ice that followed us in to lunch told us they enjoyed it. Wait staff don't smile much (at least not on extremely busy holiday weekends when they are swamped), but they are kind and very good at their jobs -- my kind of people. When they do smile, you know they mean it. We've been shareholders at MRG for many years and have spent a good amount of time at this mountain. Really awesome ski conditions are hard for us to come by given global warming, the fact that we don't live in the area full time, and that MRG is about natural skiing (e.g. little if any snowmaking, no grooming on the big girl trails) -- so I guess we always feel some pressure to make the most of a great ski day when we are lucky enough to get one. To maximize time on the slopes, we almost always bring our own snacks and/or stick to the fast and friendly cafeteria. (Their veggie soup is awesome, btw -- probably scratch made.) If you're going for speed, it's hard to beat the MRG cafeteria. But on those occasions when you want to sit a bit longer to defrost your face and make sure that your more important appendages remain attached and functional, Stark's Pub sure hits the spot.

Food was pretty good. My son had the fish fry and it looked great! I had the grilled chicken…read moresandwich and it was tasty. My only real knock on this place is the service. They seem a little scattered. We waited a solid 15 minutes for anyone to even come to our table.

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.