Well, this place is a staple of mine for years! Absolutely kind people, great local food and music,…read morecome to Walpole, NH ...

Stopped here for take out in the middle of a long drive. Great casual atmosphere inside with a…read morenice big lawn for kids to run around. The food was good but my favorite part was that every single container is compostable!!

This place is fun. Food is good. Service is very good. Atmosphere is awesome. Live music. Good…read moredrinks. Gluten free options (but they don't quite get that their shared frier renders everything in it off limits for people who can't consume gluten).

The house special pasta was killer. Didn't even get protein added. I'm still thinking about it 2…read moremonths later. Service was so kind, got us 4 (2 kids) seated quickly during winter break week without a reservation. Would definitely return.

Just how bad exactly does a restaurant have to be to make someone reactivate a Yelp account that's…read morebeen dormant for 9 years, just to warn people? Well, apparently this is it. In my nearly 30 years now working in, with, and patronizing the food and beverage industry, I've never experienced such repugnant service as what Suzy and I had at The Downtown Grocery. I should point out that we weren't just the usual tourist who come to Ludlow to ski. We actually lived here for several years, and I couldn't post this review until we moved away because of the owner's repeated behavior of attacking people on social media who disagree with or criticize him. The food here is "fine", it's not actually bad or anything. But it is tiny in portions (a rarity for Vermont), and it's overly "chef-y" without actually executing well. It's one of those places where the chef probably thinks that he would get a Michelin star if only they would come to see him, but I can tell you having eaten at over 100 cumulative Michelin stars in my life this is nowhere close. It fails in flavor, presentation, and execution. But again, not terrible. The setting is actually kind of nice too, somewhat homey which is juxtaposed and ruined by the arrogance of the staff. If you don't mind being guaranteed to wait well beyond your actual reservation time, and then waiting probably another hour just to get some meager first courses, then maybe this is the place for you? I doubt it though, there are so many options just in Ludlow alone, and even more that are worth the 45 minute drive to Woodstock or Manchester to avoid having to eat here if you want a "nice" meal. Whatever you do absolutely avoid coming any time near "stick season" or "mud season" (Vermonters will know) because you're guaranteed to get even worse service then. Ludlow has a ton of restaurants for such a small town, many of them quite good. This is the ONLY place we actively recommended friends and guests of ours to avoid. Even the crappy fake taco place down the street got occasional business over this place due entirely to the repeated piss poor attitude of the two owners.

Had no clue this gem was here! Popped in on a Wednesday night for a drink and sat at the bar…read morechatting to the wonderful bartender. I had their specialty Ruby Bulleit cocktail with bourbon, ginger liqueur, and blood orange juice - the blood oranges were so juicy and fresh! My partner enjoyed the Smokey Elder, which had mezcal, ginger beer, and some other fun ingredients. After scanning the ever changing menu on their chalkboard - we were inspired to order the maple creme brûlée with fresh black berries. It was delightful. Can't wait to come here for dinner sometime soon. Make sure you make a reservation!

We had a lovely girls weekend in Brownsville, Vermont, topped off with a cozy reunion dinner at…read moreSkunk Hollow Tavern in nearby Hartland. Luckily, we didn't have reservations on a busy Friday night and scored a seat downstairs near the fireplace. Parking was a bit tight, but we managed to find a spot close by. The interior was beautifully decorated with string lights and barn wood beams, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. Our waitress was very kind and clearly tried her best to accommodate the entire front of the restaurant on her own - for her first evening on the job, she did a great job. We both enjoyed the specials - salmon with broccoli and rice pilaf, plus I had a delicious beet salad. I enjoyed a refreshing raspberry mocktail, while my friend had THE RUBY SLIPPER--Absolut Ruby Red, elderflower liqueur, grapefruit juice, raspberry puree, and a sugar rim. We waited a bit for our check since I was in a rush to leave to take antihistamines; unfortunately, I discovered there was mustard in the salmon sauce, which I'm allergic to. I should have asked before ordering, but I only realized after my symptoms started following my last bite. Overall, it's a cozy, quaint place with limited parking, and reservations are recommended for a smoother experience.

Food, service and ambiance all excellent. In the summer, there are a lot of tables in the garden…read morewith little cozy areas away from other tables. Live music on certain nights, but not the two times we went. We tend to have dinner early though. Starter salads and soups were delicious and homemade. I had a Spanish onion soup on one night and a caprese salad variation another night (fresh mozzarella and summer tomatoes with a basil aioli)! Mains were equally delicious - herb wrapped tenderloin cooked to rare perfection, Carlos Chicken (a brined half chicken then coated with Cajun seasoning and deep fried). We have also had the pork loin and another chicken dish that had a creamy, sublime sauce. Definitely indulge in the bread basket and desserts; all of which are made by Heidi, one of the several family members that have been running the Skunk since the mid-80s. From-scratch delicious food, really lovely garden seating, and great cocktails! And last but not least, really friendly, attentive and professional wait staff. All the reasons why locals come often and vacationers come back year after year!

Service- excellent! Food- alway great!…read more Ambiance- very comfy, great neighborhood spot.

We stopped by after a day of skiing for an early dinner. Staff was attentive and promptly brought…read moreour drinks, fresh bread, and our food. There are many options on the menu and I was impressed with the kids menu cause it offered more options that most restaurants have for kids. My daughter chose the grilled chicken with rice. A scoop of ice cream was part of the meal and she enjoyed the chocolate ice cream. I enjoyed my Vermont Mule cocktail with my spinach and flank steak salad. The chimicurri salad dressing with the baby spinach, blue cheese, onion and tomato were perfectly combined. This is a great spot between all the ski resorts and our hotel at COHO Inn. Comfortable place to dine, at tables or by the bar. Plus they have entertainment

Yes, yes, and yes! Long Trial edges to 4.5, maybe more imo…read more Came here after snowmobling adventure on xmas eve. Our waitress was Ally (Al Pal) who was freakin awesome. So already we are in a good spot. I got a flight. I was blown away by nearly every beer I tried was a real winner..like I would drink each one as a pint. Amazing flavor, truly. If I was forced to pick the winner it was Vermont Hazy. Wow, that good. We ordered a soft pretzel with their sauce, and their buffalo spinach dip which was incredible (Served with nacho chips). We loved the vibe, the beer for sure...so good I had to memorialize it with a t shirt. Score!

We stopped in here on a Thursday after a day of skiing. We were quickly seated and ordered drinks…read more Their NEIPAS were fantastic. They do have vegetarian options (burger can be vegan, I believe). The house made veggie patty was delicious. It's not the blah standard and unimaginative black bean patties most places have. The fries were crisp and service was good. I will definitely return the next time I ski the East!

We had a really great time at Elm City last weekend. They…read morewere able to seat us downstairs so my mom wouldn't have to struggle with the stairs. Service was prompt. Waitstaff and hostess were kind. The pretzel they brought us as a starter was fantastic. Everyone was thrilled with the mustard and pub cheese. There were mixed reviews for our entrees, but the C monster iPa and peachy Keene kolsch were well enjoyed.

This place needs to stop removing their best dishes from their menu. There's a reason why they're…read morepopular. They're good! The Brewmaster dinner: sausage, sauerkraut, potato pancakes and applesauce. The fried mushrooms. I could go on and on. I understand wanting to try new items. But why remove the best items on the menu to make room? Run them as frequent specials and see how well they do. The service has been outstanding here for several years now, greatly improved actually. Please consider returning some of these favorites to your menu. They're not tired, they're a comfort. : )

What a great place!…read more The employees are all so nice. The drinks are good. Plenty of beer options. I'm gluten-free, and am happy they have 3 really good non-beer options for me. They also have some non-alcoholic drinks. The food was fantastic! My burger was cooked perfectly, and was the best burger I've had in many years (plus a bonus - they have GF buns). The sweet potatoes fries are the best I've ever had. The pizzas ("flatbreads") looked good, and were large. There is plenty of space inside to have a conversation with friends, and not feel crowded with others.

What's going on here? One would think a new owner would spend some money to spruce the place up;…read moreimmediately upon turning into the parking lot we have to dodge crater sized potholes; an old dilapidated cloth sign hangs on the facade; a big white box truck collecting moss and mildew hasn't moved in years. Indoors is dull and lifeless on a late Friday afternoon; it's the beginning of May and the outdoor beer garden isn't open. Gift shop seems like its lacking stock. Smoked chicken wings almost inedible, burnt on the outside and extremely dry on the inside, absolutely no taste. Brisket chili was just OK. Hey, I can buy a 6-pack at the supermarket and have a better experience on my back patio.

We stopped here on our way up to Sugarbush from Boston and were blown away by the experience! Our…read moreserver was on top of everything we needed including bringing everything out quickly. We got the filet mignon medallions with cocoa dust and whipped potatoes which were to die for. The ice cream sandwich a bread pudding were incredible, could take or leave the chocolate cake. It was brightly lit with fun music and completely packed on a Friday night. I'll plan to stop by again next time I'm in town!

Came back to Elixir. Again, was not disappointed!!! Great food, good service, nice ambience. Will…read morecome back again!!!