This was a great venue. We had an epic show and made so many deep connections with the fans here…read more Vermont is special. Can't wait to be back. The staff is amazing. The hospitality is great and an ambiance for a legendary show night in and night out

I read with trepidation the several whiney bellyaching critiques by oldies braying about standing…read moreat this venue. I DON'T REMEMBER LAZY BOY LOUNGERS AT WOODSTOCK! the band stands we stand with them for them rock and roll together forever amen look. I get it. After a lifetime of neglecting their bodies, it's high maintenance time for the oldies and apparently everyone within bitching distance. lighten up Francis let me tell you about my experience at 60 at higher ground On 11.18.2021 Love. that's what I experienced and you can't experience love unless you love was nada surf mind blowing? yes! Was the merch girl a charming joy sprite? Yep! Were people dancing and swaying and smiling AND LOVING LIFE MUSIC AFTER TWO YEARS OF LOCK DOWN? yassss but here's what broke my heart with poignancy. 3 girls - women! out front working the gig heard I turned 60 that night and I had driven 7 hours for the privilege. heard because I said lol I asked if there were any posters of the night lying around because it would mean a lot to me. So a few songs at the end of the two hour show, one of those three angels of kindness found me in the crowd and excitedly gave me the poster she dug out in back and hurried away. for free. I owe her a kiss as a loving gesture of kindness in return for hers. that's the higher ground they're talking about. always love hate will get you every time! - Nada surf

Wow. If you want a proper, insanely well made cocktail with a chill vibe of a bar, this is the…read moreplace. The bartender shared that the creamee martini was his signature drink and asked for feedback - 10/10 no changes needed. I enjoyed the Southern Belle (strawberry drink) over the Garden hoe but both were very well done. Will be back here when back in Burlington!

I love this place!…read more If you like classic arcade games and pinball games from the 80's & 90's (and who doesn't), you will love The Archives! It is exactly what you would expect - an old school arcade mashed up with a bar that serves quality drink selections. They have many classics including: Ms. Pac-Man, Centipede, Dig Dug, Frogger, etc. Pinball games include: Star Wars, Pokemon, and Godzilla. The customers and workers are all super friendly. Prices are reasonable. My wife and I want to come back for some tournaments. I think I'd have a shot at Ms. Pac-man. She would dominate Star Wars.

Got called a jerk by one of the workers for not tipping when paying apart from that we had a good…read moretime

Amazing place!! The staff was so terrific setting up the simulator for us and bringing us perfectly…read morecrafted cocktails while we played. Can't wait to go again!!

Great staff and great comfort food ... especially on a night when one is unexpectedly snowed-in in…read morenorthern Vermont in early November.

The Tavern was the most subpar restaurant... shame on Hilton for having such a terrible restaurant,…read more2 nights in a row, ordered the Italian panini... was given a cold sandwich with Italian meats and cheese on bread... guess they don't know what a panini is... tonite ordered pasta with veggies ... absolutely no flavor, my friend order mac and cheese, wasn't even cooked and served luke warm... seriously... this is a Hilton... get a NEW Menu AND a NEW CHEF!

I travel a lot for work, so often end up out by myself. Mike at The Whiskey Room made me feel like…read moreI had made a new friend while I enjoyed delicious drinks and food. It also seemed like a place to enjoy with friends. I would definitely go back!

I was a little hesitant coming here because great food is just as important to me as great drinks,…read moreand the menu was very limited. The menu listed only two mains: a "Charred Oat Burger" and a "Short Rib Toastie" in addition to two salads and four "shareables". I believe there were one or two specials that day as well, one being Steak Frites. But the food reviews were good and the drink reviews were great so I decided to go. Even if I had second thoughts the welcome from Bob the bartender when I entered (first customer when I arrived at 5:00 opening time) seemed so sincere that not staying was out of the question. I took my seat at the bar (supposedly rebuilt with materials from a bar in Ireland that closed). Bob was great, with an enthusiasm for great whiskey that he couldn't hide if he tried, and didn't seem to mind that I'm not enough of a connoisseur to have many opinions of my own. Between other customers that soon filled the place he kept me talking and I'm not much of a talker. About whiskey, where I'm from, Burlington in general, and he gave me some tips on some lesser-known Vermont attractions I didn't know about. Their whiskey collection was large and from many lands. Having just returned from Ireland I was pleased to see several I remember from my visit - not just the usual Jamesons here! I prefer a cocktail to straight whiskey though, so it was Sazeracs tonight. Two specialties. First the Rosemary's Sazerac: Bulleit Rye, rosemary syrup, Peychauds bitters, rinse of Laphroaig, torched rosemary sprig. My second was also a Sazerac: their Irish Sazerac, made with an Irish whiskey and other ingredients which I've forgotten. Both drinks were fantastic, generous with the alcohol, and made with attention to details like properly-sized ice cubes (large) and pre-chilled glasses. For food I got the "Charred Oak Burger." I don't know where the "oak" comes in. The only burger on the menu, it was made with two thin patties, a great quantity of whiskey & honey-glazed pork belly in large pieces, kimchi mayo, and a brioche bun. One of the most interesting burgers I've had in a long time. Even though it was a bit overstuffed more due to the pork belly than the patties I managed to eat it without it falling apart, a common problem with burgers. Instead of the fries it came with I elected to get the roasted Brussels sprouts instead, a special shareable of the day. I don't think I was charged extra even though it was a rather large portion. These were excellent too, sweet and bacony with no bitterness. As it got busier the noise level increased but only moderately. I liked the music playing, a mix of blues and energetic classic rock. Overhearing other conversations I could tell that these were discerning customers who took their whiskey seriously and asked detailed questions before settling on their choice of libation. Just two things on the dessert menu: Chocolate Overload and Caramel Sea Salt Cheesecake. I got the Overload: chocolate cake with Bailey's Irish Cream sauce. Nothing special but I enjoyed it; a nice way to finish the meal. It was big enough that I took about half home, along with half the Brussels sprouts. This is definitely a place I want to come back to. I wish the food menu was more extensive but that burger and sprouts were so good I could see repeating the same menu again, trying new specialty cocktails next time.

My phone died, my apologies but I can tell you, the food is top notch!!!…read more The Farmhouse definitely reminds me of your local hangout spot where the ambience is complete with high energy buzzing throughout! Conversations, food, and drinks are flowing! Definitely when you visit check this place out!!!

Lovely dinner spot! The cocktails were tasty and the waiter offered lots of good recommendations…read moreand insights. The cheese plate was phenomenal and had something for everyone. Oysters were tasty, nothing outstanding. Burger was very tasty and had lots of local ingredients which I loved.

Beautifully decorated and super friendly cocktail bar located in the historic building that…read moreformerly housed the Venetian Soda Company. We visited last night and it happened to be during Karaoke time. The crowd was super chill, friendly, and very supportive of the singers. Everyone was having a great time and the vibe was pretty amazing, kind of felt like a speakeasy. There were people sitting at the bar, people clapping in the seats in front of the stage, and people knitting in the back. There were empty tables last night, but from what I read, it can get pretty crowded here. We ordered the Mudslides and they were really good, but a little too icy. Service was friendly and we felt very comfortable here. Loved the decor with the historic photos, the colored lights and the comfortable old style chairs. We'll be back on our next visit to Burlington!

Went here with my mom during a trip to Burlington and we had a very nice time! The soda lounge is…read morelocated within the Soda Plant - a collection of small businesses and artists all within an old soda factory. We both ordered the eggnog mudslide, a holiday special, which were served quickly and were very delicious. The night we went was their weekly karaoke night which we didn't know ahead of time, but it was fun! It seems to be a group of regulars who like to sing and the vibe was fun and laid back. The employee running karaoke was super nice and friendly and overall the whole place had really good vibes. I think we'll definitely be back next time we visit Burlington!

We stopped here from out of town and were pleasantly surprised. They have a very good beer…read moreselection and we got a good local draft beer for $3 per glass. For lunch we got the grilled chicken with sweet potato fries and the pastrami with regular fries. Both fries tasted hand cut and were perfectly cooked and delicious! The pastrami and chicken were both excellent as well and the chicken was tender and not dry at all. The server was A+ and was incredibly kind and helpful. We had a great experience here and would definitely return! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

We will never again return to the Rotisserie. NOT because of the food, it was delicious. NOT…read morebecause of a mistake made by the waitress. Mistakes happen. NOT because the Rotisserie was short-staffed, but because management was unprofessional and refused customer input - and chose to be victimized. Imagine my chagrin and surprise when our beautiful blond waitress confused our order and brought out a take-out order on a plate instead of the actual bowl of soup my husband had ordered . She apologized , which we accepted, mistakes happen.....and then another waitress brought out a cup of soup, instead of the bowl actually ordered. The other two orders were perfect. If you are looking for a restaurant that states the customer is always right, do NOT COME HERE. Our guest proposed that perhaps the bill could be lowered and reflect that a "wait time" was incurred due to the mistake of two waitresses. Our waitress summoned her manager who stated that "at least the food arrived" when confronted with the suggestion/ criticism. The manager summoned the Rotisserie owner who NEVER asked about the customer experience; and proceeded to escort our guest out of the Rotisserie . What happened to the belief that the customer is always right ? That is not the reality at the Rotisserie in South Burlington. So sad. Please note. The Rotisserie has been my favorite restaurant. The ambiance and food was great here. Both the Owner and Manager of the Rotisserie chose to be unprofessional over a minor dispute and humiliated the customers and ruined their dining experience. An owner who unquestioningly accepts the word of his manager and refuses to even hear his customer's account is one who lacks basic management/ownership skills . I would not recommend the Rotisserie as a restaurant that offers a totally good dining experience.

Very bad. They don't like black people. Got food posing. And call a. BLACK Basterd. On my way out…read more When I first got there,there were 5 white guy. My ride was 2 hours away. About time she got there. There were 20 0r 25 white man there.

The Pour House is an unpretentious, flannel shirts and ball caps place to grab a beer and some…read morestraightforward pub food. The family atmosphere from the staff shines through and every patron is welcomed as a friend of the family. We were there on a Sunday and the breakfast/brunch menu looked great but we opted to wait until lunch. Plenty of screens for football and every game was on. While the place was certainly busy, it never felt rushed and we never had to wait for a refill. If you're looking for a comfortable, family bar that doesn't try to put on airs and overcharge you for everything, the Pour House is the spot.

Where everybody knows your name…read more Parlor tricks and parkour, Perrier and popcorn, piano stylings and regional pilots: this place has got it all.

They now carry hot nuts but you have to pay for them. That said, the alcohol is FREE but you are…read moreencouraged to bring your own.