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

It's interesting to me that Castlerock probably shares the same kitchen, management and ownership…read moreas Rumble's Kitchen, barely 10 feet away. But the experience is just so much less... efficient. We came on a day when the mountain was not crowded (a weekday post Christmas and New Year) and were hoping to do a quick in and out to get back to the beautiful, sunny day and good ski conditions. Castlerock had another plan. I think the staff -- all very friendly young people from Latin and South American countries per their nametags -- were probably spread thin, but it took a very, very long time for anyone to come by and take our order (around 30 minutes) and then a long time (another 40+ minutes) for food to come. We enjoyed it when it did come -- but of course we'd had quite some time to whet our appetites! C-Rock Grain Bowl (mixed greens, warm quinoa, sweet corn, roasted butternut squash, pickled red onion, peppadew peppers, crumbled feta, toasted sunflower seeds, pesto vinaigrette; $16.50) was a well conceived and substantial salad, but not entirely well executed. I would've enjoyed the bowl just as well without the from-frozen, rubbery corn, with half the amount of dressing -- and if one wishes to nitpick, quinoa that was warm as advertised, rather than stone cold. The chili ($12.50) was Sugarbush ski mountain standard, the same stuff that's served in the cafeteria, at Rumble, at Mt. Ellen, etc... Our littles enjoyed it as always. The CRP Smash Burger (6 oz angus patty smashed on the griddle, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion on a toasted potato roll; $21) was similarly standard issue resort-wide -- and also something you could probably pick up at any pub in any city or town in the US. It's predictable. The primary consumer always knows what he's getting and enjoys it. Turkey club sandwiches (roasted turkey breast, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, black garlic aioli, toasted sourdough bread; $18.50) were quite well stuffed with deli meat and served with the same deliciously low-brow, seasoned fries that are served everywhere on the resort. The primary consumers enjoyed them. Castlerock Pierogies (Polish potato and cheddar dumplings, caramelized onions, chives, sour cream; $16) are a new addition as of the 2023-24 winter season. They came well pan fried, filled with potato and cheese, topped with browned (not caramelized) onions if one is to nitpick, no chives, and loads of sour cream. I am not a knowledgeable consumer -- we generally get them from street carts in NYC, not from homemade sources -- but we enjoyed this offering. Food and the standard roster of VT beers: fair to enjoyable. Resort pricing and slow service: not completely intolerable.

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.

Just returned from a weekend wedding here and we had a great time! EVERYTHING was…read moreterrific...Especially the staff. Everyone was friendly, accommodating, professional, etc. The rooms are mediocre but we knew coming in this isn't the Ritz Carleton. Overall very solid experience.

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!!!

For the SLOOOOWEST service you have ever encountered, come to The Wunderbar. Staff move as if in…read moreslow motion. Kitchen staff spend all their time chatting rather than cooking. 20 mins for them to cook a hotdog - when we were basically the only people there. And when you point out that it's not great service, the staff just shrug and shuffle off (in slow motion)

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.

There was no doubt that we would stop at Blackback Pub for lunch when passing through Waterbury. We…read morewere fortunate enough to snag two seats at the bar on a very busy Memorial Day afternoon. Since it was a national holiday, the Waterbury Patriot Burger called out to me. Great choice- nicely spiced, cooked perfectly on a fresh brioche bun. The accompanying kettle chips were yummy. I chose to have a mug of Hill Farmstead Symposia-a delicious Rauchbier poured from a LUKR tap (side-pull). What a treat. Jane chose sliders that quickly disappeared. Her beer choice was Common People from Bluejacket-a micro brewery in Washington, DC. You can always count on the best beer selection anywhere at Blackback Pub. I only wish we were staying in town longer so we could enjoy more of their deliciousness. The bartender was very friendly and attentive despite being slammed. Looking forward to stopping by again when in the area.

Beer and service was good. Atmosphere is nice. Cute town. Don't order the nachos. Cheap tortilla…read morechips and tasted like it was microwaved.

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.

Pretty good! Got the smash burger and gyro, both were solid 8/10. Fries were good too! Drinks are…read moregood. Great service, beautiful views. Would come back!

We were staying in town for a snowboarding trip and wanted to grab some dinner NYE. We went to the…read morepub and did not regret it. Pam, the owner was awesome and so friendly. She stayed open later just for us. The food was great and ambiance was cool. I highly recommend!!

Great service, food and COLD beer! Very reasonable prices on the extensive menu. The staff is very…read morefriendly and attentive.

Wow-the food was DELICIOUS! We had a fish BLT sandwich and a Rueben sandwich, onion rings and ale…read moresoup. The onion rings are homemade and excellent. The soup is a must try. We were privileged to have the manager as our server. He could not have been any nicer!! Great server as well!! I highly recommend visiting.

A nice experience if I'm being honest, the food was delicious. The burger was too big for me to fit…read morein my mouth, so I had to do without the pickles- to my own dismay. The server was very friendly, and there was a happy golden retriever who is apparently a regular, and was nicknamed their greeting dog. Loved the riverfront view and though I wasn't old enough to dink them, the beers are supposed to be excellent.

I only go for the maple house Mac so I can't speak on anything else but if you're into Mac and…read morecheese and maple, give it a try! A bit pricey but has been delightful

Found a nice restaurant in town that was still open! They have several beers on draft! The pumpkin…read morecider was amazing! The staff was super quick. The fried cauliflower with Thai chili was great for an app. I have the steak special. Medium! So good! Perfection! The sides could've been a little bigger but I think they were thinking about plating instead of my stomach which was famished from hiking. Would definitely go again! They also have several TVs to catch the game! My friends got the stuffed baked haddock. It needs a bit of seasoning! Something! Anything! It was a little dry too. :/ but my food was great!

This restaurant has definitely got "it" going. Walking in reminds you of walking into an old…read morefarmhouse. It's very inviting and friendly. The bar area is large and has a "Cheers" type atmosphere. The dining room is just off the bar. It's very accommodating. The only issue is the hump in the dining room floor and the lean of the building walking to the restroom. If you know, you know. The food was prepared with pride. The Clam Chowder was some of the best I have ever had. It was probably top three. I had the Chicken Pesto sandwich which was good. Good flavor but a little dry. The French Fries were plentiful and good. My wife had the burger which was prepared at a medium well. Very good taste and meat to bun ratio. (Ditto on the fries). The remainder of our party had the Meatloaf with mash and the Salmon. Both stated the food was really good. If in the area, definitely give this place a try.

Three of us dining each had the Faroe Island salmon. The salmon itself was well-prepared and…read morecooked. Unfortunately the rainbow carrots were raw. We don't know if that was the chef's intent, but it took the vibe off the meal. One of our party could not eat the raw carrots because of dentistry and asked to have them cooked more thoroughly. We enjoyed the salmon but not the meal as a whole.