Stopped in here to try a few craft brews - we were hoping to experience some darker beers, but I get that they don't stock/brew a lot in the summer. That said, we enjoyed talking to the new bartender and relaxing a bit. They serve samplers, which we tried, and that allowed us to hone in on what we might want to get a larger pour of. Since it was later in the evening, we didn't get any food, but I would recommend it as a stop if you are looking for some craft beer! read more

Great cozy pub for a rainy day. I had an IPA that was light and refreshing - forgot the name of it but it was very easy to drink and honestly might be one of the best IPA's I've had. It was also very reasonably priced for craft beer. For dinner I had the special which was a hot honey chicken sandwich that had goat cheese and string onions, served with a side salad with house vinaigrette and a side of ranch. The server did warn me, and it was written on the menu too, that the hot honey was quite spicy, and indeed it was! I was sweating from the spice, but it was good! The ranch on the side was nice to cool it down a bit. Good service, good food, but would honestly go back for just the beer! Side note: the women's restroom was very clean and had locally made soap that smelt so nice which was a nice touch. read more

Vermont Pub & Brewery - Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich special with Salad - Breweries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Good port in the storm when it is cold out. They have a good selection of craft beers that are reasonably priced, and a heated sun room with a nice view of the town. read more

Vermont Pub & Brewery - Nice craft beer selection. - Breweries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Came in for dinner and a drink and overall had a good experience. For my dinner choice I went with the grilled chicken thighs and it was very good. Lots of food with all the sides and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I had a stout beer that was very flavorful and delicious, and I had an Irish red (i don't remember exactly what it was except Irish) and it wasn't very good, lacked flavor and taste. The staff was very friendly and took great care of us. I would come back here for dinner again. read more

In downtown Burlington, amongst other shops and restaurants. We're seated pretty quickly. Waitress was a little slow to come around and check in on us but was very nice when we did see her. Have a decent selection of beers that are also local. Burger was good but lacked flavor. Our other food was good! It was a Saturday night so it was pretty busy but they were able to handle people coming and going. read more

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A nice spot to sit with friends and a beer. They do not have wifi and I did not spot any power outlets, which makes this a spot not to sit with your laptop. I still did so, enjoying my beer and my 5G hotspot until the beer was gone. A little dark, a little friendly, a nice little spot in the core of downtown Burlington. [Review 1642 of 2024 - 131 in Vermont - 22665 overall] read more

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Man. I wanted to like this place but the food was so bland. I came here with a group of six, and all six of us felt like everything was flavorless. I enjoyed my smoked Porter but the food just wasn't good. read more

Vermont Pub & Brewery - Flight and Jalapeño Burger - Breweries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Not good. Especially in comparison to the other local and fresh options. Beer was one dimensional. Cheese board was fine but simple. Entrees were not good. I got a black bean burger with sweet potato fries- the fries were flavorless and overcooked and the burger had little flavor and I found a hair inside. My husband got a burger and curly fries which were both quite flavorless. Burlington offers way better in both beer and food. read more

I stopped in here for a bite and pint from out of town; I enjoyed the selection of local craft beers on tap and especially the Fancy Pants Maple Ale, just enough maple but not too much! The cheese plate and chicken tenders were very good and hit the spot. Our waiter was also friendly and attentive, would return. read more

Vermont Pub & Brewery - Billy Buck Bock and Fancy Pants Maple Ale - Breweries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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Got to say the beers are better than the food at this local favorite brewery in Burlington. It isn't that much of a surprise, because they should be able to make good ones. Vermont Pub & Brewery is the oldest of the many in town. Been around for quite awhile. This means they have many beers to choose from, and might as well get food as well. As the outside of the building proudly says, it's the oldest local brewery. It's been around since the 1980s, long before the craft brewery craze. This means they've had plenty of time to develop a variety. A ton on tap to get. Of course this is why we came for sure. It's about $7 a pint. That's about typical. Best one we had was the Forbidden Fruit. This is made with raspberries, but it's still not overly fruity though. Food menu is more limited. It's about $5 for the Mixed Green Salad. Basic. There's not a lot to get on the food menu that isn't meaty. Have to try it if you want to get some of the best local beers. It's got a ton to choose from. The food isn't as good, pretty basic, with the typical pub kind of stuff. read more

Vermont Pub & Brewery - Forbidden Fruit And Mixed Green Salad - Breweries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Cozy spot, sitting at the bar on a Sunday night felt like a Time Machine to the 90s and super laid back. A small old tv visible with the game on. Given I'm not a beer lover I can't speak to the brew but our bar food/snacks (poutine) were tasty and affordable read more

Vermont Pub & Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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July 26,2026: The entertainment was great on the patio, Andriana Chobot and the Banana, Luke Awtry! The food was exceptional. The burgers were grilled to perfection:Spinach and Goat Cheese Burger for me and my husband had the VT Maple BBQ Burger on a gluten free bun. Deserts were delicious: Brownie Sundae for me and VT Island vanilla ice cream for my partner. We also had their ginger beer and black cherry ginger beers which were very good! The staff was friendly, attentive and the service was perfect! We'll be returning soon! read more

Food was not very good. The waitress was I bit rude and had no patience for us a large party

We were seated right away on a Sunday midday and our waiter was very chipper. Glad this place was open as some other restaurants on church street were closing for the afternoon break or maybe for the day. The service was fast, the food came out quickly and there was enough on the menu to please most anyone. It is pub style food. They also have a wide array of sandwiches. I had to try the French dip burger. I loved the caramelized onions on the burger and they cooked the meat medium well like I asked. The potato salad was lacking so I'd opt for fries instead next time. Approachable place with lots of options. Great for groups and a reasonable meal read more

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This restaurant blew my expectations out of the water! Before we get into the meal specifics, I want to highlight the location. The restaurant was conveniently located in downtown Burlington just a short walk from the lake. For an appetizer, we ordered chips and salsa and it was delicious. My meal consisted of chicken thighs, sweet potato fries, and coleslaw. Wow was it delicious! My mother ordered the wings and fries, which was delicious as well. Some of the best sweet potato fries I've ever had. Highly recommend. read more

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Great services . Busy place . Food was on time , staff all friendly. I recommend this nice place to dine or drinks

Went in there on Sunday evening, and quickly seated as place was quiet inside. Started with poutine as an appetizer - serving size even as an appetizer was small for price. For entrees we had a salad, added steak, and a French dip burger. Let's just say, I apologized to my wife as this was my choice for dinner. The staff were helpful and friendly, - interesting addition to the bill for "kitchen appreciation". Would maybe stop back in for a beer but not for food. read more

Vermont Pub & Brewery - Dinner check - Breweries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Very solid local pub for an afternoon meal or drinks. Came here for lunch with a few friends and there was no wait for a high top. The waitstaff were all very friendly. We tried the Smugglers notch spirits which were tasty. It's a very convenient spot between the Main Street and the water, will definitely stop in again. read more

Service was great. The fish and chips stood out to both my mom and I so we got the same thing. The tartar sauce was great and good thing because that's where the fish got most of its flavoring. It was a huge piece of fish though and the fries were good. This would be a good spot to get a beer and eat at the bar or come with friends or family for dinner. read more

Vermont Pub & Brewery - Fish & chips - Breweries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Worst Sheppards pie I ever had. Would have been a lot better without the jalapeño peppers and extra pepper ... dry mashed potatoes- was more like a chili with dry mashed on-top. Over seasoned w/ pepper and the tomato paste base for the beef was awful. soda from the tap was sour ... or bad. I would not recommend this place at all. Waiter never came back to see how the food With all the other places around here I'd recommend going somewhere else read more

Vermont Pub & Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Service was fast. Water refills was good. And the beer cheese dip was amazing. Fish and chips was a hit read more

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Cute little spot! Our server was working really hard as he had at least 10 tables. Be kind to the staff!! We started with the Vermont cheese plate. I enjoyed the cheese and fruit. Pita was a little burned. I like that you can order various sizes of their beer. I had a chicken sandwich with side salad. Salad dressing, the house vinegrette, was very tasty. read more

Prices were good. A glass of wine only $7.00 compared to a place a block away that charged $15. But the food was just mediocre. I asked if the Caesar salad and croutons were house made. The manager said that they were NOT. She said the Caesar was very good and that they've been in business for over 30 years - so it must be alright. The salad and dressing were just ok and the added chicken was very good. But after 30+ years, they should've figured out how to buy or make a decent croutons. But instead I got rocks that looked like croutons. My dining partner ordered a pub favorite: Toad in the Hole. Definitely too much pastry and the chutney was a strange pairing. read more

Food was great! I had the Western Burger my friend had the Cajun chicken sandwich. Service was quick and the staff was friendly.

Super dog friendly! Good Cobb salad. Friendly staff. Friendly patrons. Vermont apple cider. Great music! 80s music. Queen, Huey Lewis and the News, Madonna. Definitely enjoying this place and atmosphere. They brought a bowl of water for my dogs and 3 of the servers and several of the customers enjoyed petting my dogs read more

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This was the third and final stop of our brewery tour. Unlike the other locations which were just breweries outside of town, this place had more of a restaurant vibe and was in the city - making it a perfect last stop for those who wanted to continue their night out. . We started downstairs with the tour of the facility - it was crammed but cool to see. We made our way up for the main event. Rather than making our own flights, the table was prepared with several pours of a few brews. Nothing stood out as far as the drinks are concerned but the staff was friendly. In fact I left my purse here and they were kind enough to not just set it aside, but they allowed me back in after closing to pick it up. read more

Vermont Pub & Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Staff was lovely, but food was cold, dry, and not great. I got this grilled chicken sandwich with apple chutney that was terrible. Beer was good though! read more

Fantastic food, fantastic beer, fantastic service. Tried samplers of a maple syrup beer as well as cherry beer. Informative server, knew all the flavors and history. Had IPAs, refreshing. Had burgers with fries. Good serving size, nicely presented. read more

Loved this place! Each of us got a flight with different beers but they were all good! Pure comfort food here, we started with the pretzel bites which were so good, I'm not sure how they make them but they seemed almost fried? They were delicious anyway. Husband got the turkey burger and I had to try the toad in the hole. It did not disappoint! They were so filling we couldn't finish but we both loved the food. We were here around the holidays so it had a cozy, warm vibe. Lots of people, but not too overly crowded. Every single person we interacted with was super friendly, and we would definitely return on our next trip to Burlington! read more

Vermont Pub & Brewery - Toad in the Hole - Breweries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Absolutely terrible experience. Terrible management and ownership. Do not come here. I don't like leaving reviews for bad things but this had to be shared. Tried a dish recommended by staff, and after a few bites I really couldn't eat it. It just wasn't good. Honestly as a restaurant worker I hate sending stuff back but I am on vacation with my family and I had to eat something. I politely asked to send it back and switch it for the other dish I was leaning toward. Server, who was nice enough, took my plate off the table back to the kitchen, then brought it back to tell me the kitchen and management refused to take it off my bill in order to get another meal (a higher priced one mind you). They wanted me to pay for both meals. We were able to hear the entire discussion between our server and the bartender from where we were sitting before a manager ever came to us. They offered to take off my $6 beer and two sodas from the tab, which is about half the price of the meal I originally purchased. And I would still have to buy food. Honestly an embarrassing experience and one that made me and my family feel absolutely taken advantage. The management would apologize but then not choose to solve the problem. She said she would leave a note for ownership, but we are only here for one day so clearly they didn't care much about our experience. read more

Cute spot in downtown Burlington! They brew their own beer on site and we had their IPA which was very good. Service was amazing everyone was very friendly. They had live music setting up but we had to leave to meet some friends for dinner. If we have time before we leave town we will definitely stop back in. read more

Great food and beer at Vermont's oldest brew pub! The Toad in the Hole was great and my boyfriend said the Maple Burger was great as well. If you want a beverage, I recommend the Fancy Pants Maple Lager! read more

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The staff was very knowledgeable of gluten free options on the menu. There are a bunch of beer and cider options. We ordered sweet potato fries, poutine, fish and chips, and a jalapeño burger (GF bun). The poutine and the burger were the table favorites. A great option for bar food near Church Street. It was a bit dark inside of the restaurant. If it hadn't been raining, I would have loved the patio. read more

Vermont Pub & Brewery - Fish and chips - Breweries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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Great service. Great dinner. We enjoyed the evening's meal. Very busy, yet fast service and food delivery.

This business stood out to me with how well they took covid specific measures, a with mask requirement especially when interacting with staff and when leaving ones seat. I did notice however that one of our waiters just left our food/drinks at the small corner table that I assumed was present for social distancing measures, and our other waiter actually made more of an attempt to get the food to the specific individuals within our party and ensure that we all got the right orders--which I really appreciated! The staff was very nice and helpful, and all of our food/drinks were quite generously portioned! There is a variety of options on the menu and I really enjoyed my meal. Note that a party of 5 or more will have 18 percent gratuity already included in the check, but I found the prices to be affordable and consistent with similar options in the area. With the weather warning up, this is a great option for outdoor dining at their beer garden! read more

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Food is always amazing! Im not sure why they changed forbidden Fruit again!! This is the only reason I chose to go to VT pub!! read more

Vermont Pub & Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Nice place to chill out and go casual. French onion burger cooked to perfection and came with side of dipping sauce. The fish and chips was also cooked to perfection and had a nice flavorful taste. Burly ale was good but had a slight bitterness to it. Overall a good experience. The wait staff made themselves available as needed. read more

There are many little out door lunch options on Church Street. None would let us sit with our dog. But, just off Street this nice looking place offered us a place and a bowl of water for our four legged freind. The beers are just what they should be, crafted with care and faithful to the styles offered. The portabella burger was excellent, the fish and chips generous with house made tartar sause. Solid four start food. The server was supper, engaged, but not imposing. Nice guy. I like VPB. read more

Had lunch there 10/10/25 waiting for son to arrive. Lunch was Philly cheesesteak on a gluten free bun with fries and was great. Later, afternoon snack was homemade potato chips and dill/onion dip and I couldn't get enough of it. Sorry I didn't get a pic but I was so hungry. Stop by there if you can and the bar staff Kira and Deb are very personable and made us feel so welcome. read more

This is my go-to place in Burlington. I like to try other restaurants/pubs for the experience, but after 10 plus years exploring Vt Pub usually wins when deciding. I have never been disappointed here. The ales are top notch, flavorful, and always more than surprisingly satisfying. The food is also excellent. Again, I try different things every time, and nothing here has ever been less than delicious, cooked exactly as ordered. I've also never encountered an employee who wasn't enjoying working here. If they're masking distress, as I've clearly witnessed elsewhere, they're doing a helluva good job. All of the above makes for a consistently warm, comfortable and NOT LOUD atmosphere. I never have to raise my voice to be heard. All time favorite Burlington pub. read more