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.

Charming, welcoming pup experience with really creative dishes like delicious Japanese potato salad…read moreand date Brussels sprouts. Appetizers are better than entrees, which are burger-heavy and a little charred, but a rustic spot that's a great hang, especially if you're a beer drinker. So many great beers.

14,000 mile 48 state foodie road trip visit. Bartender was very nice but I can't say the meal was…read morememorable. I ordered the Vermont burger: Cheddar cheese, sliced apples, bacon, maple BBQ sauce, lettuce & tomato. The apples were completely raw (and I believe intentionally so). The bacon felt like it sat and microwaved as you can see by the bend in the photo. I did not get much of the maple component to the bbq sauce as advertised. For a late night bite before calling it a day, it was fine. But I would not seek out the sandwich again.

First time here. The food was delicious, portions plentiful and the price very reasonable…read more The staff were all very personable and a pleasure to deal with and talk to. The restaurant was clean and the seating area on the outdoor porch was great,

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!

We came here for dinner after a movie. The hostess was very friendly as was our server. The menu is…read morea great mix of different pub food, with decadent mac and cheese choices, burgers, tacos, some of which is more elevated, such as swordfish tacos, which is what I ordered. They were excellent. Our cocktails were good, too. A really nice establishment in Barre.

Burger was delicious as well as the wings we ordered. Sat at the bar and service was friendly and…read moreattentive. Fantastic place filled with locals as the afternoon progressed. Cool laid back vibe. Made our way here from camping at Allis State Park. Just under 30 minutes. Would happily go back to eat here again.

The bartender helped herself to a $1 tip without authorization. I was planning to leave the tip,…read morebut not to be given the option? I won't be going there anymore.

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.

Perfect cold beer on draft after a long day. We sat at the bar. Bartender was courteous and gave us…read moregreat food recommendations. Highly recommend the local Vermont amber draft, Switchback. The chicken schnitzel is superb. We also had the Ruben egg rolls and the bacon Brussels have plenty of bacon. Highly recommend. Especially after a day of walking and looking. Love music was on point and perfect for an evening comfort meal and drink at the bar.

Great local pub with great burgers and beer selection. The staff was great, felt fight at home…read more Older decor in the place but still quite nice, I've been a few times now lunch and dinner.

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.

This review is for the inn only. The restaurant at this point in July 2022 wasn't open on Tuesday…read morenights (the only night we stayed). Also, just FYI, most of the restaurants in town are closed Mondays, Tuesdays and some on Wednesdays as well. Or the deli is open till 7pm but you can't order sandwiches past 2pm. ‍ We were only in the area for a day but weird closing times or days were highly prevalent. But I digress, Mad River Inn has lush gardens and thoughtful landscaping throughout the expansive property. It seems like a wonderful place to hold a rustic themed wedding as they have an outdoor chapel with seating and a dedicated indoor hall. The inn, tap room and restaurant are all very tastefully decorated in modern farmhouse style, with a lot of greige (gray-beige) paint that was very popular a while ago. Thoughtful touches are every where. Our check in person was very nice and helpful. We loved our room for our family of three where we could spread out and not be all in the same room all the time. The twin beds were wonderfully soft (my personal favorite) but the queen bed was definitely not as lush. I slept in one of the four twin beds as my husband snores. The bedding was soft and inviting. AC was great as it was a very hot humid day/night. The complimentary breakfast the next morning was next level good served by a very friendly, very accommodating chef. Homemade granola, breads, bagels, pastries etc but also a cooked to order breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon and home fries. Juice coffee etc of course as well. So I would actually give this place 5 stars but took off some for not having a dining room open for guests every day and the fact that our whole family mentioned the constant low level banging noise we heard below us as we were all trying to sleep. As there were no guest rooms below us we surmised that it was probably a washer and dryer making the noises. Husband said an easy fix to this is an arrester on the dryer that can be added to lessen the banging. Or skip doing laundry past 10pm. Still would highly recommend. Wish we could have tried the restaurant for dinner.

Heady Topper and Focal Banger are here! Small bar but ski right up to it, seems like a fun place.read more

This is one of my favorite places in all of VT! Bring a driver with you because you won't want to…read moreleave. Great group of people, very cool atmosphere and some of the best bartenders around! I'll see you there!

I was waiting on my turkey dinner to-go from next door. Wanted to sit down instead of being tempted…read moreto buy stuff in the gift shop, so I strolled over to the bar at the Copper Kettle. If you Park in the lot, the closest entrance to Hart's Restaurant is through the tavern. So I waited about 20 minutes for my food. The bartenders were friendly and warm. So nice, I decided to open my meal and have a few bites there. I was brought silverware and water and had a lovely experience. The food was so good! Warm and totally how you want a home cooked Thanksgiving style meal to feel. Highly recommend both Hart's and Copper Kettle.