Omg what a FUN spot!!! Was in Vermont for the weekend with…read morea bunch of friends and we came to pickle barrel on a Saturday night and literally had so much fun! Live band was great and I love that they would switch between their live sets and a dj set. It was soooo fun dancing all night Only downside was waiting on line outside in the freezing weather

I had a great time here!! IMO - best aprés ski/ nightlife spot in the #SkiTheEast ski scene…read more If you're a live music lover like myself, you'll love this place! There is a bar upstairs that has a smaller band set up that I absolutely looooooove. ALSO, if you're staying within 6 miles of the bar, the bar has a free shuttle. Totally appreciate this - they're dedicated to keep their patrons safe on the snowy roads :) can't wait to go back tomorrow ;D

Good service. Friendly local bar with a twist. ...............................................read more

This bar is amazing! I came by on a Saturday night in August with my friends and there was an…read moreoutdoor slammin' dance party on the front lot with food vendors. The DJ was awesome and people were dancing like crazy. It didn't take too long to get drinks and when we did they were affordable and served with a smile. We had an unforgettable time. I've heard in other nights it can be more low key. The bar itself is gorgeous, historical and large enough to spread out or find a quiet corner.

Everything about the Killarney screams Irish pub - from the decor, the vibe and the menu. We came…read morein on a Saturday night post-snowboarding at Okemo after getting turned away at the Loft because they were at full capacity. The host quoted a really long wait time but we actually got seated an hour earlier than what was estimated - score! While we were waiting I got to try one of the alcoholic hot chocolates at the bar that warmed my soul. We got seated in a separate main dining area away from the bar. Our server was very friendly and efficient even on a super busy night like the one we came on. Once our food came we all agreed - best Irish pub food we've ever had! The chicken wings were super crispy as well as the fish and chips. I normally don't care for corned beef and cabbage, but it tasted better here than where ever I've had it in the past and the shepherd's pie filling was juicy with a lot of flavor. The perfect pours of Guinness and live music were the icing on top. Highly recommend this place if you're hanging around the Ludlow area!

I really wanted to like this place after a long day of skiing, but unfortunately, everything we…read moretried missed the mark. - Wings: Okay sauce but the wings were dry. - Shepherd's Pie: Probably the best dish but it still lacked seasoning, needed way more salt. - Bangers and Mash: So disappointing - the sausage wasn't great, the mashed potatoes were bland, and the sauce had a strange smoky-sweet flavor that didn't quite work. - Reuben Sandwich: Definite no for me - so bland, just meat and bread. Honestly, my favorite part of the meal was the fries, which says a lot.

Spotted this tavern on our way and stopped in . Looking at the Google review of 4.8 stars we surely…read moreknew this one was good . It's almost hidden and surely a hidden gem. They had seating inside and outside ! Inside felt a bit rustic and old age time . Loved the interiors . Lots of seats outside too. Service could be better . We were sitting for 5-8 mins for someone to attend us and give a beer . Looks like the same waitress was going outside and also serving inside . Wish they had dedicated bartenders . Food was great though .. not so pricey .. rightly priced . We got hummus and it was sumptuous . Lots of veggies and pita bread slices to eat with hummus. Hummus was fresh and tasted good . Good experience overall . Parking was available outside . 4 stars !

We ordered 8 meals to go from the loft tavern in person and had great results! We spanned the menu…read moreand everyone had positive things to say. We didn't get a response via phone, but after going in person they were slammed so that explains that! Awesome food on a cold night.

Stemwinders was phenomenal. Our server (the bartender) was so nice and very helpful. The setting is…read morerelaxed with a great bar area and seating upstairs. The tap list and cocktail menu is solid and the food was absolutely incredible. Would definitely recommend.

We are locals ,recently had dinner, and it was anything but a good experience. It started with our…read moreserver, who honestly seemed to want to be anywhere else but serving us. She seemed annoyed about everything and actually said when we said oh we remember you " I'm always here" and at 60 something years old she might want to chose a new profession. Know we've had her before and she depicts unprofessionalism. I won't post her name.. It took 20 minutes to get drinks, had a tasteless salad, cracker crust poorly prepared pizza -$23 for 2? Our brisket as stated on the menu? no- it was actually overcooked 3 pieces of short rib with no sauce( $40 meant to be shared?? . what a joke. My wife and I love Leslie at the wineshop but the restaurant is horrible. I'd stay away until they get better!

Stopped for a coffee after skiing; friendly service and good espresso and coffee to go. Ha,…read moredelicious cookie to go as well.

We stopped in for lunch and a break from a road trip. Pleasant atmosphere, friendly people, and…read moredelicious food. We enjoyed the Reuben and the grilled cheese with bacon. Thanks!

If you've been following my reviews this season, you probably noticed that I've been hanging out a…read morelot in winter spots! That's b/c I love skiing!! And this year was THE YEAR to hit up Vermont for skiing b/c they got more snow than they've gotten in almost a decade--so the skiing was the best east coast skiing I've experienced ever! And, if you're in Vermont skiing, you must drop by Main Mountain Bar & Motel. We weren't staying there as motel guests, but we heard that Main Mount was the place for fancy cocktails... and whoever told us this information was spot on!! Every cocktail we tried at Main was unique and super tasty. My favorite was the Good 'Ol Boy cocktail, but I also recommend the New England Sour--it's like a Whiskey Sour but with Mulled Wine and Cocoa on top. As for atmosphere and service, both are great! The interior decor is more like a cozy (but slightly modern) mountain house library (an atmosphere you might expect in a hip Brooklyn bar), and it's very inviting! And the bartender and servers are amazing and really friendly. As for food, we didn't try any on the first visit, but we ended up going back to Main Mountain on our last night of the trip b/c we found out that, on Sundays, they host a burger night! Ummm... yes!!!! So, we went back, I had another Good Ol' Boy, and we downed some yummy Smash Burgers and French Onion Mac & Cheese! Oh, and PLEASE order a side of their pickles! They are life-changing! Bottom line = check out this bar if you are in Ludlow, Vermont for skiing at Okemo or just visiting for some other reason. You are sure to love it like we did.

If you're looking to fulfill your après vibe after a day at the mountain this is the place to go!…read moreKiller cocktails, great apps, and awesome vibes!

So we came here 2 years ago as a family of 5 and had a great experience. Food was delicious. It was…read morecozy and full of holiday decorations. We came this year as a party of 8 and man were we disappointed. We checked in for our reservation and the young woman seemed surprised to see us there. They squeezed us into a table of 6 (ended up fine). We ordered 4 cocktails and 4 sodas. We also ordered 2 appetizers (the tuna nachos and breaded cauliflower) they came out in less than 5 minutes. That's a problem imo. I ordered the chicken Milanese. Sooooooo much arugula salad but that was dressed nicely. The chicken was super crispy but it was easy to tell it had been fried earlier and reheated. It was so dry! The pasta was delicious. The steak tips were not marinated as advertised. Oh and the waitress never checked on us mid-meal. We would've definitely ordered some wine. So. A different experience than two years ago. What a bummer

Upon entering this establishment, one is met with a most agreeable, family-style atmosphere, fit…read morefor communal dining and civil discourse. Yet I must observe that the food took longer to make than I expected, a delay which tried my patience more than was desirable. In this interval, the root beer proved to be of uncommon quality and afforded some consolation. When the meal at last arrived, the chicken tenders were found to be exceptional, possessing a most commendable balance of crunch and satisfaction, and accompanied by a BBQ sauce of perfect density--neither excessive in thickness nor wanting in substance. Thus, while the experience bore notable merits, the undue length of preparation prevented it from attaining a more favorable distinction. Overall, it was aight

Love the place great food and great place tó play pool an darts even watch sports so it a nice…read moreplace to go to,

Hole in the wall biker bar. If you're looking for a good dive, this is it. Not totally open to…read moreoutsiders (then again I had my work clothes on -skirt, etc.- so I certainly looked awkward) but I got good service and was able to relax without anyone trying to have ridiculous conversations with me. Only reason it doesn't have 5 stars from me is because I think they serve food, but hadn't seen anyone eating...or heard anyone asking...(always makes me nervous if someone isn't at least asking about wings or something) and the drinks were a tad overpriced for what they were:size/pour etc. They do have free wifi and a few TVs though, so not too bad. Will probably be back because I'm a sucker for this kind of dimly lit place :).

Charming restaurant. Excellent meal. Personable server. No wonder that Skunk Hollow has been a…read morego-to place for friends in Hartland for a long time. Glad we dined here on our way to a concert. We look forward to returning.

The worst thing about Skunk Hollow is how the bill is padded…read more They CHARGE TEN DOLLARS ($10 )for a small basket of BREAD!!! Next , they will charge you for a glass of water. I like the place and the food is not great but it is usually at least okay. But the meal starts off with a bad taste when they charge for bread which is FREE almost everywhere else. And there's nothing special about the bread! Come on Skunk Hollow, you are treating customers like airlines do! Will you have to pay to use the toilets soon? How about charging for use of the forks and knives? You take advantage of the fact that people are most hungry when they arrive and more likely to give in to your unforgivable greed. I know others who don't want to go there just because of the obscene BREAD CHARGES! It's insulting