Taps just WAY over delivered in terms of my expectations. My husband and I adore the VT Farm to…read moreTable scene and I reserved a spot at Taps when I noted some decent reviews, local farm partnerships (by local I mean within town and within 15 miles) and some stand out menu options. They were voted 2019 #2 Best Restaurant in the Rutland area and I think they were robbed. My husband began the night by choosing a menu option that allows customers to buy the back of the house staff a round of cream ale which causes them to erupt in kitchenware percussion and celebratory hooting. The Potato Leek soup was velvety and delicious. They served us the best fried Brussel Sprouts that I have ever eaten. They were crispy, well seasoned and the aioli was also good but they didn't even need it. I am not much of a drinker but their specialty margarita was so well made (and strong) that had I not already gotten quite precious after the first one, I would have ordered another. My husband liked the cauliflower, squash mac and cheese special. My mushroom ravioli with capers and cream sauce were also delicious. We finished up with a house made lemon-lime cheese cake. Usually, citrus is not welcome in my dessert. I prefer chocolates, cookies and caramels in my cheesecake. I want to know that my Diabetic Ketoacidosis Emergency admission to a backwater hospital was well earned. However, it was delicious. The service was friendly and unpretentious, in my adorable, slightly drunken state I became absolutely thrilled when one of the waitresses was publicly gifted with a Plague Doctor Squishable (look them up). I ordered mine in September and cannot wait to receive it. I felt an immediate, margarita and plague doctor inspired, affinity We'll be back

Stayed away for a few years due to uncomfortable environment (not welcoming to regular locals)…read more Decided to try again and same experience. Never once asked how we were doing, seemed like we were an inconvenience (and the owner was one of them). Food, mediocre. A shame for a small town.

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.

This is the best apres skiing in Killington. Good local musicians Thursday to Sunday, great…read moreselection of beers but on a cold day get a hot apple cider with Jamison in it. Expect long waits for servers if it's packed so get your first round at the bar even if you have a table, cash out snd tip the bar, and as soon as the server comes to your table, order. Because it could be 30 minutes till your order comes.

Awesome pub! Great specials and prices. Very reasonable prices and Really good burgers.read more

Driven by this place dozens of times without ever really noticing it or considering going in. But…read morewe were in Whitehall, options are few and we were hungry. From the outside you can't tell if this is going to be a dank locals bar where everyone stares when you enter. I assure you it's not. Rather it's clean (including the bathrooms) and tasteful and the owner/bartender was warm and welcoming. Pub fare food was quite tasty. Just a really pleasant experience, a place worth supporting.

Great cocktails. Very friendly service. Full bar with a wide range of liquors. I had a last word…read morecocktail.

Staying in Woodstock for the weekend and we decided to check out Rutland. My husband wanted to pop…read morein here spontaneously on Halloween 2025, despite knowing how much I rely on yelp reviews before walking into any establishment , and I am glad we checked it out! The cocktails are great and the bartenders are really friendly.

Good bar food Fully poured drinks…read moregood local muisic Friendly staff Easy p[arking close to downtown Ti

We stopped on the way back down from Montreal, and the experience was very nice. Highlights were…read morethe view and the creole fries. The staff are all young, but very nice. Solid option to spend a weekend evening and have a drink.

Always love coming to eat here, best service, and everyone is extremely friendly!…read moreFood is always excellent

As vegetarians we had their delicious curry plate and their quesadillas. The service is friendly…read moreand helpful and it's located in a quaint old school Vermont Inn. They had music playing a fun pub vibe on Saturday night.

Beautiful new (opened last fall 2024) taproom. Amanda was super friendly. Eight beers on tap. Don't…read moremiss this place for beer when in Rutland. Flights, pints, growlers available. Chips to snack on. Comfy seats.

A couple of beers and a plate of buffalo chicken tenders. I sat at the bar where I had a great…read moreconversation with the bartender. Chicken was nice and hot and spicy. I ended up using the entire pot of blue cheese. Beers were tasty and the place has a neighborhood sort of vibe to it. Definitely check it out! [Review 18469 overall - 68 in Vermont - 1991 of 2022.]

Drove in after a ski weekend, looking for a place to get food and watch the Super Bowl. Ended up…read morestumbling on a true hidden gem. We were greeted by a potluck, of which we were immediately encouraged to dig in. The community here is heartfelt and polite. The crowd was inviting, banter was great.Would 100% come back and recommend.

This is a great local spot with good prices, friendly bartenders, and decent selection…read more Unfortunately, I would never go back because they are cash only. There isn't a sign on the door either...if there had been I wouldn't have ever even walked inside. But if you're okay with carrying USD this is a good spot. Sadly, it's a deal killer for me. I've at least edited their profile on this site to indicate Cash Only.