Smug and righteous attitude. I don't use a phone to read menus and they didnt have a printed menu. The young guy "helping" me told me it was to prevent the spread of covid and acted as if I should get with the program re covid and not waste paper. This pissed me off because I have elderly parents and have been very very careful. The solution is simple. Have a few menus in plastic and wipe it down after or have disposable menus JUST for the few people who dont have a phone. The waste is negligible compared to what they are probably wasting in other ways and the covid risk is negligible compared to the risk of simply being there. They lost my business and saved a sheet of paper. *shrug* read more

We come here everytime we r in town. My fave is the coconut Mojito. They have drink specials everyday of the week. Lots I board games to play. TV's. Comfy couches, bar seating, tables, and booths too. Ok. Time to get my Drink on! read more

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Cute little bar. Bartender was nice and friendly. Had the Espresso Martini and it was very tasty. Nice atmosphere and definitely good variety of cocktails. They have all the old school board games and Cards Against Humanity. Will definitely be stopping in next time we are in town. read more

I went in to have a drink with my girlfriend on Saturday and was denied a drink by my bartender because he googled my North Carolina ID and it didn't match what he found when he "googled" it online. Bartender Evan was extremely smug and rude and told me he didn't feel comfortable serving me but he would still serve my girlfriend since she had a VT license. They need to update their system so when someone comes in with an out of state license they are at the mercy of the bartender's googling skills. Bartenders should be better trained in reading licenses as well as customer service. I had been to DRINK multiple times this past year since moving here and had never been denied. My girlfriend and I are planning on never returning and telling all of our friends and gay community about our negative experience. read more

This is a great place if you've been craving a visit to the DMV. The bartender snapped my brother-in-laws ID in half and then instead of acting apologetic in the slightest, accused him of having a fake ID because "Massachusetts IDs can't break." He's like 27 years old. And apparently, they can. Fantastic customer service at this place. read more

What to do on a Thursday night while in Burlington? We headed to Drink for a sampling of martinis and other assorted libations. Nice crowd, kinda young, very loud, but a nice vibe. I had several different martinis and a few shots..something called a candy shot? In any event it was tasty and apparently did the job since I have a vague memory of thee. read more

I had two Iced Tea mojitos and the spinach artichoke dip while playing board games and lounging on the couch. Wow. Amazing. I could have stayed here all night and we did stay for a while but eventually it was time to go to dinner (please ignore the fact that this drinking took place in the afternoon). The people who were sitting nearby were friendly and we engaged in some idle chit chat while hanging out. The bathroom was also really nice which is just a small detail that I always appreciate. read more

Great place. Love the atmosphere, as it 'feels' like a very chill place. If you ever want to just have a drink (beer, martini, wine, etc.), relax, play a board game and just lounge... this is your place. If I had to 'nitpick', I would suggest this place slightly improve its inventory of board games, as some of the selections are missing pieces, but still a great place, nonetheless... one of my favorites in Burlington. read more

I think the place is ok because there are not too many bars here in Burlington, but I don't think it's an interesting bar. It's quite empty most of the time. And there are not too many options on the menu. read more

The place is a staple in town. Every night has a good inexpensive drink special, and the crowd is eclectic. Friendly bartenders. Could use a sprucing up with better seating. The sofas are too overstuffed and not conducive or comfortable for playing cards or a game with friends, you really need to score a table. If you go just yourself or a friend, sure grab a sofa and kick back, it's just a little off. BOARD GAMES ARE PROVIDED!! There's standup comedy night, and again the seating is just funky... enjoy the place very much, but encouraging a rethink of the layout. read more

The drinks here are okay.. but do NOT use your credit card here... I used my credit card here a little while ago and they charged my card for the right amount, but I was charged out of North Carolina.. I thought this was weird but maybe they are based out of NC, but my credit card fraud alert caught multiple unauthorized purchases out of NC after. Had to get a new card and fight existing charges. Cash is king in this place, if you use your credit card look out for credit card fraud after... read more

Had a nice night here while visiting Burlington. Plenty of board games to choose from, nice dim lighting, and cool bar! Nice to have the option for $5 drink specials, however be prepared to get what you pay for - quality of drink specials is just A-OK. Strong enough, but not particularly crafted with care. read more

Muuuuuch better bars to go to in burlington. The inside is non-descript. There are a couple of couches and some table top games to play. Other than that, there is nothing really going on. They have infused vodka and some decent specials, but there is nothing really defining about the bar. It is esentially a wide open room. Would not go again. Not impressed. read more

I really like Drink, although it is a tad on the expensive side. However, it is more fun to go here and play buzzed Apples to Apples than sit on my couch downing a six-pack while watching When Harry Met Sally. read more

We love this place as a first bar of the night, any night of the week kind of place. $2.00 switchbacks and $3.00 drafts on Sundays, Mondays, and Thursdays is pretty much the best deal in town. On other nights they have other fantastic drink specials- including great infused liquor drinks on Tuesdays for $4.00. They have tons of board games, including cards against humanity, comfy couches, and tvs! They don't have much food- two apps on the menu, usually a monthly special, and a wine accompaniment night. read more

I never usually go bar hopping but on this rare occasion this was one of my stops. I went in on a Saturday night and it wasn't packed like others downtown. Easily got a bar stool. I got the James Bond, basically gin and tonic but it was mixed perfectly, not to strong or watery. My girlfriend recommended the maple shots which were amazing! Definitely will go back for those again. read more

Awful service, the drink specials are nice but waiting at the bar for 10 minutes to order a drink and then having the bartender be rude and throw my credit card back at me like I'm somehow supposed to know they have a minimum was so rude. Waitress at the table was much better although she still had to wait an obscene amount of time for the idiot bartender to make our drinks. Definitely will not be back. read more

I like to start here and have a few drinks before heading out dancing. I like the casual yet classic environment. I find the place charming in its own little way. read more

We might have just ordered the wrong drink... But this drink was awful. The service was okay, visiting Burlington & may return but this place was nothing special read more

Good drinks, shitty music. REALLY good drink specials. 3 stars. (here rn, I'll make you a playlist hmu)

What a great place! Comfy seating areas. The two bartenders were pleasant and helpful. We were on vacation and looking for a nice restaurant, we asked the bartender who made a couple of recommendations and then proceeded to call them for us and make a reservation. Really great. We went to the restaurant and then back to Drink! We had a great time! read more

I generally go here during the happy hour (if there were one) time. It's usually fairly quiet and relaxing. If a larger group is visiting they can tend to take over the place because it is a big open space. I like that I can sit on the couches and look out at an interesting street corner. The drinks are just fine given that I generally order beer or wine. I'm not sure what the identity of the place is when it is busy but it suits my purposes extremely well and so I am a fan. read more

This bar is the place you go if you feel like having a drink and playing board games with your friends. It's really all about the game selection, there's a bunch. Nothing special about the drinks but still have what you need to have a good night. The place could use a little redecorating, but it's comfy. read more

Unfortunate experience at Drink tonight. My girlfriend and I went to have a drink before dinner. The male, blonde bartender working this Thursday night 12/6/2018 asks for our IDs so, I hand him my Massachusetts ID. The bartender begins bending it multiple times until it ultimately snaps. He condescendingly tells me that an ID should never break. Laughing because I'm 27 years old and indeed did not provide him a fake ID, I said "you just broke my ID." His response was to then pull out his Connecticut ID and bend it right in my face. Not sure how you can compare the two?? Then asked if I could provide back up, so I pulled out every credit card in my wallet. His response "A real ID shouldn't break." He clearly was on a power trip. I understand you are in a college town and worry about under age, but you were 100% in the wrong. Now I have a broken ID and need to pay the $60 to replace. I will be reaching out to management. Hopefully they will be more reasonable than this bartender. read more

3/26/10 we stopped in here waiting for our table at flatbread. had a cosmo, cause it was the special and discounted $4. it was standard. it was early in the night. bet the place livens up a bit after. read more

They have specials almost everyday of the week, but my favorite by far are their beer special days. i think its Sunday, Monday and Thursday? $2 switchbacks and $3 drafts (which have included lagunitas, allagash and founders). They have a few TVs with standard channels and board games. A fun place to come hang out during those normal weekday. I wouldn't choose to come here otherwise. Their mixed drinks aren't that tasty. read more

Great drinks and great games. Stayed till past 1am on a Monday night playing apples to apples and connect four. Awesome drink specials!

Stopped here with a friend for some drinks one night. Atmosphere was fine, but the liquor selection was limited and I wasn't impressed with the drink menu. I prefer classic cocktails and while they had some mainstays, there was nothing exciting or unusual to try. I stuck with a rye manhattan and it was pretty meh. Board games were a nice touch, but they whole place felt a little immature. Unfortunately, it's about the closest thing to a nice cocktail joint as one can find in Burlington, so I guess I'll stick to mixing my own drinks for guests in the future. read more

I really enjoy this bar. The bartender we always have, Issac, is funny but professional. He is always excited to see us, remembers our names and favorite drinks, etc. Definitely more of a low key vibe too it, but I think that is part of the charm. I always meet fun people there and have a good time. Drinks are reasonably priced and they have great specials. read more

Games and big pours. And the best part is the bartender INSISTED that the 24 oz glass was a 14 oz glass. I saved a lot of money that way! Cool artwork too. The only reason it's not 5 stars is because the atmosphere is a little weird. Kinda reminds me of a Saw movie. read more

Not sure what happened maybe I reviewed the wrong bar last time?. This place had terrible music, weird vibe, unfriendly bartender. However it was early, still daylight. Really awkward bar experience overall and I'm very glad I didn't bring a date here. read more

I'm not really a drinker or one to go out often--and that generally has to do with the places I have to choose from. Drink is different. I always have a good time, good conversations, and great drinks. I had the chocolate mint martini the other day-- whoa. Delicious. Sweet bar, nice set up, clean bathrooms, full booths, plenty of standing room, comfy couches, board games, great staff. And the atmosphere is even better for the fact that there are always nice looking and polite patrons. If you're looking for a cool place to relax any day of the week or get a little rowdy (in a classy way) on the weekend, Drink's the spot. Love it. read more

Great place, good prices and great drinks. Decor is a bit lacking, but they have a variety of board games and people seemed to stay for a while. Really good drink specials every day of the week and friendly staff. Overall a great place to get a craft cocktail. read more

Drink is our go to bar of choice when we are in the Burlington area and are looking for a low-key place to find a good drink special. In my opinion the best day to come is Tuesday for $4 Heady Topper and $4.50 Citizen Cider specials. You really can't beat the prices, since you are practically getting them at cost. It a good place to go if you are looking to have nice conversation and decent service. They offer a lot of different board games to play if you are into that kind of thing. The crowds are generally varied in ages, but some nights it's completely filled with college students from the nearby university. A great place to go if you are in the area. read more

Went in on a Saturday night and there were 10 people in the bar, including my party of four and the employees. The lazy bartender made it very obvious that we were inconveniencing him by trying to buy drinks. It looked like the furniture was picked up on the side of the road. The only reason I would recommend going here is if you need a solid reason to give up drinking. read more

Don't go here if you want a flavored mojito for four dollars anymore... Apparently they can't handle the crowd

love the drink daily drink specials and especially wine down Wednesdays. Always have a great time here, however service is extremely slow so be prepared to wait for a while at the bar when the place is busy. read more

do not under any circumstances go to this bar. the most unfriendly staff were absolute jerks to me and all of my friends. overpriced and stupid atmosphere as well. never and i mean never go to drink. ever. read more

Came with a few friends, server came over to us once. We had to practically beg to get service. Then the next time I went one of the female bartenders was very rude. read more

Bartender was extremely rude. Ruined the experience. While the drink was good we didn't want to deal with dude to order another one.