I didn't have much expectations dining in here but it exceeded my expectations…read more When you think: Pork wings? You're probably like ehhh.... But hear me out -- it's really good. Great crisp and flavor. I liked it over the tamales which was also a popular pick amongst others. Service was friendly and the quick. Ambiance, small and what you'd expect at an Irish Pub there was live music and good amount of people there. 10/10 worth a stop!

Absolutely loved Bert's in Stowe...all the way from Fort Worth, Texas!!…read moreJanet is the sweetest -- she makes you feel like you've been coming there for years. Gavin's an awesome bartender. The tamales were amazing and those pork wings... wow. So good. Great vibe, great people, can't wait to go back!

The bartender/owner is very friendly, the cocktails are incredible, and the atmosphere is great…read more Highly recommended if you are in the area and want to have a drink and relax.

Cocktails and service don't get better than this! Chris (owner and lead mixologist) and his team…read morehave perfected their craft with excellent cocktails and small bites that create the perfect setting to unwind after a long day (at work or on the slopes). A must try for any Stowe local or visitor. Couldn't recommend it more!

Beautiful views of the Stowe countryside while having a great beer. What's there not to love?…read more The Alchemist specializes in dank hop character, but they also have a wide range of beers you can choose from. All come in cans except Heady Topper, which you can grab on draft from a refrigerated beer engine. I have to say, having it on draft is a magical experience. Their aluminum cups are quite cute and you can take them home. Food is from a truck. Jamaican food that can be quite overwhelming with salt and spice if you're not careful. The potatoes were especially good. They hold events on their website including Boogie Bingo which we attended on Thursday night. Great host with a very dry sense of humor. We come up to Vermont every year, and this will definitely become a regular spot for us. Cheers!

mmmmm...beer. The…read moreAlchemist brews one of my favorite beers - Heady Topper. So recently when my wife and I happened to be in Stowe, I knew I had to visit the brewery! The brewery is on the outskirts of town. It is an attractive facility situated on a large property with picturesque views. It was a beautiful day and they have lots of outdoor activities (corn hole, frisbee golf, etc) so there were people everywhere! This is a family friendly brewery and there were lots of kids running around. What a great vibe! I had a hand pulled Heady Topper. The brewery is the only place on the planet you can get Heady Topper hand pulled. It was worth the trip. My wife had a can of Light. I should note that other than Heady Topper everything comes in a can. No draft options which also means no tasting flights. I found that odd, but I get it. Not a big deal and it won't impact my rating. If you are in the area you might want to check this place out.

Visiting from California, we had a great time watching the Superbowl while enjoying some of the…read morebest drinks we had in Vermont. The negroni was among the best I've ever had. The crowd was friendly and the staff was super accommodating. Highly recommend.

This is a great little bar on the Main Street in Stowe - super friendly, attentive staff and great…read moreselection of draft beers. They have a small but decent food menu, and it's a great place to watch a game, relax after a day of exploring or people watch from the patio.

What a great little spot! Food was excellent - we had 2 picky kids with us and both were thrilled…read morewith the food and the dirty sodas. Highly recommend the nachos and the wings although everything was fantastic. Atmosphere was a lot of fun, og arcade games, ping pong, air hockey and corn hole. Everyone working was incredibly kind, we'll definitely be back. Highly recommend, all around

We had pulled pork and mississippi pulled beef absolutely delicious…read more Also had the gumbo nice and spicy. The owner was the bartender Great guy very nice personality told us about his story which was pretty amazing We got there early, so the place wasn't crowded, but it looks like an adult playground place to hang out with local friends

The dressing on the Caesar salad was perfect and the bread crumbs with the thinly shredded cheese…read morewere delicious. Definitely something I would order again. The street corn queso was good too, but probably not something I personally would get again. Not pictured are the dry rub chicken wings, which were so good. They were crispy, flavorful, and came with a delicious homemade sauce on the side. I also got a Moscow mule which was super good and fairly priced at only $9. I would definitely recommend this place and come back again!

Immediately upon entering we were greeted by the hostess who took our names and said the wait was…read moreabout 20 minutes. We ordered beers at the bar and were seated within 10 minutes. It was the busiest place in town for a Sunday night. The burger was cooked exactly as requested. It didn't come with fries so I ordered the barbecue chips and dip. A huge order we took home to snack on the next day. Service was fantastic and quick!

Everything is right about this place. We will return every time we come to Stowe. Music, vibes,…read moregood food and drinks. Seriously, it doesn't get any better.

Après Only is a favorite spot when we are in Stowe, VT. The cocktails, bar snacks and live music…read moreare incredible. The bartenders, like Mariah, make the experience that much more memorable.

Best brewery we visited on our trip. And that's saying something as we hit almost half a dozen…read more We were in Stowe for the day to see friends and do a few things. We wanted to hit some of their top breweries. A friend who had been last year said his favorite was Idletyme so we hit their first. We wandered through the inside areas in to the back area. That's the spot. Underneath the canopy of trees there sits a long wooden bar. The vibe that day was ideal with the sunlight cutting through the leaves. I got their pilsner and it was the best beer of the trip. An excellent subtle tasty golden beverage. We moved on shortly after to the next spot but I had to agree that Idletyme was the spot. I plan to make it back to Stowe again soon, and Idletyme will be one of my first stops.

On August 2, 2026 my wife and I had some free so we decided to stop in Idletyme. I'm glad we did…read more It was a beautiful day so we sat outside. It is a large, attractive space. They had a nice crowed but we managed to find two spots at the bar. We had a couple of beers and split the French Onion Soup. Everything was very good. Service was good, and prices are reasonable.

We are staying about 10 minutes down the road in an AirBNB and decided to get takeout tonight…read more First up, the duck wontons were amazing! Duck Bacon was smoky, the dipping sauce was perfect, the creaminess was on point. We both got the Bayley Blue Burgers. Amazing blue cheese. Amazing burgers. Just a really good burger. If you're in town, I highly recommend getting a good burger and some wontons here!

My wife & I got takeout yesterday! Food was ready right on time and still warm when I brought it…read morehome. I was helped right away. The food was delicious! We got fish tacos, totchos, & the brussel sprouts, which were all great!

My wife and I loved our visit to this fun and friendly gastropub in Stowe. It was crowded for a…read moreWednesday night, but the staff was friendly and efficient. We waited about 15 minutes for a table. Not bad at all!! Our server was energetic and accommodating. She cheerfully answered all our questions and honored our request to get a margherita pizza as an appetizer. The aforementioned pizza arrived in no time. It was good. Not the best ever, but still quite solid. The star of the culinary show was the salmon entree. Both my wife and I got it and we both loved it. It was a big piece of wood fired salmon and came with a nice assortment of roasted veggies. I'm talking real veggies--zucchini, broccoli, fingerling potatoes, the works. Neither one of us are big drinkers, but there are LOTS of microbrews on tap if you're into that kind of thing. The dining room was lively without being too noisy. Both of us enjoyed hanging out there. It would be a great place to have a beer and watch baseball on TV. Will definitely return the next time I'm in town.

Let me cut to the chase: get the steak frites or anything else with the chimichurri. It's going to…read morechange your life and you can go ahead and thank me later. The poutine was very good, but I'll grant you that it's maybe hard to get that wrong - but their gravy is on point! Service was great - got there around 5:40pm on a Wednesday, so the wait was non-existent and a table for 5 was easy to accommodate. Duncan was the server, who disclosed that he was new but you wouldn't know it from how he took orders and brought food out. Even threw him a curve by asking for the steak frites with an additional side of brussel sprouts, which he handled no problem - even though there weren't any sides I saw on the menu. Steak was medium rare and perfectly seasoned, and I think I mentioned the chimichurri but it deserves additional mention. Maybe you're wondering about beverages. The maple lemonade is great - it leans harder on the tart side and there are sweeter options around (Cliff House) but I love a lemonade that tastes... lemony. Pineapple cherry punch was also a hit - but that's secondhand hearsay, unlike my direct opinion on the chimichurri - which I would drink if I could. Definitely check this place out. The table near ours seemed to immensely enjoy their meal and also get great service from Duncan.