The steak pie was awesome! Steak was super tender, the pastry on top was so flaky and delicious! Sauce was flavorful. I'm pretty sensitive to salt so maybe a tad less of that, but honestly it was soo good!!!! Beer was great too. Service was great. read more

Good service, nice atmosphere. Haven't tried the Scottish dishes, but the fish and chips were mediocre. The fish was frozen and pre-breaded and the fries were also frozen. Small portions. Cole slaw was good. read more

Not a bad place to check out if you are in Chester. We stopped by on our way in and had a bite to eat. I have to say, the waitress was seeming to be a bit on the sad/angry side, and seemed to only cheer up once folks were paying their bills and out the door. The food was decent. I had the tomato soup, which was yummy. The grilled cheese with bacon was decent and they had a great selection of both Scottish and local brews, which looked good, but since I was under the weather I didn't partake. We ended our meal with the home made apple pie with vanilla ice cream, which was decent as well. Considering that your choices in Chester are pretty small, it's not a bad place to check out. Just do not expect an overly friendly waitress. read more

Tired and hungry, from a long vacation, I quickly turned to my Yelp app for some good suggestions. I came across this Scottish restaurant. First, I love a nice warm greeting when you walk in. Loved everyone in their kilt. Our server asked if we were familiar with Scottish food. We said no. She then explained the menus and made a few suggestions. We went with the Scottish egg for appetizer. Came with a side salad. Very good. Even the kids liked it. The art burger was so delicious! We attacked my daughters dish. I got the steak pie. The brown gravy was so good. And so was the mashed potatoes!! We did go with the Scottish famous dish called haggis. Had to try it after all. My husband had it before and he liked it. At least I can say I tried it, lol He did order a flight of scotch. That made his day. And for only 15.00 a reason to order it. Everyone also got desert. The peanut butter pie was a hit. I enjoyed the homemade bread pudding. I really enjoyed the friendly atmosphere. I felt like we were regulars . Prompt service. Making sure we were good. We even walked out with really cool bar t-shirts. When we travel up those parts again, will definitely go back for that art burger. read more

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Stopped by for lunch after over a year's hiatis, again we were very pleased with our choices. Food was delicious and the staff was great.

Place is a cute pub for the area. Small and quiet, but they had a tv for games. Staff was really nice. It felt a bit cold (were there on a chilly winter day). We came here for lunch, I had the chili, which was good but came out insanely hot and seemed to be nuked in the microwave. The beef was not ground but chunks of beef like in a stew. Pretty spicy. The bread it came with was really good. My husband had a burger and thought it was good. Solid but not very memorable and kinda messy to eat. read more

Wonderful atmosphere with a great staff. Cuisine was delicious.

Great Lunch Time stop over after doing antiques and book store shopping in Chester.... Beer was cold ...... Nice atmosphere...: read more

Wonderful place. Great authentic food. Great people and service. We have been there a number of times and it is always great! read more

MacLaomainn's Scottish Pub - Yummy beers! - Pubs Near Me - Chester, Vermont

I like this place. The draft beers are great. I do like Belhaven in all its permutations, hard to find generally. The fish pie is a favorite of mine. I have been overwhelmed by the nachos. Gotta be hungry. A special restaurant this is not, but it captures the Scottish pub feel very well. Usually crowded, but not too... sit on the deck if it is a nice evening. It is a great stopping place. I'll stop in whenever I have time. read more

Stopped in on a Sunday night and sat at the bar. The beer selection was small but very very good. A few taps of Vermont beers and a few taps of Scottish. The bartender was super friendly and attentive. The atmosphere made me feel like we were somewhere locals go and it was cozy and welcoming. We got the chicken and mushroom pie, and the burger with the fried egg. Both were very good, wish they had fries though. read more

Amazing pub!! It's a must if your in southern Vermont. Cool vibe with lots of interesting interior decoration and a great bar. The owner Alan is very kind. Recommend the haggis with the neeps and tatties, a couple of Belhaven ales, and a peanut butter pie for dessert Sláinte read more

MacLaomainn's Scottish Pub - Pubs Near Me - Chester, Vermont

My 95 year old father in law declared MavLaomainns as his favorite restaurant. a Switchback and chili were his favorites. Mine too

This was a cozy little Scottish pub in Chester. Yes... it's a pub, so don't expect linen tablecloths or a quiet table in the corner. The cute decor adds to the fun atmosphere and if you're looking for a place to catch the game, this is it! (they are quite accommodating if you're nice!) The Mary Queen of Scots sandwich was a tasty combination with turkey, Granny Smith apples and melted cheddar cheese. However, I think it would be a challenge to mess this one up! The Chicken and Mushroom Pie was okay, nothing outstanding or very flavorful. Since "chicken" and "mushroom" is featured in the name, I would expect a little more of each in this pie (more peas, carrots and sauce/gravy). The pizza was good. Friendly service from both the girl behind the bar and the waitress. read more

Today, Oct. 18, 2015 arrived at the Pub @12:30 for lunch. Waited about 10 minutes to order drinks for the 5 of us, which was certainly no problem, then at 12:40 our orders were taken. Less than half the tables were occupied. At least 2 tables were served & they arrived after we did. At 1:40 we settled up with the owner for the 5 drinks & 1 appetizer. Can't believe he had the audacity to charge us $35! (2 sodas, 1 tea, 1 coffee, 1 wine & 1 appetizer). Went down the road to Joy Wah, had a wonderful buffet! Wish I didn't even have to check 1 star on this one! read more

I have been coming to Chester for many years now. Every year my family/friends and I have planned a ski trip in early January. This year we chose to "check out" the town one of the days instead of skiing. We stopped by this humble, antiquated, yet charming looking bar. Unfortunately the charm stops once you walk in the door. The sign/website said they opened at 11:30. My friends and I waited until 11:40 then decided to give the door a friendly knock, since we could see the bartender, an older gentleman wearing a kilt, preparing for the shift. We gave him a wave to just let him know he had patrons waiting. He, yelling, "does the sign say open?!?!" Startled and surprised, we went back to the car. About to pull away, a young woman comes out of a side door and unlocks the entrance to the bar. We decide to go back in and give this place a second chance. All of us walked in smiling, asking the gentleman how he was doing...and even made a joke stating "probably don't get guests this early huh?" Trying to diffuse what happened moments earlier. His reply was "well we don't get guests until the bar is open if that's what you're asking." One comment would have been fine, however in all 90 seconds of sitting there, he rudely mentioned it 3 more times. My husband then asked him if he actually wanted our service. The bartender rolled his eyes and walked away. My husband again says are we bothering you? Again, no reply. We then thank the gentleman for the hospitality and left. We went to the Fullerton Inn down the street and had a really pleasant time. My husband, my friends, and I have worked and currently work in Food & Beverage our entire lives. We will never be back, and recommend travelers to do the same. read more

So, maybe we ordered wrong. We got a Caesar salad and a pizza. Pretty deficient. Service was friendly, but not super attentive. I probably wouldn't go back. read more

I have been craving haggis, tatties, and neeps ever since my inaugural dinner a few weeks ago! The Belhaven on tap was delightful. Friendly service. The setting was wonderfully warm and welcoming - very VT rustic, but decorated memorably with Scottish swords, quotes, maps, etc. Impressive holiday spirit. Tried the chicken and bacon nachos to start - heaping with cheese, and not just on the top! Split an order of stew and haggis and taddies. LOVED IT! Took some home only to make the experience last longer reheated for brunch. My fam has a cabin nearby and we try to keep up on local openings - been meaning to try MacLaomainn's for a while and so glad we did! Will definitely return. But by all means try the Scottish food! read more

Cozy atmosphere inside. Nice deck outside. Wifi. Had smoked salmon sandwich for lunch. Very good salmon and on nicely textured homemade bread. read more

Cozy pub with good food. Service was very good. Good draft selections. I had nachos with chili. They were good but very small amount of chili. Not the usual mountain size serving which is good with me. Husband had a Scottish fish casserole that he liked very much. We would go back. read more

A must stop if your passing through Chester. Very warm & inviting, with a terrific tap selection. The Scottish Pub fare is very good, and service is outstanding & friendly. You won't be disappointed. read more

We came here on a cold (cold by Californians' standards) Saturday evening. The wait time was about 30 minutes. We were finally seated and ordered a few rounds of beer. We ordered a few popular items from the menu, including haggis. The food arrived promptly. The food was good, perfect comfort food a chilly evening. Our favorite was the bangers and mash...the sausages were absolutely delicious. We still had room for dessert and was looking forward to the peanut butter pie, unfortunately this popular item was all out by then. read more

I was looking for a burger. Found this place after stopping by Singletons - great smoked meats. My burger was nothing special. Cane with potato chips. My daughter had the steak pie. Steak pieces marinated in a rich dark sauce. Sides included mashed potatoes and carrots. Topped with a flaky pie crust wedge. Scotish Beer and single malt scotch selection are worth the visit. Hostess was very pleasant and accommodating. read more

As a family, we go to Okemo 2-3 times each year. On the way home to I91 on 103. After our first trip there, we have never gone to VT without visiting MacLaomainn's at least once per trip. Last year we went there on the way home when we weren't even hungry. We went there this afternoon with ravenous appetites and ordered way too much food. As always, everything was amazing! The only negative was that we had to wait a few minutes for a table; however, it's president's weekend and everything up there is busy. read more

This is our favorite place to dine and drink in Chester! The food is yummy and satisfying. The beer selection, especially Scottish beer like Bellhaven on tap never hurts either! read more

We have been there a few times. Enjoyed it the 1st time it was something different, being a Scottish Bar. The next few times the owner/bartender was rather aloof, not that we need a lot of attention it was just sorta uncomfortable. The food is so so read more

Great spot in Chester. The five of us went in having gone a time or two before yet we still walked away satisfied. Good food, service and Scottish beer. We will definitely be returning. read more

MacLaomainn's Scottish Pub - Chicken bacon nachos - Pubs Near Me - Chester, Vermont

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Great place, good food and Beer. fun place to hang out and stay for a while.friendly staff. definitely a place to stop and visit if your in the area. read more

You will not be disappointed by this place. You feel like a local by the time you leave. I was in the area for the weekend, but literally was at this pub three times in 24 hours. The service and owner are delightful. Not only were Alan's beer recommendations spot on for me ( a picky beer drinker ), but I listened to him make recommendations all night. Didn't hear any complaints. I had haggis, neeps, and tatties (not exactly my style but I was curious., and trusting of the owner)- I was pleasantly surprised. Good times. Looking forward to going back. And I will. read more

We have a second home in Chester and whenever we are there we go here a couple times. The food is awesome! They have a great selection of draft beers, the wait staff is friendly and the service is great. It's a charming old building and the atmosphere is relaxing. They recently celebrated their 5th year anniversary which for Chester is a feat on it's own! I hope they stay along time. read more

Great food, great atmosphere, if i lived here I'd be a regular, We were driving through and I used Yelp to find a place to eat and I wasn't dissappointed. The service was very friendly, I had two kids (8 and 10) with me and they loved the place. Remember this is a pub not a fine dining establishment. If you are looking for fine dining this is not your place. If you are looking for a good honest meal that will fill you up and a great selection of Beer on tap and bottle and Scotch. read more

This place was recommended by our Air Bnb host and it was a total score. We went for lunch with a party of four and every meal - the Chicken & Mushroom Pie, Auld Reekie Stew, Tattie Barkers and Grilled Chicken Sandwich - were all five star! The Scottish Ales were the icing on the cake. We're heading back for dinner. Sláinte! read more

Went a couple months ago. Awesome place. Had an incredible meat pie and my wife had bangers and mash. Friendly bartender and good Scottish beer selection. read more

Loved everything about this place- the hearty Scottish comfort food, the friendly service with a real Scottish accent, and the overall warm and inviting atmosphere. read more

My girlfriend and I stopped in on a Saturday night in early August. The place was packed but we found a table. Crowded but not overly noisy. The staff was great and very helpful in suggesting something we would enjoy. I did not get the hagas, maybe next time after some more Scotch. I had the steak pie and my girl had the seafood pie. Both were outstanding. This place had everything that I would want: Lively pub, Friendly and attentive staff, Great food and drinks! The best part, the prices are VERY reasonable. I WILL be going there again when I'm in the area. read more

We were in Chester several days and had both lunch and dinner there. Loved the atmosphere and a great example of folks following their dreams to succeed in small business. Excellent Scottish fare, nice selection of beers and booze, and (Like Bob S. from Marin said) a nice break from traditional New England restaurant food. read more

Our first visit. We celebrated the 4th with six in our party. Service was great and so was the food. We will be back for sure.

There was a bad accident on I-91 and closed down the southbound lane, so my wife and I had to get off the interstate. Sorry for the wreck, but glad we happened upon MacLaomainn's Scottish Pub for lunch as a result. Having visited Scotland last year and could not even find a Scotch egg during our visit there, we were pleasantly surprised to find them on the menu at MacLaomainn's. Very good for a starter! For a main dish I had the meat pie and Mary had the chicken mushroom pie. Both entree's were very good. I also had the Scottish Stout and Mary had the Old Engine Oil beer. Both were from Scotland and very good! Dined on the outside deck which was very pleasant for summer. The inside was very British Isle's feeling and I was sorry we could not stay for another drink. Still had a few hours drive ahead of us. The woman who waited on us was very nice and wore a kilt. Nice touch. There were many other offerings on the menu that I wish I could have tried if we were staying in the area. Next time for sure. Not too many Scottish places to eat anywhere and it's worth the stop! I even had my Edinburgh shirt on by chance. Must have been karma! read more

MacLaomainn's Scottish Pub - Nice atmosphere! - Pubs Near Me - Chester, Vermont

I live a few miles from this pub, and I am forced by friends to eat there every week or so. I am amazed that they have any positive reviews because although there food is good and the ambiance isn't bad, the staff are staggeringly obnoxious. The owner and his wife, with whom I am on good terms, make no bones about despising their customers and they show it. If you want to be secretly abused, openly neglected and resented, this is the bar for you! read more

Service is excellent and the food was great. Even had to try the Haggis! We stop there every time we travel in the area. Worth making an effort to get there. read more