I was over in Scotland again last year as it is one of my favorite places to visit. I saw the pub and almost hit two cars as I veered into the lot so as not to miss the turn. We Were greeted by a pretty woman who would not wear a smile, but some Scottish women are just that way. She offered us drink and we enjoyed some of the cold beer offerings. We ordered food as I was dying to try their award winning haggis and neeps and taters! It did not disappoint! It took my right back to Scotland and the haggis tastings. We also ordered the highlander sandwich which was done very well on some brown bread grilled toast. The prime rib sliced, melted cheese, onions, and horseradish sauce made it devine. The house salad had all farm to table ingredients and was very good as well. A couple of more beers and we were on our merry way. Still no smile from a woman who could be a beautiful soul with one simple act - a smile. #stekat2018 #stevensleavin read more

Good food and brews. Nice Scottish decor but the barkeep/waitress seemed to be having an off day.

Been coming to this place since it opened. Best beers this side of the pond, plus haggis. One of the best of many good things about Chester. read more

I went here for Lunch. I ordered their Angus Burger with chips and guess what it was good. I totally recommend their Burger "Work of Art" because every topping that you could thing is with the Burger, and this is only seasonal item. Its nice to sit and eat at their porch. the ambience inside is like a Hunters/skiers hang out place. they are open 7 days a week and serve Lunch/Dinner always, but this mostly a bar/pub/tavern. read more

Great atmosphere and even better food, especially the more traditional Scottish dishes. I get the bangers and mash and my husband gets the steak pie every time we go and we can't get enough of it. read more

Great service, brews and atmosphere. They even have books related to Scottish travel. If you're in town or just passing by I recommend making this an integral stop in your trip. read more

Really cool Scottish pub. We were visiting the area for the weekend and stopped in for a drink. The staff all wear kilts. Had some great Scottish Ale. They specialize in Scottish fare and have Haggis on the menu if you are so inclined. read more

Cute little place. Staff is so friendly. Awesome food too. I had the Mary Queen of Scott's sandwich. Fantastic ham and apple slices under melted cheese on a homemade bread. All I can say is Yum!! Great selection of Scottish and Irish beers also!! read more

Disappointed in that they don't offer fish n chips, which is a U.K. Staple. Had the fish pie instead. Lots of mashed potatoes, less of actual fish stuff. Also had crab cakes. Small cakes less than 2" diameters, but fine for apps. read more

Excellent all around. I think I've eaten here 6-7 times when visiting town, and always happy with the food and beer. My kids like the nachos, chili, and baked potatoes. Staff is friendly, easy parking, good desserts. read more

MacLaomainn's Scottish Pub is THE BEST and most authentic Scottish pub I've yet to find. The owners are kind and hilarious...sitting at the bar makes for a VERY fun time. I had the Bangers and Mash; I've never eaten them before, but I can tell you I haven't tasted another that even came close to rivaling MacLaomainn's. This pub is three hours away from me...close enough to jump in the car for a road trip for some great food, Jameson on the rocks and a good time! Highly recommended!! Heading up again soon! read more

The Steak Pie and Chicken Pie are wonderful. Broccoli and cheese soup was tasty. Best mashed potatoes around. I am disappointed that fries can't be ordered with a burger or sandwich, only potato chips. The nachos need some work. read more

1st time here. Just passing through. Great food. Not many people here but it is December. Work on Art Burger awesome and the steak pie my husband had was very good.. Bread pudding for dessert was awesome. read more

Just an an all-round great evening at MacLaomainn's. Had a large party of nine yet service was still exceptional - friendly and prompt. Equally as good was the food - everything we tried (steak pie, chicken pie, fish pie, stew, scallops) was outstanding. Desserts, though, were maybe most memorable - gotta try the Break Pudding and Sticky Toffee Pudding. read more

Very nice people!!!!!! Cute bar with good food! Lots of beers and classic Scottish food but everyone can still find something they like on the menu read more

This is one of the coziest, warmest, and most friendly places to eat. The menu is delicious Scottish fare. It's tasty and comforting. Don't be scared of the haggis. It's awesome. I love this place and go every time I'm riding in vermont read more

This place is awesome. Incredibly friendly service where everyone in town knows the staff, and the food and drinks are interesting, delicious and well priced. The interior is cozy and relaxed. Will definitely be back. read more

My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful lunch today -- not to mention the Scottish beer (she the Belhaven Scottish Stout and I the Belhaven Twisted Thistle). The Cock-a-leekie soup was outstanding, as was "The Works" burger (with blue cheese). My wife's salad looked delicious. And for dessert, we shared what just might have been the best bread pudding I have ever had. Extensive menu of traditional Scottish foods. read more

Stopped by for an early lunch. Went in and was told they had to clean the floors. Waited for a few minutes in the cold and the consensus was to leave. Why wouldn't you clean the floors before opening time. read more

Love love love this awesome pub we stop by every time we go to Sandy s mom. Banger s and mash with Fiddle Head IPA!!!

Fantastic!! Stopped in for lunch and my GF and I had a great experience . I had the wee hagis starter along with the steak pie and a Bellhaven Ale, she had the chili and washed it down with a short Guinness, as good as it gets. We will certainly be making MacLaomainn's a regular stop traveling through VT. read more

Terrible service! We waited over 45 minutes to receive our food. Very disappointing. There was never an apology for the wait. Once we received the food, it was pretty good but not good enough that we will return again. They had a sign on the door stating they needed servers. Yes they do. Perhaps cooks also. read more

We love MacLaomainn's Pub! We used to visit Chester, VT all the time and this place deserves another great review. We've never had a bad meal here, even when the place is packed! The staff knows how to take care of it's patrons, they always try to find you a seat even when it looks impossible. Authentic, delicious food, and the drinks are generous. Not to mention great pricing for such great service! We always get the scotch eggs, which is only one of the many amazing appetizers. This even inspired me to try making my own at home, such a fun food! It's a cozy bar atmosphere, so come ready to a have a good time and enjoy some comfort food! read more

Stopped in on an early Sunday afternoon and with a party of 5. The place was half full and most folks had been served, placing us in good position to get some lunch in a timely manner. We received our drinks, and got our order in quickly as the place began to fill up, a typical sign of decent place to eat. After 45 minutes, the waitress apologized for the delay, and failed to offer if she could bring us anything--our drinks were long gone. Many other tables which arrived after us, got their meals before we did. Many of which had ordered the same dishes. Perhaps locals are given priority? We finally left 70 minutes after arriving, paying for our drinks, and having an argument about their service with the barkeep. We're uncertain if the food ever did come out. They post signs about not leaving a poor review, and to speak with management. After doing so, it is evident of an intimidation tactic more than genuine concern for customer experience. read more

Been coming here for close to a decade. Fantastic pub. Great atmosphere, GREAT beer selection including several nitro taps, good people and good food. I cant say enough good things about this place. read more

Cozy and nicely decorated dinning room. I always ask what is on Tap. Great Food. Wait times depend on how busy it is, but food is always hot! Eat the Peanut butter pie! It will change your life! And Buy some socks for a bit of fun. read more

My boyfriend and I decided to eat something "different" and stopped here, so glad we did. For apps; I got the french onion soup and he got the wings. The soup was very good, the wings were average. Not bad, but nothing special about them. For dinner we both got the Haggies and Tatties (he got the regular and I got the vegetarian), they were very good. Neither of us had ever heard of this meal and now we are inlove with this meal! One of the owners waited on us at the bar, he was very friendly and was willing to explain the meals to us as we didn't know what haggies and tatties were. read more

Great ambiance! Place was hopping & we were seated in the 'hall' which has no ambiance..our wishes to be seated in the main bar were granted once a 4 top became available. I'm not the meat & potato or gravy type so for me, the menu was limited. I chose the sausage & cheese stew...served Luke warm. Was reheated in the kitchen at my request. Waitress knocked over my beer, about 3/4 empty & never offered to replace or refill. Burped all night & will never return. read more

Absolutely fabulous place. I have never had haggis before, having heard all kinds of jokes about how bad it is. Boy am I glad that I decided to try it out. It was delicious. I also had a bottle of the best hard cider that I have ever tasted. My family and I plan to always dine here whenever we are in the area. My only request is that the kitchen stay open later than 9:00 PM on weekdays. read more

This is by far one of the best pubs I have ever been to. Guinness on tap and the Steak Pie is hard to beat. Alan and Debbie are great!

We love this place! We always make a stop when we pass through Chester! If your in the mood for some yummy Scottish Comfort Food, interesting selection of Beer and great service, this is the place! In fact, we plan on stopping in for Lunch tomorrow! read more

We discovered Maclaomain's via Yelp as we were driving through Chester and wanted a bite to eat. This place is great! The ambience is cozy with wood paneled walls. The people are wonderfully friendly and the food is delicious! We had the Auld Reekie Stew with homemade bread and the steak pie with carrots, peas and mashed potatoes. We ate every last bite with pleasure. The portions are just right, and the prices are reasonable. We'll definitely go back (and hopefully, soon)! read more

Good food. Pot pie very tasty. Every thing has a special taste twist. even the chicken wings were special. Nice draft beer selection.

GREAT FOOD! We've been here several times - drive an hour to get here and well worth it!

Stopped in for lunch yesterday and it was great as always. Had the fish pie which is always sensational while my daughter had the steak pie which was just as good. Traditional homemade food, great beer and the friendliest service anywhere. We stop every time on our way up north from CT and plan to continue. read more

As good as it gets, literally. The food was amazing, the staff was so friendly and helpful. My drink was never empty. The chili nachos are to die for. We will absolutely go again, every chance we get. read more

Really reasonable prices and open for lunch in the off season. I had the traditional fish pie and my husband the stew. Both real good but the stew could use a little more broth. The Scottish beers were great. Will definitely go back. read more

Maybe some were looking at a different menu but what we saw was extensive. Had lunch with friends today and what a wonderful time we had. We are locals and the word of mouth has always been positive. The appetizers of stuffed seafood mushroom caps, stuffed jalapeños, scotch egg were all outstanding. Meat pie, burger, sausage and the beef thing I had with oatmeal was delicious. They had peanut butter pie on the menu for dessert which we wanted but were too stuffed to eat! The beer selection...belle haven, Guinness, wee haven, twisted something IPA were wonderful. Will go back often. A perfect Sunday afternoon dining outside with friends with a wonderful meal. read more

We had lunch on Saturday at the bar. Really fun. Proprietor was charming and helpful. Loved him and his kilt. The wine was tasty. We ordered fish pie & chicken/mushroom pie. Both delicious. Apple pie for dessert was the perfect finish. This pub was the antidote for an insanely cold, windy day! read more

Love this pub, especially the Twisted IPA, the best. Great burgers, turkey sandwich was great. Tried to go back again but it was standing room only. Looking forward to another visit soon. read more