This place opened up recently on College St. My husband first spotted it driving by one day and…read moremade a note for us to go check it out. I'm very glad we did. We were warmly greeted, and they inquired if we were there for a table/bar seating, or the retail shop. We sat at the bar, and there were other customers at tables enjoying a glass and engrossed in conversation. They offer a small snack menu, along with a selection of wines, and they have a good knowledge and will provide counsel on the options. We ordered the ricotta toast and the lonzo, a ham similar to prosciutto. Both were delicious! The lonzo comes with a drizzle of quality olive oil on top, and a sprinkle of salt, and a dab of mustard. The ricotta toast (no pic sorry) was also tasty. The space leans to industrial loft, but is warm and invites conversations and relaxation. The shop also has a retail space, and a monthly wine club subscription is an option. It is separated from the restaurant, but not a quirk of their shop, but archaic Vermont liquor laws. We decide to subscribe and picked up our first selections to take home.

Perfect in so many ways! Beautiful space, kind and knowledgable folks, amazing natural wines and…read morewell-designed small plates menu. We sat at the bar for glasses of wine with lots of treats: a bowl of yummy olives, fancy tinned fish, bresaola, mind-blowing new award-winning blue cheese from Jasper Hill (withersbrook) and a cherry, tomato, almond, burratini salad...all served with slices of excellent bread. Perfect accompaniments to each plate: lemon and garlic with the fish, cherry conserves with the cheese, etc... We'll be back again and again, with friends in tow.

Kate was very friendly! The maple bourbon syrup was delicious! We did the tasting and ended up…read morebuying 6 bottles.

Beyond excellent. Great service and even better wines and spirits. I highly recommend a trip out to…read morethe winery.

Friendly people and great Vermont wine are what makes this place so special. The fact that the…read morespace itself is so beautiful is just a nice bonus. I stop by here every time I come to town - it's a bit of a hidden gem.

Really enjoyed this awesome tasting room - great vibes, amazing wines and delicious snacks. We went…read morewith friends and can't wait to go back!!!

This is my go to place in Essex. Very relaxing, outdoor seating and friendly staff. Excellent…read moreselection of ciders as well as cocktails. Small but good food options. Everything is reasonably priced especially in comparison with other similar places nearby.

We have been coming almost weekly all summer for the free live music schedule. Great venue, easy…read morelocation and great atmosphere. Nice selection of hard ciders and local beers. Highly recommend!

Was super excited to try this place! And I was shocked to see it empty on Thanksgiving weekend…read more They had lots of choices and flights. And we tried the poutine....it was...not good.

Stopped by on a Tuesday evening. We sat at a high top table, and a gentleman came to serve us from…read morethe bar. Nice selection of ciders to choose from. We sampled a variety of them before choosing full pours of the Unified Press (standard cider), and Wit's Up (a bit hoppier, perfect for us IPA lovers). Weren't really a fan of their other selections, as we felt the added in flavors overpowered the appley flavor. Ordered a double patty burger, which was pretty tasty and juicy. Fries were extra. Overall, okay cider, good food, and good service. Probably a 3 for the cider, but service and food bump it to a 4.

I had my Bachelorette party here and it was awesome! I was able to rent a private and HUGE space,…read morethat included a fire pit, fire wood, and our own designated servers and bartender all for an affordable price which I might add is rare for Stowe. I paid under 800 dollars! The coordinator Molly was an absolute doll. She even had me make my own playlist in advance before the event. I shared it with her via Spotify and I got to have it playing during the event through a professional sound system. I was able to bring decorations in advance and the staff set them up for me and did an amazing job. The place was clean even in the bathrooms. Please note the food is bar food which is great if you want to also play games and party like I did! The drinks are great with seasonal options as well! See photos attached

I love exploring new cider places, and on my trip to Stowe, I was excited to see Stowe Cider…read morevisible from the road with plenty of parking. We went just for drinks. We elected to sit outside on the deck under an umbrella. We could hear the band from the Japanese restaurant next door. I ordered a flight which consisted of four ciders that I could choose. The server wrote the initials of my choices on a board and told me what they were. I ordered less sweet, more dry kinds. There were subtle differences between them based on the fruit notes. I did miss getting a Huckleberry flavor like I do when I go to Washington state. Our server was upbeat and friendly even though we only ordered drinks. Tip: To enter, use the doors that say "use other door," I thought the arrow was saying go to an entrance around the building but that was an employee only door.

An amazing spot and worth putting on your brewery tour list. Each IPA tasted amazing and I grabbed…read moresome beer to go as well. Huge space with plenty of seating inside and outside. Enjoyed a high top outside as the weather was ideal. Service was quick and attentive and I can't wait to come back

Accidentally ordered a flight with all IPAs, so I can only say the IPAs were good and the pretzel…read morebites! YUM! Lots of seating; lots of bathroom stalls....although for a couple of them you have to walk through the kitchen so I felt like I was doing something wrong haha

I didn't do any research when I chose this terrific establishment!…read more I went to the bar and was immediately greeted by the bartender, McKenna! I started off with a side Caesar salad and Brussel sprouts! WOW! The Caesar dressing was very creamy and delicious! The Brussel sprouts were OUTSTANDING! I could probably eat 5 orders! For my entree, I got the Bailey Melt which is essentially a patty melt with cheddar cheese (I added bacon). It was cooked perfectly, it was juicy, and the fries were great! I got a side of Buffalo sauce and I loved it! The restaurant is small but very quaint! I loved the bar! McKenna was amazing! Very attentive, personable, and very friendly! Overall, I had an incredible experience at Halvorson's! I definitely recommend this place!

Stopped here for lunch and had the best clam chowder nachos and brussels sprouts we've ever had on…read morethe planet! The service was amazing. Sweetest greeter/waitress ever.