Amazing staff and atmosphere! I love coming here with friends because it's always so lively. The food is amazing and drinks are also tasty! read more

Mule Bar - Bars Near Me - Winooski, Vermont

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This is an awesome bar with awesome service. It's for a cozy vibe to it. Huge variety of drinks in terms of cocktails and beers. I really like their food here. It might be the best burger in Vermont. You can get a giant one here with a lot of patties. I also like their fries, fried pickles, and corn dogs! read more

Came into this bar in Winooski for drinks and was actually impressed with the food. It didn't look like the place was anything special but the product and service made it. Mule Bar is more than some divy ass place. Actually has a pretty good menu of some healthy things and not just greasy junk. The food includes a few vegan items as well. At lunch it wasn't that busy. It's pretty cramped inside so it still felt like it was, but we got a few bar seats. The drink menu was why we came, and there was good stuff on this. Lots of local beers on tap to choose from. Of course they make mules. It's about $12 for a cocktail. The coolest sounding one was the Peanut Butter Jelly Thyme. It's peanut butter washed bourbon with plum, strawberry, and thyme bitters. Kind of like drinking a sandwich. Speaking of sandwiches, they had these to eat too. It's about $13 to get one. They have burgers, and they have the Spicy Chicken Sandwich. Amazing fact: you can get a vegan version of it. They make the alternate with some kind of plant based patty. Get lots of great drinks and food. It's more of a bar, but the food is as good as at a restaurant. There's healthier options, including things okay for vegans and vegetarians. read more

Mule Bar - Peanut Butter Jelly Thyme And Vegan Spicy Chicken Sandwich - Bars Near Me - Winooski, Vermont

Traunstein Zwickl. This is a Keller Bier from Germany that will knock your socks off. One of the most quaffable beers offered from one of the best bartending staffs anywhere. Love the Mule Bar! Real German beer on tap! And Keller Bier no less! read more

Great bar food, great beer selections, A true pub on Chittenden Counties Brooklyn Miss the Heady topper muscles still read more

When in Vermont I was seeking out some of the more "craft" centric Canadian brews. While searching I came across a bar up in Winooski called Mule Bar that not only carried some amazing Canadian brews, but also plenty of Hill Farmstead and other great beers. Turns out Mule Bar is a popular bar and eatery located in Winooski, Vermont. Known for its vibrant atmosphere, extensive beer selection, and creative food offerings, Mule Bar has become a favorite spot for both locals and visitors. They were kind enough to do half pours for me so I could try three different beers. Voyage (YUL): A Double IPA brewed in collaboration between Messorem and Track Brewing Company. They hopped this beer to full saturation with Motueka, Riwaka, and Nelson Sauvin CGX. Diesel dank notes with gooseberry and tangerine. Full mouthfeel, but not chewy (if that makes sense). MAQUETTE: A Double IPA brewed in collaboration between BreWskey and Le Ketch hopped with Rakau, Nelson Sauvin, Riwaka, and Motueka de chez Eggers Hops. Another saturated beer with a beautiful color. Tropical and dank. Song of Spring (2024): I couldn't pass up this fresh Hill Farmstead Beer. An American IPA hopped with Vermont grown Nugget and Cascade from Champlain Valley Hops along with Riwaka, Nelson Sauvin, Motueka, and Strata. Good bitterness balanced with grapefruit, tangerine, and pineapple. All flavors in perfect harmony. ____________ read more

Nota 5 start place, but a 5 start experience more or less. Comfy, inviting atmosphere. And pretty good, mainly because of the people. Hannah, the barkeep for the night, was this mix of laid back professionalism. The patrons added a nice vibe. I'm glad I went. Food is college kid variety in my opinion: burgers, dogs, fried egg on a tortilla. Nothing sophisticated; great stuff for some. Overall, I'd recommend and will go again. read more

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Awesome ambiance, ample seating (and window seating!), and some of the cheapest finds in the area! Amazing food and SO excited to say their impossible burger is just as good as a beef burger good variety of beers and loved the loaded tots! #orderatthebar read more

Mule Bar - Loaded tots - Bars Near Me - Winooski, Vermont

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The bartenders are awesome. Very familiar with alcohol and beers. Great food nice atmosphere Can be very crowded due to how fantastic the Mule Bar is read more

Drinks arent bad, food isnt bad, service is terrible. Bartender seems miserable. Thankfully there are better options in the circle

I like the place for watching sports. Great beer selection. Food is very decent, but seats are hard! I need to try the hot dogs next time. I don't eat them often but if I do, I want a good one! read more

Stopped for some snacks at Mule Bar, mostly because we saw poutine on the menu and wanted to make sure we had it during our Burlington trip. The man at the bar was welcoming, and we sat down at the counter against the window with a nice view of Winooski and the park across the street. The poutine was good, though we do feel we've had better. The Mule Bar was a good stop for what we were looking for. read more

Mule Bar - Poutine - Bars Near Me - Winooski, Vermont

For my beverage, I ordered a root beer, which was the best root beer I have ever tasted. For my main entrées, I had a fantabulous corn dog and dry-rub chicken wings, which were well-seasoned and incredibly delicious. The vibe was pretty chill, and the servers were very responsive and upbeat. read more

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I'm a fan of mules so I had to stop here to at least try one. Had the pineapple mule and it was delicious. The girls bartending were so nice and conversed with me since I was solo at the bar. A nice regular who later sat at the bar also said to try the clam chowder, which they won awards for, but I didn't try it since I just had bfast. Decor is dope very unique. Plants, quotes from various ppl hanging on the wall, dried up limes hanging from the lights, vinyl records definitely enjoyed the vibes. Gets pretty busy but not too bad where you need a reservation. Had a mule for about 11 bucks. Didn't drive but saw parking about half a block up. read more

Mule Bar - Pineapple mule $11 - Bars Near Me - Winooski, Vermont

Stopped in while waiting for our daughter's flight to take off. Fantastic atmosphere. Staff and owner are very hospitable and friendly. Loaded tots are spot on and the house creme is on point. Ordered a Season of the Witch and house Old Fashion. The Witch is an incredible fusion of flavors and smooth to drink. The Old Fashion with OF 1910 was a perfect example of what and Old Fasion should be. Ruby the bartender should be commended on her mixology skills. read more

Happy the inside is back open! I'm not a fan of the barrels outside. Any place that has $5 mules is alright with me. Also, burger Mondays for $7! read more

Mule Bar - Drink specials - Bars Near Me - Winooski, Vermont

Yeah, no. Yelp really steered us wrong here. We came in for an early dinner based on the reviews and the photos here on Yelp. We took a couple of bites, asked for the check, and walked next door to have dinner there. The menu was tragic. None of the interesting or enticing offerings were available-or even on the menu in the first place. The cheese board was literally half a round of ONE type of cheese and some blackened toast. I don't mean slightly burned. I mean completely chargrilled. The poutine fries tasted stale, as if the potato it was made from was old and dry or even, heaven forbid, freezer-burned. The cheese curds were cold. Just came out of the fridge and were thrown carelessly on top cold. And the generic gravy did nothing to help. Maybe the drinks here are amazing and that's what makes the food bearable or makes the owner think it makes sense to post photos of menu items that don't actually exist. I don't know. I didn't have any. And I won't be coming back to find out. read more

Finally made it back to Burlington/ Winooski area after the hit of Covid.. Mule Bar never disappoints! The poutine was amazing! Beer selection was on point .. allowed call ahead outdoor seating on the patio and our bartender was awesome! She was super friendly and helpful! read more

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Delicious drinks made to perfection. And no joke the best cheeseburger I've ever had. Great staff, place is kinda small though so be prepared to not have a seat unless you're early. read more

Mule Bar - a glass of whiskey with a lime slice in it - Bars Near Me - Winooski, Vermont

Favorite bar in Winooski! Great selection of beers and food, with fun specials throughout the week. I particularly like the chicken sandwiches. The staff are all friendly and kind and the vibe is sort of warm and cozy. Gets a little full sometimes but there is some outdoor seating. read more

The state of Vermont has a program, the Everyone Eats Program, which was created from the FEMA grants because we're in a state of emergency. The Everyone Eats Program is a program where you can get a meal (4 oz of meat and a side) from a restaurant and they get reimbursed $10 for the meal. The restaurant is required to purchase at least 10% of their overall produce from local farmers... So it's a win-win for all involved Paying close attention to the fact that it was created to FEED people that were negatively effected by Covid, while supporting local businesses and farmers So, I have been to the Mule Bar 4 times. The first two times I had interaction with the owner. We had nice conversation about the program and how it's a win-win for all More recently I have been served by a particular female server. The Mule Bar used to offer a hamburger and fries, now they only offer a pulled pork sandwich and fries. My daughter has an allergy to histamine and can not eat tomatoes or bbq sauce, so she can't eat the pulled pork sandwich. I asked her if they were going to offer the hamburger again and she said she didn't know, she was new. She said they probably offer the pulled pork sandwich because it's more cost effective (because they can order less expensive meat and brine it and serve older meat with less detection) Yesterday I ordered food from Our House Bristo, which is amazing, they make your Mac and Cheese to order and it takes about an hour. They give you a huge container, it's about 2 lbs of food. Easily 2 meals. At 5 pm I called the Mule Bar and ordered one meal, so Emma could eat the fries while we wait for the food from Our House Bristo. The server said it would be ready in 10 minutes, I said I was stuck in traffic and it would take me longer than that to get there. She said "it will be here waiting for you" I got there at 5:30. There were 3 different orders there, bagged up. They put them in brown bags to help keep the food warm and they put condiments in the bag.. napkins, ketchup and salad dressing for the lettuce I got there at 5:30. My order was not bagged up. I asked her for a smaller container, so I could put the fries in it for my daughter. My food was cold, which I knew it would be because she told me it would be. The condiments were in my food container, literally, in my food. I put the fries in the smaller container and left. She was like, you don't want this. I said no and left. I literally did not speak to her, but to ask for a container and say no I didn't want the sandwich. I privately messaged the Mule Bar to complain about her condescending attitude and obvious prejudice towards me because I'm poor. This was based off my 1st encounters with her and then her nasty attitude this time. A restaurant should be made aware when a server is rude, condensing and prejudice against poor people, so they can at least know how people are being treated... The owner of the Mule Bar told me that I was ungrateful trash and that I was no longer welcome at the Mule Bar because I wasn't grateful for my free meal (which isn't free, they get paid from the Everyone Eats Program, they're not running a soup kitchen, they're not the Salvation Army or the People's Kitchen...programs that actually offer free meals) So apparently the server is a reflection of the owners own prejudice against poor people It literally makes me sick that people think that it's okay to be bigoted against someone, that they're being paid to help, because I am negatively effected by Covid. I'm sorry I'm poor and was trying to support your business. Apparently he doesn't want poor people in his restaurant and I want people to know that, so they can choose to support him or not. He also lied about not holding meals, out of the 30 restaurants that participate in the program he is the only one who will not wait 10 mins to make your order because you're stuck in traffic. Pizza 44 opens at 11:30, you have to start calling at 9:30 to place an order, for a later time, because they're sold out before they open read more

Mule Bar - Bars Near Me - Winooski, Vermont

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Came here while apartment hunting for a quick bite to eat at lunch time. Our bartender-server was very nice and too the time to give me some great information about the area and area apartment complexes (Sold me on staying in the vicinity). Our table ordered three plates of sliders: a couple of basic burgers with cheddar, the veggie burger, which all came with awesome fries and a Hill Farmstead Edward American Pale Ale. The burgers were juicy and cooked per preferred temp, which is alway a bonus. The veggie slider, however, was the real star. The fries looked to be house cut and they too were very good. I am not a fan of veggie burgers, but this one, described on the menu as a "house made curried sweet potato-lentil patty (contains nuts) on brioche bun with mesclun greens, pickles with house orange-cilantro salsa" was the best damn veggie burger I've ever eaten. It bursted with fresh flavor. The bartender told me people love them so much, they'll top them with one of the meat proteins. I'd live to figure out exactly how they made it because I could eat these at least once a week. I guess when I move here, I'll have to make that happen. The Hill Farmstead Edward American Pale Ale was very refreshing and light. It had a really nice grapefruit-y flavor and citrus aroma. Looks like a brewery tour is needed. I can see why this place is a favorite in the area and it looks like it may become one of mine in the not-too-distant-future, too. read more

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Ah, the Mule Bar - a half dozen tables, a row of seats at the bar but some of the best food and drink you'll find in the Burlington area (you just have to go 7 minutes to Winooski to find it). Their can and draft list rotates regularly but what doesn't change is how well selected everything you drink will be. The food, just as good. We're about 45 minutes from Quebec and being Québécois myself, when there's poutine on the menu, a muttered "tabernak" crosses my lips. The Mule, however, kicks the door down and does it right. Not an American "gravy fries" but an actual, mon dieu poutine minus the stop at douanes! Chalice, it's just like it should be! Paired with my favorite, the fried boneless chicken thigh sandwich (yes, thighs, because that's where the flavor is), you're all done. Crispy breading, soft roll, acid from the pickle, tangy sauce. Yes please. Hit them once a month if you can, but if you can only come once a year, you won't regret it. If you can only make it once in your life, look for the Beer Geek Breakfast done once a year. You'll spend all morning eating course after course of food paired with excellent beers that will blow your mind. All those crazy cooking shows with the wacky plates and all of that - yes, here - but with beer and the same stellar quality or higher. Friday night regulars, tourists looking for a local stop or a special occasion snag for the Geek Breakfast, there's a ton of reasons to hit The Mule and all of them are good. read more

Mule Bar - Take-home beers during the pandemic, served in our souvenir glass! - Bars Near Me - Winooski, Vermont

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Only 4 stars now because I have to try this place again with other food :). But great little spot. Parking sucks. If you enjoy paying for parking then winooski is your town. But the drinks are delicious and strong. The Moscow mule was weak, but the rest was great. Food was delicious. Had the chicken Philly. I wish they used better bread, because the sandwich was amazing, the bread lost its property value. Tasted dry and stale. But the fillings. Omg delicious. Even a hint of that charbroil flavor I miss from Chicago. May end up being my favorite drink place for now. read more

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Best burger in a long time and a great day to sit outside and have a beer. Thanks for being open in a crazy world. read more

Mule Bar - Double burger - Bars Near Me - Winooski, Vermont

Beer selection is nice, have only tried the corn dog for food but it was tasty. Nice outdoor seating and friendly staff.

Small restaurant/bar in downtown Winooski. Quite a lot of restaurants in this area to choose from. Our server was great. She was very knowledgeable and gave good suggestions. Outside seating only during COVID. Beer on tap - IPAs just so-so. Stout and porter pretty good. The Lobster roll was like a lobster salad with chopped lobster, mayonnaise and maybe some other items. Large lobster roll and tasty. The skinny french fries were delicious with fresh rosemary. They came with ketchup and mayo which was interesting. The Mule Burger was ridiculously good. It is a large serving so we split one which worked out great. Our server had it divided for us which we really appreciated. A definite do-over! read more

We stopped by for a quick bite while doing our laundry at the nearby laundromat during our trip. It was good, very busy for a Thursday night, but our food was ready promptly. The staff was very friendly. We ordered a mule bar burger and a bbq chicken sandwich. The burger was ordered rare and it was great. The chicken in the sandwich was pretty dry, as grilled chicken usually is, and had a bitter burnt taste to it. Should've ordered something else. The sandwiches are priced pretty high, considering it's just a sandwich, no fries or anything on the side. But it's bar food, that's pretty typical. If you're stopping to get drinks with friends, it's probably a pretty good place for that. If you just want a quick bite, you might consider looking around a little more. Their outdoor seating was very nice! read more

Service was excellent. Prosseco on tap?! Yes please. The Mac and cheese looked epic so I'm heading back. Cute spot with vintage lunchbox collection and low key yet solid vibe. read more

Mule bar may have good drinks, but the owners and people who work there are complete jerks (and that's putting it kindly). They must think it's a good look to be blatantly rude to their customers and neighboring restaurants. It's really not. You're not in New York City. Your in vermont. Be nice to people. read more

Terrible service. I've literally never had a good experience here. Owners are super rude and I think it's on purpose like they think it's cool or something. Super weird place. I would want to go back because they have good drinks but the people who own it are simply unlikeable. read more

I love the Mule Bar and truthfully wish I made it there more often. They are back to doing lunch service and I'm pretty pumped about that. There's plenty to love with the folks at the Mule Bar. It's starts with their friendly and knowledgable staff, tipping my hat to you, Paul, Troy and Peter. It probably helps that I know these guys from being in the 'industry' for many years myself, but that also means I know that I truly can attest to their knowledge and naturally friendly demeanors. Okay now, on with it, what else you ask? -Excellent burgers with excellent toppings. Local beef- bonus, cooked correctly- double bonus -More fantastic food choices. The salad is always super fresh and adequately dressed. The fries are in my opinion the best around; the fried fresh herbs really take it up a notch. I've had items from past menus that are really good, but truthfully I struggle to go beyond the burger here. -Vast beer draught selection that typically had a good amount of variety -Inventive cocktail list -TV (if thats your thing) -Indoor and outdoor seating The one caveat is that I think the seating in there is a bit uncomfortable and I always seem to be having a battle with the temperature. I think in the winter they could use one of those curtains by the door to help with the cold blasts. Aside from this super minor detail this place is awesome. It has a super laid back vibe and is quite welcoming. Truthfully if I were coming to the area for a visit, I would choose here over the Farmhouse. read more

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This is a nice little bar in downtown Winooski right on the center roundabout. We came here to grab some beers. Not much to say there - the beers were solid and the selection's not bad. Not the biggest list of beers but a good handful to choose from. Between the beers, I started getting hungry and decided to order some grub. It was between the Mule burger and the Crispy chicken sandwich. I went with the chicken. And boy was I glad I did. The chicken sandwich comes on a nice soft brioche bun. The chicken is crispy and juicy with a zesty aioli sauce to boot. Comes with a side of rosemary fries or you get a nice list of optional sides to choose. The sandwich unfortunately is a bit overpriced at $13 but then again it was also pretty damn satisfying. I saw several other people also getting the chicken sandwich so this must be their go-to dish. Definitely a must-try if you visit. read more

Mule Bar - Crispy Chicken Sandwich w/ Fries - Bars Near Me - Winooski, Vermont

Seriously just found a treasure in Winooski. The Mule Bar has healthy drinks, with house made bitters & quinine...the bartender, Paul, educated us and even showed us the ingredients they use. Nice to have a choice of drinks that really are good for what ales you. Came to grab takeout and found our restaurant didn't open for about an hour. Good thing, so we could find this awesome spot! Hard to believe the cool eateries & quality bars in this little circle. Definitely will be visiting the Mule Bar & recommend you check it out ASAP. read more

Mule Bar - L-R, Red Rum (tastes like Christmas in July) & House Tonic Offerings, featuring London dry gin (crisp, clean, & refreshing). - Bars Near Me - Winooski, Vermont

Just grabbed a bite for dinner from their cute takeout window. I ordered the barbecue grilled chicken sandwich and some rosemary fries. The food was superb. The beers I got were also amazing. They have a huge selection of cool beer. I'll be moving close by in June and will definitely be ordering from them again. read more

We stopped in for some late night beers and were really happy with the selection here. We were just in burlington for the night but the bartender made some awesome local beer recommendations for us and told us the best places to check out when we had more time in the area. I wish we would have gotten to try the food but for service and beers this place gets top marks. Next time im In Burlington, you will find me here for as much time as my trip allows. read more

Restaurant advertises kitchen open until 9pm, staff said kitchen was shut at 935. Last time we came, kitchen was closed at 950. Change your advertising or change your hours. read more

Well crafted cocktails, excellent fries, deep selection of beers. Friendly staff and excellent food make this an excellent place to visit. read more

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Been to a number of places in the Burlington area, and I really like the Mule. I liked other places too, but this is just an awesome spot. I found the staff to be very friendly, and the service was good each time I've gone. About the only downside is that it can get crowded, but generally I've managed to find a spot either at the bar, or along the front window, where you can watch life go by on the Winooski circle. A small patch of outdoor seating is available in warmer months. The Mule has a rotating draft beer selection of mostly local craft beers, but they also pull in from Stone, Two Roads, and others. They also have a good list of craft beer in cans and bottles, including Heady Topper and Focal Banger, both from The Alchemist, when available. Lawson's and Hillstead are also often represented on the tap lineup. The food is also good. Tuesday Taco night offers interesting tacos, in a fusion cuisine kind of way, with a variety of homemade hot sauces available in every range of heat. I've also had the Mule Burger several times (plus Swiss and bacon, because, bacon). The bacon was great, and the overall burger was a good size and cooked right each time. You can have it with either greens or fries. I've opted for the fries, which I also found to be good. read more

I can't harp on the food or the beer, both are pretty amazing and the menu picks a couple of select delicious items instead of doing everything. The ambience is too notch too, the music was good The problem was with the service, for lack of a better word. It's kind of awful have your meal get brought to the table when your friends have already finished theirs. Better yet, when we went to pay, they had no record of what was ordered. Mule bar needs to get their act together before they can shine. read more