Karaoke happens here every Thursday and some Saturdays. It's always a great time with the KJ host…read moreTenacious T!

I navigated the alley back to this place and was not disappointed! Great bar with very friendly…read morestaff and well made drinks. It will be a stop when I return to Rutland.

Omg what a FUN spot!!! Was in Vermont for the weekend with…read morea bunch of friends and we came to pickle barrel on a Saturday night and literally had so much fun! Live band was great and I love that they would switch between their live sets and a dj set. It was soooo fun dancing all night Only downside was waiting on line outside in the freezing weather

I had a great time here!! IMO - best aprés ski/ nightlife spot in the #SkiTheEast ski scene…read more If you're a live music lover like myself, you'll love this place! There is a bar upstairs that has a smaller band set up that I absolutely looooooove. ALSO, if you're staying within 6 miles of the bar, the bar has a free shuttle. Totally appreciate this - they're dedicated to keep their patrons safe on the snowy roads :) can't wait to go back tomorrow ;D

We had a lovely girls weekend in Brownsville, Vermont, topped off with a cozy reunion dinner at…read moreSkunk Hollow Tavern in nearby Hartland. Luckily, we didn't have reservations on a busy Friday night and scored a seat downstairs near the fireplace. Parking was a bit tight, but we managed to find a spot close by. The interior was beautifully decorated with string lights and barn wood beams, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. Our waitress was very kind and clearly tried her best to accommodate the entire front of the restaurant on her own - for her first evening on the job, she did a great job. We both enjoyed the specials - salmon with broccoli and rice pilaf, plus I had a delicious beet salad. I enjoyed a refreshing raspberry mocktail, while my friend had THE RUBY SLIPPER--Absolut Ruby Red, elderflower liqueur, grapefruit juice, raspberry puree, and a sugar rim. We waited a bit for our check since I was in a rush to leave to take antihistamines; unfortunately, I discovered there was mustard in the salmon sauce, which I'm allergic to. I should have asked before ordering, but I only realized after my symptoms started following my last bite. Overall, it's a cozy, quaint place with limited parking, and reservations are recommended for a smoother experience.

Food, service and ambiance all excellent. In the summer, there are a lot of tables in the garden…read morewith little cozy areas away from other tables. Live music on certain nights, but not the two times we went. We tend to have dinner early though. Starter salads and soups were delicious and homemade. I had a Spanish onion soup on one night and a caprese salad variation another night (fresh mozzarella and summer tomatoes with a basil aioli)! Mains were equally delicious - herb wrapped tenderloin cooked to rare perfection, Carlos Chicken (a brined half chicken then coated with Cajun seasoning and deep fried). We have also had the pork loin and another chicken dish that had a creamy, sublime sauce. Definitely indulge in the bread basket and desserts; all of which are made by Heidi, one of the several family members that have been running the Skunk since the mid-80s. From-scratch delicious food, really lovely garden seating, and great cocktails! And last but not least, really friendly, attentive and professional wait staff. All the reasons why locals come often and vacationers come back year after year!

I would give them 10 stars if I could. This was my brother and I's favorite mean while in Vermont…read more The only mistake we made was not planning ahead and making a reservation because they fill up quick. Upon arrival, the hostess said they did not have any tables or reservations. She was super accommodating and was able to move some things around. We had to wait about 30 minutes but we were patient since she was willing to work with us and we really wanted to eat here! The server was fantastic and provided water and bread. My brother had a lemonade. We started with an order of calamari. I then had the chicken parm while my brother had the ribs. He swears it was the best he ever had. I got a piece of carrot cake to go and ate it when I got back to our hotel. Everything was fresh and delicious. We even got a surprise as a train passed and shook the whole dining room. It was a great experience overall!

What a quaint place right by the train station. Inside decor is in line with the theme. Suitcases,…read moreticket windows, even their business card is a shaped of a travel tag, very warm and welcoming. We came here on a Thursday night around 5:30 pm and the place was hopping. We didn't have a reservation and the wait was going to be 90 minutes long... Luckily we were able to find seats in the bar! Bartender Marty was great and got our orders in right away. We were happy to listened to him that the half portion is a good size for 1 person. Between the 4 of us, we ordered steamed mussels, half speghetti and meatballs, half chicken ala vodka, and grilled salmon. Before dinner, we were served with warm bread with maple butter - that was sooo good. All the dishes were solid, but our fav was the homemade strawberry apple crisp. They hit it out of the park, delicious!! Even with the half orders, we still had leftovers of the speghetti to take home. Reasonably priced, you won't be disappointed.

I saw a live show 3 nights ago at The Showroom which The Colonial purchased(?) "next door" It's a…read moregreat new small venue with approx. 300 or so seats that are more comfy than what are available in the main theatre (from what I gather from the reviews). I'd come here again for a show.

Went here to see a movie on a Sunday afternoon. $7.50 for matinee. FYI the historic looking…read moretheater was closed, but the Showroom behind the building is where they showed movies this day (20 Commercial St, Keene, NH 03431). A bunch of other people didn't know as well and we got in only a few minutes before the movie started. Small, new appearing theater. The credit card machine required making a profile, which took extra time. The cashier and employees were friendly. There are snacks, popcorn, wine, and beer available.

Spotted this tavern on our way and stopped in . Looking at the Google review of 4.8 stars we surely…read moreknew this one was good . It's almost hidden and surely a hidden gem. They had seating inside and outside ! Inside felt a bit rustic and old age time . Loved the interiors . Lots of seats outside too. Service could be better . We were sitting for 5-8 mins for someone to attend us and give a beer . Looks like the same waitress was going outside and also serving inside . Wish they had dedicated bartenders . Food was great though .. not so pricey .. rightly priced . We got hummus and it was sumptuous . Lots of veggies and pita bread slices to eat with hummus. Hummus was fresh and tasted good . Good experience overall . Parking was available outside . 4 stars !

We ordered 8 meals to go from the loft tavern in person and had great results! We spanned the menu…read moreand everyone had positive things to say. We didn't get a response via phone, but after going in person they were slammed so that explains that! Awesome food on a cold night.

Nice enough place for what it is: a local watering hole. Don't want to call it a dive, as the…read morepeople were pretty nice and welcoming, even to this out-of-towner. HOWEVER... they don't serve food. Only adult beverages and soft drinks. The bartender said, "Yea, we USED TO do a good Philly cheese steak but things change." Thanks, COVID and labor shortage. If you're just looking to wet your whistle, this is a nice enough, blue-collar spot. If you want solid food to go with it, though, you'll need to go somewhere else.

You have to know what you are heading in for . Good beer, local flavor and no worries vibe.read more

Returned to the Flying Monkey to see the Beacon Brothers. I was unaware that Kevin and his brother…read morehave been doing this for quite a long time. Michael plays many instruments and Kevin still has moves he demonstrated in Footloose. The Monkey was considerably more crowded (full- about 500 guests) than the previous time we were there. This time, we sat and ate in the balcony. The Flying Monkey is owned by the Common Man restaurant chain so I was expecting their comfort food to be offered. Unfortunately, it was more ballpark (minor league) type fried food on paper plates. Word to the wise, go for the movies and concerts, not the food. Plastic silverware and fried food is offered (service is pathetic). Management gave us a voucher because of the incompetence of the staff. The Bacon brothers are worth seeing so it was a nice evening. 4.5 stars for the show- 2 stars for the food. Live and learn!

A nice revamp of the seats. Lots of legroom. We were at a show that if there were maybe 100…read morepeople there it was a lot, which was a shame. The show was quite good and the price for tickets outstanding. You can't control your audience; I don't need to hear an never ending conversation throughout the entire show. I don't know, or care, who you are. Zip it.

I really wanted to like this place after a long day of skiing, but unfortunately, everything we…read moretried missed the mark. - Wings: Okay sauce but the wings were dry. - Shepherd's Pie: Probably the best dish but it still lacked seasoning, needed way more salt. - Bangers and Mash: So disappointing - the sausage wasn't great, the mashed potatoes were bland, and the sauce had a strange smoky-sweet flavor that didn't quite work. - Reuben Sandwich: Definite no for me - so bland, just meat and bread. Honestly, my favorite part of the meal was the fries, which says a lot.

1/10 service, waiter was absolutely nasty. When asked what the soup of the day was, the reply was…read moresimple, "Santa fe soup" later we asked what is a Santa fe soup since we are not from that area, we were responded to in a rude and disrespectful manner. food was fairly good shepherds pie was great wings are definitely not the best I've had. not too packed good on that department, might be good place for takeaway but definitely not dine in.