We visited Rira for the FIFA World Cup final. The place was packed! After waiting we ended up in…read morethe library at a table. Olivia S provided excellent service throughout the match. This old pub was authentic in the offering of Guinness and Smithwicks. Fish and chips is also excellent. Chips are nicely seasoned and the cod portion is generous. A rowdy crowd added to an awesome experience. Olivia kept us watered and fed in a packed pub. Kudos to her!

Michael was a very friendly bartender. The place has loads of TVs, and is a good place to watch…read moresporting events. They have great craft beer selection but you have to effectively take a sobriety test to get to the downstairs bathroom. That said, i recommend this place unreservedly.

Tried to play pool but after winning twice we were kicked out because we "played table scratch"…read morethese people are NOT beating the stereotype.

In one instance where my close friend was non consensually given a substance outside of the bar…read moresetting (likely roofies), the bouncer made sure to keep the person suspected of giving it to her out of the bar. The simple act of keeping a creep out of a bar is more than 90% of bars in America, but I am thankful the staff and in particular the bouncer cares about peoples safety. They are tolerant, but when someone's behavior is egregious and obviously dangerous or disruptive they intervene quickly and respectfully. The OP's regulars are some of the most charming and compassionate people you will find in Burlington. The bar is often full of artists, musicians, and people you will get along with if you're the creative type. The drinks are cheap, the staff is caring and most importantly this bar cares about people first. If you want to go somewhere where being a predator is chill, go somewhere else. If you want a tight knit community full of life and love go to the Other Place!

Nate and I were in town looking for a spot to watch the Lions game after we couldn't get a table at…read moreRuben James and the next dive bar we tried didn't have the right channel. The locals at that spot told us to check the Irish bar, but we heard some cheering coming from Akes' Place so we walked in. The bar was full of all different football fans, and the Lions game was on one of the many TVs, so we sat at the bar with some other friendly patrons and had a few drinks. Then the pizza arrived... that's right, there was free pizza and a friendly crowd. And the Lions won! The bartender was super nice and the vibes were great. Lots of high fives and friendly banter. The bathroom was what you'd expect for a dive bar, but definitely not the worst I've experienced. So glad we found this spot and I would come back.

TERRIBLE!! HORRIBLE!! DO NOT GO HERE!! they blatantly denied my group who was 21+ and were…read morecompletely unacceptable and did not accommodate our needs. Management needs an overhaul immediately!!

July 26,2026: The entertainment was great on the patio, Andriana Chobot and the Banana, Luke Awtry!…read moreThe food was exceptional. The burgers were grilled to perfection:Spinach and Goat Cheese Burger for me and my husband had the VT Maple BBQ Burger on a gluten free bun. Deserts were delicious: Brownie Sundae for me and VT Island vanilla ice cream for my partner. We also had their ginger beer and black cherry ginger beers which were very good! The staff was friendly, attentive and the service was perfect! We'll be returning soon!

Great cozy pub for a rainy day. I had an IPA that was light and refreshing - forgot the name of it…read morebut it was very easy to drink and honestly might be one of the best IPA's I've had. It was also very reasonably priced for craft beer. For dinner I had the special which was a hot honey chicken sandwich that had goat cheese and string onions, served with a side salad with house vinaigrette and a side of ranch. The server did warn me, and it was written on the menu too, that the hot honey was quite spicy, and indeed it was! I was sweating from the spice, but it was good! The ranch on the side was nice to cool it down a bit. Good service, good food, but would honestly go back for just the beer! Side note: the women's restroom was very clean and had locally made soap that smelt so nice which was a nice touch.

what Ales you is exactly what it should be. If you're a regular during busy times you're getting…read moregreat service, I'm you have never been your experience might get frustrating. Typical collage bar, love it or hate it, it is what it is. the owner is great guy and nice to talk to, a seasoned vet of the Burlington bar scene. If you show up at 11:00 on a Saturday when UVM is in session, have patience.Cheap beer and a great space. Syd is the man.

ZERO STARS over serve people when they know they have given…read morethem too much and then track them down and cus them out for just sitting in your car. Think their Fucking high and might and they broke a glass in the ice well and never cleaned it. So definitely do not recommend. Also an underage bar so unless you wanna be surrounded by 18/19 year olds I would not go.

"I stopped by this bar the other night and had a bartender named Jess, I think. She was honestly…read moreamazing. Super friendly, quick with the drinks, and made the whole experience really fun. You can tell she really knows what she's doing behind the bar. Definitely one of the best bartenders I've had in a while. Will be back for the amazing wonder service!

I have nothing but good things to say about this place. Kid friendly, the staff is wonderful. love…read moreit!

Good location! Good size, plenty of seating when we got there. Decent selection of beers and the…read morebartender was nice! Overall would recommend! Stay Cheerful

Certainly drinks are the main things at this bar in Burlington. Drink Bar has quite a few. It also…read morehas a small food menu. For sure it's been a long time favorite around here. The bar is kind of dark, and it gives an old school kind of vibe. Be sure to check out when the specials are. It's got lots of daily ones. These can be big time money savers. It's $7 for margaritas on Mondays. Maybe these aren't that big, but these can be pretty strong. Food menu isn't as impressive. It's $9 for the Blistered Shishito Peppers. Probably the healthiest food item, because the rest is mostly greasy fried things. Good hot flavor. They also have chicken tenders if looking for meats. For a bar in the middle of town it seems pretty quiet inside. It's farther away from the college, so maybe that could be a reason. The prices are pretty good on drinks and food, and it's not crowded most times.

Very bad. They don't like black people. Got food posing. And call a. BLACK Basterd. On my way out…read more When I first got there,there were 5 white guy. My ride was 2 hours away. About time she got there. There were 20 0r 25 white man there.

The Pour House is an unpretentious, flannel shirts and ball caps place to grab a beer and some…read morestraightforward pub food. The family atmosphere from the staff shines through and every patron is welcomed as a friend of the family. We were there on a Sunday and the breakfast/brunch menu looked great but we opted to wait until lunch. Plenty of screens for football and every game was on. While the place was certainly busy, it never felt rushed and we never had to wait for a refill. If you're looking for a comfortable, family bar that doesn't try to put on airs and overcharge you for everything, the Pour House is the spot.