It's a dive bar so if that's what you're looking for, this is your place. My husband and I stopped…read morein for a drink on a Sunday afternoon while we were waiting for an event to start nearby. It was clean and the bartender was quick and friendly. I was surprised to see that all wines on the menu attached are $10 per glass. At some decent restaurants you can get a glass of house wine for $7 so $10 seemed like a lot for basic bar. It was a fine place but likely won't return if I'm in the area again.

Great atmosphere in here. Glad they have this place open later in the town. The food and drinks…read moreare on point.

We got fries as our appetizer and we got salmon with a salad (substitution), and fish and chips…read morewith mashed peas on the side.

Ate at the bar. Friendly bartender. Good food, reasonably priced. Nice tap beer list.read more

A Community Venue Changed…read more The Egremont Barn, now operating as Buttonball Barn, was once a cornerstone of local music and community gathering. Because of our long-standing connection to the space, my husband and I chose it for our wedding celebration, placing our deposit with the previous owners, who were professional and supportive throughout the process. After the property changed ownership, we still proceeded with our event in October. This celebration held particular significance, as my father was seriously ill at the time, and we were grateful he was able to attend. Unfortunately, our experience with the new ownership raised serious concerns about professionalism, transparency, and respect for both clients and staff. On the day of the event, the owner attempted to impose additional charges not outlined in our contract. This included a demand for a $500 fee for using a room to get ready--a space she had explicitly told me I could use earlier in the day, noting it was acceptable despite the building being under construction. While I was getting ready, she entered the room while my mother and a family friend were assisting me and removed a rug from beneath them, stating that I "wasn't supposed to use the room all day." I chose not to address this at the time in order to preserve the tone of the day. Throughout the event, the owner was also openly drinking at the open bar, which had been paid for by my father. As the night concluded, she insisted that I personally break down the entire venue either immediately or first thing the following morning--despite knowing I had family visiting--or I would be charged for a cleaning crew. This expectation had not been communicated beforehand and was not included in the contract. When I suggested discussing it the next day, she continued to press the issue and confronted my husband, who attempted to redirect the conversation. To avoid further escalation, my friends and I cleaned the venue that night--while I was still in my wedding dress. She later stated that she would retain space heaters I had purchased in exchange for waiving the disputed room fee. When I noted that none of these charges or arrangements were contractually agreed upon, she responded, "I'm expensive, and I'm not in the contract either, honey," in reference to her being casted on The Real Housewives of New York City. Additionally, her conduct toward long-standing staff members--many of whom had supported the venue for years--was concerning and contributed to an atmosphere that felt transactional rather than community-centered. Some of those staff members have since left the venue. What was most troubling was the timing and context. The attempts to extract additional money occurred at the end of a wedding celebration involving a seriously ill parent, placing unnecessary stress on a family during an already significant moment. The Egremont Barn once represented collaboration, music, and mutual respect. Under its current ownership, that spirit appears to have shifted toward aesthetics and revenue at the expense of community and care. I encourage readers to proceed with caution, ask detailed questions, and ensure all expectations are clearly documented in writing before booking events there.

Unique, fun, friendly staff great music and great drinks - what else could you want…read moreWill join the Griswold in Essex, CT as a favorite Inn and tavern

My husband and I stopped in and had a Barrington Blonde beer before heading out to dinner. Beer…read morewas very good and light. Service was good. Bright and airy inside with plenty of seating.

Amazing chocolate stout cake! Lunch wait staff was great! Went one afternoon to sit outside for a…read morebeer and the next table over was LOUDLY chatting with a waiter (not theirs) and basically tanked our afternoon. Cheddar ale soup was meh.

Let people in the place who are actually PAYING a lot of money for the rooms instead of having a…read moreprivate party when ALL the other bars in the hotel are also having private parties Pay a ton of money and can't get a drink in the place

My wife and I ate here last night. We got in without a reservation. This is the small tavern within…read morethe Red Lion Inn, it's very small, tables are tight and the room holds about 16 people. Godfrey was our waiter, very attentive and pleasant. He was assisted by servers who brought food from the kitchen. We had identical meals. The black lentil soup (soup of the day) was very good. We shared a wedge salad lettuce with halved cherry tomatoes, bacon bits and chopped fried onions and it was super. I'm not big on dressing as a whole, but it was quite flavorful. We each had the smash burger. It's two thin patties made from sirloin and ribeye coated with cheddar cheese placed on chopped lettuce and tomato, resting on a fresh roll. It was hot and so juicy and delicious. The only drawback for the entire meal was that the fries were over cooked. For dessert my wife had the apple pie with ice cream, I had the brown sugar cake with coffee ice cream. Both simple, yet scrumptious. Overall a delicious meal, it seemed expensive, but we had wine. FYI, we saw others being served the fish and chips (Cod) and it looked great.

My friends and I walked over here after dinner. Loved the…read morejazz band that was playing. Had a house wine that was meh. Good vibes. I would check it out again

Great food and service in a choice of atmospheres. Had lunch on the "back porch", which was very…read morecharming. Made me feel like I was back in the 19th century overlooking an outdoor playground for bocce ball or croquet. Inside was dark like a victorian mansion with appropriate decorations and a sqeaky hardwood floor.

Had a great experience tonight!…read more Cheeseburger with extremely fresh toppings, curly fries with Cajun seasoning was perfect. Sean at the bar is top shelf! Great service and a great margarita!

This place deserves more than the (current in Jul 2026) score of 3.7 stars. We showed up on a rainy…read moreday to have a bite to eat and watch the World Cup. The food was good, our waitress was great and attentive and the partly local crowd were all pretty friendly. My wife had a burger and I did some buffalo chicken. It was lively but not cramped and a nice bar environment to watch a game.

The food was delicious. I had the Mezzo plate and a spinach salad. Both great, but what was even…read morebetter was our server! He was attentive, funny and accommodating. The ambiance was typical pub/tavern. Nothing fancy, just what I was looking for. Highly recommend.

Food quality/price (value) 9. The atmosphere in the rear bar area is totally different than the…read morefront dining room overlooking the street. I assume the menu is the same. I had the "Pita Plate" that was kind of a charcuterie plate with grilled chicken, toasted pita triangles, plenty of hummus, rolled grape leaves, and Greek salad. It was excellent. The service by Ella was delightful. The noise level was pretty high as there was a lot of boisterous laughter occurring. Woodstock, NY is a tourist town with plenty of shops and a very walkable Main Street. There are still remnants of the Hippie lifestyle left over from the Woodstock concert of 1969 (which occurred fifty miles away) due to a lack of available space in Woodstock. A great way to spend a day!

Enjoyed Sunday Jazz Brunch, excellent food and service. Great place to check out for food and drink.read more

Cute little pub on Main Street. Nice selection of cocktails, beers and American food. The…read morebartender was very friendly and chatted with me for awhile. But it was also dead quiet at 4pm on a Saturday, which was ok by me. I had a tuna dish for dinner (see photos) that was pretty tasty. I asked the bartender for a food recommendation and that's what he suggested. He was right. It was good and I'm glad I got something tasty and healthy. Would for sure go back.