Fantastic food, service and atmosphere. This is, by far, the best restaurant in southern VT…read more Everything we ordered was perfect; white truffle risotto, tomahawk pork chop, sweet potato vichyssoise, carrot cake. Wow!

Wow. Best dinner I've had in Vermont in a dozen years. Had a reservation with a friend, but decided…read moreto eat at the bar. John was a consummate professional, expert mixologist and all-around great server. Food was amazing- pate, cassoulet, and cheeses, with perfectly paired cocktails, wine, and port. Don't miss, but save a seat at the bar for me.

Small place with good service. Very Scottish with interesting decor. The chicken salad with corn I…read moregot on my garden salad was tasty and definitely interesting. Hubby reported his roast beef sandwich was great although the roast beef looked overcooked to me. What was dubious, however, were the French fries. They had a sort of mealy texture and a very odd taste--I thought they used coconut oil to fry but hubby thinks they coated them with baking soda, then fried. Either way I wasn't a fan.

It's slim pickings for restaurants open "late" (after 7:30 pm) in this area, so we were happy to…read morefind, and be able to make a reservation, at MacLaomainns. The inside is charming and has that old wooden bar smell that I like. This would be a great place to grab a drink on a cold winter day. Very Scottish, lol. We were seated immediately for our 6:30 dinner reservation. We each ordered appetizers, which took nearly 45 minutes to arrive, even the cup of soup. Mozzarella sticks were nothing special, the cheddar tomato soup was really tasty. My mother in law loved the cock-a-leekie soup, and my father in law liked his scotch egg. It took another 20-25 minutes for our entrees to arrive. For a restaurant that closes at 8 pm, it was surprising at how long the food took to come out. They must have a very small kitchen. Everyone in our group liked their meal. My "loaded vegetarian baked potato" was just a full cup of sour cream and cheese on top of a potato with lukewarm broccoli on the side. A bit disappointing, with there were at least chives or seasoning. Basically nothing else vegetarian on the menu so this was what I was stuck with. Desserts were good, especially the sticky toffee pudding. I would call this place a step above average in the area, but service leaves a lot to be desired.

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.

Tonight I had the salmon with parsnip, Squash and tiny…read moreroasted onions. Everything was presented and prepared to perfection. I don't know who the chef is but I was extremely impressed. They also have one of the best burgers I've ever eaten. Great fries and impressive onion rings. There are so many good dishes on the menu that it's hard to decide. I love this place.

We drove up to VT to stay with friends and decided to have dinner at this place. The barn is two…read morefloors of dining and bar area. It definitely has a rustic decor which lends to the experience. We went on a Thursday which is the burger and brew special which I took advantage of. My girlfriend had the charcuterie. She always loves a good charcuterie. I ordered the white bean, chorizo chili burger. The best part was that it came with the beer. Unfortunately, I was not pleased with the chili burger. I was expecting a real good chili taste and it was actually quite flat. The onion rings were good. We did enjoy dessert which was crème brûlée, the pieces of almond gave it a very nice texture. The service was good. The waitress was quick and helpful.

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.

If you've been following my reviews this season, you probably noticed that I've been hanging out a…read morelot in winter spots! That's b/c I love skiing!! And this year was THE YEAR to hit up Vermont for skiing b/c they got more snow than they've gotten in almost a decade--so the skiing was the best east coast skiing I've experienced ever! And, if you're in Vermont skiing, you must drop by Main Mountain Bar & Motel. We weren't staying there as motel guests, but we heard that Main Mount was the place for fancy cocktails... and whoever told us this information was spot on!! Every cocktail we tried at Main was unique and super tasty. My favorite was the Good 'Ol Boy cocktail, but I also recommend the New England Sour--it's like a Whiskey Sour but with Mulled Wine and Cocoa on top. As for atmosphere and service, both are great! The interior decor is more like a cozy (but slightly modern) mountain house library (an atmosphere you might expect in a hip Brooklyn bar), and it's very inviting! And the bartender and servers are amazing and really friendly. As for food, we didn't try any on the first visit, but we ended up going back to Main Mountain on our last night of the trip b/c we found out that, on Sundays, they host a burger night! Ummm... yes!!!! So, we went back, I had another Good Ol' Boy, and we downed some yummy Smash Burgers and French Onion Mac & Cheese! Oh, and PLEASE order a side of their pickles! They are life-changing! Bottom line = check out this bar if you are in Ludlow, Vermont for skiing at Okemo or just visiting for some other reason. You are sure to love it like we did.

If you're looking to fulfill your après vibe after a day at the mountain this is the place to go!…read moreKiller cocktails, great apps, and awesome vibes!

Honestly (and surprisingly) one of the best burgers I've had anywhere. Perfectly cooked to MR,…read morejuicy, good size, tasty bun. And fries were hot. Really a five star burger.

Staying at Trailside Condos at Magic Mtn, welllllll, aaaahhh, was too lazy to drive anywhere for…read moredinner so walked to the Tavern at Base Lodge. Arrived at approximately 7:30 PM, looked like all the tables were occupied but found a seat at the bar. The live music was LOUD. The bar was hopping, bartender was right there - with 'what can I get ya?' - Malbec & a menu...no we don't have it...ok, I'll take the Pino noir & took a few minutes to peruse the menu. The vino arrived very quickly & I was ready to order. ordered New England Clam Chowdha & Chicken Pot Stickers. My chowder arrived at 7:57 according to the photo. Chowdha - ok, more potatoes then clams, flavor was ok and then I waited for the pot stickers...& waited...& waited......at some point another bartender approached and asked if I need a refill on the vino. I said no, but were are my pot stickers? I've been waiting for 45 minutes, are they driving to Chinatown, I said...sorry I'll go and check as she sailed into the kitchen sunset never to return. The original bartender came back asking about a refill, I just shrugged my shoulders and mouthed out POTSTICKERS?...OH, I'll go and check...well at least she returned and refilled my vino. Shortly after, my 6 potstickers arrived in a basket. I try my first one...ok it's deep fried not pan fried but ok, kind or lukewarm on the inside. The dipping sauce was tasty. Ok tried another one, this one is kind of cool on the inside. Took the third one and cracked it open, it's cold & pink on the inside. THIS IS CHICKEN! pink? Called over the bartender and said it's pink on the inside - her response (precious)...they're frozen and pre cooked, NO! I said, they are cold inside & raw...ok she whisked it away...few minutes later another waitress come back with my original basket (re-fried with the split dumpling) & kind of snottily shoves it it front of me and said - sorry it wasn't hot enough for you. The time was 8:59PM. Could not take any photos since my phone died by this time. I must admit, she did take the Potstickers off the tab. Some advice DO NOT ORDER Potstickers! They're on a very s s s l l l o o o w w w boat from China or someone's driving to Chinatown somewhere There is nothing remarkable our outstanding about this establishment

Great apres ski. Wings, rings, beer and bloodys. Awesome selection of draft beers btw. Cris renewed…read moreour faith in vt hospitality after a sour experience last night at a farm to pretentious restaurant. She was sunny like the mountain.

THE BEST apres-ski bar - hands down! Great music, and the bar-tending and waitstaff is really…read moreterrific.

Fun bar in downtown Ludlow. Have only been there for drinks. Large tap list with many local beers,…read moresomething for everyone. Full bar. Friendly bartenders. Recommended.

This was a great spot for our family of six. We went right after it opened at 5 PM and it was…read morepretty empty. Was pretty busy by the time we left. Atmosphere was great! Awesome beer selection! Food was pretty good.

For the 2nd time in a couple of years I stayed at the Upper Pass Lodge as part of a ski trip…read more Located at the base of Magic Mountain in Londonderry, Vt. it is conveniently about halfway between Okemo and Mount Snow where we had planned to ski on the Epic Pass. Upper Pass is a very nice ski lodge with a nice Vermont feel. The room was spacious and clean and in addition to the main bedroom there was a smaller bedroom with bunk beds and a sink. The decor was nice without being overbearing. Plenty of room, good TV, a desk and couple of comfortable beds. The bathroom was fine with a good shower. There was a small coffee maker in the room and they also stocked the room with some breakfast bars. The rooms do not have a refrigerator or microwave. In the lobby of the lodge is the Red Slate restaurant and bar which are not open on Monday or Tuesday. There is also a nice living room with a fireplace, couches and lots of games. Upper Pass Lodge is an excellent option if you are looking to stay in the Londonderry area. The lodge is welcoming and friendly, it has a great feel as an independent hotel, plus on the times I have stayed it has offered outstanding value for lodging on a Vermont ski trip. Okemo is about 1/2 hour away and Mount Snow is a bit further. The Upper Pass Lodge does hospitality right.

In Londonderry VT we stayed here for a weekend in March to ski at Magic Mountain. It is walking…read moredistance to the mountain, it is clean, the on site restaurant and bar are awesome, great food, and the staff is very friendly. The downside is it extremely loud, we stayed on the first floor, the people above us, we heard every step, like the floor makes cracking noises. It is dog friendly, nice, but when someone leaves their dog at 8am and it barks incessantly, not cool. An update of the pillows would also be nice.