Great local pub with great burgers and beer selection. The staff was great, felt fight at home…read more Older decor in the place but still quite nice, I've been a few times now lunch and dinner.

Really great service and food! Recommend the tator tots and prime rib sandwich, and Greek salad and…read morehouse made cheesecake!

Just how bad exactly does a restaurant have to be to make someone reactivate a Yelp account that's…read morebeen dormant for 9 years, just to warn people? Well, apparently this is it. In my nearly 30 years now working in, with, and patronizing the food and beverage industry, I've never experienced such repugnant service as what Suzy and I had at The Downtown Grocery. I should point out that we weren't just the usual tourist who come to Ludlow to ski. We actually lived here for several years, and I couldn't post this review until we moved away because of the owner's repeated behavior of attacking people on social media who disagree with or criticize him. The food here is "fine", it's not actually bad or anything. But it is tiny in portions (a rarity for Vermont), and it's overly "chef-y" without actually executing well. It's one of those places where the chef probably thinks that he would get a Michelin star if only they would come to see him, but I can tell you having eaten at over 100 cumulative Michelin stars in my life this is nowhere close. It fails in flavor, presentation, and execution. But again, not terrible. The setting is actually kind of nice too, somewhat homey which is juxtaposed and ruined by the arrogance of the staff. If you don't mind being guaranteed to wait well beyond your actual reservation time, and then waiting probably another hour just to get some meager first courses, then maybe this is the place for you? I doubt it though, there are so many options just in Ludlow alone, and even more that are worth the 45 minute drive to Woodstock or Manchester to avoid having to eat here if you want a "nice" meal. Whatever you do absolutely avoid coming any time near "stick season" or "mud season" (Vermonters will know) because you're guaranteed to get even worse service then. Ludlow has a ton of restaurants for such a small town, many of them quite good. This is the ONLY place we actively recommended friends and guests of ours to avoid. Even the crappy fake taco place down the street got occasional business over this place due entirely to the repeated piss poor attitude of the two owners.

Had no clue this gem was here! Popped in on a Wednesday night for a drink and sat at the bar…read morechatting to the wonderful bartender. I had their specialty Ruby Bulleit cocktail with bourbon, ginger liqueur, and blood orange juice - the blood oranges were so juicy and fresh! My partner enjoyed the Smokey Elder, which had mezcal, ginger beer, and some other fun ingredients. After scanning the ever changing menu on their chalkboard - we were inspired to order the maple creme brûlée with fresh black berries. It was delightful. Can't wait to come here for dinner sometime soon. Make sure you make a reservation!

Charming restaurant. Excellent meal. Personable server. No wonder that Skunk Hollow has been a…read morego-to place for friends in Hartland for a long time. Glad we dined here on our way to a concert. We look forward to returning.

The worst thing about Skunk Hollow is how the bill is padded…read more They CHARGE TEN DOLLARS ($10 )for a small basket of BREAD!!! Next , they will charge you for a glass of water. I like the place and the food is not great but it is usually at least okay. But the meal starts off with a bad taste when they charge for bread which is FREE almost everywhere else. And there's nothing special about the bread! Come on Skunk Hollow, you are treating customers like airlines do! Will you have to pay to use the toilets soon? How about charging for use of the forks and knives? You take advantage of the fact that people are most hungry when they arrive and more likely to give in to your unforgivable greed. I know others who don't want to go there just because of the obscene BREAD CHARGES! It's insulting

Service- excellent! Food- alway great!…read more Ambiance- very comfy, great neighborhood spot.

We stopped by after a day of skiing for an early dinner. Staff was attentive and promptly brought…read moreour drinks, fresh bread, and our food. There are many options on the menu and I was impressed with the kids menu cause it offered more options that most restaurants have for kids. My daughter chose the grilled chicken with rice. A scoop of ice cream was part of the meal and she enjoyed the chocolate ice cream. I enjoyed my Vermont Mule cocktail with my spinach and flank steak salad. The chimicurri salad dressing with the baby spinach, blue cheese, onion and tomato were perfectly combined. This is a great spot between all the ski resorts and our hotel at COHO Inn. Comfortable place to dine, at tables or by the bar. Plus they have entertainment

Yes, yes, and yes! Long Trial edges to 4.5, maybe more imo…read more Came here after snowmobling adventure on xmas eve. Our waitress was Ally (Al Pal) who was freakin awesome. So already we are in a good spot. I got a flight. I was blown away by nearly every beer I tried was a real winner..like I would drink each one as a pint. Amazing flavor, truly. If I was forced to pick the winner it was Vermont Hazy. Wow, that good. We ordered a soft pretzel with their sauce, and their buffalo spinach dip which was incredible (Served with nacho chips). We loved the vibe, the beer for sure...so good I had to memorialize it with a t shirt. Score!

We stopped in here on a Thursday after a day of skiing. We were quickly seated and ordered drinks…read more Their NEIPAS were fantastic. They do have vegetarian options (burger can be vegan, I believe). The house made veggie patty was delicious. It's not the blah standard and unimaginative black bean patties most places have. The fries were crisp and service was good. I will definitely return the next time I ski the East!

Wonderful spot. We occasionally vacation to Keene and this is one of the first places we stop to…read moreeat. They have amazing fried mushrooms, some nice fries, and outstanding barbecue sauce. The restaurant is styled very well, and the entire atmosphere is so calm and well-designed. Not to mention the interesting architecture of the building. Service is typically okay, but I have little comment on that. Some other reviews note some valid points, as servers have been lackluster in our last few visits.

We had a really great time at Elm City last weekend. They…read morewere able to seat us downstairs so my mom wouldn't have to struggle with the stairs. Service was prompt. Waitstaff and hostess were kind. The pretzel they brought us as a starter was fantastic. Everyone was thrilled with the mustard and pub cheese. There were mixed reviews for our entrees, but the C monster iPa and peachy Keene kolsch were well enjoyed.

Spacious bar with a few different seating areas- there are high tops in the bar area and a large…read moreindoor space with several long communal farmhouse / picnic tables and benches. There is a space that can be closed off for private events, and an outdoor area they call "the Forest" where you can enjoy a meal and some ale on wooden picnic tables. Cool space, great for large groups. Server was friendly.

We were looking for a casual dining option and found this gem…read more The restaurant and bar are laid out well with plenty of room for large parties. We stated with the bar and all the beer is brewed on site. Great selection and very tasty brews. On to the food..... we started with the best house brined and smoked wing I've ever had. The sauce was tasty with a bit of heat. I had the Airstream Burger and my wife had the Mediterranean Flatbread. Both options were done well and served quickly. Great spot for families.