Went here with my mom during a trip to Burlington and we had a very nice time! The soda lounge is…read morelocated within the Soda Plant - a collection of small businesses and artists all within an old soda factory. We both ordered the eggnog mudslide, a holiday special, which were served quickly and were very delicious. The night we went was their weekly karaoke night which we didn't know ahead of time, but it was fun! It seems to be a group of regulars who like to sing and the vibe was fun and laid back. The employee running karaoke was super nice and friendly and overall the whole place had really good vibes. I think we'll definitely be back next time we visit Burlington!

Beautifully decorated and super friendly cocktail bar located in the historic building that…read moreformerly housed the Venetian Soda Company. We visited last night and it happened to be during Karaoke time. The crowd was super chill, friendly, and very supportive of the singers. Everyone was having a great time and the vibe was pretty amazing, kind of felt like a speakeasy. There were people sitting at the bar, people clapping in the seats in front of the stage, and people knitting in the back. There were empty tables last night, but from what I read, it can get pretty crowded here. We ordered the Mudslides and they were really good, but a little too icy. Service was friendly and we felt very comfortable here. Loved the decor with the historic photos, the colored lights and the comfortable old style chairs. We'll be back on our next visit to Burlington!

I was almost going to give LCLS 4 stars because, from an artist's standpoint, it suffers from the…read moreplague of Burlington venues that are usually tips based for paying artists...that being said I just love this room too much to not give it the full 5. There's no other small music venue I have been too that has the same ambience and vibe as Light Club. They wrangle in some pretty great artists both local and touring (seen loads of friends here as well as Sean Watkins of Nickelcreek and Tom Brosseau plus found a host of new favorites). Food is from next door at Duino and it's fantastic. Beer list is pretty good (all bottles and cans) and the drink menu is inventive and delicious. They just recently opened up and raise the two front tables by the window which I am still indifferent about. I thought it was cool before because people could "take in" the music but still have a quiet conversation without being rude to the performers. Need to check out another show there before making that call. I love this room whether its packed or it's just me, the performer and the bartender (which sadly has happened before). Burlington just needs to get out and see more music and this is the place to do it.

This is a must visit. Very cool women owned and operated store. Merchandise is extremely creative…read moreand interestingly displayed. I am so happy with my unique, upcyclced purchase. I received so many comments and compliments on my lamp.

Stopped by on Wednesday during a road trip, fantastic drinks, friendly staff, and an amazing live…read moresinger! Great vibes and fun crowd singing along.

The inside of this spot is like being transported to the UK and bartender actually told us that the…read morewhole interior was imported an old pub from Ireland! So super cozy, with a fire crackling and perfect for a winter escape. The speciality cocktails all sounded delicious but we went with some classics which were prepared wonderfully! We didn't eat as the kitchen closes at 8pm. Great for small groups to grab a drink or a more casual date.

There are a lot of things that I like about Orlando's when compared to other local bars…read more 1. Their mixed drinks are made consistently well. Many bars in the area pour especially strong or especially weak drinks that are not consistent, and that can make it hard to keep track of how much you're drinking. At Orlando's, the strength of my mixed drinks remains the same each time. The bartenders are professional, knowledgeable, and swift. 2. Their cocktail offerings are fun! They do some unique offerings with fun seasonal stuff that really gets you in the spirit of the season. Some other reviews mention that they don't have an extensive wine list-- it's not really that type of place. It's sort of like a classy pub, not a high end hotel bar. Expect to find cool cocktails and a moderate beer selection. 3. The vibes are cool! It's very speakeasy-underground-cool vibes. It's dark inside with old fashioned lamps and various types of seating, both at the bar and at tables. Some tables have old fashioned bar games at them like ring and hook. They have a stage for live music and a small space for dancing. I will say the one downside of Orlando's is that when they're doing music, either live or over speakers, it's so loud that it's hard to be social there.

Stopped her while vision for NYE. They had a live band and both were really great. They had great…read morecocktails. The vibe was super fun and the bar tenders were really nice. Looks like they have outside area in the summer. Cool bar.

Breakfast attached to the hotel. You order and pay at the counter. They have a few different hot…read morebreakfast options. They have other grab and go type breakfast items for purchase as well. My boyfriend and I both ordered the avocado toast. We grabbed our coffees from the counter and found a table. We had a waitress bring out our food. We were also offered water which was brought to our table. Very nice staff. I also liked that they had a VT maple syrup option for my latte!

I was looking for something fun to do on our last night in the area, and saw that the Vermont…read moreComedy Club was hosting an improv fest that evening. Tickets were only about $11 online, so I booked us for the last show of the night. We checked in when we arrived and grabbed a drink at the bar. Once we entered the main theatre, we were told we could sit anywhere that was open so we sat towards the back. If you want to order more drinks or snacks during the show you can do it via the QR code right at your table. We liked the soft pretzels and the drinks were very tasty! The show itself was entertaining and we had plenty of laughs. It was a welcoming space and everyone we interacted with was so nice.

Really loved visiting this venue when in Burlington VT & was very pleasantly surprised by their…read moreline ups. I found their menu to have a lot of options and affordable prices. I would love to visit again when I'm in town.

Hidden gem with serious speakeasy vibes…read more The 126 is everything you want in a cocktail bar--cozy, classy, and tucked away behind a deli door on College Street. The drinks are expertly crafted (with or without alcohol), the jazz is smooth and never too loud, and the vintage lounge atmosphere makes it perfect for a date or a quiet night out. Service is warm, the music is live, and the vibes are unbeatable. Burlington doesn't have many places like this--don't miss it.

We went in on a Wednesday night at 6. We were able to sit at the bar and chat with the bartender…read morefor recommendations and explanations of some of the drinks we were interested in. The atmosphere is very chill and comfortable with high back seating at the tables. I ordered the 126 Martini, which was excellent and had a soothing hint of lemon to the drink and garnished with one olive. We also ordered the Staycation, which was amazing. The flavors all blended together for a balanced craft cocktail that served up to its name. There was a jazz band coming on at 9 pm, but we had reservations somewhere else. We will definitely be back!

The heart and creative soul of Burlington for decades now. It has changed a lot over the years…read morehaving lost the coffeehouse vibe by day, which I miss as it was a critical way to foster connection and community, but I also understand the businesses need to generate money from the bar at night. Either way, a treasure of a place with great vibes and funky people.

A jaded take from a 60 year old…read more It's an okay platform for garage band level aspiring musicians. Enthusiastic bar tenders churning out above average drinks. They offer free foam ear plugs, definitely a good idea to protect those precious drums. Likely a five star experience for regulars who reconnect with friends every weekend.

It's always a toss up. Some nights super fun others super crowded and overwhelming. With super…read morecreepy guys.

Best Bar/Club in Burlington for dancing (if you don't crowds and mind minor hearing loss so…read moreearplugs recommended). They play all the pop/EDM music I like and always put on a great show. There's also live music earlier in the day which attracts an older crowd. A unique Red Square feature is they have 3 bars and 2 rooms of music going on at the same time so you can bounce between them if 1 is too crowded (which it does after midnight) or even head to the alley to chill. Blue Room 4 life! Staff do a good job monitoring for disorderly conduct and keeping out underage kids.

I wanted this to be special. I wanted it to excel. It let me down in so many ways. Five people,…read morefour appetisers, two wine and one beer, and four main courses. I was lured here because someone said it was better than Bistro de Margo; it was not. Service was good from the server and poor from the bus boys and kitchen. The kitchen failed in many ways. Could I give it fractional scorse it would be 2.6. The server was good and had a phenomenal memory to take all our orders with no notes. Wow! The three appetizers were delivered out of order. One came. Fast forward 20 minutes; the remaining two came out. The appetizer dishes were never cleared. They hung around until we decided not to have desert! The appetizers were underwhelming; how can you screw up a Caesar salad? The main courses disappointed in many ways. The dishes were serverd luke warm. Mussels were dehydrated on top of the heap and obvioulsy sat under a heat map. The steaks were cooked well but accompaniments were cold, cool, or barely warm; take your pick none were appetizing. The plates were stone cold which didn't help. Finally after dinner was served and eaten and plates cleared for deserts we did not order the remaining plates and debis were cleared from the table. Not good. Not professional. Not worth the money. The wines were good. The beer was good. Dinner came to $275 plus another $60 tip. It wasn't worth it. There is clealry issues in the kitchen and staff. They were simply not into it. I would not come back. If you want a French dinner look elsewhere or just don't try that in Burlington.

Lovely little place in downtown Vermont…read more I came here with my girlfriend for our celebration. We had a great time. We went late and so we got their reduced price menu (last hour). It was very reasonable. We ordered an entree and two apps. Everything was super tasty and served quickly. I look forward to coming here again!