Deli no more: This speakeasy-style bar rebranded in 2021. Head to the intimate space for expertly made vintage cocktails and live jazz.
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Everything about this inn's restaurant screams classed-up country-chic — from the library-esque lounge trimmed in antique wood to the craft cocktails and duck confit.
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What's on tap at the self-described "rock-and-roll sports bar"? Pints, pool, darts and plenty of sports on big-screen TVs. Home to the first pour of Switchback Ale, all the way back in 2002.
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This bar, restaurant and music destination in a converted auto shop on the Mountain Road offers traditional Mexican street tacos, fresh ceviche and the ultimate bar snack: crunchy chicharrónes.
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Stop and smell the ... cocktails. This apothecary crafts aromatic mists and elixirs that "might literally change the way we drink," according to Liquor.com. Experience them on-site with sodas or tonics.
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"Ski today, work tomorrow" is the motto of this locally owned outfitter, in business for more than half a century. The new, expanded retail store has everything you need for alpine adventures — and golf, tennis and water adventures, too. It also includes a Waffle Cabin and “Brew-Ski” bar serving local draft beer, wine and soft drinks.
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Tucked inside Mirror Mirror's beauty store, spa and salon, this cocktail and wine lounge features drinks on draft and juices made with local produce — including fresh, cold-pressed Bloody Marys on Sundays.
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Game lovers find everything from sour beers to sake to Street Fighter II at Burlington's downtown arcade. Choose from 24 brews on tap or try the Archive, a gin cocktail with fernet, vermouth, lime juice and simple syrup.
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Evening crowds imbibe cocktails, craft beers and rainbow-colored specialty shots until 2 a.m. nightly. Air hockey and TV sports provide entertainment; karaoke on Saturday.
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The Hilton Garden Inn's lobby restaurant serves American dishes with Vermont flair, such as a smoky cheddar macaroni and cheese and an autumn salad with warm apple-cranberry vinaigrette.
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Local beer and cider flow at this neighborhood taproom. The menu of "sandwich-ish" melts — ranging from chipotle-maple bacon to Fresno Thai veggie — uses local ingredients, too.
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Owners hailing from the Windy City bring Chicago-style hot dogs, laid-back drinks and a welcoming vibe to their bar, which has become rural Bethel's melting pot.
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In a cabin-like setting, aprés-ski visitors dunk tater tots into housemade chipotle ketchup or fill up on flatbreads and black bean burgers.
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Stone fireplaces and Mettowee Valley views amp up this restaurant's historic dairy barn vibe. Head upstairs to the hay loft dining room for locally sourced filet mignon with mushrooms or Madeira.
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Kick back at a sandy, beach-front tiki bar serving pizzas, burgers, local brews and island-inspired cocktails. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather permitting.
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North Beach Park, 62 Institute Rd., Burlington, VT (map)
Friendly vibes abound at Burke's midmountain bar. Sip a brew by the fireplace while chatting with locals about ski conditions. Live bands on winter Saturdays.
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The 44 craft beers and ciders on draft are curated to please a connoisseur's palate. Pub snacks include burgers, fries and chicken-cordon-bleu fritters.
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The new lakeside bar and casual restaurant offers lunch, dinner and drinks. Guests can eat in the all-weather, 72-seat patio with retractable awnings and walls, in their docked boats, at picnic tables, or seated around Adirondack chairs. The menu ranges from chips and dips to burgers and flatbreads. Creative cocktails include many nonalcoholic option.
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This easygoing bar has a hunting lodge feel and also serves as an official big game reporting station. The menu offers local beer and pub grub such as chicken wings and the "Phillychanga," a deep-fried tortilla stuffed with beef, peppers, onions and cheddar jack.
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Just off Kingdom Trails, find classed-up pub fare such as Scotch eggs, Sugar Shack Poutine and sirloin tips — not to mention local pints.
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