Vermont Pub and Brewery

7/4/2008 3:03:16 PM, friday, july 04, 2008
Stopped off in here a couple of times, quite a nice brew-pub, fairly good atmosphere, although the atmosphere changes depending on where you’re located, some parts feel like a busy restaurant, but at the same time the bar area is quite relaxed and informal. I had eight of their beers, which I think was everything they had on at the time. I don’t think they did a taster selection, but they do sell their beers in half pints, which makes it a little easier to try them all. They were pretty solid for the most part the Smoked Stout, Blue Nile Gruit (which was also rather different) and Bombay Grab IPA I found to be especially nice. The Grandslam Baseball Beer was pretty weak, but it didn’t sound too appetizing. The service was fairly on the ball when we went in, although they were a bit busy to be overly talkative. I had a cottage pie, which was reasonably priced, if not amazing to eat. Good place.

6/1/2008 6:49:35 PM, sunday, june 01, 2008
I don’t go here that often as it is usually quite crowded. A combination of decent food along with a good selection of quality brewed beers makes this a popular spot in busy downtown Burlington

1/8/2008 11:01:41 AM, tuesday, january 08, 2008
Visited the Vermont Pub and Brewery on a self guided beer tour of northern Vermont in 2003. The food was great but the service was a little lacking. I was able to try 10 of there beers while there. A nice family style Brewpub.

11/23/2007 2:36:50 PM, friday, november 23, 2007
Stopped here for lunch as part of my Burlington vacation. Service was good, except for the two waitresses that were fighting over who had my table. Had a burger, which was average. Tasted the IPA which was okay, they seemed to have your average brewpub selection on draft.

10/25/2007 5:12:02 PM, thursday, october 25, 2007
Nice dark wood interior. Very friendly waitress (although I’m not sure how knowledgable about beer she was). I was there for a late lunch - they weren’t too busy. Had a cask ale on tap - one of about 8 of their own brews in a variety of styles. Fairly typical brewpub menu. My chicken sandwhich and fries were good. I’ll definitely go back next time I’m in Burlington.

10/9/2007 11:52:17 AM, tuesday, october 09, 2007
Quite a legend in the North East. An authentic american brewpub, busy and in the heart of Burlington’s brewing axis. Very interesting beer selection with a variety of original and interesting recipes. The beer quality is constant and well above average if some recipes are less interesting. Always clean offerings anyway and with a cask that is always used. Friendly, smiling service does good considering the heavy business. Very wide food menu. I was eating at the neighbour Flatbread, but I’ll definitely want to try some of those appealing concoctions at some point, quite cheap also. And the beers ARE cheap undoubtedly at 3.50 a pint and a 75 cents 3oz. sample. A fine, quality institution.

9/26/2007 11:12:29 AM, wednesday, september 26, 2007 [ Updated monday, june 16, 2008 ]
Good beer selection, great Vermont cheese sampler, pub fare is reasonably priced. Beers are rather unremarkable. Just like others have said, the atmosphere is similar to any one of the big chain brew pubs. Worth stopping.

9/4/2007 10:35:28 PM, tuesday, september 04, 2007
Large establishment. Service was attentive and knowledgeable, slow our second visit, but it was Friday night and packed, so that was to be expected. Food was tasty, and the menu is expansive. The beer selections were imaginative with some very good selections (Dogbite Bitter... Mmmm!). The beer sampler was a great help and kinda fun. Prices are very reasonable. This is not everyone’s cup of tea, but definitely try it when you’re in Burlington.... Definite kudos who our waitress, who skillfully handled the man at the table behind us who asked "what do you have that’s most like Bud Light." No wonder I got out of that industry as fast as I could!

8/5/2007 4:38:07 PM, sunday, august 05, 2007
Seems to be the brewpub most locals favor - came in on a Sunday evening and the place was packed - we managed to squeeze in at the bar and have a handful of brews, most of which were unimpressive, except the smoked stout - had a few plates of finger food that were decent, but nothing memorable - there was one bartender minding the very busy bar, and he did a good job of getting to everyone promptly - the decor seems about standard for 70% of american brewpubs (like Applebees with house-brewed beer) - a decent place, but Flatbread is right across the street, and I’d much rather give them my money.

4/12/2007 4:23:04 PM, thursday, april 12, 2007
Stopped here on a saturday afternoon to sample the beers and a quick bite to eat. Pretty nice modern brewpub, with 10 beers on tap. Food was decent, service very good. Beers were all well made and didn’t detect many flaws in them. Definitely worth a stop if you are in town.