Brewpubs & Taverns

With Vermont being the epicenter of craft beer in the northeast, there are many wonderful taverns and brewpubs in the area serving some of Vermont’s finest beers.  Below is a partial list of brewpubs and taverns located near the lodge and surrounding mountains.

 

Name Location Description Miles from SHSC lodge Distance from SHSC lodge
Doc’s Tavern Rochester Doc’s Tavern, with its “Cheers” like conviviality. has quickly become a favorite of both locals and visitors alike.  Featuring  16 local VT beers on tap, five large screen TV’s, 2 pool tables, music and plenty of  conversation to keep anyone entertained. Or just sit back in one of it’s many cozy booth’s and enjoy a great meal in a relaxed setting.  They offer outdoor seating during the warmer months.  Doc’s is located in the back of the Huntington House Inn Restaurant at the back of the town square in Rochester. 7.1 miles 10 mins
Clear River Tavern Pittsfield The Clear is Central Vermont’s premier Tavern, serving up great fresh food, local craft beers, handcrafted cocktails and fun & games, all with local love and exceptional service. With tavern and dining room seating, two main and one seasonal bar, deck dining, private indoor and outdoor event space, and big screen TV’s there’s something for everyone. 20 miles 27 mins
Mad River Barn Fayston A good place for both Après ski pub food and drinks, as well as a nice dinner out.  Upstairs has the bar, sofas, small tables and large (with benches and chairs), and the atmosphere where you can meet other skiers and talk about your day’s adventures. It is perfect for singles, couples, or even families with kids. There is a big screen tv, shuffleboard and other games.  But know that it may be a bit loud (although not rowdy).  They have a nice selection of locally-brewed beers and a good drink selection.  A good place to visit after skiing Sugarbush or Mad River Glen 20 miles 27 mins
Castlerock Pub (at Sugarbush) Warren Castlerock Pub is the perfect place to take a break during a day of mountain activities and unwind with one of the best beer selections a ski resort can offer.  Beers include local favorites like Lawson’s, Hill Farmstead, Frost, and many others. The better-than-bar-food menu features Vermont Farm-Raised Burgers with Cabot cheddar cheese, Three-Grain Burger, Nachos, daily specials and more.. Only open during the ski season. 15 miles 23 mins
Green Mountain Lounge (at Mt. Ellen – Sugarbush) Warren

The Green Mountain Lounge is located on the top floor of the Mt. Ellen Base Lodge.  Featured in Ski Magazine as one of the best Après ski bars in the country, the Green Mountain Lounge offers that classic old school New England bar feel. Enjoy lunch with hand tossed pizza made fresh or popular sandwiches like the House Made Slow Roasted Pulled Pork. Stick around to sample a wide selection of micro brews and cocktails.  Only open during the ski season.

 19 miles 27 mins
General Stark’s Pub (at Mad River Glen) Waitsfield General Stark’s pub and grill is the bar/restaurant that is housed in the “basebox” at the Mad River Glenn Ski Resort. It’s named after General Stark Mountain, which is the peak that MRG’s legendary single chair ascends.  There are about 14 beers on-tap here, and almost all of it is brewed in VT. There were beers from Switchback, Rock Art and Lawson’s (including Double Sunshine and Fayston Maple). Prices are reasonable; they’re actually the same you would pay for a beer at any bar in the area, which is rare for a resort.  Only open during the ski season. 22 miles 30 mins
Worthy Burger Too Waitsfiled Good burgers and fries with an excellent craft beer selection both draft and bottle/can.  Patrons and bartender both very friendly.  Easy parking as it is in the Mad River Green.  If burger/fries/beer is what you seek and you are in the area, this is the place. 18 miles 22 mins
Hyde Away Tavern Waitsfield The tavern offers a selection of some of the finest micro-brews around served by some of the Valley’s finest bartenders and servers. Enjoy friendly conversation in the warm, relaxed atmosphere. And yes, the floors are a little sloped. It’s all part of the Hyde Away.  A great gathering spot — a great place to meet new friends! 19 miles 24 mins
The Lookout Tavern Killington The Lookout Tavern has long been Killington’s “go to” spot for casual and fun dining and a welcoming, energy filled bar. We offer creative and classic fare,  the best wings in Vermont, ice cold craft beer, specialty cocktails, and we are committed to providing an exceptional service experience for all of Killington’s visitors and locals. 29 miles 40 mins
Blackback Pub Waterbury At the Blackback, we are all about the beer.  It is the reason we are here.  We proudly cater to many beer fans from all over the world.  Waterbury VT is the epicenter of beer in the northeast and arguable one of the finest in the nation. We also recognize the important role beer has played in this town’s recent history .  From beer comes life and vitality which celebrates our localvore farm to plate business model. 31 miles 44 mins
Prohibition Pig Waterbury Prohibition Pig Brewery is located behind our restaurant and features lunch + supper 7 days a week. We fill growlers with any of our house beers. The brewery menu includes street food from Central and South America. The brewery has outdoor seating in the warmer months.  Our Brewery is open daily for food and drink from 12-9pm for take-out and in-person dining. We seat on a first come first serve basis. Parties of 7 or more can make a reservation by calling 802-560-718 31 miles 43 mins
Three Penny Taproom Montpelier Our extensive taplist is updated every day to bring you the freshest and the best beer from every green corner in Vermont and beyond. Hoppy, heady, and hearty, we feature everything from small start-up brewers to Hill Farmstead and The Alchemist. 37 miles 53 mins

The following restaurants also have excellent beer selections:

Maple Soul – Rochester
Mad Taco – Waitsfield
Blue Stone – Waitsfield