Bars near Essex

“Feels like home when you are hanging out with the good people who staff and frequent this great little pub! Food is a little better that your normal pub fair, it will surprise you, try the garlic teriyaki! Hands down the best place to play darts, it is frequented by some of the areas most competitive shooters! The once a month Lip Sync Battle is so ridiculously funny!“

“very nice!!! food was hot,fresh,affordable and more than enough. coming from someone with a big appetite i left full. the band was excellent!!! dirty looks band, if you haven’t already definetly check them out!!!! come early as this place gets packed . seemed geared more to my generation ( the 40-50 year olds). sadly i’m feeling old these days and struggle a bit with becoming easily overwhelmed with big crowds and loud noises but i wanted to try it at least once. if you love the bar scene this place is a must try. they also have a very large dance floor. i highly suggest giving this place a shot.Parking: looks like if you arrive early enough there’s plenty of parking but highly suggest getting there early. also couldn’t find it on the food drop down list but my son and i each ordered the chicken tender baskets. cost less than thirty all together and was hot,fresh,plenty and excellent!!!“

“The entrance is a little tricky. The door is hard to locate, but the staff was fine with us walking in from the deck area. The French fries were on point, and taco salad perfect. The price could be more and we would still return. Thanks for having us before the eclipse“

“One of our favorite places for a celebratory dinner or just dropping in for drinks and apps. The staff is always efficient and welcoming. The bar menu is inventive and the food is consistently mouth watering. Did I say you should get the short ribs? Get the short ribs.“

“One of the best omelets and crispy potatoes I've ever had in my life. Fantastic poppers filled with a garlicky butter and very good pumpkin waffles. You can tell that a lot of love, care and technique goes into making the food. Amazing service, delicious food, very bad coffee (which surprised me as they had a really nice coffee machine and since everything else was top notch but it was not good), but a super cozy vibe that I'd look forward to returning to time and time again!“

“My wife and I have gone to Bluebird multiple times in the past few years. We’ve had very mixed experiences, some great and some not so memorable. However, my wife and I went recently and had the bbq for two. We had the brisket, smoked turkey and smoked chicken. The brisket was juicy, had a great bark and was super tender (best one we ever had). The chicken was unbelievably moist, fall off the bone, and a delicious smokey taste. The turkey was tender and had a great smokey taste. As for the sides we had the Mac and cheese (perfectly cooked, seasoned and creamy), the coleslaw (creamy and fresh), the braised kale (really well cooked down and perfectly seasoned), and the broccoli (was nothing really special and I would opt for a different side next time). Their maple lemonade was refreshing and a little tart and their bbq sauces really complimented all the meats super well.Whereas I would have rated my food a lot lower in other visits, their food today has redeemed itself and I’m confident in recommending bluebird to anyone visiting Burlington (or lives in-town or nearby). My wife also has celiac disease and they made sure to be careful in the kitchen, and brought the Mac and cheese separately to prevent any cross-contamination, which we greatly appreciated.“

“Wonderful bar staff. Great recommendations and the drinks are SO good. Can't go wrong with whatever you order or just ask for a recommendation. Fresh juice, they make the syrups in house. The staff is so nice and friendly. 11/10 would and will go “

“We stopped here for dinner and had all around great meals. We had burgers and chicken fingers at our table and they were all good. I had the maple cheddar bacon burger and was not disappointed. The house made chips were really good too. The parking is a little tricky buy manageable. The best part of our dinner was the very friendly and accommodating waitress. She was very friendly and had a great personality for serving people. I'd definitely go and eat here again if we go back to BurlingtonParking: Parking on the side of the building“

“I love this bar! That being said, I am sort of a regular there. The pizza is great if you get hungry. Free pool and an event going on almost every night. If you're looking for your 'Cheers' bar and like all kinds of music, this is your bar.“

“Located on a busy highway in a undistinguished strip mall sits a great little bar restaurant. Always busy, but never packed, always warm and welcoming and always personable. Food is good, not great, drink is varied and interesting, but the highlight is always the friendly staff and quick service. Keep your expectations in check and you will never be disappointed. Be ready for a great time. Enjoy.“

“An amazing place!! Food is outstanding. Service is amazing. Thanks to all!! Drinks were delicious. The special seafood dish was so incredible. Zero complaints here. You will not be sorry and i eat at tons of places. I’ll be back again when im town.“

“I’ve ate at Bleu a handful of times and have always had a great meal! I really like their burger, lobster roll, and oysters when they’re on special. The salads are all delicious and the view of Lake Champlain is beautiful. I usually choose Bleu over the neighboring Juniper and Hen of the Wood.“

“Have been to The 126 a couple of times now, and each time the service was top notch. The employees were friendly and seemed genuinely happy to be there. I must say that this last time there, the cocktails were FANTASTIC! A good variety and the flavors were layered yet balanced and just killer. Best cocktails I’ve had in Burlington as of late. Oh and the music is great too ;0)“

“Want the best experience in Burlington? If you are traveling, or a local, this beautiful concept offers the top cocktails, and pizza in the city. Pete made the experience phenomenal. Good drinks, service, and conversation. I literally fell in love with the energy of Wallflower. I (as a critic) recommend this as a 10/10!“

“We enjoyed our dinner at this nice upscale restaurant. The atmo was refined with understated wood interior accent and relaxed lighting. Very nice server, just attentive enough but not intrusive. Meal quality was excellent, portions are modest, so you'll have enough room for dessert. Prices reflect the quality of preparation.“

“We simply couldn't figure out why the daily planet did not have a higher ranking on Yelp. We had delicious sandwiches (steak and tofu) with fries on a busy Friday night - great service - great staff - we didn't see Clark and Lois.“

“My favorite tacos and burritos in the area. The al pastor tacos are truly something to behold but you can't go wrong with any of the options. The tinga burrito (gordo supreme add guac) is also delicious. Highly recommend, always lives up to the hype.“

“Great spot, good service. Had a blast playing here even as a novice.Only problem, this guy (pictured) kept shouting "give me the ball" until we let him play.He hussled me out of my wedding band. Now im looking for a replacement at 7pm.“

“Rogan and Wren are incredible owners and Einstiens is the perfect place! The vibe there is so good, especially on karaoke night on Sundays. If you live in or are visiting burlington you HAVE to go to EINSTIENS!!! It's a no brainer and the smartest place to choose for a good time! ✌ ? ?“

“Awesome ambiance, ample seating (and window seating!), and some of the cheapest finds in the area! Amazing food and SO excited to say their impossible burger is just as good as a beef burger good variety of beers and loved the loaded tots! #orderatthebar“

“Fun, local bar with live music and outside patio seating during the summer months. There is an online option to pay and play the music of your choice. If you are a vegan, there's not many options on the menu, but there's an impossible burger which is pretty tasty! No table service but it's easy to order at the bar!“

“The new Arts Riot is vastly improved! Stop in for a fun, unique cocktail, an app (we had delicious fried Artichoke with "fancy yogurt") and pizza. We had a slice of local mushroom pizza and a more traditional pepperoni. Taste buds are dancing! I even ate all my crusts (very unusual for me). So glad we stopped in to check out the new situation. A+. We'll be back.“

“Cool and fun atmosphere! The hubs and I were a bit hungover and really just needed something refreshing. I got pineapple juice and he got a lemonade. $3.25 total with FREE refills!!! We were floored! And the jazz band that was playing was so much fun! Loved it!“

“Cool spot off the beaten path and known about mostly by locals only. The first night we could not figure out how to get in. We thought we were in the right place but didn’t figure out how to open the door. After talking to some locals the next day we figured out the secret trick and made it in the second night. The drinks are good and you can’t beat $5. The atmosphere is great“

“Breakfast attached to the hotel. You order and pay at the counter. They have a few different hot breakfast 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!“

“Wonderful little market and shop right in downtown Winooski. We miss their restaurant from years ago but now they are a cute little market with amazing prepared foods to go and cook at home (their Shepard's Pie is wonderful, and their Tourtiere and Crab Dip are to amazing!), really unique items like their Smoked Char Rillette, and Pate’s, yummy breads, grab & go food items, salads, sandwiches, etc. We had the chance to talk to Logan and he shared their evolution over the years from restaurant to market, and that many of the items in their market are sourced locally from the region. A regular stop for us when we're in the area!“

“Only 4/5 as my first experience was a let down ordering out during those wretched COVID years and feeling the food lacked in flavor and quantity. I live in the area and wrote them off for a while.Boy was I wrong! Everyone has off days. These folks are friendly as can be, their beer club collaborations are not only fun and unique but GOOD! The staff is super friendly and always working together to a new cocktail.Last but not least, every time I order food, it seems to get better. Stone Corral is finding their groove...looking forward to being along for the ride as a fan and customer!“