9 Best Pubs near Middlebury

“For years I thought that the focus of this place was selling dessert pies and pint size beverages (shakes, etc) for families. More like a version of Pie Plate, if you remember them from Waterbury. Then a friend talked about going there and was shocked that I never had been. Once he mentioned the beer selection, I knew that I had to check it out. Unfortunately, I am now moving from the area but I have been going once every week or two for the past year. They really do have a great selection of craft beers on tap and in cans/bottles. A lot of rare beers, as well. I usually grab a small pepperoni & mushroom pizza, have two beers and save the rest for lunch the following day. The staff is amazing and the clientele is a mixed bag. Some chill people but also a lot of cocky people who either are rich or pretend to be rich. This is really odd because there is nothing pretentious about this place. But outside of that, this is my favorite place that I unfortunately only found out isn't a place for desserts, this past year.Parking: The only thing that I would say about parking is to slow down to a creep as soon as your GPS tells you that it is coming up. Very easy to miss because it sits well below street level. And if it is icy, don't even bother trying to make it out that steeper entrance/exit.“

“I can’t believe I hadn’t heard of Zuppa until recently - this is totally a hidden gem! Everything was so flavorful, even the olive oil with fresh Italian bread! You can tell everything is made from scratch, and even the drinks were fantastic. The calamari was crispy and served with such a good marinara sauce that I could’ve drank honestly, and the meatballs were fantastic. Delicious French onion soup and Caesar salad, and the chicken Milanese was piled with arugula and veggies. The pork chop was super tender and the homemade cheesecake for dessert was a great way to end the meal. I can’t wait to visit again already! The food came out very quickly, and the servers were attentive. It was a classic dining room and everything was clean.“

“We stopped in here on a Sunday for dinner with our two kids. Ordered wings, some quesadillas and had a few beers. Everything was delicious and the service was wonderful and friendly. Beer selection was great too. I want to try a burger next time, they're probably great.“

“This is a little pub that has been around since 2023. This is my first time going here since they've opened. I have to say I hope they stay around for a while. We got the sweet potato fries, the buffalo Parmesan wings, and wings with the water street sauce. I would highly recommend both! The wings were fried to perfection and the amount of sauce was perfect! Not dry at all. This is my new go to spot for wings!“

“The folks here are nice, fun, and everytime you are here, you feel like you've known them forever. Games, pool, karaoke, patio and more. If you aren't fun or adventurous, and judge a place only on curb appeal, you should probably stay home and drink by yourself.“

“This is a little pub that has been around since 2023. This is my first time going here since they've opened. I have to say I hope they stay around for a while. We got the sweet potato fries, the buffalo Parmesan wings, and wings with the water street sauce. I would highly recommend both! The wings were fried to perfection and the amount of sauce was perfect! Not dry at all. This is my new go to spot for wings!“

“First time at this place. It was decently busy and there were only 2 bartenders taking care of the whole place. We got our appetizer at the same time as our entrees, which was a little disappointing. It's a nice place and the food was good. They have trivia on Wednesdays and pool tables available for those who like to play pool. Plenty of TV's if you're planning to go watch a game.Vegetarian options: They have a black bean burger for vegan/vegetarian.“

“My favorite go to for a cold one. The owner Andy is one of a kind as well as all the beautiful bartenders Michelle, Melissa & Kim always give service with a smile. Stop in for a game of pool or darts. On weekends there is always karaoke or a D.J. They even do events such as dance lessons or paint and sip. They are involved in many fundraisers and projects to help better the community.“

“When I rank a space I rely on more than just the food and menu. It's also the energy and environment. The crowd at Burus' is very welcoming to new comers and quick to recommend menu items. The bartender will make you a Mocktail if you ask and describes exactly what the bar has to offer. I can definitely be a regular here if I ever frequent the evening scene. The prices are decent and it's a great spot to hop around if you are out out with friends.“