19 Best Cocktail Bars in Burlington

“Had an amazing afternoon at the tasting room! Both bartenders were incredibly knowledgeable and personable, guiding me through the tasting and helping me choose a few drinks. I ended up leaving with a great selection of Mad River products. If you're a bourbon or rum enthusiast visiting the Burlington area, this spot is a must-visit!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Exquisite Culinary Experience

Rogue Rabbit in Burlington is nothing short of exquisite. I rate places by their category, and this one earns my highest marks in the three most important categories: food, drinks, and overall experience.

The pizza was a masterpiece. Thick, insanely fresh dough was complemented by a decadently sweet-savory tomato sauce and topped with a perfect combination of savory sausage, sweet onion, and ricotta. Simply scrumptious.

The drink menu is tight but brilliantly creative. I started with the Good Catastrophe (Brandy, Italicus, Lemon, Turbines, Orange Bitters)—exquisite. I followed it with the mind-blowing Via Con Dio (Rye, Ramazotti, Honey, Strawberry and espresso).

Topping all this off was the wait staff and Mary, a wizard/artist at drink mixing. The staff and the patrons made this, along with the food and drink, one of the best holistic dining experiences I've had in years.

Astounding and exquisite.“

“Great atmosphere and expert mixologists“

“This place REALLY threw me for a loop… walking there I was expecting a quickie bite.. not an amazing dinner meal that even my picky husband enjoyed!

The vibe definitely did not match the level of culinary skills in the food. We got chive pancakes, they were chewy crispy and savory - perfect appetizer!

Two Asahi’s to complement our entrees:
crying tiger fried rice, the sirloin was marinated to PERFECTION! Best I’ve EVER had.
Duck Penang was an entire duck leg in a creamy delicious curry sauce with pineapples and tomatoes. So mouthwatering thinking about it now..

Staff was soooo young but SUPER hospitable and lovely! Luckily we’re not locals otherwise it’d be a weekly meal here for us!“

“Disappointed. The food was mediocre and a little pricey. Husband and son had the steak burger which was small and not very well seasoned. Wait staff was very nice. Ambiance is pleasant.“

“WOW!! All the food was absolutely amazing. I’m dairy free, my husband is not. Because of this, we normally don’t share dishes. Tonight we got only vegan/dairy free dishes and we were both blown away. The hummus, sweet potato, and seared cabbage were highlights. Will definitely be back. Can’t recommend enough. Make a reservation“

“Service was perfect amount of friendly/professional. The building updates, soft lighting, and openness of the restaurant was great. The food - ridiculous. I saw cabbage on the menu in two spots, I knew I had to try one. I got the side with garlic sauce - it was transformed into something else entirely. It should be illegal what happens to cabbage here! Over all - a wonderful and refreshingly surprising adventure with taste, texture and flavor combos. I will be back!“

“Always a fantastic experience here. The service is consistently excellent, and it’s one of those rare places you can truly count on—whether you’re planning a date night or taking family and friends out when they’re visiting.

The pizza is great every time, and the salads are genuinely excellent (not an afterthought). The standout for me, though, is the house-made mozzarella—it’s absolutely to die for. Highly recommend.“

“Una comida deliciosa nivel Dios, con sabor 100% Cubano 🥰“

“Another great meal. Try the secret menu item, Maria Burger! You can’t go wrong !“

“The best in Burlington—no, Vermont! Amazing food, collegial atmosphere(duh, but still). Lamps. Music. amazing atmosphere. Music. Vegan Free Range burger has been something I’ve thought about ever since I ate one here.“

“Awesome little place with soda mocktails, real alcoholic drinks, and great beer cheese. highly recommend, especially on Sunday for some great karaoke“

“Soothing and upbeat jazzy vibes is a quick, relaxing getaway in this hip spot in Burlington!“

“The food, wine, latte, and cannoli were fabulous! Lexi provided exceptional service — her menu suggestions and insights were spot on. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Amazing bartenders amazing drinks amazing prices I would recommend to go here to drink“

“Bartenders Will and Jayden did a fantastic job. Service was quick and prompt. The food was even better. I don't know what this place is paying them but this place should pay them more. Excellent service. Hip atmosphere job well done 👏 Shane“

“Small and cozy bistro leaning French but also has some Italian leaning dishes and even a vegetarian African stew. Lots of options. 5+ starts for the onion soup. My husband has tried onion soup around the country for 30 years and declared this emphatically the best he has ever had. Steak frites cooked to perfection with delicious red wine demi and crispy fries. Definitely worth a trip. I'd advise a reservation they are almost always full but also do take walk ins. Right on church street so you can do a little shopping before or after your delicious meal.“

“We have been coming here since 1986 when it was a tiny spot that let us teenagers sit and drink coffee all day. They are one of Burlington’s oldest and most loved restaurants, known for their early bird Bistro dinner that serves French classics like Beef Bourgignon, Steak Frites and even gluten free Cavatappi Carbonara. Tonight it was snowing hard and the restaurant was still full and the service was terrific. It’s our go-to place for the last 35 years and I’m grateful they are still around.“