T Rugg's Tavern

149 Elmwood Ave, Burlington
(802) 658-0456

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Max Cornell

One of the bartenders was a jerk when he could have done otherwise. The other was alright.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Masha Belaya

I don’t normally leave bad reviews but our treatment at this bar was so poor I had to write a review. We arrived at this bar after a wedding reception for my sister due to a recommendation from a friend. At the door we were promptly greeted with strict ID rules which could be understandable to this being a college town. We were adults, not excessively drunk, trying to enjoy an after party with a juke box and pool. We were completely respectful of the space other than enjoying the music and singing along, and even many of us were sober. However, after arriving at the bar, we were promptly yelled at and threatened to get kicked out after someone set a drink on the pool table. The bartender continued to be rude, denied a drink for one of our friends for being too drunk despite her not causing a scene or any issues, and then proceed to kick us out after he saw one of our party share a drink THAT THEY PAID FOR, continued to confiscate it, and then kick us out.
We had many LGBTQIA members there and if was suggested from a regular bar visitor that this place has homophobic and racist tendencies
I have never in my 32 years of life been treated like this at a bar and would NOT recommend this establishment to anyone.
After reading reviews, this is not seem to be a isolated incident. If you are mature grown adult avoid this bar if you want to be treated respect

Service: 1

Erin Oakes

Horrible experience last night. Me and my two girlfriends showed up sober, all over 21, we used the restroom, came out to get a drink and sit on the patio and were were promptly asked to leave and would not be served by the bartender. We were shocked, confused and embarrassed. Apparently it’s suspicious for 3 young girls to use the bathroom together, we stay together considering the safety concerns of being in burlington nowadays. Sad to know that we can’t rely on bars like this to have a drink and hangout. I’ve noticed from other reviews that this isn’t a new thing and I think it’s really wrong to baselessly pick and choose who you serve.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Bruce K.

A great local watering hole slash dive bar that was mostly barflies when I arrived in the afternoon. No one seemed to mind me setting up with my laptop at one of the tables and no one disturbed me during my Zoom call.

Beer was cold and the hightop table was decently comfortable. An enjoyable afternoon.

Parking: Read the signs for metered parking enforcement times.

Kid-friendliness: Not really.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Kevin Fairbanks

Perfect dive bar, love it ❤️❤️❤️

Broadcast Lane Studios

Great local hang nice staff. Good social Vermont
Bar. Downside is they make you pay for music and all DJs not enough live music !

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 5

Mike

Bouncer is totally unhinged. Saw him slap someone holding their hand out to retrieve their ID.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Christopher Hunt

Compliments to the owners mustache, wish I could give this place another 5 stars for that alone

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brandon Jaques

Horrible service and treatment at this bar. We were sober and the bouncer refused to serve us, accusing us of being intoxicated. Unprofessional and unacceptable behavior. Definitely not recommended.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Devyn Sprano

Terrible experience at this bar. Bouncer refused to serve us, saying we were intoxicated when we were sober. No explanation or apology given. Unacceptable behavior. Avoid this place

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Hamdan Ali

A good selection of choices. The bartender Mel is Attentive and polite. They have a back patio if you want to smoke a ciggarette. The fries are great, so are the drinks. The environment here is a little rustic, classical American, but music is really good.For me it's closeby too.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Ross Kozich

The owner kicked me out because I told him he had a nice mustache.

John Woodley

Didn't eat there but the drinks were good

Thomas Breault

I was too busy to play pool,off the beaten path,was alright..

Kate Cartwright

Everything about T Ruggs is perfect.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

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