The Tavern
Vermont's Best Pub Fare and Bar
Dress casually, and come hungry.
Creative and casual, The Tavern offers a tasty pub menu day and night. Inspired by the finest local ingredients from Burlington and nearby areas, our chefs take a fresh approach to pub favorites. The Tavern offers nightly specials Monday through Thursday and brunch on Sunday. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily, and the bar is open every night.
The Tavern features an expanded bar area along with seasonal patio seating adjacent to the East Lawn and our vegetable and herb gardens. Enjoy your meal with a selection from our award-winning wine list, our extensive selection of Vermont microbrews or our hand-made specialty cocktail menu.
We offer a children’s menu and gluten-free options. Seating is first-come, first-serve, however you can skip the line by utilizing No Wait on your phone.
Join the Waitlist
1. Join the List
Don’t waste time standing around. Add yourself to a waitlist with a single tap right from your phone. Add yourself to the waitlist right from your phone. Check your place in line so you know exactly when your party will be seated.
2. Come On In
Feel free grab a beer or wine from the hotel Front Desk Cafe and relax in the lobby. We’ll notify you with a text as soon as your table is ready. When you walk up to the host stand, you can walk right to your table.
Monday - Thursday:
Breakfast: 7am-11am
Lunch: 11:30am-4pm
Dinner: 4pm-10pm
Bar Closes at 11pm
Friday & Saturday:
Breakfast: 7am-11am
Lunch: 11:30am-4pm
Dinner: 4pm-11pm
Bar Closes at 12am
Sundays:
Breakfast: 8am-11:30am
Brunch: 11:30am-3pm
Dinner: 3:30pm-10pm
Bar Closes at 11pm
Mondays 5-10 pm
Wings Monday - Half Price Wings
Join us at The Tavern for 1/2 Price Wings every Monday Night with your choice of sauce: Richard’s BBQ, Buffalo, VT Maple-Apple,Thai Chili Caramel, Salt & Vinegar served with carrot chips, blue cheese or ranch.
Tuesdays 5-10 pm
Taco Tuesdays
Each Tuesday night join us in The Tavern & discover Chef's taco specials made from the freshest local ingredients.
Wednesdays 5-10 pm
Wine Down Wednesdays
Wine-Down with us each Wednesday. Visit the The Tavern and enjoy wine-tastings and great food.
Thursdays 5-10 PM
Flight Night
Choose four craft beers from our 30 taps and taste side-by-side for only $6. Each Thursday we will pick a winning flight combination. If your chosen flight matches the winning flight combo, your entree will be 50% off.
Sundays 3:30-10 PM
Sunday Supper - Kid's Eat Free
Take the night off from cooking and enjoy Sundays more together as a family. There's no table to set, no menu to plan, no dishes to clean, so you can spend time enjoying your family and delicious food made just for you!
Dress Casual - Come Hungry
The Tavern
33 Brews on Tap, nightly weekday specials and brunch on Sunday.
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Fish on Fridays Just Got More Fun!
Fish Fry-Days in The Tavern
IPA Battered Cod complete with french fries, tartar sauce and lemon for just $13
33 Taps
Pair your meal with a brew from our perfectly currated local craft beers and cider. We feature Vermont favorites such as Queen City, Fiddlehead, Long Trail, Switchback and Zero Gravity. As one keg runs dry, another highly-rated brew is ready to take its place. Sip and enjoy here at The Tavern.
Timber Room
We are proud to offer our guests an alternative to a banquet hall or conference room. For whatever reason, business or pleasure...breakfast, lunch or dinner...the Timber Room will leave a lasting impression. Whether it is for your closest friends or esteemed colleagues, rest assured your private dining experience will be something they will remember.
To reserve Timber Room for your private use call 802-764-1413.