After the last run or a long hike, Stowe has the full range: a world-famous IPA, an '80s-themed après lounge, riverside nightlife and cozy cocktail bars. Waterbury, a short drive south, adds some of the best craft beer pubs in the state.
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A family-run brewery famous for fresh, unfiltered IPAs, including the cult favorites Heady Topper and Focal Banger. Enjoy full pours in the Beer Cafe, or the spacious outdoor beer garden in summer.
Retail sales, curbside pickup and brewery tours most days.
A casual celebration of '80s nostalgia and Vermont ski culture: local beers, bourbon, wine and canned cocktails, snack boards, hot dogs and even SpaghettiOs for kids. Food & Wine named it one of its five picks in the U.S. for the season's best après-ski. Come for live music or games in the lounge.
One of Stowe's iconic spots for food, après-ski and nightlife, with scenic riverside dining and a menu of gourmet pizzas, sushi, salads, sandwiches and entrées. Full bar and a casual, rustic room with great views.
Live music on some Friday and Saturday nights; outdoor seating by the river.
Balanced, flavorful beers rooted in European traditions with a Vermont twist: clean lagers, hop-forward ales and Bavarian-style classics from a copper brewhouse you can see from the pub. Hearty, beer-friendly food, a Treehouse Bar popular in summer and fire pits in winter.
Dogs welcome on the patio.
A local cider maker pouring hard ciders from dry to flavored, often with local fruit and hops. The taproom welcomes visitors for tastings and purchases, including a cider-donut-flavored cider.
A cozy cocktail bar tucked behind Salt + Grove Day Spa on Mountain Road. Craft cocktails like a Pisco Sour, Mai Tai and espresso martini, solid wines and beers, and light bites such as cheese boards and burrata with pears. Casual but trendy, with bar games, fast service and an LGBTQ+-friendly welcome.
A cozy, welcoming pub with a great craft beer selection and American fare: smoked bluefish dip, cheddar fritters, Vermont half-chicken and the iconic Doc smash burger. Indoor and outdoor seating, and a good place to unwind after a day out.
A highly regarded craft beer bar with about 30 rotating taps, many of them Vermont microbrews, and scratch-made pub food like salmon with risotto cake, maple-chipotle nachos and brisket. Lively bar, comfortable dining and vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Smoked meats, craft beer and a lively bar scene, with barbecue, vegetarian dishes, cocktails and an eclectic wine list. The brewery behind the restaurant fills growlers and has outdoor seating in warmer months.
Restaurant typically Thursday to Monday, 12–9 PM; brewery daily, noon–8 PM. Bluegrass sessions on Wednesday nights.
A cozy, 20-seat cocktail and oyster bar. Oysters arrive daily from Duxbury, Massachusetts, alongside sandwiches, cheese, charcuterie and small bites, with cocktails like a brown butter bourbon old-fashioned.
Thursday to Saturday 3–10 PM, Sunday noon–7 PM.
A carefully curated draft list from Vermont breweries such as Hill Farmstead and Lawson's Finest, with comfort food like beer-battered cod, poutine and wings. Big Tree Brewing, a nano brewery on the third floor, makes rotating beers including the Local Legend and Mellowstone IPAs.
An eclectic live music venue, restaurant and bar in a converted dairy barn, with music almost every night, a game room upstairs and globally inspired food from burgers to tacos, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Open mainly Wednesday to Sunday evenings; check their calendar.
Hours, prices and seasons change. Check with each place before you go.
Three bedrooms (2 kings, 1 queen) for up to six, 7 miles from Stowe Mountain Resort. The village is under 5 minutes away and the slopes under 15. Choose your dates to see the full quote, with cleaning and Vermont taxes, before any contact details.
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