Beer with a View in Burlington?

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  1. TheEpeeist

    TheEpeeist Maven (1,434) Nov 5, 2008 Virginia
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    Hoping to hit Hill Farmstead on thursday then Burlington for the afternoon. we're looking to find a place with a nice view of Champlain for good beers and ideally a good meal.

    looks like Foam is the best option but they seem to just have snacky foods. tap list not as important as the view and food. any suggestions? thanks.
     
    #1 TheEpeeist, Jun 16, 2021
  2. Flashy

    Flashy Pooh-Bah (1,767) Oct 22, 2003 Vermont
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    Hen of The Wood is pretty awesome food and beerwise.
     
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  3. Piels25

    Piels25 Savant (1,034) Dec 17, 2013 Massachusetts
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    Despite Burlington overlooking the lake, I'm hard pressed to think of a spot with good food and beers. The best food in Burlington hands down is Hen of the Wood, and you definitely need reservations, but there is no water view. Juniper Bar at Hotel Vermont right next door has an outdoor terrace with lake views, good food, and a decent tap list.
     
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  4. IGaveYouPower

    IGaveYouPower Savant (1,070) Dec 2, 2010 New York
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    Splash at the Boathouse is literally on a dock on the lake so you're absolutely not gonna find a better view than that. It's kind of a touristy spot and the food isn't anywhere near Hen of the Wood, but if you want the view that's where you'll get it.

    Got a few good beer options too FWIW.
     
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  5. ColdOne

    ColdOne Maven (1,346) Jan 19, 2013 New York
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    Foam has a nice patio facing the lake. I can't remember how much of the water you can see.
     
    #5 ColdOne, Jun 16, 2021
  6. Resuin

    Resuin Pooh-Bah (2,921) Jun 18, 2012 Massachusetts
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    Foam has a restaurant right next to the taproom - Deep City. Highly recommend it.
     
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  7. ajthegreat

    ajthegreat Initiate (0) Nov 11, 2010 Vermont

    Deep City is what you are seeking. I think you can still make a reservation online to sit outside and its right across the street from the waterfront with amazing views. The menu is small, but the food is really solid. They usually have a couple bottle offerings from Freak Folk and House of Fermentology.

    Oakledge Park in Burlington is also on the waterfront and they allow open containers. It is right down the street from Zero Gravity and Switchback. I recommend grabbing a couple beers and heading over there if the weather is nice. Plenty of rocky outcrops with privacy on the water where you can catch a buzz and a the unset.
     
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  8. HopsDubosc

    HopsDubosc Pundit (803) Apr 24, 2015 Vermont

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  9. TheMattJones88

    TheMattJones88 Maven (1,372) Sep 12, 2009 Massachusetts
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    Hen of the Wood is ridiculously good. My wife and I didn't even have dinner there, just apps and oysters. The Parker House Rolls are religious, and the cocktails are incredible. Highly recommended.
     
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  10. TheEpeeist

    TheEpeeist Maven (1,434) Nov 5, 2008 Virginia
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    thanks for all the great suggestions! one of the many reasons i love this site.

    we ended up bagging Hill Farmstead as they only had two can offerings. hit Black Back for lunch. Susan on tap (one of the two HF can offerings) and Maine Dinner. had both before so settled on a Mo'Rilla for myself. shopping across the street at CBC. always a good source for River Roost (which i hit on the way up a week earlier).

    headed down to Lawsons for a brew on their patio and snagged a fire pit on the way for late night sessions upon return to our home base in Willsboro NY. did the drive back through the Camels Hump notch as this was my buddies' first time in VT. bumped up 116N for some nice valleys views and rolled into Burlington about 4:30.

    we had kinda decided on the Hotel Vermont so parked near there and took a walk down to the lake to kill some time before their opening at 5. noticed the Burlington Bay Market & Cafe had beer, a great view and outdoor deck. tap list was mostly macro but they did have Fiddlehead IPA my friends had never tried (unfortunately just released in PA). got some great fries and soaked it in. not so fancy but fit the bill. looking forward to another visit later in the fall hopefully to include HOTW.
     
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  11. HeavyDandtheGirls

    HeavyDandtheGirls Pundit (785) Mar 7, 2014 Massachusetts

    Rather than start a new thread I figured I’d piggyback this one.

    Looking for a spot to kill some time and grab a beer or two within walking distance of downtown Burlington with the dog on Saturday evening while the wife goes out to eat with friends.

    Not sure if Foam allows dogs, but I’ll look into that.

    Any suggestions that are dog friendly ?
     
    #11 HeavyDandtheGirls, Sep 16, 2021
  12. BikeChef

    BikeChef Pundit (961) Dec 27, 2007 District of Columbia
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    You kinda have to grab the seats on the right side of the patio (preferably the bar seats facing the lake) to really see the water. Was able to sit there at sunset and it was really nice.
     
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  13. vtcraft

    vtcraft Zealot (719) Apr 1, 2013 Vermont
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    Not sure about foam, think they still allow well behaved dogs on the patio, same with Burlington bay. Burlington’s parks and beaches allow open containers( no glass) so you can always grab some cans and sit on the rocks overlooking the lake
     
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  14. Piels25

    Piels25 Savant (1,034) Dec 17, 2013 Massachusetts
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    Zero Gravity allows leashed dogs on the patio. Depending on your starting spot, it's about a 20-25 minute walk from downtown straight down Pine St.
     
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  15. jmerizio

    jmerizio Crusader (416) Apr 17, 2008 New Jersey
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    Any suggestions where to watch some NFL games in Burlington on Sunday? Thanks!
     
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  16. Flashy

    Flashy Pooh-Bah (1,767) Oct 22, 2003 Vermont
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    ALWAYS check ahead for hours. Went to Deep City and they didn't open until later on.
     
    #16 Flashy, Oct 6, 2021
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