Guidebook for Waterbury, VT
Hungry?
The 'Rez' as it's known locally is the local watering hole and offers surprisingly good food and a welcoming, balanced restaurant/bar atmosphere.
This is our favorite spot in town and we can be found occupying bar stools way more often than we'd like to admit.
You will find arguably the best beer selection in the state with 38 taps pouring mostly local Vermont beers.
82 locals recommend
The Reservoir
1 S Main StThe 'Rez' as it's known locally is the local watering hole and offers surprisingly good food and a welcoming, balanced restaurant/bar atmosphere.
This is our favorite spot in town and we can be found occupying bar stools way more often than we'd like to admit.
You will find arguably the best beer selection in the state with 38 taps pouring mostly local Vermont beers.
Definitely the best barbecue around. Don't visit without trying the Blackened Green Beans. For a lighter option that won't leave you hungry, try the Staff Meal salad.
150 locals recommend
Prohibition Pig
23 S Main StDefinitely the best barbecue around. Don't visit without trying the Blackened Green Beans. For a lighter option that won't leave you hungry, try the Staff Meal salad.
Grab a couple slices at Jimmz, or take a full pie back to the apartment to enjoy.
15 locals recommend
Jimmz Pizza
70 McNeil RdGrab a couple slices at Jimmz, or take a full pie back to the apartment to enjoy.
Excellent spot for Apre food and beers.
In addition to a full menu, they have a ton of ready made pies for slices to-go or eating in-house. Best traditional pizza spot in Stowe.
164 locals recommend
Piecasso
1899 Mountain RdExcellent spot for Apre food and beers.
In addition to a full menu, they have a ton of ready made pies for slices to-go or eating in-house. Best traditional pizza spot in Stowe.
Wood fired entrees, apps, pizza and even a cast-iron wood fired cookie!
Very good food at very reasonable prices. They also have a great beer menu and stellar cocktails.
108 locals recommend
The Bench
492 Mountain RdWood fired entrees, apps, pizza and even a cast-iron wood fired cookie!
Very good food at very reasonable prices. They also have a great beer menu and stellar cocktails.
Amazing Mexican food and and an amazingly creative cocktail menu.
After finishing dinner and margaritas, stroll thru the doors to the Rusty Nail stage for late night music every Friday and Saturday night!
35 locals recommend
Tres Amigos
1190 Mountain RdAmazing Mexican food and and an amazingly creative cocktail menu.
After finishing dinner and margaritas, stroll thru the doors to the Rusty Nail stage for late night music every Friday and Saturday night!
Essentials
Shaw's
820 Waterbury-Stowe RdLocally owned. Great selection of local meats and produce.
26 locals recommend
Village Market of Waterbury
80 S Main StLocally owned. Great selection of local meats and produce.
Parks & Nature
Mountain biking trail access. Intermediate to Advanced trails only.
12 locals recommend
Perry Hill Trailhead
River RoadMountain biking trail access. Intermediate to Advanced trails only.
Little River State Park
3444 Little River RdPlenty of hiking for all abilities.
Cady Hill Forest
Mountain RoadMountain Biking Trailhead. Intermediate to Advanced trails.
One of, if not the best view of the Waterbury-Stowe Valley. Amazing views of Stowe to the north and Camels Hump to the west.
3mi to the summit and back. Mostly gentle slope with a few steep staircase sections. Plan on 1.5-2.5hrs.
36 locals recommend
Stowe Pinnacle
Upper Hollow RoadOne of, if not the best view of the Waterbury-Stowe Valley. Amazing views of Stowe to the north and Camels Hump to the west.
3mi to the summit and back. Mostly gentle slope with a few steep staircase sections. Plan on 1.5-2.5hrs.
Waterbury Reservoir
Kayak, Canoe and Paddleboarding.
Hunger Mountain Trailhead
Thirsty?
Stone Corral Brewery
83 Huntington RdExcellent local brewery a little off the beaten path.
World famous for their flagship Heady Topper Imperial IPA, the Alchemist offers a rotating selection of lesser known seasonal recipes.
Retail sales and free samples available.
235 locals recommend
The Alchemist
100 Cottage Club RdWorld famous for their flagship Heady Topper Imperial IPA, the Alchemist offers a rotating selection of lesser known seasonal recipes.
Retail sales and free samples available.
Stowe Cider
17 Town Farm LnNot a brewery, but an amazing local Cidery.
A little further of a drive, but a must-hit for any beer lover. Lost Nation is my favorite of our local breweries.
Combine this stop with Rock Art Brewing just across town to make the drive worth while.
126 locals recommend
Lost Nation Brewing
87 Creamery Rd A little further of a drive, but a must-hit for any beer lover. Lost Nation is my favorite of our local breweries.
Combine this stop with Rock Art Brewing just across town to make the drive worth while.
Longtime Vermont staple. These guys were one of the early Vermont craft breweries from before craft was cool.
Combine this stop with Lost Nation Brewing just across town to make the drive worth while.
69 locals recommend
Rock Art Brewery station
Longtime Vermont staple. These guys were one of the early Vermont craft breweries from before craft was cool.
Combine this stop with Lost Nation Brewing just across town to make the drive worth while.
von Trapp Brewing
1333 Luce Hill Rd