Bent Nails Roadhouse

You can tell they genuinely care about their customers and take pride in what they’re doing. When my coq au vin came out a bit too salty, the owner/head chef immediately stepped in and replaced it with some from a new batch, which I really appreciated, and it made all the difference taste-wise. That kind of care and accountability is rare. Good people, good food.

Great food (lots of options for families) wholesome food you wouldn’t necessarily make for yourself at home (ie amazing meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy!). Portions aren’t huge but certainly enough. Good choice of beverages and local beers too. Fire pit outside on weekends!

I really enjoy this local bar, it has great atmosphere and decor, and the music is really solid as well. Definitely becoming a "go to" spot for us in the Montpelier downtown as dancing enthusiasts. The outdoor seating is a nice option as well.

What a superbly delicious and quirky little place! We stopped by Montpelier to charge our car and came across the Bent Nails Bistro after the Saturday lunch crowd left. The co-owner was so friendly and served us fantastic European-inspired classics with an elevated and modern twist. Everything was perfect! From the non-alcoholic beer (really important when you’re on a road trip!) to dessert and coffee, including the nice terrace on the bridge and did I mention the friendly service? We had ratatouille, the grilled aubergine sandwich and the spaghetti with homemade meat balls. I would have stayed the whole day just enjoying the cool vibe and menu…. This new bistro/bar is, in my opinion, one of this gorgeous little capital’s main attractions!

Great bar, great staff, decent food. That being said the trivia is absolutely horrendous. As someone who plays trivia often, and has ran trivia events, they need a serious overhaul. No preparation, it’s all on an app, it’s too fast paced, and the person running it clearly doesn’t care. If you run your trivia through and app and not pen and paper that’s a tell tale sign of not giving a damn. I usually wouldn’t leave a review about just the trivia, but it was so bad, the entire bar was off put from the idea. Again great bar but don’t do the trivia.