Kipling's Tavern

Brattleboro, VT · Restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Brattleboro
#11
of 74 restaurants
City Percentile
74%
rating percentile
Address
Kipling's Tavern, 78 Elliot St, Brattleboro, VT 05301
Phone
(802) 490-2904
Website
kiplingstavern.com
Status
Closed · Opens 4 PM

Kipling's Tavern is a restaurant located in Brattleboro, VT. It is one of 74 restaurants listed in Brattleboro. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Brattleboro city average of 4.4 stars. It ranks #11 of 74 restaurants in Brattleboro. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Kipling's Tavern

Tasty Pub Fare, Local VT beer & Classic Craft Cocktails served in a warm, lively atmosphere

Hours

Friday4 PM–11 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Ethan Clark · Mar 2026

Came in from out of town and had one of the best dining experiences of my life. As soon as I walked in the atmosphere & the staff were so friendly as if i’d be there before. Our Server Lucas was very helpful and treated me like an old friend. We ordered the specials tonight & were blown away by how amazing everything was. I don’t know when I will be back but I certainly will. 1 dinner and i’m a loyal guest for life 💯

★★★★☆ 4.0 Marko Kaar · Jan 2026

Food and service were excellent. I hesitated at truffle cauliflower wings (I'm a meat eater) but they were really fabulous Speaker above our head was a little louder than necessary Tiny place, great vibe, service was top notch and very attentive. Relatively limited menu but well executed. Great beer and drinks menu as well On street parking in the center of Brattleboro Crowded on a winter Saturday at 5 Bathrooms were sparkling 😁

★★★★★ 5.0 Celeste · Oct 2025

The 30 minute wait on a Wednesday night was worth it. We had crab cakes, a stuffed scallop special, and schnitzel. Everything was delicious! And of course with some local beers. The atmosphere was lively and staff friendly and attentive. I loved everything we ate and wish we could get it near home.

★★★★★ 5.0 Lee Ives Tice · Feb 2026

Hands down the best bar and bartender in the area. Amazing cocktails, atmosphere, and service! Their elevated pub food never disappoints, their specials are great, and their kitchen stays open later than most. There's often a wait list for a reason - and it's worth the wait!

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Brad Myers · Feb 2026

Kipling's Tavern sits right near the town center, with a multi-level parking garage directly behind it, which makes getting there pretty convenient. The space itself is small, so I'd definitely suggest calling ahead to see if they have room. There's basically no indoor waiting area, and standing by the door or outside in the winter, like we did, got uncomfortable enough that we almost left for another place, even though the wait was only about 20 minutes. Our server was friendly and tried to stay on top of things, but you could tell she was a bit overwhelmed with how busy it was and the constant flow of people coming through the door. In our group, a couple of the burgers came out very undercooked, with blood pooling on the plate. No one had been asked how they wanted their burger cooked a

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

RestaurantBar

Top Restaurants in Brattleboro

NameRatingReviews
Saffron Restaurant★★★★★ 5.020 reviews
Dosa Kitchen Factory and Food Truck★★★★★ 4.920 reviews
Inn on Putney Road Bed and Breakfast★★★★★ 4.920 reviews
Taste of Thai★★★★★ 4.920 reviews
Marigold★★★★★ 4.920 reviews
Halo Hollow★★★★★ 4.920 reviews
Patio Coffee★★★★★ 4.920 reviews
Crossroads Food Trailer★★★★★ 4.820 reviews
The One Cat★★★★★ 4.820 reviews
T. J. Buckley's★★★★★ 4.820 reviews

This listing is informational. Contact the business directly to verify credentials, services, and availability.