Inn at Long Trail

I had the best experience at the Inn at Long Trail during my thru-hike of the Vermont Long Trail in September. From the early check-in accommodation, the laundry, food, and overall ambiance, this stop was definitely one of the highlights of my 18 days spent hiking through Vermont. All the employees were so welcoming, kind, and genuine. I can tell this place cares about the community, and I was able to rest and recharge before getting back out on trial by 8:30 a.m. the next day (after some amazing French toast for breakfast!). I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the area!!

This inn and Irish pub is located just off the Appalachian and Long Trail systems. The site was built to support outdoor activities and that is still a main function. The inn rooms are set up to support hikers and hiker needs - no tvs, but plenty of places to power up your devices, comfy beds, tall water faucets that will accommodate filling those water systems - Smart bottles! The restaurant/bar often features live bands and is a living representation of the song - I love this bar. There are hikers, hard working locals, cops from every state in the union apparently, as well as folks from huge cities coming to see the beautiful mountains - all singing Irish sea shanties. It was crazy. It was awesome. You will love this place - we certainly did!

Spent 2 nights here during our our Long Trail through hike. It was an amazing break and rejuvenating in all respects. The food was amazing, the staff was incredibly attentive and the inn was beautiful. I would highly recommend it. Very relaxing.

Love the Inn at the Long Trail!! Everyone that works here is so friendly. Passed thru 16 year’s ago while hiking the AT and glad to be back for another overnight visit. This is a very unique place with a wonderful rustic feel! Don’t pass this one up!

We had a super stay. Brogan and Karen were so friendly and the entire vibe is comfortable. They have the very best game room. There is nothing high tech or corporate about the place. What a relief. It’s the opposite of staying at a Best Western. The breakfast was delicious. All home cooked. Best oatmeal I have had in years ( except what I make myself). And the St Patrick’s hot cocoa was big hot with kids. And me. Brian made us feel welcome. |We had pub dinner. Also great. | We made a last minute decision to ski one more day on whatever snow was left. So lucky they had a room. Actually two for the price of one. So kids in one us in the other. Shared bath.

We had never stayed at this Inn before. We would always stop in for Guinness and live music during ski trips. This time we made reservations. I might be biased because I am Irish and and just came back from a trip to Ireland. Inn at Long Trail reminded me of our stay there. The food was delicious and comforting. The staff was amazingly helpful, genuine and friendly. It was laid back, relaxing, cozy, rustic and comfortable. The live music was delightful. The rooms were well insulated and quiet. If you truly want to chill and get back to reality this is the place for you. My husband and I enjoyed the fireplace in our room as well as the games and books in the main room. It was so nice having reservations for dinner every night - we didn't have to decide where we were eating or drive to a restaurant. And the breakfast were perfect. We were able to have a quiet and nutritious breakfast before heading off to the slopes And I have to mention the boulders. Sitting by that big rock whether you are in the bar or Rosemary's seriously puts things in perspective. Thank you. We will be back. I cannot wait to bring my young adult children back for a stay. The homemade bread will not be forgotten. Thank you for bringing Ireland to Vermont.

Loved my stay here! Stayed for 3 nights in one of the fireplace rooms. It is so charming, clean and comfortable. All workers there are so kind. Breakfast and dinner included. Delicious and huge portions! Perfect for a day full of activities. Great location and the bar at night is lively and fun.

This is the 5th time to The Inn in Long Trail. I am in my late 60’s and skies my entire life. I have skied every conceivable mountain in the East and a few dozen mountains in the west. I have stayed in 5 star resorts and an array of other places. |Now as far as The Inn at Long Trail: This is a fantastic Inn for me and my grown son and daughter. We enjoy whatever rooms are available. The staff is the same every year. They are a close family. My room with a fireplace was ready for us upon arrival. Btw: to answer another review, the person wrote that the fireplace was electric with no clear way of turning it on? Well it’s a gas fireplace with a timer dial. Turn it on for up to an hour. Very simple. |That review also indicates that a “key fob” controlled by a computer and a secure door bar on the door was not there? Seriously, this is a great no frills style Inn, yes with a key and chain to secure the door. At no time am I ever concerned about crime in Killington. Dinner was fantastic as always! I will post a few pictures. The Guinness is absolutely amazing! The sauna is beautiful! |Perfect Inn and if you are looking for an Aspen style resort stay away. We don’t want anything to change . If you are a true skier or outdoorsman this is the place to stay.

Inn at long trail has history embedded in the walls. The bar is full of mementos from the past. Food was great and crowd was polite. Would recommend coming when live Irish music is playing on the weekends.

Killington in Summer! You do not have to ski to have a great trip to Vt. After a kayaking jaunt to Chittenden Reservoir with friends staying at the resort, we settled on this spot. Notes taken: 1) I thought the Long Trail Brewery had a full food menu (last trip summer 2007?), did not see a food menu on the website. Huh. 2) Next recommended place was here, and I joking said, "I will know if this place is truly worthy if they have a pot pie. Some of the (seasonally closed) main restaurant dishes carried over to the pub, and there was a FABULOUS pot pie!! There was also an extensive whiskey menu, and 2 dart boards. We were given a slice of incredible Irish soda bread on the side, with raisins, and the owner (likely) noted it was his mother's recipe. They also had specials, which is the sign of a great restaurant more often than not. They had arctic chard ... and the people who ordered it were pleased. The Inn is obviously a popular stop in for through hikers on the AT and Long Trail, as indicated by many signs. Oh, and 3) The main door to the Pub is the same as the Inn. ;) Great time, great food, great drinks.

I had reserved an inside twin room for the night of 12/4. Unfortunately, the first room that given to us was uninhabitable. The radiator was malfunctioning. Not only was it a steam bath, the windows were steamed up, the temperature was unbearable and the carpet was soaked from water dripping from the radiator. When we were relocated to a new room it was a room with a daybed and a full or queen bed. Regardless of the fact we had wanted two twins beds, we were willing to make this work. Then my sister had to use bathroom and found a toilet seat that was barely connected to the toilet and looked so dirty my cat would not touch it. We asked again at the front desk, the gentleman checked said the seat was clean it was just paint chipping off. I requested he fix the loose seat or move us to acceptable room. He didn't want to relocate us "because the maids would have another room to clean." He did tighten the seat, I slept on the daybed and my sister on the bed. Again at 55 & 61 years old nether of us enjoy sleeping on a small uncomfortable daybed when this was not what we were expecting.

We've visited this place many times in the past but have never actually stayed here overnight. What a cute, quaint inn! The bonus of course is the pub downstairs which would typically (pre-covid) have live music. The rooms are very simple with no TV nor AC. We came during a time where cracking the window open and turning on the fan is more than enough to cool yourself off. If you're hiking on the LT this is a no brainer. The path literally comes out right next to the place. Even if you don't stay here overnight, swing inside anyway to feed your face. I suggest the Shepherd's pie which came with soda bread and nom nom nom it was good.

As a disabled Veteran, I was hiking the Long Trail and heard good things about the Inn. Nothing could've been further from reality. When I arrived and asked for about the hikers cost for a room I was told that the prices for a room had changed two days prior and ended in September at least doubling the cost of renting a room. Very disappointing! So I guess making a buck is more important than accommodating a person that served this country. Not to mention questioning my disability is not legal or theirs to know. The attitude was also very disappointing. When a friend called the inn to speak to a manager about the situation, she hung up on him. Poor Customer Service, not to mention disrespectful. I will never support a business that does value those that have sacrificed for their country. Greenbrier Inn was not much better. The opposite of the kindness experienced from people in Northern Vermont.

First I want to start by saying the staff was very friendly. This would be the third time I have stayed at this inn, but the first time post Covid. The pub is a fun place to relax after a long day on the trail or for whatever brought you to Vermont. I booked a room that was dog friendly, as this was the first time I was traveling with my little sidekick. Please note, I have an extensive history in public safety and post retirement a decade in hospitality safety, so I know what I am talking about. Upon arrival, I checked in around 1700 on 9 October 2022. The room was musty smelling, the bed and furniture old and uncomfortable. The cleanness of certain areas of the suite were questionable. In addition, although sold as a fire place suite, it appeared to be an electric fireplace with no clear way to turn on. The worst parts of the room were how dark it was and overly warm with no way to get decent ventilation. From a safety point of view I turned on one lamp and it sparked from a frayed wire, which I quickly unplugged. In addition, there was old wiring, not sure if it was an old fire alarm system stapled to the ceiling. Finally, the room had hard keys, not computer fobs. with the room number on the tag. This is against all safety standards in this day and age, as it allows a bad person to view room numbers or if a key is lost to enter that room. It is also very prevalent for bad actors to obtained copies of these keys. Also note there was no safety locking bar to keep the occupants protected in the room from unauthorized access as they slept. I went to dinner in Killington and decided that I didn't want to stay there. I was extremely disappointed. I returned to check out, after only being there for 2-hours for a three day stay. The young lady was extremely nice, but what upset me was she made no offer to at least reimburse me one or two of the nights that I had booked. The reality is I wouldn't recommend the Inn at the Long Trail to any travelers.

Ok everyone and anyone who cares about excellence and indulgence in where you're staying and what your EATING!!!!!!!! :) HERE GOES ,, The Inn at Long Trail is a must go and eat the fine fare!! Honestly if you know me ..and I dont expect that many reading this review do, you know I'm completely crazy about great food. That said if you miss out on going to this place you're completely missing out onwhat greatness is. This place has two beautiful restuarants that the same kitchen serves. Might I add, it is serviced by a chef that is completely over the top and out of control talented. He is more than excellent on his main course selections. I've had every one of them and one is better than the next. I have to concede. I cannot do it better. Furthermore he brought a newer dish (for me anyway) to my palate and its the New England raised Bavette Steak. I had to meet this chef and you guys all do too!!! Forget meeting him and go to the Inn at Long Trail, stay there in this excellent Killington institution and EAT HIS FOOD!!!!!!!!!! Again, I am what I consider to be an accomplished self taught chef with a wide range of taste and really do tip my hat here. People, GOOO to this place!!!! 5 star

Our local bike club has held its annual Vermont bicycle retreat in August here for the past several years, and this place never disappoints. As members, we receive a discounted group rate , plus two dinners included, making the Long Trail Inn an outstanding value. The inn is well-situated for many of our bike routes, as it is located along a major highway. The food is excellent and the pub frequently has live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays. It is also very reasonably priced. The Inn at Long Trail clearly shows that one doesn't have to go to Ireland to sample good Irish fare and entertainment.

Location, location, location. The Inn at Long Trail has the most desirable siting for active people and as well, for those seeking relaxation. We stayed here for two nights with a friend's 50th birthday party. We pretty much booked the entire Inn and had a private party on Saturday night. It was a memorable occasion and in great part due to the low-key and relaxing vibe of the place, the great staff, the good food and the Inn's outstanding Irish bar. For starters, the place is just feet away from the Long Trail and a stone's throw distance from the Appalachian Trail. As well, it has numerous other trails including one right at the back of the Inn that is wildly popular with the rock climbing crowd and with another hiking path to the same point that affords spectacular views of the Inn and Pico Mountain. Throughout the day, Appalachian Trail hikers stop by for directions, refreshments, a cold brew, conversation, and a rest stop at the comfy outdoor chairs sited around a giant, original grist mill stone which is now used as a table. Then, the place has a wing with fireplaces, now safely equipped with gas units, that are also dog friendly. Yes, bring a crate because the management frowns upon a guest leaving a pet unattended in the room. The large game room is a unique feature. A real kid's paradise the way it should be. Toys that improve motor skills, social interaction and coordination. No computers, no TV in the game room, or the rest of the anti social conglomerate of toys that are turning our kids into socially inept hermits. But virtually every puzzle, brain game or social game is there. Please, please keep it that way. The accommodations are plain and rustic in the way you would expect an original Inn on a nationally recognized hiking trail. If you're looking for the Omni Resort, drive another hour. It's not a JW Marriott nor it expects to be. The place was built decades ago and has been run by the same family for over 40 years. Yes, the fireplace rooms now have TVs which we didn't have time nor desire to turn on for much of the time. Bathrooms need some updates. But that's not why people come here for. The place is an old time Inn like few that are left. You feel welcome. The giant bolder that is part of the dining room is an attraction in itself. The first contact upon arrival will likely be a white-haired New Englander with an encyclopedic knowledge of the area, hiking spots, nearby amenities and weather. The reasonably priced rooms include a full breakfast at the rustic dining room which is attended by friendly hostesses. And the breakfast.... Oh the breakfast.... Plentiful, tasty and enough food to last all the way to dinner. The owners live on the premises and are delightful people, always going The Spring through Fall day at the Inn is perfect for relaxation as everyone else is off hiking. Or one can enjoy the hiking too and then relax. Or go out to nearby Killington and its many activities. Or the Long Trail Brewery. Or the fancy shopping at Manchester. Or history. The possibilities are endless. Mid day, the McGrath Irish Pub opens up with an amazing array of libations on tap. Of course, the always present Guinness which is good for you is on the menu. And during the evening, their restaurant serves one tasty Guinness Stew that will satiate any protein and carb deficit accrued from vigorous hiking. Overall I'll rate the place five. Yes, there are some infrastructure updates needed. But when placed against the location, the atmosphere, the great food, the delicious breakfasts and most of all, the amazing and welcoming staff, the place is a gem. I hope for and wish the Inn at Long Trail many more years at this location.

This review is really for McGrath's Pub as we stopped in here for lunch on a Saturday afternoon prior to hiking 3957 ft to Pico Peak (entrance right across the street). We're all seriously impressed by all the Irish.. STUFF on the walls and the natural wood-laden structure of the whole place. The living/ common area in the back where guests at the Inn stay is super cozy and beautiful as well as the Pub itself. Darts, portraits of war heros, the whole nine. Food was super authentic as well (I really should've gotten the stew). My only small gripe was that there was only one person in the front of the house - the bartender served as our waiter also. Solid place and after looking at their website, I seriously am thinking about staying here next time as they had me at hottub.

We came up in early February, on a Thursday or Friday evening around 8pm to get a bite to eat after being on the road for 3-hours. The place was pretty much abandoned except for one other party in the pub/restaurant..not a positive sign during the height of ski season. Although the bartender was cordial and beer was good. The waiter (also the bartender) was chirping about the Guinness Stew. How could you go wrong with their own "famous hearty beef stew"? UGH! Well...our expectations were heightened by the recommendation by the house. When it came out I was shocked. It was like slop, very small pieces of vegetables and a bit of meat, and like it had been sitting around in the refrigerator for a week and quickly reheated in a microwave. Truthfully, it had worse the color of a freshly opened can Dinty Moore Beef Stew, which I wish was! I'm sorry, but it shouldn't be this way...

We went to this place for post hike lunch. This old vermont rustic restaurant is right besides amazing deer loop trail. We were a group of 9. We ordered Nachos, lots of veggie burgers, hummus plate and grilled cheese. Every dish was awesome. I don't have any pictures as I was damn hungry post my hike. But make this place in your checklist for Vermont.

The Inn at the Long Trail is an absolute gem. I was told about this place by a family who had vacationed in Killington and frequented this place for years. They spoke of this place fondly and I know why. First off, it's extremely quaint and beautiful, using it's natural surroundings to its advantage. Long Trail is built into the rock face. Order a Guinness and it comes with a beautiful shamrock impression on the head. Major skill. The food? It's an Irish place, how good could it be? DELICIOUS. I'm not particularly a fan of potato skins and as a group we split them as an appetizer. Nicely surprised. And I ended up splitting the reuben. Extremely good. All food had lots of great flavor. As a side note, the soda bread is awesome. If I get the opportunity to go to Killington for ski/snowboarding season again, this place will earn top priority as a visit.

I was thru hiking the Long Trail with my dog, so called ahead and the woman told me they had a fireplace suite that allowed dogs. It cost $140. I pictured a bright room with a stone fireplace, a big bed with a fluffy white duvet and a bed frame made from branches. Well, the room sucked. It was dark with faux wood paneling on the walls. The fireplace had a sign on it prohibiting it to be used. The couches were gross, unmatching seventies style with orange and brown polyester upholstery with cigarette burns. The heaters were rusty and falling apart. There were wires hanging out of the ceiling where smoke detectors should have been. The bed was definitely not what the fluffy paradise I had imagined. There was a twin and a double with unmatching fleece blankets over them. I hoped there were no bedbugs. Too tired to give the keys back and find a different place to stay, I got in the mildewy shower and the soap dispenser fell apart when I used it. When I went to bed I could hear rock music through the walls. I woke up at 2 or 3 in the morning called the front desk and asked them to do something about the music. They were apologetic and turned it off. I couldn't believe it was the staff playing music that whole time! The breakfast was great. Otherwise, the Inn at the Long Trail is disgusting and a total rip off. Don't stay here if you can avoid it.

Cool building, friendly vibe. Guinness Beef stew amazing. Burger disappointing (smaller and less tasty than we remembered from years before). Food came out fast and was piping hot.

Just back from a weekend staying here - wanted somewhere cheap and cheerful which was close to Killington mountain and this fitted the bill well. The pros 1. The price - 100 bux a night for b and b - great value 2. Breakfast - really solid 3. The communal areas - cozy and welcoming, especially after being in the hills 4. The bar was a really nice bar with great staff and friendly service. Good beer and a great atmosphere - entertaining musicians. The cons 1. The room was really really really shabby. Wallpaper was scraped and peeling, the bathroom could have done with some resealing around the bath. We were just looking for basic B andB ,and it was clean, however it would not have taken much for a lick of paint. 2. There was no hairdryer in the room -I presumed there would be one and I wish there had been so I could have washed my hair after a day skiing. 3. The food in the bar was only A-OK. We didn't ask if the restaurant was open, but it seemed to be dark and quiet and it wasn't offered as an option for dining on check in. All in all we would go back - convenient location and reasonably priced.

This place is awesome. We hiked in on our way north from the old Long Trail across the road and headed in for a room and dinner. Murray (the owner?) was super welcoming and kind, and even remembered our Trail names later in the evening! Rooms are standard motel rooms - no TV in ours, small bathroom, simple - but the beds are SO comfy!! Definitely more comfortable than any other motel I've stayed in. McGrath's was fantastic for food! We had shepherds pie and the turkey apple melt with a cup of the stew. Good selection of craft beers and the bartender is a super nice guy too! Later on in the night, we may or may not have also had the nachos, and they may or may not have been incredible. And then breakfast!! I've never eaten a whole plate of French toast until we stayed here. Thank you Inn at Long Trail!!!

Some things never change and in the case of the Inn at Long Trail that's great. Whenever I'm passing by, and it's been too infrequently lately, I always make it a point to stop in for both their perfect Guinness pour and delicious Guinness beef stew. You should make it a point to stop in and a have an adult beverage at the bar or sit near the large rock that the pub is built around. Great food, nice people, and Irish music at the base of the Killington access road.

While the pub is open year round, the dining room serves dinner in the fall and winter. No worries, I'll return when the snow flies! I stayed at the inn again. This time in one of the rooms in the upstairs. I personally found it to be much more comfortable than the fireplace rooms on the outer wings. Our room happened to have a whirlpool and was quite nice. Simple, but nicely furnished and clean. Breakfast is included with the reasonable overnight price. Best of all, just a few steps out the door is the trail with plenty of opportunity for some great day hikes.

Great place. Very clean. Good old fashion fun with an old fashion game room for the kids. Weekends they have Irish bands. Food is good. Friendly And helpful staff. A repeat for us for 20 years.

Friendly, family run, cozy, warm, comfortable. Pub is awesome, staff also. Hiker/skiier very friendly! Down to earth, natural rooms, fireplace=wonderful! Staying here from now on forever and ever and ever! Thank you McGrath family!

A few buddies and I literally pushed our van into the parking lot after getting stuck outside in a snowstorm. Turns out we couldn't have gotten stuck in a better spot. They graciously let us hang out in the living room until we could decide whether to try to depart again or stay the night until the snow passed. The place is as cozy as it gets. They built us a fire, offered us coffee and hot chocolate as we waited out the storm. Everything is EXACTLY as you'd expect a rustic Vermont Inn to look like complete with board games, puzzles, antique ski gear everywhere and more. Sitting on the couch by the roaring fire isn't a bad way to wait out a blizzard. We ended up staying the night and having lunch & dinner at the small Irish pub attached. Spuds, Shepard's Pie, Patty Melt and Guinness pours hit the spot. If you're looking for a true rustic VT experience that's nothing fancy, but just good people, good food and unique setting - this is your place.

The Inn and Long Trail is conveniently located by the Deer Leap trail heading into the Long Trail. It's a nice Irish bar with a giant rock coming into the bar area. We came here on Xmas night and received attentive friendly service. We ordered a few Switchbacks, the Mac n cheese, and the chicken pot pie. The pot pie was delicious but the Mac n cheese tasted like an Alfredo pasta instead. Darts were fun.

I stayed here again this August. This is a very friendly warm and open place where locals, tourists, day hikers and thru-hikers all get along. There is a comfortable Irish pub with a good, but but not etensive pub menu. Irish beer and Whiskey is a big theme and the use Guinness in a couple of their recipes as well as selling it on tap. Weekends feature Irish music - which on the nights I've heard it was full of rowdy drinking songs performed by folks who were better entertainers than they were musicians. The other public areas are very nice, they have a well stocked game room and a nice public area to hang out in. The dining room and the pub are both built around large bolders and the dining room looks out and in the summer you can often see hummingbirds feeding in the morning. Other pluses: Fireplace suites with gas lit fireplaces and dogs allowed. Adequate reasonably priced rooms. Full breakfast from a menu in the morning with rooms. The restaurant is open in the winter. I have only been there summers, but it looks like a very cozy place to hang out after skiing or snowshoeing.

We were heading north bound on the long trail and needed a break on our bods, plus needed to re-calibrate our packs (aka make them lighter!) so we spent two nights at the Inn to do just that. We loved every aspect - the great Irish pub where we watched the olympics with Guinness on tap, the quiet lounge to rest our legs and read, the old-school style 3rd floor rooms that throw you back to how ski lodges used to be, but most of all was the service that amazed us. Owen is super attentive to every detail remembering our names, asking about our hike, and letting us know about all the local services and attractions. Vermont hospitality doesn't get any better than this place. Would come back anytime. Thanks, Inn at Long Trail, for making our trek thru VT that much more awesome!

From the moment we walked in we felt at home. Everyone was extremely nice starting with Murry and then Owen. Eat dinner at the lodge and you dont have to drive anywhere the food is great!

What a gem! They have breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bartender is an expert. Food it great.

I've been coming here for years, I can't say enough positive things about this place. If you are looking for a place to get out of town and just de-tune; this is the place. Murray, Patty, Oke, Owen, and the rest of the staff are just great, you just have to ask. The front room of the inn has every toy that you can imagine. (i mean like real toys that don't plug into the wall, most of them I had as a kid) The kids and I just had such a good time hanging out in that room. Rooms are clean and a great place to rest your head after a long hike or after a few beers. The other great thing about this place is the people that visit, just great talking with people from all walks of life.

I've both stayed here and ate here. It's a great place for everything involved! The pub is legendary and feels like your on the other side of the Atlantic. The rooms are all different and depending where you stay can feel like your typical bed and breakfast or a nice cabin in the woods. Their breakfast was the best part, I could have stayed there all day and ate away. I was also lucky enough to have a nice pint of Guinness right as they opened up the pub! Great place, great people, great food... Close to the skiing, shopping, and the amazing Green Mountain National Golf Course!

Rooms were pretty good, and so was the breakfast, but this place gets 1 star because the innkeeper could not have been any more disrespectful to my girlfriend and me. We asked her 2 questions and she yelled at us from across the inn and told us we were stupid for having mail sent to the inn.

I found a paper brochure from my stay there 4 or 5 winters ago. Since my memory may not serve me in the future, I'm writing a very post-digestive review of the restaurant. I do remember, because it was THAT good, my Yankee Pot Roast. It may have been called something slightly different as I think it had Guinness in the recipe. Magnificent. Also, the ambience and the rustic features of the restaurant were amazing and creative. Built into a rock formation and hill, rocks served as features in the restaurant and fireplace. The bartop was made of a solid tree and ask the bartender for the story and age. I did stay for two or three nights and the staircase to the second floor was quite unique as well as the furniture (I will leave it as a surprise for you). Finally, Okee was the front desk caretaker and ask him the story behind settling in Killington and leaving the Bar behind! I guess I do remember quite a bit if this wonderful place...

This was an excellent stop on my 2016 Appalachian Trail thru-hike! That game room alone made us wish we could stay longer, but the whole lobby/lounge area was perfect for plain old-fashioned enjoyment of one another's company. Lots of cozy couches, great coffee table books, chess sets, and instruments. I imagine it's the perfect place for some friends and family bonding. The food was great, the Guinness was perfectly poured, and the staff was friendly and helpful. I love when I feel like a regular on my first stop in. This place was so nice that I bought the t shirt!

Food is ok, Guinness on tap and live Irish entertainment on weekends. I've been there many times, but recently I have been unable to get a table due to kids hanging out taking up tables. My rant; if you have kids eat in the restaurant.

I've been going up to the Killington area for many years and we almost always make The Inn at Long Trail a stop for dinner. The atmosphere is exactly what you're looking for - you can choose from the cozy bar or nice dinning room. The menu has something for everyone and I have always been very impressed (the Irish soda bread is to die for). And the live music on weekends is fantastic. An overall great experience!

What a legendary place! As a Long Trail thru-hiker, the setup was fantastic. We arrived in the rain and Owen came from the bar to kindly greet us, telling jokes, and asking questions about the trail. He set us up with a room, gave us our packages, and also gave us a change of clothes that we could wear while we did our laundry. Additionally, there is a hiker box with tons of food and fuel. Great place to restock. After cleaning up, we headed down to McGrath's, where Murray took great care of us. What a legend Murray McGrath is, as the this owner can tell stories, bartend, wait, and just be a very hospitable person. We decided to stay an extra day! I can't wait to return in the winter for a weekend night!

Ate at Mcgraths. I like the atmosphere of the restaurant but it ends there. I had the french onoin soup. No flavor. My friend had the same and agreed. Then had a "patty melt" (it a burger with swiss) Came out cold. Friend had the shepards pie. He said it was good. Won't go back.

What a find. Great throw back old school inn. Amazing breakfast, great pub, fun to have thru hikers around, owners are the best. The place has a Swiss Alps atmosphere with a twist of Guinness. I would recommend a stay at the inn and if not a visit to the pub and a climb on the local cliff or trails.

This joint claims to be open for lunch daily at 11:30 am. It isn't. Apparently it is open only when the people on the payroll feel like working. We tried to eat lunch there yesterday, and despite the sign claiming it was open at 11:30 we were told there would be nothing until 3 pm. I've had it with businesses that refuse to keep the hours they advertise. Boo! Boo! Zero stars.

I've been here 3 times and everytime is superb. Everytime I come here I always experience the friendliest staff. That alone warrants a 5 star review. Call me crazy but the majority of folks I've met on my dozens of trips to Vermont are some of the nicest people I've ever met. When you walk into this place you will feel like you're at home. From the cool knicknacks on the wall, the ample lounging around area complete with cool books to read, an awesome fireplace that you can feed yourself! the old fashioned checkers game table, the piano and guitars for anyone to play, the other hanging out room with a bunch of indoor plants, the awesome little restaurant with the HUGE natural boulder it was built around, the awesome pub with it's awesome local flair and genuine bartenders such as Bob who will introduce himself to you care about ya. The accomodations are a slightly bit on the old fashioned side and that is what keeps it the best. I love staying here and look forward to my now annual venture. Do yourself a favor, book a room, grab a pint, and go sit by that fireplace to warm your bones after a good day on the slopes, you'll be glad you did.

I absolutely LOVE this place. I drive an hour to hike Deers Leap then grab delicious food and a pint afterwards. I love the music and love the service. I have been to Ireland several times and there is no place that I have been to in the states that makes me feel Ireland like the pub here does. Even if there is no music it's so worth a trip just to hang out eat and drink. Best place on the mountain!

One of my favorite places.. Ive spent New years and many nights here, very nice people, always the same bartender, a great Vermont pub. Its located right below Deer's Leap, which is a nice hike up the mountain to a great view of Pico. Nice fireplace and irish pub (get the potatoe skins and stick around for the great irish music with different bands weekly) with the luxery of cheap decent rooms. a great place stop and have a beer if you happen to be driving up the mountain to Killington. the pub area fits abround 30-45 people id say.

We went skiing in Killington last weekend and was told to go to McGrath's Pub (inside the Inn at Long trail) for an excellent meal. We had no plans that night (Christmas Eve- we did our own thing this year) so decided to give it a try. Boy were we happy we did. We both ordered the shepard's pie- a delicious pie filled with mashed potatoes, ground beef, etc. Wow. I'm not even a big fan of shepard's pie but after this I regret not ordering this more often at other places. It was absolutely amazing. Our server (Owen) was also super friendly and helpful. We split the chocolate bread pudding for dessert (again- Wow), and were so full afterwards. Wish we lived closer so we could come here more often. The ambiance is so friendly and laid back, like the kind of place you spend hours at just relaxing and catching up with friends. This is a must place to try if you are in/around the Killington area.

cozy...hang out place! great in the winter with the fireplace...great "rock wall" that they built around. go with a group of friends and just relax!

This place was a fantastic find for my girlfriend and I when we came up to killington for the night. We didn't stay, only ate dinner. Staff was super friendly and up for conversation, very traditional irish type pub. There was an awesome live band that the crowd was very (drunkenly might I add) in to. Our food was awesome, quick service, and plenty of Guinness :). Highly recommend

I'm only reviewing the pub as we stayed elsewhere during our visit. We loved the food and the atmosphere of the place. There are some really neato features in this pub, like the rock from the mountain incorporated into the structure. Best pour Guinness I've had in the US, complete with the little shamrock. We stopped in for lunch after hiking the Deer Leap Lookout (worth it) and I had the french onion soup, it was just perfect. The right amount of cheese topping, not too hot but not too cool either. The broth was just salted perfectly as well. The Boy had their shepperd's pie, which is one of the best I've tasted. The meat had the just the right amount of gravy and it was the tasiest gravy I had in a while. I wish I had tried their Guinness stew but I guess I have reason to go back now! We would definitely eat here again and may even brave their rooms if we find ourselves in the Killington area again.

We are giving the restaurant three stars only because of the friendly staff and atmosphere. The food at best is mediocre. We had the famous Stew in a cup for starters... but where's the beef and it was not the best I ever had. We had one piece in each of our cups. Bread was good and butter was great. The main meal however was lacking. We ordered pork tenderloin, three small pieces and was dry and overcooked. Baked potato was not cooked enough and hard on the inside. The other guests had ribs which were over sauced and seemed stewed and not fresh. Shepard's pie was mediocre, the Risotto was ok but lacked flavor. They should stick with what they know and not wander into areas they do not have experience in. We would like to come back because of the first two reasons but they should hire a new chef or update the menu.

I couldn't have been happier with my stay at The Inn at Long Trail. The service really was top notch, and the food in the dining room was perfect. (I'd highly recommend the New York strip, it was cooked to perfection and I'm very picky about my steaks). The pub had a great atmosphere as well, and the live music was a perfect addition to the ambiance in the pub. The rooms were very cozy, and I very much enjoyed the whirlpool bath. I would highly recommend checking this place out, close to Killington and Pico, and the nicest stay I've had anywhere.

I feel like maybe I should have experienced more to leave a review but I just had to say that what I did experience was great! We stopped for a couple beers while passing through. (not the driver of course) We had already eaten, or I would have dove into the Irish influenced menu. Good selection of beers and a beautifully poured guinness was a plus. I noticed they had bread pudding on the dessert list and had to try some. I'm glad I did. It was delicious! Made from homemade irish soda bread and chocolate, it's truly unique bread pudding. Not a huge fan of the whiskey sauce, but definately in love with the pudding itself. Next time I'm in the area I'll be sure to try some food, and maybe stay the night. There is some great hiking very close by.

I'm here with a group of about 35 for my friend's wedding weekend and I am blown away by how amazing this experience has been. Every single person here, from the owners & managers to the chefs and waitstaff and bartenders has been flawlessly helpful and friendly and accommodating. The wedding was yesterday afternoon and went off without a hitch. The food was delicious, Patty even helped us with the flowers and table decorations, she brought umbrellas for the bridal party when it looked like rain was threatening to compromise the walk from the bridal suite to the lobby, the bartenders took the time to learn everybody's name, the staff has spent the entire weekend congratulating the newlyweds and asking each guest if everything is to their liking. We have been treated like family from the moment we checked in. I'm so impressed with every aspect of how our group has been treated that I couldn't even wait to get home to post this review - I'm actually still at the inn. I would recommend this lovely spot to anybody and can't wait to come back!