Snow Shoe Lodge & Pub

Just came to snowboard for the weekend. Stumbled upon this gem completely by accident. Great townie vibe. Everyone was super nice. Food was very solid. So much heart. I’m a fan. I’ll be back

My nu-metal band "INE STINE" & I (the drummer.) Showed up @ 7pm to the open mic night. My girlfriend and I ordered the chicken wings that were on special [.50 cents per wing.] We got the buffalo/hot sauce flavored wings, and they were SUPERB!! Cooked to perfection and flavored just right! The service was extremely good! I didn't have to wait..AT ALL! Given the circumstance of being extremely busy, our service was awesome/friendly and the staff went beyond the call, to promote our band and allowed an extension to perform 4 songs. I highly recommend the Snow Shoe pub & lounge for food, fun, music, as there is also pool tables, arcade games in the appropriate place in the back area of the lounge/pub. 5/5 STARS!

Great local vibes. World class fries. Average prices. Great beer selection.

Very chill place with a cool tavern relaxed feel. The staff was very nice and quick service. Food was typical pub style. Good beer selection on draft. Worth a visit. Nice location in the center of town.

We had a great experience there! Food is perfectly prepared and flavored. Super hot chicken wing is banger spicy! They’re not joking. Burgers are perfect medium rare and not overdone. The staff is super friendly and service is great!

Great vibes here! We were in town for a wedding and were so glad we got a bite to eat here. The salt and vinegar wings were the bomb!! Definitely recommend those, we also got a ton of other apps and loved everything. They make the best long island iced teas and the staff had a great sense of humor and were patient for putting up with our group's BS. They have some kind of club thing going on Friday nights. We didn't stay but it seemed like there was a DJ.

In the evenings this is a pub first and a restaurant second, but it's a warm, cozy environment and the food was great. Good draft beer selection, but don't expect your server to know what's on tap; it's written on a board up by the bar. The poutine wasn't the most authentic (waffle fries??) but was hearty and filling. The wings were very good, and I'm typically picky about wings. They do have various daily specials so don't forget to check them out or ask your server. All in all, I'd be happy to eat here again.

Seemed like it would have been a good place for a meal and adult beverages but we never had the chance to find out. There was a sign “Wait to be seated” so we waited. The bartenders saw us enter. The server saw us waiting at door. Two other people walked in behind us and they went to tables or bar as they were meeting people there and there was a lot of seating available as we waited. We would have waited a little longer but not one person acknowledged our presence. Maybe it’s a local place only? Maybe they were short staffed? Doesn’t matter a wave of acknowledgment would have been appropriate. So we left and we won’t try to go back. Shame, the menus and pics looked good and the atmosphere was okay but you don’t just ignore people waiting at your door. Glad we left we found a good alternative and their food was delicious.

Cozy. Bustling. Central. Snow Shoe Pub's your classic aprés ski bar/restaurant with greasy pizza, endless comfort food, and a great bar that's bustling on ski weekends fueled by busy bartenders and waitstaff. Live music and TVs covering every possible game you might want to enjoy keep things lively and a separate game room and huge tables makes it ideal for families. Located at the epicenter of Montgomery, Snow Shoe's an ideal walkable destination for those visiting town or skiing Jay Peak. I see some older out of staters complaining about 10m waits or strange service stories from a decade ago and all I can say is to get over yourself. Snow Shoe's the epitome of the perfect ski bar/restaurant that doesn't pretend to be fine dining with online OpenTable reservations, just your perfect ski pub, pizza/burger parlor, and watering hole for those who enjoy a cold beer, great conversation, and the kind of rustic, rural vibe that upstate Vermont and places like Snow Shoe deliver.

Best wings, servers here are the best. Perfect spot for some beers and food. The wings have lots of sauce choices and the specials are always good as well.

Stopped in here in April. I had reviewed the menu prior to coming and was excited about several options. We were a group of 3 and had to wait about 5 minutes to be seated (no one else was waiting- they just seemed short-staffed). When we got to the table we then had to wait a few more minutes for the menus. Once we got the menus, we were shocked that the options were very different from online (way less options). Most of the food sounded unappealing and we ended up leaving without ordering anything (to go to another restaurant).

This place has heart. Great food. Excellent service. The best bar vibe you could ask for in the middle of nowhere here in Vermont. Very impressed! Brandon was exceptional. Love the live music.

We went here for late night snacks and drinks. My friends and I split the nachos. They were huge and so good. Definitely worth it. They had 14 beers on tap and our sever was great! They had a dj that started around 10 and he was pretty good. The only thing I truly disliked was the DJ had a smoke machine that he must have had going off every five minutes. It was happening while we still had our food and it did not smell good. We stayed for a couple hours and it was non-stop. By the end of the night it was giving me head ache. It was everywhere. Otherwise I really liked the place.

My husband likes to drink and this place has good food and is more than just a bar. Be careful on weekends in the winter there are a lot of skiers in town and it is loud when they are busy.

The food at Snow Shoe Lodge and pub was great and the service was really good, the ambiance was great too, because we went on Tuesday we get to do karaoke!

Very expensive and very small food portions. Disappointed as this place looks great inside.

Loved this place. Amazing service with super friendly and respectful staff. The food was not great. We ordered a pizza with our selection of toppings. It was oily probably because of sun dried tomatoes in our pizza; however, I enjoyed its taste. The price was reasonable compared to the massive size of pizza.

Will Never stay here. Room are right above the bar. I expected a bit of noise but come 1 in the morning I went down and asked if the music could be turned down. I was told in no unsertain terms " NO...THIS IS A BAR". THEY KEPT ON ROCKIN UNTIL 2. So much for any sleep.

We came all the way from NY to visit this beautiful, small town. The Show Shoe Lodge & Pub will not have our business again after our awful experience by bartender Angie. She was not very polite to my partner. We were kind, polite, and extremely respectful to her. I even asked her name to make sure I was not rude or passive to her. We treaded on water to make sure to not upset the locals and quietly kept to ourselves. We came for the pool, and the reviews drew us in. Now, I am not a bartender, but I do know that in NY bartenders do not "count time" to give drinks or make sure you are drinking more or less. When we ordered a double vodka drink (top shelf and poorly poured), we played pool, I drank my single beer. When returning after 2 games of pool (a good and sufficient amount of time) we ordered another double and another beer. We were met with "I can't serve you a double because not enough time has passed and I have to watch what my patrons drink"... since when were we needing to be watched? I have never heard of a bartender denying drinks to a patron unless they are the driver, belligerent, or crazy rude or disgusting, which we were none of the above. She then rudely answered my partner when asking about prices. The overall experience: The place smells like dirty feet and vomit, the bartender is rude, and she watched every ounce you consume while denying you drinks if "not enough time has passed". Never going back. Not that is matters much, but we were walking home, so no need to "count" for us. Plus, the bathroom smelt BETTER than the bar. What is this place?

Meh! Industrial food that is hit or miss. Arcade games are fun and there's a local flavor you won't find elsewhere. Pull a stool up to the bar and talk to the locals. You'll have fun.

I live here in town and the Snow Shoe is a staple in Montgomery. The food, drinks and newly renovated space are amazing! The locals are....well you'll have to stop in and see for yourself!

We stopped here for a couple of beers and a late lunch before a wedding in Montgomery Center. Service was quick and super friendly. Similar to most Vermont spots, the venue has a rustic vibe to it with string lights and wood paneling and a fire place. We had the steak and cheese and poutine fries with gravy and cheese. It was really good. Prices were affordable. I'd recommend it for a pit stop on the way to Jay's Peak.

Friendly atmosphere, Great Food ! We Always have a good time at the shoe ! Rockin Bands , outside deck , nice selection of Beer & Top Shelf Alcohol ! Pizza is very good ! Staff is friendly and courteous!

This morning place is the real deal. Just went to "the Shoe" after their renovation. Overall great job, they definitely spiffed up the place. They added a few items to the menu, I tried the Bison burger and it was tasty and not dry. Still serving the same great drinks. If you're in Montgomery you got to stop in this this place, if for no other reason than to watch the locals yuck it up.

It's not so much a restaurant & pub as it is a bar with some wear and tear from plenty of folks that have had a good time here. It's not the cleanest place so don't dress up in anything fancy. The food can be surprisingly good considering the first impressions when you walk in the door. The pizza is especially good with nice soft dough, good sauce, plenty of cheese and a bit of seasoning tossed on top to add a bit more zing for the tastebuds. There's generally a good (albeit small) draft selection.

Great times here on our weekend trip from bmore. Atmosphere is small town feel with big personality. It's run by volunteer FF from the town which makes it even more fun because we all know FF love to party !

It's The Shoe! The staff rocks. The drinks are great and the food does it's job well. This five star rating isn't about fine dining. It's about our awesome mix of locals and flat Landers coming together for a common goal.

I've been crashing at the Snowshoe just as long as i've been skiing at Jay Peak. My ski buddy and I discovered it a few years back. Along side Jay peak, its pretty much a hidden jewel of North East Kingdom of VT. So what makes the SSL&P so great? Its probably the most unpretencious bar you've ever been to. It's filled with friendly locals that drive up in they're snowmobiles. The rooms are 35$ a night per person. The food is downright amazing for being in the middle of no where. Trust I've eaten at a few other spots in the North East Kingdom and the Shoe holds its down. They have amazing wings, great burgers, good pizzas and descent calzones. Everything is reasonably prices and the beer is CHEAP. They'll make you a mixed drink in a pint glass ( a personal favorite.) I'm probably gonna kick myself for writing this review as it been getting tougher and tougher to get a reservation there but this place is too amazing not to share with my fellow yelpers...

Came up to Jay the other week and we decided to crash at the Snowshoe for a few days. The rooms? Probably about 2 stars. Its a room to sleep in, and that's about it. The place isn't overly clean or put together, but I wasn't too grossed out staying there either. The shower backs up and runs out of hot water after about 10-15 minutes (which can be a problem depending how many people are crashing there). The beds are pretty much just mattresses on boxsprings on the floor, but it works as a place to rest your head for a night or two. Oh, and the towels look like they were purchased in the late 70s and haven't been replaced since. So, all in all, after a long day of skiing or riding, its a good place to just sleep on the cheap, but that's about it. As for the pub downstairs? Probably about 4.5 stars. It was fantastic. I mean, its not world-class or anything, but its exactly what you'd want if you find yourself in the greater Jay area. A local pub with local brews serving some pretty good food. I had a couple burgers here on various nights and each time they were very well cooked and put together and really hit the spot. The bartender and servers were all very friendly and attentive. If you're looking for a place to grab a pint and a bite, don't hesitate to stop in here. I know I'll likely be back!

Rooms are absolutely disgusting, the hallway to the room smells, the room smells, we found hair in the beds, I wonder about bed bugs. The tv doesn't work, they had one coat hanger. I wonder if they ever wash the sheets or towels, anyone that sleeps here must have extremely low standards. Only thing I can give them props for is that they gave us our money back with no questions asked. I'm pretty sure they know what they got there, so they won't argue with you. As far as the bar, not bad, I didn't try the food figuring if the rooms were that bad, I'm sure the kitchen has to be 3 or 4x worse. Don't stay here unless you have no other choice and don't care about sleeping in someone else's filth. Sorry for the bad review Snowshoe, but buy a vacuum cleaner and a washer and dryer and use them everyday.

Yes, the rooms aren't the lap of luxury but I was only charged $30 a night - wasn't expecting much. Bathroom light didn't work (a red heated one did) and the balcony doorknob was busted - other than that it's a place to sleep. The pub is great - live music on weekends, very good pub fare and pool tables and a good jukebox in the back room. Great bartenders and all of the locals were friendly.

For a low-key bar after a long day on the the mountain, this works. You will run into quite a few locals, some low-key, some loud, all were nice. For the food, the classics, burgers, wings, fish and chips and others are served with some tasty waffle fries. The pub staff is friendly at The Snowshoe, in this throwback of a watering hole.

We came for wing night and they were only 50 cents. Many options to choose from also. Definitely nothing to write home about, but it was a good and very inexpensive dinner.

This bar is a ton of fun and is really the only place to go out in the Jay Peak area, and I think that's awesome. Too many resorts like $towe and Kmart have dozens and dozens of bad tourists bars that and put togeather and have little character. Gramps grunts is upstairs 30 bucks to crash. I hope this place and Jay never change.

Great selection of Vermont beers on tap. Good assortment of liquor, with some very nice top shelf stuff like Talisker. On the food: I've only tried the pub grub; the menu does have some good looking entrees as well. As for the former, the fish and chips are great; you can't go wrong with the black and bleu burger. Rob, the publican, is very friendly; so is the staff. Live music most weekends. If I had to list any flaws, it would the website: outdated - it lists "upcoming events" for 2007 - and uninspired (and has spelling errors): http://www.snowshoelodgeandpubvt.com/

First trip to Jay - discovered Snow Shoe first night and spent the following two there as well. Really good food, great selection of beer, and a really great vibe to the place. Highly recommend.

Remember that old TV show, Northern Exposure? Remember The Brick, the one bar/restaurant in town where everyone hung out. THAT'S the Snowshoe Pub. It's got that hole-in-the-wall ski bar character you crave, with the most eclectic clientele you'll see under one roof: Locals, tourists, farmers, skiers, hippies, blue-collar, white-collar, you name it. Everyone gets along and grooves on the great conversation, and on Saturday nights live music. The menu is your typical pub food (the Brentburger is the king of the hill of hamburgers) with a few surprises thrown in, like escargot. If you want the true Vermont ski bar/dive bar experience, this is it.

Restaurant only: The food here was great and the waitress was amazing! In our party of 6, everyone loved their meals.

Pub Review only: We had the best time here! Excellent service from Rob, Pete and the rest of the staff. Brought at least 30 Pee -Wee hockey players and their families in for some mid-tournament relaxation. Kids had a blast playing pool. Really good food, staff was friendly and fun, all the while providing excellent service. Highly recommend this place.

This is a great place if you need a stay over or a quick bite. Peter and his crew are top notch in my book. Thanks again for everything.

I stayed at the Snowshoe last December with four friends. Every aspect of our experience at the Snowshoe was incredible. The night we were to arrive we got into a terrible car accident. Thankfully, nobody was injured and the car was still drivable. When we got to the Snowshoe, the staff was so friendly and hospitable. They really treated us like family, and I got the sense that that is how they treat all of their customers. The bar was really lively throughout our stay and it was a very good atmosphere to be in after a long day of skiing. The Snowshoe is a great place to meet friendly locals and truly experience the wonder of the Northeast Kingdom. We were there for several nights, including one day during which we did not ski, and we never got bored. It was one of the best ski trips I've been on and the Snowshoe was a big part of that. The food at the Snowshoe is delicious. We really enjoyed it. There are some items that are not on the menu that were really great, you have to ask the bartender/server for those. If you are going to stay at the Snowshoe for a few days or are there with a few buddies, be sure to sample as many dishes as you can. You won't regret it! The Snowshoe is close to Jay and is across from a large grocery store where you can purchase any necessity you may need. It is very convenient. The owner is usually around and he is very friendly. I found everyone that works at the Snowshoe to be very responsive to any requests we had. Just to give a few examples of how great these people are, they pointed us to a mechanic who was able to work on our car and get it prepared for a 7 hour drive home within just a few hours -- even though the car flipped over twice!! Not only that, the staff provided us with tools and material to cover up broken windows and such for the drive back. They were so helpful. If you are going to the Jay Peak area, make sure to spend some time at the Snowshoe. It is a blast!

I'm a hiker. From my perspective it's awesome. Local Pub, no frills, cheap but clean. Great bar. Tossed down a few with the locals back in July 2010 when I peak bagged Jay Peak and North Jay. Can't wait to head back for some great snowmobiling. Perfect place to stay. Cheap, Great Food, Plenty of Good Beers to celebrate after a long day on the trail

First off, I wanted to write two separate reviews, but yelp would not let that happen in the same night, so I am combining. the hotel version of this review is ONE STAR please also read my review of my pub experience which is FOUR STARS. Up for a quick last minute ski weekend with a friend looking for basic accommodations. We found it in the Snow Shoe Lodge. Check in is at the bar of the pub on the first floor. This is not the first time i have encountered this in this part of VT. Given a key to a room, we headed up the outside stairwell to an inside hallway to our room. Dirty sink, clean toilet ( but decrepit seat) clean shower. An assortment of towels in assorted colors that looked like thrift shop discards. The two old uncomfortable beds with skuzzy looking spreads, had what appeared to be clean sheets. The tv was a 17" tube model, with a decent assortment of direct TV. the heat worked fine and as it was of the electric variety it was nice quiet. Buyer beware, the band went on at 9:30 and it was loud in our room. Exhausted from a day of skiing, I didn't care.................OH, last thing: my bed had a mirror on the ceiling!!!!!!!!!!!!!! fun. Now my standards are not high and we were paying very little for this room, however I don't think I could stomach another night. remember, read the pub review. THE PUB REVIEW *****FOUR STARS***** After a great day of skiing and the requisite beer at the mountain, two of us headed into the Snow Shoe Pub for some apres ski. this place is authentic. Sat at the bar for a couple of beers and buffalo wings. The beer was cold and served in clean glasses, from what tasted like clean keg taps. Yay! the wings were fine. Better than most! After checking in while enjoying some conversation with the other people in the bar, we went upstairs to our room, to relax a bit before dinner (see above.) Back later for dinner (again sitting at the bar) The menu looked good for a pub. Burgers were the call and they did not disappoint. Med-rare was served med-rare. The fries were crinkle sliced potato circles and cooked well. The band was setting up and a decent crowd showed up to watch, but this ski bum was beat and headed up to sleep. I would be back for the pub in a moments notice! (on a side note: I don't really want to see what was going on in the kitchen, based on the hotel rooms above.)

This is the BEST pub near Jay Peak! Snowshoe burgers are AMAZING prices are very affordable and the people who run this place are the so welcoming. Best place to eat dinner and to go out to see music and drink switchbacks all weekend! Katie