Two Brothers Tavern

Old exposed brick and historic photos enhance atmosphere of this casual, busy restaurant. Menu contains well prepared basic bar food - burgers, wings, calamari, etc. staff is efficient, knowledgeable and friendly. It’s a great place to linger with friends over a burger and beer.

We had a fantastic experience at Two Brothers Tavern in Middlebury! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, inviting, and full of local charm. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home. The food was excellent perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Whether you're in the mood for classic pub fare or something a bit more elevated, their menu has something for everyone. The bar selection was also impressive. Overall, it was a memorable night filled with good food, great and drinks. I’ll definitely be coming back the next time I’m in town!

The street tacos are WONDERFUL and the sweet potato fries were great too I love the honey mustard sauce I got with it it looks and tastes homemade and delicious and the sangria was great too I could not put any of it down will definitely come again

We were staying in a VRBO on Lake Fern, and the owner recommended two brothers as her favorite restaurant. Even though we were only in the area for five days, we ended up going to two brothers twice because we enjoyed it so much. If you like beer on tap, this is your place. Beyond that, though, the food is exceptional. I really enjoyed the soups and the wings, and my wife really enjoyed the Powerbowl.

Dinner was great desert was not very good. Tasted like pudding dirtcake. Terrible. Wish didnt order it.

Im in town for a bit, and was looking for something to eat after 8pm and this restaurant came up. The atmosphere is nice. There is a bar and music playing but at a nice level and the chatter was not loud which I liked alot. The staff are kind and pleasant, smiling and happy to help. I had street tacos and they were soo good! I ordered a virgin Shirley temple which believe or not the proportions are usually way off and I need to ask for either grenadine or soda but this one was a 8/10. So good to me . I then ordered Korean chicken which came with a choice of side and I chose fries. I must say I was disappointed. I felt the panko from chicken was a bit strange in my mouth and cut in to my gums as I was eating it. The sauce was something I cant describe but I didnt care for it and the slaw was an apple slaw but I didnt taste the apple aspect. I dont like pickles and forgot to say leave them off , so I just took them off. And the fries were tasteless. I chose this because I always feel like chicken/fries are safe. But this is just one meal I've tried . Im willing to go back and give something else a try. I would like to try the rueban. Because overall I did enjoy my visit. They had a large selection of beers as well.

Adorable pub-like spot right in town. The vodka pasta was incredible - I ate every single bite! We sat out on the covered patio which was really nice for summer temps. Great server - she was very kind and attentive. Would recommend to anyone stopping through town.

Waiter left without taking kids order and I had to call them back, otherwise, the service was fine. The food was bland with little flavor. The medium wings had no spice and very little flavor but they were crispy and cooked well. The fries were bland but had a good base and were crispy. The chicken sandwich was decent but my wife's burger was undercooked. The chicken and fries from the kids menu was fine (I could see any kid eat this).

Passing through VT and spent a night in Middlebury, asked the desk what's open for food on a Sunday night at 8pm as the town looked pretty buttoned up. Two Brothers was the choice from the desk so we went with it and so glad we did. Place looked pretty busy, bar was full, we were seated pretty much right away. The menu is smaller (perfect amount of items , hate too many choices) but done well. We love doing shareable so we can try a bunch of different things. The mussels were the absolute show stopper here, different than most. Tequila, spicy, little bits of sausage, (i would have drank the broth or made this a soup it was so good) The Poutine was different than I was used to, it was our least favorite but still ok. This is just a personal preference but I'm used to being smothered in gravy, it was almost non existent. It's like the ere was a ladle on the bottom and fries on top so didn't get a lot of it. The street corn dip was really good, much different than others I've had as well but in a really good way. It was hearty with lots of corn, had some nice spice to it. We also had (not pictured) French onion soup, loved it, nice peppery, piping hot. The cheddar ale soup, best I've had, literally you can taste all the components of this, rich, thick, creamy, sharp cheddar with a hint of the ale in the background. For dessert we took the donut holes to go, the colors dip was amazing, the chocolate looked like it was seized up a bit, we also ate this a little later so it could have been us and not from then. This looks like a super fun place to belly up at the bar, it has the hometown feel , we are already planning a stop on our drive back later this week!

Super lively place esp after hours! Sports bar, college hangout for sure! Tried the espresso martini, the southwest chicken salad and the fried cauliflower. The cauliflower stole the show. Unhealthy greasy bar food at its finest! The salad was solid. Nice gem in middlebury.

Soo to start. Every restaurant in town was closed for random reasons (heat wave) they found a bar chair to set me up on while on crutches. Sat is sooner than expected which wasn't needed but I was very grateful. Julie took care of us even though we weren't her table and they were extremely busy, manger came around made sure we got taken care of. Dinner was phenomenal. Much love to the staff!

Had a nice dinner. Though busy got 2 seats at the bar .nice service and solid food. Had just a burger but enjoyed it with a drink.

Outstanding selection of local, craft beers. I've never seen a better selection of Vermont beers on a single tap list. They had all the big names such as Fiddlehead, Frost, and Zero Gravity. They also had some breweries that I was unfamiliar with too which left me scouring Untappd for a bite to try and figure out the best option. I ended up having an IPA from Burlington beer company and an IPA from Fiddlehead that I haven't seen elsewhere. I was super happy with both pours. They had a full bar and seemed to have a particularly nice offering from Whistle Pig. The bartender was quick and attentive. There were two single occupancy restrooms; the one I used was handicap accessible.

This bar was moving and grooving. We came in late after another bar we were at closed for the night. The bar was packed and the bartenders were gliding around making sure everyone had a drink. The beer menu is extensive, and I found it to be a fun task to find a beer to try! I ordered a late night bite while I sipped on my tasty local craft beer. My chicken tenders came out hot and crispy and were the perfect food to go along with my late night beer. We had a great time, and are so appreciative of the skilled bartenders and their patience with a loud group of people so close to closing time!

We really enjoyed our dinner at Two Brothers Tavern. The atmosphere was great, the staff were very attentive and friendly and the food was very good. I like that they are open late. We will definitely visit there again!

The friendliest staff and an excellent travel pitstop in Middlebury. Even some locals were friendly enough to give some advice on local nature trails and activities going on in the area. We had the calamari and Philly cheesesteaks, which were both amazing. The calamari had fried hot peppers in them with a really tasty sauce on the side. The cheesesteak was a classic cheesesteak that was as great as anything you'd find in Philly. I liked how the tavern was decorated with all sorts of tap handles lining the walls!

Cozy spot located in downtown Middlebury with great food and solid service. Ambience is simple and cute with candles on the tables... one side has a bar with various TV screens, there is also seating where you don't have to view the TVs or bar. Vegan options were abundant- French onion soup, Moroccan soup, a Mediterranean bowl and burger among other options. The two soups were phenomenal- I was surprised that the French onion had so much flavor- fries with vegan basil aioli were similarity delicious. We also had the bread pudding for dessert which was also a hit. Service was friendly and very helpful when making vegan adjustments. No designated parking spots that I saw but there are plenty of street spots adjacent. Will definitely return.

Pleasant casual atmosphere, really good fried chicken sandwich, amazing sweet potato fries. Tastes like high quality thoughtful comfort food. The burger was a bit well done and could have been a heftier burger but all in all a great experience and would love to come back.

Great atmosphere. A little noisy. Good food. The staff was hustling and trying to provide good service, but didn't quite make it. Don't think our waitperson ever looked directly at us. My grilled veggie sandwich was great. The roll ( the part I'm not supposed to like) was really yummy. So was the whole sandwich. My husband had the salmon cake and that was good. The chilled cucumber soup was okay. It was a huge portion but lacked taste. What I really didn't like was the bathroom. I don't mind having no gender specific bathrooms BUT THEN THEY NEED TO BE CHECKED MORE OFTEN. I DON'T WANT TO Have to put the seat down !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great pub serving a nice selection of salads, sandwiches and entrees. Solid calimari and poutine. Panzella salad is legit! Super selection of draft beers.

Very nice bar. Good atmosphere. I loved the calamari. Kids selections were great! Other food items are sort of standard for a bar. The staff were all very nice which is what matters most

Such a great spot! Service is friendly, food is good, and a great location. I've been here twice now, once in the dining room and once at the bar and both times were enjoyable.

I've been here once before, eight years ago when I first moved to Middlebury, and I wasn't impressed so I didn't come back. Then my birthday fell on a Monday and EVERYTHING else closer than Burlington was closed, so we found ourselves here, and I was (once again) unimpressed. Everything we tried was incredibly bland (poutine, chicken tenders with hot Buffalo sauce, sirloin steak, and Korean fried chicken sandwich). The poutine gravy was cold, which was totally unappealing. The steak was so bad we didn't even eat it, just boxed it up to take home and try to salvage tomorrow. For the price of each of the dishes, I expected them to be at least reasonably good. We won't be coming back. (Mad Taco may be a bit overpriced, but not quite as bad, and you can expect a pretty good meal there). They did earn back a star for the service, which was good, and for the garlic aioli, which was excellent.

Great ambiance, friendly staff, great beer selection. Food was the typical pub fare. Prices were reasonable. Vegan options available. I tried the Poutine and the fried cauliflower. I added bacon to the Poutine. It wasn't bad, and the portion was generous. The cauliflower (vegan) was surprisingly good, for something I don't normally eat haha.

It was a fabulous local place with an amazing burger and tasty wings. This is a 4.45. You won't be disappointed if you eat here. Yum. Burger best of show. So tasty... cooked and seasoned to perfection. Service and ambiance were amazing. You will love this place. Something for everyone.

I really enjoyed this pub and I'm not just saying that because they're the only game in town. Bartenders are friendly and handle the weekend crowds well. Everyone working front of house that I encountered was fantastic. Food is typical pub fare: I really recommend the chicken wings. Can't go wrong with a side of ranch either. Laidback, casual and the perfect spot to go if you're a student looking to blow off some steam for a few hours. They also have darts and if you ask nicely they might let you play!

The cauliflower bites are amazing. I ate them too fast to remember to take a photo. But everyone needs to try these they are delicious.

The ambiance inside is cute it's very much a pubby vibe so if you're looking for a quiet dinner don't go here lol! But it you don't mind the pub vibe it's super cute and the waitstaff is super nice! The food is pretty good, their menu isn't very big however but their calamari is great and they have this Korean fried chicken sandwich my boyfriend loves! They have fun flavors and lots of appetizers which is nice for groups. Prices are pretty fair in my opinion!

Since they had a 4 star rating on Yelp we were hesitant to go but went and kept our expectations low. Boy were we pleasantly surprised. Everything was delicious and our server was excellent. We had poutine for an appetizer. I had mussels which were so fresh and cooked perfectly and sauce was fantastic. My husband had fish and chips and they were generous with the portion and all again was fresh and well cooked. My son had penne carbonara and they did a stellar job on this dish as well. We didn't have room for dessert so can't comment there. If you're visiting Midd or the area surrounding take the time to go and have a meal at TBT.

Delicious food, great portion sizes, and a fabulous selection of beers, ciders, and cocktails! While in town for a wedding, my boyfriend, his parents, and I stopped in for dinner. We all thoroughly enjoyed what food we ordered: the Philly cheesesteak, the penne carbonara, the Santa Fe tortellini with Cajun chicken, the cheddar ale soup, and the summer salad. As for drinks, they just got in a seasonal Down East cider, Cider Donut, which is one of my favorites! Convinced my boyfriend and his mom to try it, and they both enjoyed the fall in a cup essence it had, while his dad had a couple IPAs, both which he enjoyed. It was quite packed by the time we left around 7ish on a Thursday, but when we first got there around 6 there was plenty of seats available. Parking was pretty easy to find on the street and the parking lots nearby, but there was not much parking right by the tavern given it's location on the roundabout and near side streets.

Nothing special here besides the local beers, although nothing objectionable. Could have been anywhere in the country. If you're seeking a place with character, this wasn't it, at least in our experience.

We were a party of four who came there for dinner last night. We were excited to try a new place. While the food was OK , the service was horrible! Our food came out piece meal...a salad here, a soup there. Our entire meal came out one part at a time making it impossible to eat together. The sad thing is our waitress could have cared LESS. Never going back! And we are from Rutland so it was a wasted drive.

Two brothers is a great college town bar and restaurant. The food is pretty solid and the ambience is nice. A little loud, but a great place to meet friends or go out for a fun evening.

Recently I posted a less than charitable review of Two Brothers. I hated doing it, because I think Holmes is an extraordinary member of our community. He cemented that impression when I saw how he behaved online during the pandemic and immediately afterward. Deep respect for how he treats his employees. Anyhow, I returned last evening and had the Philly steak sandwich, with their signature fries. The meal was exquisite! the bread was incredible and everything in it was just as it should be. The fries are simply wonderful. Also had the dry rub chicken wings. Excellent. Service was good. And I must've been in a better mood, because the crowd that was watching a sporting event around the corner at the bar was certainly loud, but last night that just added to the ambience. This place is iconic here in Middlebury and, despite my last review, I can see why now. I don't go to many bars, but I wouldn't mind eating there again!

Recognizing that the bar was very busy & staff seemed overwhelmed, I also want to make my experience known. A friend and I went in to grab a drink Friday night. The host told us the seating by the front window and by the bar were first come, first serve. We chose two seats near the front window. No server came, so after about 10 minutes I decided to stand in front of the bar in hopes that I could get the attention of either bartender and order a drink. Both the male and female behind the bar ignored my presence and averted eye contact. Fortunately, after waiting to be acknowledged for an additional 5 minutes, two people left their seats at the bar and we snagged them. Again, I said excuse me a couple of times. Both the male and female behind the bar ignored me. At this point, the female fled. Unsure if she went on a smoke break or to the bathroom, but either way: we never saw her again. After another 15 minutes and several attempts to get the line bartender's attention, I raised my voice and told him about our experience. We prepared to leave. I noted that I felt ignored and disrespected. He claimed that he didn't know we didn't have drinks because they didn't clear the spot from the people before us (an issue in itself but moving on). I'm invalidating his comment because the two people in those seats before us were white women in their 60s. We are black women in our 20s. There is absolutely no way he got us confused and thought he already served us. Moreover, this seat was a third and final attempt-not to be served, but just to be acknowledged. We saw several parties get seated and greeted during the time we waited. Can I put my finger on it as definite discrimination? Not necessarily. What I can say is, we were the only people of color in there and that's exactly what it felt like. I encourage management to watch video footage from Friday, August 18, 2023 at approximately 6:40pm-7:30pm. In short, we won't be back and I don't recommend.

Good: Great selection of beer, staff super nice, attentive. Calamari was the real deal. Eh: rest of the food was just ok. Caesar salad bland, hardly any dressing but the chicken was good. Veggie sandwich was soggy, the eggplant needs to be cooked differently as it was squishy and slimy but not really cooked, too much Mayo smothered the bread - had to take it apart and ate the peppers and cheese. $80 dinner for two. I really wanted to go to Notte but it was closed.

This place i wouldn't recommend servers are constantly drunk or coked out of their mind.my waitress constantly wasn't at the table or was in the bathroom.the owners are party addicts and don't have there head in the gutter for a restaurant

Service was decent. Ambiance was also nice. The menu sucked. Not much of a good selection. It's a pub and should serve pub food. It's not a gourmet.place to eat. I had a burger that was over cooked and had white American cheese on it. Gross!! Hand cut fries, also disgusting. If only there was another place to eat in town because I would never eat in that place again. Rosie's will have my business going forward!

I ordered the cheddar ale soup and the Brussels sprouts for my appetizers, which were respectively amazing in flavor and taste. For my main entree, I enjoyed the fish and chips, which had the perfect texture and seasoning. For my beverage, I had Reed's ginger beer. The food was incredibly delicious, and the ambiance was pretty chill.

Decent menu and good service, including several good vegan options. A wide selection of local craft beers, of which they offer flights as well as draft pints. I went two nights in a row for dinner: veggie burger the first night and an entree-sized salad the second. The Brussels sprouts appetizer was excellent too.

Enjoyed attentive service on a weeknight in Middlebury. Menu is mostly pub fare with a couple of twists for those of us who don't want fried food. We enjoyed fish and vegetarian fare and were pleasantly surprised. Although we were quite satisfied with the dinner portions, we were tempted into desserts which were good but really should have shared one between us. Again, a decent portion of a rich dessert. Learned the bar expanded to make room for more tables a few years back...loud in bar side but, even with wood floors and no cushioning, not too loud on tables side.

My fiancé and I had our Valentine's Day dinner. It was our first time there. The service was amazing, and the food was absolutely delicious, and came out very fast! Our waiter was super kind and very helpful :) we will definitely come again!

After the movie we stopped had a burger that McDonald's would top a Korean chicken fried to a crisp and fish and chips with enough salt to sink a ship if your looking to get drunk then it's great but the food was the worst I've had

Hi there Adventurers! Can I just say that visiting anywhere during a pandemic is hard, but Vermont is very strict. This place was able to change my view of being able to check out the local eatery. I ordered two pizzas to go (I can't remember since I believe the menu changed) However, both were delicious. The bartender I spoke to was very kind and helpful. It was pretty quiet when I stopped in, but I imagine it's pretty hopping place.

I... wanted to be impressed with this place, but whoa did it not meet any of my expectations. My mom was in visiting right before I was set to leave Vermont and on my one day off we ventured to the Two Brothers Tavern. It just wasn't what I was expecting, food wise. I ordered the poached salmon with a side of poutine. The salmon wrap tasted fresh and was pretty good, but man the poutine was not. Not at all. Just not. I had like two bites of it and didn't finish it. Having had poutine a few different places, including Montreal, they missed the bar altogether. The special was fried chicken and in your head you're picturing breast, wing, thigh, leg? Mom ordered it believing that was the set up, but what she got a battered chicken cutlet. It was good so they had that going for them. Honestly, it wasn't worth the visit. 2.5 because I ate most of it, but I'm not sure I'd return.

Come for the bar, leave for the food. Menu looked great, but flavor was bland. Poutine, plaid salad, poutine and carbonara pasta were all "meh." Pub-ish ambiance was nice. Friendly bar tender.

Great beer selection. In fact, their offer of five, 3 oz beers for $7 is a bit of an unsung bargain. We ordered a steak and it was served as requested: medium rare. They carved it into pieces, so it was even easier to navigate. I liked their sides: mashed potatoes and broccoli. My bride ordered the plaid salad and was very happy with choice. We sat outside in a nicely shaded spot.

Food here is amazing, the staff is always very cheerful and happy to serve you. Was blown away by the quality of ingredients used and how well it's prepared. Spinach Artichoke dip is to die for! The ambience is also superb. Will be returning!

Excellent service, beautiful July rainy evening, outdoor covered dining - the mussels were delicious, get the chicken wings, too! The Classic Philly Cheese with the red peppers was excellent, as was the Marsala Sirlion medium rare and the salmon. We'll be back - Thank you, Two Brothers - classy, casual spot, family friendly - the cucumber giblets is excellent.

Our first visit. The food was pretty good but our service was terrible. We sat on the outside patio that surprisingly had about a three inch deep pile of pigeon guano on the area near the patio and rainwater downspout. We were seated quickly and on time for our reservation. We quickly received water and placed our order. After a discussion with the waiter on choices on non alcoholic beers we decided to go with the Athletic brewing IPA but received a Rescue Club instead. No big deal, we went with it. We received our food quickly added an order of onion rings and then our service ended. No one checked back in to see if things were ok or if we needed another drink. We finished eating and then sat there for 25 minutes with a table full of dirty dishes and no waiter. Other servers passed our table and no one offered to help. The person clearing tables offered no help. Finally our waiter showed back up, after the flys had arrived, and we asked for the check. It wasn't even that busy. A simple explanation or assistance from some of the other staff and I would not be writing this. Not a good dining experience and we won't be back. The photos is our table after being done eating for 25 minutes. The red circle area is the ledge with the pigeon guano. Should have taken a closeup of the guano.

Excellent food. Good variety without being too much. Staff was nice. Didn't do dessert, but got to guess it was tasty. Go. You will be happy.

The famous Philly was awesome and it was served in a crispy loaf of bread. The cheese was melty and overall was one of the best I have ever had.

A good option for dining out in Middlebury; however, be sure to book a reservation if it's on a busy night! We came around 6pm and the wait was over 2 hours long, so we ordered to-go instead. The ambience inside is brick and cozy, with a quaint outdoor seating area to match. My boyfriend ordered a southern chicken sandwich and I ordered the penne carbonara (asked to make it vegetarian). We both enjoyed our dishes, but my only complaint was that the pasta did not reheat well the next day. The sauce had "solidified" in the bottom of the tray and it was just not as appetizing as it was fresh. To avoid this, I would recommend offering a side with a smaller pasta portion instead of one huge plate of pasta. Overall, I would still go again and hope to dine in next time!

A must visit spot for lunch or dinner while in or around Middlebury! The food and drinks are incredible and the staff is friendly.

I love this place. Though I only visit Middlebury on occasion, I always make sure I stop in! Draws college students, families, and adults alike. Great beer options and can either get bar food or nicer dinners. Great service!!

We loved this place! The food was so good. It also had an extensive beer list. The onion rings were our favorite

We sat at the bar and the bartender was super nice making suggestions. We tried the cider and the kombucha with a side of sweet potato fries and sishito peppers ( I thought only one in seven was spicy , we found almost half were ) I can't wait to come here every time I visit my kidd at midd and try more of the beers and food.