Village Garage Distillery

The distillery has been open now for a few years now and the products they produce just keep getting better and better. I’ve done the special tasting tour twice and you will not find a cleaner production facility anywhere. I’ve done the Bourbon Trail and this distillery stacks right up there with Angles Envy and Rabit Hole in regard to modernization, cleanliness and professionalism. I’ve tried everything but the gin (which I’ve heard is spectacular) and have put their bourbon to the test with blind taste tests at my house. It always comes out on top second only to their Bonfire whiskey. What a special treat that is! Grab a friend, start a fire and enjoy. It’s really that simple. Thanks to the crew at VGD for making some fine products!!!

Enjoyed a delicious meal and the great environment at one of the newest eateries in town! We made reservations via the website (and even were able to adjust them with ease) and were promptly greeted by Alex when we arrived. Our waitress Jaime was attentive and explained the menu offerings, including some top notch recommendations. Pip and Adam were behind the bar and made the libations to perfection. The kitchen crew delivered our meals as ordered, all so fresh and savory! Highly recommend checking out the Village Garage, and don't forget the desserts and bottles of spirits to go (check out the Bonfire if it's still available!)

Ordered an Cushman Cold Brew and it tastes even better than it looks. Also order arancini for the table and they melt in your mouth. Had chicken pot pie for lunch, it was delicious. Service was 12/10 and big shout out to the server/bartender Abbey!! She was tremendous at recommending drinks and food and was so fun to hangout with!

Great addition to the town. Beautiful place with great food options and delicious cocktails. The Pineapple Express cocktail went down like juice. The grown up grilled cheese was very good, but also incredibly filling. The Bonfire was my favorite of the alcohol we tried. We took home a couple of bottles!

I think the only way to describe the awesomeness that is this place is that it makes you forget that you are in Bennington. Food is dope. Drinks are slamming. Room has the chillest vibe. Staff are super chill. I saw a dog. What’s not to like? Had the Old Fashioned, some dank poutine and a double chicken and waffles. It f$&@s so hard. Highly recommended.

We are really excited about this place. Can't wait to try everything. Stopped in and everyone is friendly and knowledgeable. The inside is spacious and well designed. Didn't get to have more then a few tasty drinks but what I did smell, smelled amazing. Great addition to downtown.

Drinks and service fantastic, food mostly great. Our drinks and service were GREAT. Husband's food was great, my pasta needed a lot of salt. I would recommend this place for sure. Just make sure you ask for a salt shaker if you get the tasty pasta!

With decent food, terrific cocktails, and a wider range of dishes than anywhere else in Bennington, Village Garage Servicenter qualifies as an essential stop when you visit. A beautifully converted municipal vehicle depot, Village Garage sits near the center of town, and it's exactly what it's needed. The service is warm, knowledgeable, and attentive, the interior gorgeous. The distillery works is viewable from the dining area -- next visit we're going for the tour. Plus, you can bring some of the place home -- bottles of Village Servicenter's excellent vodka and whiskey are available for purchase.

There were a couple of reasons I was especially interested in visiting Village Garage Distillery. One was that in 2023, they had a table at a whiskey tasting event in Massachusetts that I attended, but I did not make it to their table, so I felt an interest and an obligation. The other was that on their website, they advertise Jonathan Goldsmith as their "chief storyteller." He is an actor who portrayed "the world's most interesting man" in numerous advertisements. I seriously doubted he'd actually be there on a Wednesday afternoon at 4pm (and I was right), but it still seemed an interesting thing to have. The distillery is fairly large, bright, and comfortable, both with tables for eating and drinking, and a lot of seats along the fairly long bar. They have a standard pour, for $18, featuring 1oz. pours of 3 of their products, two bourbons and one rye. Other pour options and other drinks are certainly available. Conversation at the bar can be lively, especially if you get someone who is more involved with the production of their products. Food options are available, though I didn't try anything. The distillery is not in the "downtown" area but is only a short, 4-minute walk from it. They have a fairly large parking area as well should you opt to drive there.

Just a bit disappointed in my second visit. The extensive menu online (Google images) doesn't seem to be available; it's a much more limited menu. (First visit was for a special menu for Valentine's Day - excellent food although overpriced, even for Valentine's Day.) They were out of the fish and chips (on a Friday evening during Lent!). The cheese curds in my friend's poutine could have been better melted. My mushroom alla vodka was very good; the Bell and Evans chicken was very flavorful. The server (Emily) was excellent, as was the blueberry cheesecake. Would I go back? Probably.

service and food were amazing! We Han the bean burger and the fish and chip, outs !! let's support locals!!

Great addition to the town. Beautiful place with great food options and delicious cocktails. The Pineapple Express cocktail went down like juice. The grown up grilled cheese was very good, but also incredibly filling. The Bonfire was my favorite of the alcohol we tried. We took home a couple of bottles!

I've eaten here twice. The rating is based on the inconsistency between the two visits, and overall experience. Neither were spectacular. First visit there were four of us celebrating an occasion. Made our reservation for 4:30 to avoid the dinner rush. One of five tables occupied and waited 20 minutes to be acknowledged. Another 20 before we got our drinks. Maybe the server was having a bad day. I asked for a beer list and she said they were a cocktail bar. We ordered, one of our party asked if the fries with her smash burger could be poutine. Waitress said she'd ask the kitchen. They accommodated. All in all the drinks were stiff, no one complained about their food minus the "pork belly" up charge that was just a thin slice of bacon, and the mistake of a dry waffle instead of bread for their grilled cheese. My husband and I made our most recent reservation late to avoid the dinner rush. Hostess tried to sit us next to a screaming toddler. They only had their drinks, so it was clear they were just starting their experience. I politely asked to be at a different table. She reluctantly accommodated. I work in the industry and I get how tables are split up between servers but there were only four tables sat so I didn't think it would be an issue. Service was rather slow to start, but our drinks were strong. My husband ordered the king cut prime. It came out with different veg than listed on the menu. Fat wasn't rendered at all, meant itself was tough, and it was tiny for a $32 special. What a waste. Charcuterie was a joke. Less than ten slices of cheese, (one of which was parm? Lol what?) a cold baguette sliced way too thick, no jam, and stale chocolate covered pretzels. All in all, overpriced underwhelming fare at an establishment that no doubt is just another watering hole for locals with a bit more expendable income.

I had a delicious lunch, the Buddha Bowl with chicken added. Everything was so fresh, and the chicken was juicy. I didn't have a cocktail while at the restaurant but brought a bottle of bourbon home. My husband and I are very happy with it, super smooth and great flavors. We will add this one to our "list"!

The Village Garage Distillery is firing on all cylinders! Located at 107 Depot St, Bennington, VT the Distillery was an awesome place to visit. We recently went there with our Bourbon Club members and spouses for an extraordinary evening. We were pleasantly greeted at the door by Jamie who then introduced us to Head Distiller Ryan Scheswohl. Ryan took our group on a tour of the operation and explained how they produce a variety of products and do so with great environmental consciousness. Following the tour, we got to sample "the goods." Each product was delightful! Including the unique batch of Gin aged in mead barrels (you'll have to visit to learn more about it). We also met partner Glen, who helped with the sampling part and described some of the building design work. The yumminess didn't end at the liquid tastings. Our very friendly waitress, also named Jamie (a PSC graduate), took care of our dinner orders. We started with cheese trays and appetizers and all ordered a variety of different main courses. Each item was cooked to perfection and tasted delicious. Our group had 17 folks and the food came out super fast (props to the kitchen crew!). We all had a wonderful experience and we'll be sure to visit again!

Want to try this new place. Came with my family. You have to make reservations. They are still working out some kinks. The service was fine. The drinks were good but on the small side. Food was decent. Ambiance was nice. Price wise compared to other restaurants in town was a bit high though with inflation I really can't fault the establishment. Stop by see for yourself.

What a great place! Great well thought out bar with fun drinks. They thought of everything including round "branded" ice cubes. Draft beer is drawn up into the glass, so many little touches that made our visit fun. Our bartender Amanda was professional, informative, and friendly. We went on a Wednesday in the early afternoon as we were passing through, so the kitchen was closed thus can't comment about the food. We'll definitely go back!

Food and drinks were great tasting and presentation for food was beautiful. The service however was slow. Expect to be waiting for some time to order.

Beautiful space, good food. Horrible service, and I was the only one there. I had to ask an off service employee to get answers. Apparently you can't get a sample of what you are buying. That's not right. Very good, but if I'm spending 47$ I want a sample.

Came to Bennington for the opening weekend of the distillery. It did not disappoint! Went there Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday for brunch. We tried all aspects of the menu and the food was spectacular! From the apps to main dishes, adult grilled cheese to Ramen, just fantastic. The cocktail selection is great and the locally made spirits are so good that I took a few bottles home. Service was great and the ambiance is super cool. I'll be back for sure!

Great place for food and drinks. The bourbon Mac is amazing. Abby is amazing bartender

On a leaf peeping day we ended up at the Village Garage Distillery and life is changed forever. This is not your grandfather's old fashioned!! My partner had a bourbon old fashioned with maple syrup and walnut bitters and GAME CHANGER!! I'd say he had it but I had multiple sips and it is by far the best drink I've ever not ordered! I enjoyed a dry gin martini which was lovely but next time I'm going to have to get that old fashioned. Look forward to going back for diner and more drinks! Excellent friendly service. Lovely vibe.

Food was delicious and signature drinks . However, the tour should have offered free samples.

Stopped by the distillery on my way north for the holidays. The team was so friendly and kind enough to give me a tour, without officially being open. This will definitely be a regular pilgrimage for me!

Really blown away by this place. You would think for a distillery the food would just be an afterthought, but WRONG. The menu here is fantastic and rivals, if not exceeds, the quality of their cocktails. Loved the industrial / garage theme and relaxed atmosphere. Will be back next time we are in town.

I was looking for an EV charging station and happened on this gem. If you enjoy spirits, this is a must stop! OMG, I enjoyed the bourbon and the gin best but the vodka was as smooth as you'll find anywhere. A smoky maple whisky had a very nice balance. At this time, they have snacks before 4 and a nice menu for dinner. I had the hummus and chips and that was also of good quality. The service was great, albeit I was the only customer at the time - Wednesday at 2. The atmosphere is well done - true to the name - Garage chic. Adam the bartender is a high quality young guy and a fountain of knowledge.

Second time I've gone to the Village Garage Distillery and really loved everything about this place. The ambiance is rustic sheik and welcoming. Staff is friendly and helpful in explaining the craft drink offering as well as the creative dishes. We had cheese board with a great selection of cheeses, fruit, nuts, crackers and nuts. I ate the Ramen with pork belly which was rich and with great dept of flavor. My friends had the club sandwich, the pork ribs and the grain bowl. All the meals were delicious and although all were good size portions we all cleaned our plates. This is a Distillery so drinks were a must. The drink offerings were creative and well balanced. During my last visit I did the flight of spirits and each had really nice smooth flavors. Overall, I highly recommend the Village Garage Distillery and recommend that if you are in the neighborhood take a ride over to Bennington. You won't be disappointed!

The drink menu is so cool & the drinks that are described architecturally are fab also. The poutine is quite good. The burgers...wow!

The spirits created at Village Garage Distillery are some of, if not, the best I've ever had! The atmosphere was amazing! The staff was amazingly friendly! Had a chance to meet Glenn one of the owners who's a down-to-earth regular guy. Oh by the way their food was delicious. I highly recommend stopping in and spending an hour or two with Glenn and the crew!

Beautiful restaurant and bar. The team is incredibly kind and welcoming, not to forget the top notch cocktails. Highly recommend!