Chartered in the 1700s, the village of Woodstock is the capital of Windsor County, Vermont. The village is known for the Taste of Woodstock event and the Woodstock Art Festival. The Woodstock Farmers' Market is open year-round and offers a wide selection of food. Should you wish for alternative dining, Woodstock and its environs are not short on options.
Located just to the west of Woodstock village, the Mangowood Restaurant offers the Mango Terrace for outdoor dining and the Mango Tavern for beverages. While the restaurant uses primarily Vermont ingredients, the meals also have an Asian influence. Guests can usually dine from Tuesday to Saturday evenings, with shorter hours depending on the season. Gift certificates for food and wine are available. The restaurant also specializes in weddings, adding touches such as hot air balloons and horse-drawn carriages.
Originally established in 1983, the Simon Pearce Restaurant is located just to the east of Woodstock, in the vicinity of the Quechee State Park and the Lakeland Golf Course. The restaurant offers lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch. The American fare served at this facility is also influenced by French, Irish, Italian and Indian cuisine. In addition to selling local maple syrup and beer, there are pottery showcases and glassblowing classes. While there, you can enjoy views of the falls of the Ottauquechee River.
Located next to the Woodstock Historical Society, The Prince & The Pauper is open only on evenings and serves primarily French American dishes. The facility offers both a prix-fixe menu and a bistro menu. Although dinner does not begin until 6:00 p.m., the lounge is open for cocktails at 5:00 p.m. The restaurant also caters for weddings with full bar service and individual, specialized menus. You can choose an indoor celebration with up to 75 guests or an outdoor affair where your invitees have views of the Ottauquechee River. Gift certificates are also available.
This Woodstock restaurant was founded in 1976 by two salesmen, Bill Deckelbaum and David Creech. Patrons are drawn to the live music, open-mic sessions and dancing. The restaurant specializes in American fare and also offers various cider drinks and coffees. Located a few minutes away from the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Park and the Billings Farm Museum, Bentley's is open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Sports enthusiasts can watch live games on the restaurant's flat-screen televisions.
