Dine
Dining has always been an important part of the experience of The Shires. From historic Vermont taverns and intimate dining rooms to neighborhood cafés, contemporary cuisine, Southern barbecue, and lakeside meals, The Shires Collection brings together restaurants with distinctly different personalities and a shared commitment to genuine hospitality.
Across Dorset, Manchester, Bennington, and Lake Bomoseen, our restaurants offer something for every occasion. Start the morning with fresh pastries and coffee, meet friends for lunch, settle in for a memorable dinner, or gather around the table for a special celebration. Discover the restaurants that make dining in our corner of Vermont so rewarding.
Dorset
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Restaurant at The Dorset Inn
Located on the village green in the heart of Dorset, The Dorset Inn has welcomed guests since 1796. Its historic dining room and cozy, fireside tavern offer two distinct settings to enjoy thoughtfully prepared New England cuisine, seasonal Vermont ingredients, and a dining experience steeped in local tradition.
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Restaurant at Barrows House
The Restaurant at Barrows House brings a fresh perspective to the classic Vermont gastropub. Enjoy seasonal dishes, elevated tavern favorites, and shareable plates in an inviting setting that includes a lively bar, comfortable dining rooms, fireside spaces, and outdoor seating when the weather allows.
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Dorset Bakery
Just steps from the Dorset village green, Dorset Bakery & Café is a favorite stop for breakfast, lunch, and something sweet. From scratch-made pastries and espresso drinks to freshly prepared sandwiches, soups, and salads, its bright café and outdoor patio offer an easy place to meet, take a break, or bring something home.
Manchester
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curATE at SVAC
Set within historic Yester House at the Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester, curATE pairs seasonal cuisine with a setting inspired by art. Enjoy brunch, lunch, or dinner surrounded by galleries, gardens, and mountain views, with menus that bring together fresh ingredients and modern American and European influences.
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Pearl's Place & Pantry
Pearl's Place & Pantry brings Southern cooking to the Green Mountains in Manchester. Known for house-smoked barbecue, fried chicken, shrimp and grits, and other comforting favorites, Pearl's offers a lively, inviting setting for dinner. Stop by the adjoining pantry for Vermont-made goods, gourmet treats, and gifts.
Bennington & Beyond the Village
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The Publyk House
Overlooking the Green Mountains in Bennington, The Publyk House is a local landmark for New England comfort food and memorable views. A former barn transformed into a restaurant, it serves steaks, hearty favorites, and its signature salad bar in a relaxed setting where generations of friends and families have gathered.
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Lake House Pub & Grill
On the shores of Lake Bomoseen, The Lake House offers casual waterfront dining with a distinctly Vermont summer feel. Enjoy seasonal dishes, refreshing drinks, and views across the lake from the patio or dining room. Whether arriving by boat or winding down after a day outdoors, it's a favorite place to gather by the water.