The best bars & nightlife in Rutland

4 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Two Shea's

Nightlife

Whether you're celebrating a win at the office or just avoiding dishes, Two Shea's serves high-end spirits and expertly crafted cocktails…

34 Wales St

“Whether you're celebrating a win at the office or just avoiding dishes, Two Shea's serves high-end spirits and expertly crafted cocktails with a premium-ingredients mindset and staff who actually listen to your taste. Great for an intimate catch-up or a polished private event when you want Rutland to feel fancy.”

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Rutland Beer Works keeps things friendly with a taproom built for neighbors and a lineup that runs from trusty classics to unique pours,…

136 Granger St

“Rutland Beer Works keeps things friendly with a taproom built for neighbors and a lineup that runs from trusty classics to unique pours, with plenty in between, so whether you want crisp and clean or something that makes you say huh, that works, you’ll find your next regular here.”

From the Rutland newsletter, October 14, 2026

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Kid-friendly pub chain offering classic fare like burgers, wings & salads in informal surrounds.

288 US-7

“Kid-friendly pub chain offering classic fare like burgers, wings & salads in informal surrounds.”

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Simon Pearce

Nightlife

Restaurant serving refined American meals in a restored 19th-century mill overlooking a waterfall.

1760 Quechee Main St (Quechee)

“Restaurant serving refined American meals in a restored 19th-century mill overlooking a waterfall.”

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