Brewery Profile

Vermont Pub and Brewery

In a Burlington beer scene with a long craft brewing history, this brewpub has a specific place: it is described as Vermont’s longest-running brewery and the state’s first established brewpub, opened in 1988. A visitor walking in should expect a full-service restaurant rather than a production-only taproom. The format centers on pub fare, lunch and dinner service, and house-brewed beer made for drinking on site. Its history is tied to founder Greg Noonan, who successfully lobbied the Vermont legislature to allow beer to be manufactured, sold, and consumed on the same premises. That change helped create the legal path for the brewpub model in the state.

Travelers coming through Vermont often look for breweries that connect beer to place, whether through local brewing history, a changing tap list, or a meal built around a pint rather than a quick tasting stop. This is the kind of stop that fits that slower brewpub experience. The exact beers available may vary, but current Brewmaster Scott Gawitt is known for maintaining many of Noonan’s original recipes while also developing new selections for the tap list. That gives the visit both a historical thread and the possibility of something current. For visitors comparing older Vermont beer institutions with newer breweries in the region, the interest here is less about novelty alone and more about seeing an early example of the state’s brewpub culture still operating.

For planning purposes, treat the pub as a lunch or dinner stop with beer service, not just a place to sample and leave. The food program is part of the model, and the house beers are served alongside standard pub fare. Because the available pours can change, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s selections and ask which beers come from long-running recipes and which are newer additions. Details such as reservations, parking, takeout beer, private events, or brewery tours are not established here, so visitors should verify those directly before making plans around them. The main known draw is straightforward: a working Burlington brewpub with historical significance, onsite beer production, and a restaurant built into the visit.

The Vermont Pub and Brewery operates as the state's longest-running brewery and its first established brewpub, opening in 1988. Founder Greg Noonan successfully lobbied the state legislature to permit the sale and consumption of manufactured beer on the same premises, setting a precedent for Vermont's brewing industry. The facility functions as a full-service restaurant offering pub fare alongside its house-brewed craft beers. Current Brewmaster Scott Gawitt maintains many of Noonan's original recipes while also developing new selections for the tap list. This establishment serves lunch and dinner, focusing on the combination of food service and onsite beer production.

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144 College St, Burlington, Vermont, 05401-8416

Phone: 802-865-0500

Website: http://www.vermontbrewery.com

Hours: Sunday 11:30am - 9:00pm, Monday 11:30am - 9:00pm, Tuesday 11:30am - 9:00pm, Wednesday 11:30am - 9:00pm, Thursday 11:30am - 9:00pm, Friday 11:30am - 10:00pm, Saturday 11:30am - 10:00pm

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • Them Apples

    Jul 5, 2026

    Live music at VPB with Them Apples. Enjoy fresh beer, food, and tunes rain or shine on the patio or in the bar.

  • Industry Day

    Jul 6, 2026

    To show our appreciation for our fellow service industry folks, every Monday anyone who works in the service industry gets 25% off food. Just tell us you work in a bar or restaura…

  • 802SDAY

    Jul 7, 2026

    To show our appreciation for our local folks, every Tuesday all Vermonters get 15% off food. Just show us your Vermont ID and receive 15% off food all day!

  • Trivia Night

    Jul 7, 2026

    Weekly trivia night at Four Quarters Brewing, a fun social event with questions and prizes.

  • Pub Hour

    Jul 8, 2026

    End your workday early at Vermont’s First Brewpub! Choose from a selection of reduced price snacks every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 3-5pm.

  • John Lackard Blues Duo

    Jul 12, 2026

    Live music at VPB with John Lackard Blues Duo. Enjoy fresh beer, food, and tunes rain or shine on the patio or in the bar.

  • Vermont Brewers Festival

    Jul 17, 2026

    Annual Vermont Brewers Festival taking place July 17-18, 2026. Tickets go on sale in early May. Stay tuned for more information.

  • Downtown Sextet

    Jul 18, 2026

    Celebrate the Vermont Brewers Festival at Vermont’s First Brewpub with The Downtown Sextet. Expect cold brews, good food, and live music on the patio.

  • Uncle Jimmy

    Jul 19, 2026

    Live music at VPB with Uncle Jimmy. Enjoy fresh beer, food, and tunes rain or shine on the patio or in the bar.

  • Andriana & The Banana Duo

    Jul 26, 2026

    Sip fresh beer, enjoy food, and listen to live music at VPB. The show happens rain or shine, on the patio or in the bar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Vermont Pub and Brewery located?
Vermont Pub and Brewery is located at 144 College St, Burlington, Vermont, 05401-8416. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Vermont Pub and Brewery's hours?
Current hours are: Sunday 11:30am - 9:00pm, Monday 11:30am - 9:00pm, Tuesday 11:30am - 9:00pm, Wednesday 11:30am - 9:00pm, Thursday 11:30am - 9:00pm, Friday 11:30am - 10:00pm, Saturday 11:30am - 10:00pm. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Vermont Pub and Brewery?
Visit http://www.vermontbrewery.com for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.