Celebrate the holiday season with unique festive events and special themed dining experiences! As New Year’s Eve approaches, now is the perfect time to plan ahead for the busy holiday. To make things easier, we’ve gathered all seasonal dining offerings and celebrations in one place. Discover holiday-themed menus, explore memorable dining events, and secure your reservations early for an unforgettable New Years celebration.
Dine Out This Holiday
Barnstead Inn / Amy Cooks
Wednesday, December 30 – Holiday 4-Course Dinner with Chef Amy Chamberlain
Celebrate the season with Manchester’s own Amy Chamberlain, New England Culinary Institute graduate, Food Network star, and VT “Chef of the Year.” Enjoy a locally inspired prefixed 4-course menu. Seating by reservation from 5:30–8:30 PM. Call Barnstead Inn at 802-362-1619 to reserve your spot.
The Copper Grouse
Holiday Hours & Specials
New Year’s Eve: Breakfast 8–10:30am | Lunch 12–2:30pm | Dinner 5–9:30pm
New Year’s Day: Brunch 8am–2pm | Dinner 5–9pm
Throughout the holiday season, The Copper Grouse will be an official drop-off location for the Bennington County Toys for Tots, taking donations starting 11/28.
Barrows House
Holiday Hours and Specials
New Year’s Eve: 4:30-7:30pm (Prix Fixe menu) / New Year’s Late Nite: 10pm- 12:30am (Bites and champagne toast, live music)
New Year’s Day: 5-8:00pm (Regular Menu)
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at the Barrows House, where seasonal décor fills every corner and our culinary team serves inspired holiday menus. Join us for your New Year’s Eve celebrations, and you can expect a cozy, joyful experience filled with festive flavors and warm hospitality. Click the link below to learn more.
The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa
New Years Eve Dinner at the Chop House – Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable dining experience at Chop House. Enjoy an elegant four-course prix fixe menu featuring a tempting selection of soup, salad, entrée, and dessert — each crafted to delight the senses and celebrate the season.
Kids’ New Year’s Eve Party – Ring in the New Year a little early at the Battenkill Room with a fun-filled celebration designed just for kids! Enjoy a mini-buffet featuring sliders, mac & cheese, chips, and sweet desserts to keep the energy high. Little guests can play games, dance to music, and join a special kids’ countdown to the New Year at 8:00pm.
Call 802-362-7849 to reserve your seat today at any of the above events or click the link below to learn more!
Dorset Inn Tavern
Holiday Hours and Specials
New Year’s Eve: 5pm – 9pm (Prix Fixe menu, (2) two seating times available, music starts at 8pm)
New Year’s Day: 5pm – 8:30pm (Regular Menu)
The Reluctant Panther Restaurant
Open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day for dinner from 5.30pm – 9.00pm.
Reservations are strongly recommended.
Pearl’s Place and Pantry
Holiday Hours and Specials
New Year’s Eve: 4pm – 8pm (Regular menu with specials)
New Year’s Day: 4pm – 8pm (Regular Menu)
curATE at SVAC
Holiday Hours
Thursday, 12/26 – Sunday, 1/4/26 – open for lunch and dinner each day
Reservations are strongly recommended.
Ye Olde Tavern
Holiday Hours and Specials
New Year’s Eve: 4:30pm – 8:30pm (Special Menu)
New Year’s Day: 4:30pm – 8:30pm (Regular Menu)
Ye Olde Tavern
Holiday Hours
Open 12/26 – 12/31 with a special ticketed tasting menu offered on New Year’s Eve 12/31/2025.
Closed New Year’s Day 1/1/2026
The Publyk House
Holiday Hours and Specials
New Year’s Eve: 5pm – 9pm (Special Menu)
New Year’s Day: 5pm – 9pm (Regular Menu)
Celebrate the holidays at The Publyk House with a festive lineup of holiday classics, seasonal seafood, hearty winter entrées, and house-made desserts. Our team has crafted a warm and welcoming holiday menu, complete with signature cocktails and reserve wines to complement the evening.
Zoey’s Deli
Open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day from 8:30am – 3 pm
Gringo Jacks
Open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Reservations are strongly recommended.
Mystico
Open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day – lunch from 11:30pm to 2:30pm and dinner from 5pm – 9pm
Reservations are strongly recommended.
The Trailhead at Sun Lodge
Open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day – Dinner 4pm – 9pm and take-out menu available as well.
