Recommends from The Sanctuary
Essentials
Momo's Market
141 N Willard StHenry Street Deli Mart
11 Henry StGreat sandwiches!
World class co-op in the heart of Burlington - we buy all our groceries here!
145 locals recommend
City Market/Onion River Co-op
82 S Winooski AveWorld class co-op in the heart of Burlington - we buy all our groceries here!
Vermont and Upstate New York's largest medical facility - a regional destination of superb medical care.
11 locals recommend
UVM Medical Center
111 Colchester AveVermont and Upstate New York's largest medical facility - a regional destination of superb medical care.
This is THE alcohol store in the city - everything you need in beer, wine, and hard liquor!
14 locals recommend
Pearl Street Beverage
240 Pearl StThis is THE alcohol store in the city - everything you need in beer, wine, and hard liquor!
Entertainment & Activities
ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
1 College StAmazing aquarium for the whole family!
All the best movies right downtown - you won't believe the great films they show in these cozy theaters!
42 locals recommend
Merrill's Roxy Cinema
222 College StAll the best movies right downtown - you won't believe the great films they show in these cozy theaters!
Arts & Culture
Fantastic comedians, cocktails, and snacks - get your tickets to your favorite acts!
39 locals recommend
Vermont Comedy Club
101 Main StFantastic comedians, cocktails, and snacks - get your tickets to your favorite acts!
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
153 Main StAll the best performances take place here!
Food Scene
Trattoria Delia
152 St Paul StSotto Enoteca
150 St Paul StPerfect cozy spot for Italian food and drinks - we love it!
Pizzeria Verità
156 St Paul StBest pizza in town - period! Fantastic cocktails too!
Leunig's Bistro
115 Church StAlways a favorite - Paris in BTV!
Best burger and farm to table pub fare in the city - of course amazing drinks too!
120 locals recommend
The Farmhouse Tap & Grill
160 Bank StBest burger and farm to table pub fare in the city - of course amazing drinks too!
We love this fantastic restaurant - perfect size, accessible interesting menu, great cocktails, and just 5 minute walk away!
34 locals recommend
Butch + Babe's
258 N Winooski AveWe love this fantastic restaurant - perfect size, accessible interesting menu, great cocktails, and just 5 minute walk away!
Knead Bakery
294 N Winooski AveBrand new and everyone already loves this plant based bakery and sandwich shop!
...everything on the menu is made from scratch and top quality. And — most crucially for a neighborhood bar — the fun, laid-back vibe makes you want to stay and stay.
— Seven Days
14 locals recommend
Drifter's Cafe and Bar
156 N Winooski Ave...everything on the menu is made from scratch and top quality. And — most crucially for a neighborhood bar — the fun, laid-back vibe makes you want to stay and stay.
— Seven Days
Honey Road
156 Church StFairly new and already a Burlington icon!
The Gryphon
131 Main StPerfect spot for great food and fun!
Revolution Kitchen
9 Center StFamous Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Vegan restaurant!
Best Chinese food you will ever have - a must go! Not like anything you've seen before - we love it!
59 locals recommend
A Single Pebble
133 Bank StBest Chinese food you will ever have - a must go! Not like anything you've seen before - we love it!
Best Vietnamese in Burlington - just a short walk away. You can BYOB if you eat in or get fantastic takeout! Amazing food!
74 locals recommend
Pho Hong
325 N Winooski AveBest Vietnamese in Burlington - just a short walk away. You can BYOB if you eat in or get fantastic takeout! Amazing food!
THE restaurant in Burlington - call to make reservations and love every moment! You cal also go and try to eat at the bar - then have a drink at Hotel Vermont next door!
159 locals recommend
Hen of the Wood - Burlington
55 Cherry StTHE restaurant in Burlington - call to make reservations and love every moment! You cal also go and try to eat at the bar - then have a drink at Hotel Vermont next door!
We love this authentic Turkish restaurant - a very special spot and fantastic food!
13 locals recommend
Istanbul Kebab House Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant
175 Church StWe love this authentic Turkish restaurant - a very special spot and fantastic food!
Fun traditional fish house on the lake - the food is good, the views are great, and the ambiance is fun!
11 locals recommend
Shanty on the Shore
181 Battery StFun traditional fish house on the lake - the food is good, the views are great, and the ambiance is fun!
One of the many excellent sushi restaurants around - amazing noodle dishes too! This is our go to!
10 locals recommend
Asiana Noodle Shop
88 Church StOne of the many excellent sushi restaurants around - amazing noodle dishes too! This is our go to!
Amazing fun food for the whole family - this is a must go to spot right on the waterfront! Casual, local food scene, but very busy... go get in line now!
62 locals recommend
Skinny Pancake
60 Lake StAmazing fun food for the whole family - this is a must go to spot right on the waterfront! Casual, local food scene, but very busy... go get in line now!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Whiskey Room at Ri Ra
123 Church StExcellent bar with excellent drinks - a favorite!
Club Metronome
188 Main StSaturday night RETRONOME is the best for dancing!
It's a dive bar - but perhaps the best in America! The amenities are just want you want in a local dive bar - karaoke, jukebox, pool tables, Foosball, and lots of crazy locals. So many fun nights here over the years!
JP's Pub
139 Main StIt's a dive bar - but perhaps the best in America! The amenities are just want you want in a local dive bar - karaoke, jukebox, pool tables, Foosball, and lots of crazy locals. So many fun nights here over the years!
Parks & Nature
This is the heart of summer activity on the waterfront!
37 locals recommend
Burlington Community Boathouse Marina
1 College StThis is the heart of summer activity on the waterfront!
Waterfront Park
10 College StPerfect place to enjoy a sunny, summer day!
Shopping
The heart of the city - filled with stores and restaurants... this is a key reason why Burlington is so amazing as everything is right here!
95 locals recommend
Church Street Marketplace station
The heart of the city - filled with stores and restaurants... this is a key reason why Burlington is so amazing as everything is right here!
Stella Mae
96 Church StA favorite of everyone's on Church Street!
Everything you need and want - Vermont style! We love to pick up special items here - soap, candles, bags, jewelry and more! LOVE IT!
14 locals recommend
Common Deer
210 College StEverything you need and want - Vermont style! We love to pick up special items here - soap, candles, bags, jewelry and more! LOVE IT!