Guidebook for Great Barrington
Food Scene
A former stagecoach stop and tavern that has been beautifully preserved and it truly a trip back in time. Very romantic and great for foodies!
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The Old Inn On The Green
A former stagecoach stop and tavern that has been beautifully preserved and it truly a trip back in time. Very romantic and great for foodies!
Fabulous food in a smart casual setting. Great for a drink after the Mahaiwe or a movie.
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Allium Restaurant + Bar
42/44 Railroad StFabulous food in a smart casual setting. Great for a drink after the Mahaiwe or a movie.
Route 7 Grill
999 Main StGreat BBQ, huge portions, nice bar and outdoor seating.
Located DEEP in the woods, but worth the trip! A former brothel and speakeasy, it is now a great restaurant that features local singer songwriters in the lounge. A Berkshire legend!
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Dream Away
1342 County RdLocated DEEP in the woods, but worth the trip! A former brothel and speakeasy, it is now a great restaurant that features local singer songwriters in the lounge. A Berkshire legend!
The Bridge Restaurant
650 N Main StNothing fancy, but good for a drink and some nachos.
Tiny restaurant, outdoor seating, delicious food, great for lunch (Thurs-Sun) or dinner.
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Cafe Adam, Bar and Restaurant
420 Stockbridge RdTiny restaurant, outdoor seating, delicious food, great for lunch (Thurs-Sun) or dinner.
Menu so extensive it's mind boggling! Amazing sushi and other traditional Japanese cuisine.
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Bizen Gourmet Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar
17 Railroad StreetMenu so extensive it's mind boggling! Amazing sushi and other traditional Japanese cuisine.
I'm craving it right now! Fabulous brick oven pizza. No reservations for parties under 5, so get there early or be prepared for a bit of a wait - which is worth it.
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Baba Louie's Sourdough Pizza
42/44 Railroad StI'm craving it right now! Fabulous brick oven pizza. No reservations for parties under 5, so get there early or be prepared for a bit of a wait - which is worth it.
Barrington Coffee Roasting Company
165 Quarry Hill RdVoted one of the nation's best small coffee roasters by CNN.com
Recently restored music venue - eclectic acts in an intimate space.
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Infinity Hall Norfolk
20 Greenwoods Rd WRecently restored music venue - eclectic acts in an intimate space.
French inspired cuisine in the dining room, good bar menu and live jazz on the weekends.
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Castle Street Cafe
10 Castle StFrench inspired cuisine in the dining room, good bar menu and live jazz on the weekends.
Everything Else
Gorgeous waterfall with a swingset and picnic tables. Swimming allowed, or bring a lawn chair and relax on one of the massive flat rock formations lining the falls.
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Umpachene Falls Park
Umpachene Falls RoadGorgeous waterfall with a swingset and picnic tables. Swimming allowed, or bring a lawn chair and relax on one of the massive flat rock formations lining the falls.
Beautiful gardens dating back to the 1930's. Rustic and natural, it showcases the amazing fauna that flourishes in the Berkshires, with interesting installations by artists and sculptors.
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Berkshire Botanical Garden
5 W Stockbridge RdBeautiful gardens dating back to the 1930's. Rustic and natural, it showcases the amazing fauna that flourishes in the Berkshires, with interesting installations by artists and sculptors.
Norman Rockwell safn
9 Glendale RdIf you are a fan of his work, this is the place to go!
Magnificent Gilded Age mansion and grounds, home of the famous Blue Steps, designed by Fletcher Steele.
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Naumkeag
5 Prospect Hill RdMagnificent Gilded Age mansion and grounds, home of the famous Blue Steps, designed by Fletcher Steele.
The Triplex Cinema
70 Railroad StArt films and blockbusters play at this nice little cinema.
Lovely little local maker of Monterey Chevre. Milking time is at 5pm - kids love it! Ask me for directions.
Rawson Brook
Lovely little local maker of Monterey Chevre. Milking time is at 5pm - kids love it! Ask me for directions.
Another gorgeous waterfall - steep climb down, so bring your hiking shoes!
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Campbell Falls State Park
Spaulding RoadAnother gorgeous waterfall - steep climb down, so bring your hiking shoes!
Domaney's Liquors and Fine Wines
66 Main StGood selection of beer, wine, liquor, and cheese.
Like you've died and gone to cheese heaven. It's not cheap, but you can always nibble on the samples. Great cafe in the back - I love the cuban sandwich. WIne and oysters served weekend evenings.
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Rubiner's Cheesemongers
264 Main StLike you've died and gone to cheese heaven. It's not cheap, but you can always nibble on the samples. Great cafe in the back - I love the cuban sandwich. WIne and oysters served weekend evenings.
Wedding and event space, with a luxury spa and salon - blow outs, waxing, mani pedis, yoga classes, massage, etc. They serve dinner and brunch but you must call ahead for reservations.
Mepal Manor & Spa
100 Stone manor drWedding and event space, with a luxury spa and salon - blow outs, waxing, mani pedis, yoga classes, massage, etc. They serve dinner and brunch but you must call ahead for reservations.
In the summer, period museum open on the weekends. Oldest house in the Berkshires. Visit Bartholomew's Cobble around the corner for an amzing hike.
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Ashley House
117 Cooper Hill RdIn the summer, period museum open on the weekends. Oldest house in the Berkshires. Visit Bartholomew's Cobble around the corner for an amzing hike.
Shopping
Great old general store, friendly service, stocked with beer, wine, and all of the little necessities you may not feel like trekking into "town" (Great Barrington) for.
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Mill River General Store
10 Great Barrington RdGreat old general store, friendly service, stocked with beer, wine, and all of the little necessities you may not feel like trekking into "town" (Great Barrington) for.
Hammertown
15 Bridge StUpscale home furnishings.
Berkshire Home & Antiques
107 Stockbridge RdEpic salvage and antique shop
Robin’s Candy
288 Main StIncredible variety of sweets
Arts & Culture
Renowned summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra on the stunning grounds of a former Berkshire estate. Perfect for a picnic on the lawn.
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Tanglewood
Renowned summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra on the stunning grounds of a former Berkshire estate. Perfect for a picnic on the lawn.
Not around the corner from me, but a nice little museum (and the aquarium is a godsend if you have kids on a rainy day). Not too far from Tanglewood if you want to hit it before or after.
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Berkshire Museum
39 South StNot around the corner from me, but a nice little museum (and the aquarium is a godsend if you have kids on a rainy day). Not too far from Tanglewood if you want to hit it before or after.
Fantastically restored theater that hosts an amazing variety of events, from Selected Shorts to opera to contemporary performers.
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Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
14 Castle StFantastically restored theater that hosts an amazing variety of events, from Selected Shorts to opera to contemporary performers.
Jacob's Pillow
358 George Carter RdWorld class dance performers at this wonderful venue.
A little bit of a hike. It used to be in Great Barrington but moved to this cool warehouse space in Hudson. Great shows, atmosphere, bar, and restaurant.
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Helsinki Hudson
405 Columbia StA little bit of a hike. It used to be in Great Barrington but moved to this cool warehouse space in Hudson. Great shows, atmosphere, bar, and restaurant.
Essentials
Berkshire Food Co-op
34 Bridge StLocal fresh produce, meat, eggs, and milk. Organic.
Chain grocer for staple items. They also have a good meat dept.
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Big Y World Class Market
10 Pleasant StChain grocer for staple items. They also have a good meat dept.
Drinks & Nightlife
Berkshire Mountain Brewers
420 Stockbridge RdCasual bar food, great small brewery. I like the Black and Tan.
Entertainment & Activities
The Cove
Bowling! This place is kind of a dump, but that's the genius of it. Great for a rainy day.