Guidebook for Great Barrington

Jennifer
Jennifer
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
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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 St
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Fabulous food in a smart casual setting. Great for a drink after the Mahaiwe or a movie.
Great BBQ, huge portions, nice bar and outdoor seating.
Route 7 Grill
999 Main St
Great 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 Rd
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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!
Nothing fancy, but good for a drink and some nachos.
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The Bridge Restaurant
650 N Main St
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Nothing 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 Rd
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Tiny 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 Street
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Menu 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 St
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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.
Voted one of the nation's best small coffee roasters by CNN.com
Barrington Coffee Roasting Company
165 Quarry Hill Rd
Voted 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 W
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Recently 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 St
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French 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 Road
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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.
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 Rd
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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.
If you are a fan of his work, this is the place to go!
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Norman Rockwell Museum
9 Glendale Rd
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If 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 Rd
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Magnificent Gilded Age mansion and grounds, home of the famous Blue Steps, designed by Fletcher Steele.
Art films and blockbusters play at this nice little cinema.
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The Triplex Cinema
70 Railroad St
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Art 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 Road
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Another gorgeous waterfall - steep climb down, so bring your hiking shoes!
Good selection of beer, wine, liquor, and cheese.
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Domaney's Liquors and Fine Wines
66 Main St
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Good 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 St
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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.
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 dr
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.
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 Rd
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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.

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 Rd
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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.
Upscale home furnishings.
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Hammertown
15 Bridge St
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Upscale home furnishings.
Epic salvage and antique shop
Berkshire Home & Antiques
107 Stockbridge Rd
Epic salvage and antique shop
Incredible variety of sweets
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Robin’s Candy
288 Main St
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Incredible 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
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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 St
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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.
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 St
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Fantastically restored theater that hosts an amazing variety of events, from Selected Shorts to opera to contemporary performers.
World class dance performers at this wonderful venue.
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Jacob's Pillow
358 George Carter Rd
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World 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 St
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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.

Essentials

Local fresh produce, meat, eggs, and milk. Organic.
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Berkshire Food Co-op
34 Bridge St
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Local 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 St
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Chain grocer for staple items. They also have a good meat dept.

Drinks & Nightlife

Casual bar food, great small brewery. I like the Black and Tan.
Berkshire Mountain Brewers
420 Stockbridge Rd
Casual bar food, great small brewery. I like the Black and Tan.

Entertainment & Activities

Bowling! This place is kind of a dump, but that's the genius of it. Great for a rainy day.
The Cove
Bowling! This place is kind of a dump, but that's the genius of it. Great for a rainy day.