Assorted dishes and drinks on a wooden table.

Richardson’s Tavern

Open Nightly: 5:00 - 9:00pm

Richardson’s Tavern at the Woodstock Inn & Resort is a welcoming, contemporary dining experience centered around seasonality, craftsmanship, and locally sourced ingredients. 

Richardson’s Tavern Dinner Menu

For Grazing

Cast Iron Focaccia 12
Za’atar, Castelvetrano Dipping Oil
Marinated Olives 14
Mill Bridge Farm Ricotta, Red Hen Bakery Bread
Chicken Liver Mousse 20
Pickled Garlic Scapes, Fennel & Lemon Verbena Marmellata, Pink Peppercorns, Red Hen Bakery Bread
Jasper Hill Farm Harbison 25
Pickled Muscato Grapes, Red Hen Bakery Bread
New England Oysters
Grilled Lemon, Rotating Accompaniments 25/half dozen 45/dozen

Farm + Field

Tomato Salad 16
Kelly Way Gardens’ Heirloom Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Pickled Watermelon Rind, Frisee, Berbere Stracciatella, Farro Crunch, Tomato XO Vinaigrette
Smoked Beets 18
Lemon Crème Fraiche, Crispy Capers, Garden Herbs
Cabbage 18
Tomato Miso Butter, Seed Crunch, Soft Herbs
Kale + Mushrooms 18
White Beans, Vadouvan
Herb Potato Rosti 18
Charred Scallion Aioli, Garlic Chili Crunch
'Nduja Carrots 18
Carrot Top Chermoula, Ricotta, Dukkah

Land + Sea

Butcher’s Cut
Please Inquire With Your Server.
Semolina Gnocchi 40
Maine Lobster, Corn, Tomatoes, Chive Oil, Tarragon Crema, Kelly Way Gardens' Basil, Calabrian Cornbread Crumble
Local Flat Iron Steak 56
Mojo Rojo, Eggplant, Chimichurri, Garlic Chips
Diver Scallops 46
Ratatouille, Salsa Macha, House Tessa
Fennel Coriander Rubbed Hog Chop 40
Gooseberries, Smoked White Beans, Summer Squash, Hog Jus, Chicharrón
Straight Line Farm Chicken Roulade 80
Lemon Capers. Serves Two.
Vermont Wagyu Burger 40
Cider Braised Bacon, Billings Farm Reserve Cheddar, Truffle Aioli, Potato Bun, House Cut Fries. Limited Quantity Available Nightly.

Wine Spectator Award Winner

Congratulations to our Director of Restaurants and Sommelier, Anton Vicar on this Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2026!

Wine Spectator's Restaurant Awards recognize restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers.

Selection of Wines by the Bottle 

Get To Know Us

Richardson's Tavern is designed for discovery, highlighting what’s in season, providing gracious service, and encouraging return visits to try something new.
The bold dishes, curated wine list, and creative cocktails showcase a deep connection to seasonality, intentional sourcing, and storytelling through food and the experience that Richardson's Tavern offers.
The rich color tones, unique artwork, and warm lighting are an exciting departure from the traditional pub or tavern design, without venturing into classic fine dining.
The menu reflects the passion and creativity of the culinary team, as well as the incredible neighboring farms, artisan producers, and the resort's own organic Kelly Way Gardens.
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Since 1793, Richardson's Tavern has been a welcoming fixture in the heart of Woodstock, Vermont. 

A cozy restaurant table set with wine glasses and a lit fireplace in the background.
Historic black and white sketch of a large house with surrounding buildings.

The History

Richardson’s Tavern at the Woodstock Inn & Resort honors Army Captain Israel Richardson, who built Woodstock’s first lodging tavern in 1793. The restaurant is located on approximately the same site as the original structure, preserving its historical significance and hospitality legacy. Today, it blends this heritage with a welcoming, modern design and fun, contemporary cuisine.