Your guide to dining in Berkshire County

The Blue Benn Diner has been delighting foodies for generations. The ambiance of a classic 1957 “silk city” diner car coupled with an extraordinary menu that goes well beyond diner classics makes this restaurant a must to experience. Rated in the top 10 of diners nationwide, discover this gem as part of your Vermont experience.

Serving up classic American style tavern food and a tap filled with 25 draft beers (and one wine!), we’ve got what you are in the mood for. Our bright and open dining area sets a clean and casual atmosphere for our guests to enjoy their meals. We often host corn hole tournaments, live music, trivia nights, music bingo and cater special events! You can always find daily food specials, drink-of-the-month specials, to-go family dinner meals and MORE. Just stop on in.

The views are spectacular, but you won't be able to take your eyes off the food. Our chef Jerry St. Pierre welcomes you for lunch and dinner with seasonal menus featuring the finest local ingredients. Our restaurant offers refined American cuisine in a warm and casual atmosphere. You may eat indoors, for an intimate fireside dinner, or on our restored patio, where you can truly appreciate this magical Vermont setting overlooking the Green Mountains.

The Local & Co. is made up of 3 businesses, Etc. - owned by Ashley Reherman, Wild Blossom and The Local - owned by Nicole Bozeman. What started as a friendship has turned into a partnership and we could not be more excited to bring this joint  venture to Bennington.  We worked hard to create our vision of a bright and cheerful, yet relaxing space. We want both locals and visitors to have a place to shop, grab a bite to eat, have coffee with a friend, hold lunch meetings or take a few minutes to escape for a sweet treat and a little retail therapy... we hope you will visit soon!

The Publyk House has been a destination restaurant and Bennington favorite for more
than 35 years. Originally, the old horse barn stood not more than a mile away on Rice
Lane before it was moved to its existing location. Soon after, it opened as Publyk
House restaurant in 1972 by a group of local investors who had purchased the old
three-story horse barn. The partners renovated the old barn into a restaurant to
again serve fine food to hungry travelers from Zechariah's hill. Serving traditional New
England fare in a warm and inviting ambiance, the restaurant opened to rave reviews
and remained a popular local haunt for locals. Years later as The Publyk House once
again, the red barn still exudes that same warmth and character as before with barn
board paneling and multiple fireplaces. Steven & Lauren Bryant are the current
owners of this long time restaurant, as well as the renowned Dorset Inn and Barrows
House in Dorset, VT. With a nod toward the past yet with an eye on the future, they
have once again captured the essence of The Publyk House charm. Just one step into
the lobby and you can feel the warmth of the brick hearth and smell the aroma of
honey baked bread. The dinner menu includes some of the old-time favorites…Stuffed
New England Cod, the Blue Ox NY Strip, Slow Cooked Prime Rib and Herb Roasted
Chicken. As always, diners are treated to our bountiful salad bar & fresh honey wheat
bread loaf with whipped maple butter with their meal.