Guidebook for Great Barrington

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!
72 locals recommend
The Old Inn On The Green
72 locals recommend
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.
39 locals recommend
Allium Restaurant + Bar
42/44 Railroad St
39 locals recommend
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!
51 locals recommend
Dream Away
1342 County Rd
51 locals recommend
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.
7 locals recommend
The Bridge Restaurant
650 N Main St
7 locals recommend
Nothing fancy, but good for a drink and some nachos.
Tiny restaurant, outdoor seating, delicious food, great for lunch (Thurs-Sun) or dinner.
55 locals recommend
Cafe Adam, Bar and Restaurant
420 Stockbridge Rd
55 locals recommend
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.
101 locals recommend
Bizen Gourmet Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar
17 Railroad Street
101 locals recommend
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.
121 locals recommend
Baba Louie's Sourdough Pizza
42/44 Railroad St
121 locals recommend
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.
51 locals recommend
Infinity Hall Norfolk
20 Greenwoods Rd W
51 locals recommend
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.
17 locals recommend
Castle Street Cafe
10 Castle St
17 locals recommend
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.
33 locals recommend
Umpachene Falls Park
Umpachene Falls Road
33 locals recommend
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.
118 locals recommend
Berkshire Botanical Garden
5 W Stockbridge Rd
118 locals recommend
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!
344 locals recommend
Norman Rockwell Museum
9 Glendale Rd
344 locals recommend
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.
109 locals recommend
Naumkeag
5 Prospect Hill Rd
109 locals recommend
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.
73 locals recommend
The Triplex Cinema
70 Railroad St
73 locals recommend
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!
12 locals recommend
Campbell Falls State Park
Spaulding Road
12 locals recommend
Another gorgeous waterfall - steep climb down, so bring your hiking shoes!
Good selection of beer, wine, liquor, and cheese.
15 locals recommend
Domaney's Liquors and Fine Wines
66 Main St
15 locals recommend
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.
52 locals recommend
Rubiner's Cheesemongers
264 Main St
52 locals recommend
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.
6 locals recommend
Ashley House
117 Cooper Hill Rd
6 locals recommend
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.
9 locals recommend
Mill River General Store
10 Great Barrington Rd
9 locals recommend
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.
7 locals recommend
Hammertown
15 Bridge St
7 locals recommend
Upscale home furnishings.
Epic salvage and antique shop
Berkshire Home & Antiques
107 Stockbridge Rd
Epic salvage and antique shop
Incredible variety of sweets
14 locals recommend
Robin’s Candy
288 Main St
14 locals recommend
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.
398 locals recommend
Tanglewood
398 locals recommend
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.
102 locals recommend
Berkshire Museum
39 South St
102 locals recommend
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.
102 locals recommend
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
14 Castle St
102 locals recommend
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.
257 locals recommend
Jacob's Pillow
358 George Carter Rd
257 locals recommend
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.
175 locals recommend
Helsinki Hudson
405 Columbia St
175 locals recommend
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.
88 locals recommend
Berkshire Food Co-op
34 Bridge St
88 locals recommend
Local fresh produce, meat, eggs, and milk. Organic.
Chain grocer for staple items. They also have a good meat dept.
99 locals recommend
Big Y World Class Market
10 Pleasant St
99 locals recommend
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.