Richardson's Tavern
Woodstock
Restaurant in Woodstock, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
A practical dinner choice in central Woodstock for dates, celebrations, and business meals where wine matters. Richardson's Tavern is easier to plan than a destination-format reservation, with a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2026 giving the wine side real credibility; choose it for evening convenience rather than lunch.
About Richardson's Tavern
Richardson's Tavern in Woodstock offers dinner from 5–9 PM every day. Its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2026) makes it a relevant choice for diners who care about a recognized wine-list accolade alongside an evening meal.
Choose it for dinner, not a daytime meal
This is a dinner call. The schedule is 5–9 PM Monday through Sunday, so use it to plan an evening meal rather than lunch. If you are comparing midday options, look to other dining in Woodstock and save Richardson's Tavern for the evening.
Beyond the daily dinner hours and the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2026), specific claims about cuisine, price, menu format, chef, room style, or service details are not included. Richardson's Tavern is a Woodstock dinner option with evening hours and a recognized wine-list award.
What the booking decision comes down to
Book Richardson's Tavern when you want dinner in Woodstock during its 5–9 PM daily hours. For comparisons, consider other dining in Woodstock, or look at named regional options such as Dining Room at Twin Farms, Simon Pearce Restaurant, Red Rooster, Putnam's vine/yard, and Twigg's without assuming they all serve the same kind of occasion or are all in the same immediate setting.
Planning details
- Location
- 14 The Grn, Woodstock, VT 05091
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- woodstockinn.com/resort/dining/richardson%E2%80%99s-tavern
- Phone
- (802) 457-6671
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual and welcoming, with rich color tones, unique artwork, warm lighting, and a polished tavern atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Creative cocktails, Local craft brews, Spirits
Signature Dishes
- Pecan trout
- Tuna carpaccio
- Parker House rolls
- Shishito peppers
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 14 The Grn, Woodstock, VT 05091
Planning details
Location
14 The Grn, Woodstock, VT 05091 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Red Rooster, Notable alternative
- Simon Pearce Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Dining Room at Twin Farms, Notable alternative
- Twigg's, Notable alternative
- Putnam's vine/yard, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Woodstock
Richardson's Tavern is the easy village-center pick: choose it when the night needs to feel polished without turning into a major planning exercise. Red Rooster is the closest cross-shop for staying in Woodstock, while Simon Pearce Restaurant makes more sense when the meal can be built around a drive and a fuller outing.
For a bigger-occasion splurge, Dining Room at Twin Farms is the more ambitious choice, but it is also less casual and less convenient for a simple Woodstock evening. Twigg's and Putnam's vine/yard are better cross-shops when the priority is comparing nearby rooms outside the immediate village core rather than keeping the night centered on the Green.
The practical verdict: book Richardson's Tavern for the easier dinner, Red Rooster for another in-town comparison, Simon Pearce Restaurant for a more excursion-driven meal, and Dining Room at Twin Farms when the occasion justifies a more involved plan.
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Compare Richardson's Tavern
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Richardson's Tavern | Woodstock | No published awards |
| Red Rooster | Woodstock | No published awards |
| Simon Pearce Restaurant | Quechee | No published awards |
| Dining Room at Twin Farms | Barnard | No published awards |
| Twigg’s | Barnard | No published awards |
| Putnam's vine/yard | White River Junction | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Richardson's Tavern?
Dinner is the better choice, since Richardson's Tavern lists 5–9 PM service every day in Woodstock. No lunch service is listed.
What should a first-timer know about Richardson's Tavern?
Start with the basics: Richardson's Tavern is in Woodstock and lists dinner hours from 5–9 PM every day. It also has a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2026).
Is Richardson's Tavern good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for an evening meal in Woodstock, especially if a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2026) matters to your decision. Specific details about ambiance, pricing, or formality are not included.
What are alternatives to Richardson's Tavern in Woodstock?
For comparison, you can look at other dining in Woodstock or consider named regional options such as Simon Pearce Restaurant, Twigg's, Red Rooster, Putnam's vine/yard, and Dining Room at Twin Farms.
