Charlie-O's in Montpelier, VT - A Dive Bar Haven for Good Food and Live Music

I've gone from full time regular to part time regular because I'm old, but this place will always be my favorite. It's cozy and homey, and has some real characters behind the bar, and bellied up to it. I've thought about this and if I were dangerously dehydrated and could either stay home with all the cool, refreshing water I wished, or walk to Charlie O's, I'd probably walk to Charlie O's. Also, anyone posting a negative yelp review about a self proclaimed dive bar probably shouldn't be in a dive bar. O's is across the street from the police department. If you act like a drunk-ass (even if deep-down, all the rest of the time, you are lovely person), the bartenders are legally obligated to cut you off. It's not random, it's not personal, and it's more unpleasant for the bartender than it is for you. And when you make a massive scene in response to a bartender suggesting you've had too many, you are proving their point. Keep it cute and have a modicum of class; it's a dive for nice people, not for a rude, drunken-ass.

This is the coolest bar. It's practically hidden on Main St. in Montpelier. The building is 150 years old and just fades into the background. But once you get inside, the place is clean and cozy. It has 2 pool tables, a couple of pinball machines and a nice bar area. The bartender, Wolfie, is a super friendly guy. He pours a great IPA, tells you the history of the building upon request and makes change for the pool tables and game machines. The walls are covered in old photos and memorabilia, which gives the place a chic, dive bar vibe. It's a fun, welcoming place with reasonable prices. My husband tried the sliders, which I think is the only food they serve here. He says they're good. I also know they have trivia night weekly and live music, but I haven't been back for that yet. I definitely recommend this place.

Fantastic spot for a cocktail, beer, or whatever else you would like. The sliders are also worth the pull. Can't recommend enough.

Oh man. So happy I stumbled upon this bastion of a long lost property dive bar. I have traveled around this globe, searching for the best genuine bar experience and this spot hits the spot. Highly recommend the Switchback Ale paired with the cheeseburger slider. It's great that it's no smoking also.

This place is exactly what it is and who it is. Is it the cleanest? Nah. But it's not dirty. Are the bartenders going to tell you how awesome you are while you are sh1tfaced and stumbling through the door? Nope - but you aren't. But the people are awesome, the vibe is cool, people know each other and welcome those they don't know (like me), and sometimes the band will be good (and most likely loud). It was all of those things when I was there. It is one of the most inclusively awesome bars I've see if you want a local dive bar.

Good drinks and fun times. went in with friends. Had a couple drinks talked and looked around. Good vibes

This place has everything. They even sell cigarettes behind the bar. If you are looking for the assurance of security of safety from deadly viruses that could kill you and everyone you know, you can rest easy at Charlie O's. They have a sign on the front door prohibiting the unvaccinated entry without a mask. And vaccinated people are welcome to wear one. No one cares if you wear your mask between sips of your favorite draught or cocktail. No precaution is too extreme at Charlie's. They even have pool! In all my years of bar going, I have never been to a cooler LGBT bar in my life, and it's definitely the gayest bar in Vermont. Don't wait another day. Check out this local treasure!