Western White Mountain Chamber

Basecamp of the White Mountains in New Hampshire

Dining

Craft Beverages in the Western White Mountains

New Hampshire is home to over 90 breweries with three in the Lincoln-North Woodstock area. This includes one of the original craft breweries that led the way for many of the newer ones across the White Mountains and beyond. With three breweries and a cidery, there is sure to be at least one drink on the menu that will tickle your taste buds.

woodstock inn brewery

Woodstock Inn Brewery

In 2020, the Woodstock Inn Brewery celebrated its 25th anniversary. Founded in 1995, it was the third brewery to open in New Hampshire. The popular brewery had a humble beginning as a 7-barrel brewpub and has since grown into a multi-million dollar 30-barrel production facility with as many as 15 beers rotating on tap.

Woodstock Inn Brewery creates a variety of craft beers that are “uniquely Woodstock.” Brewing approximately 25 year-round and seasonal beers, there is always something delicious on tap to enjoy after a long hike or a day of powder skiing at Cannon. Pig’s Ear Brown Ale and the 4000 Footer IPA are two of the most popular beers that are always available on tap and in stores. With the change of weather comes a change in the tap lines. Instead of the lighter summer beers, you’ll now find the Autumn Brew Ale, which has hints of apple and cinnamon, and the Clan Scottish Ale, in honor of the New Hampshire Highland Games and Festival held at Loon Mountain every September.

In addition to drinking some tasty pints at the bar, the Brewery Tour, which typically occurs daily, is a great way to learn more about the brewery and their unique beverages. For more information about the Woodstock Inn Brewery, please visit https://www.woodstockinnbrewery.com/brewery/.

rhythm handcrafted beverages

Rhythm Handcrafted Beverages

Rhythm Handcrafted Beverages is one of the “new kids on the block” in the Lincoln-North Woodstock area found by Seven Birches Winery’s Mark LaClair. For 12 years, LaClair had perfected his wine while experimenting with fermenting other unique beverages such as ciders and meads. All that tinkering paid off as Rhythm Handcrafted Beverages was launched in 2020.

Rhythm, named after the beautiful flow of music and nature, offers a variety of craft ciders, mead, hard seltzer, and fruit wine right at the Lincoln Village Shops in downtown Lincoln. The brand launched with its line of original ciders, including the ever-popular Rhythm Original, Rhythm Blood Orange, and Rhythm Heirloom, but has since expanded into other fruit-based fermented drinks. All the ciders are made like fine wine is made, with plenty of time for aging to develop unique flavors, aromas, and textures.

Mead is the oldest alcoholic beverage in the world and a favorite of many ancient civilizations like the Vikings and Romans. With four different flavors, you’ll be sure to find something that tastes delicious from the Classic Mead to the Blackberry-Blueberry-Raspberry Mead. Completing the trifecta of alcoholic beverages is the newly added Hard Seltzer. With three different fruity flavors, you can experience summer throughout the year.

Stop by Rhythm Studio in the Lincoln Village Shops for a tour and tasting. The fruits used in the beverages are all locally sourced to carefully craft unique liquid magic right in the heart of the White Mountains. Art of all kinds created by local artists is incorporated into the labels and the Studio will be hosting trivia, game nights, and crafting workshops throughout the year. For more information about Rhythm Handcrafted Beverages, please visit https://rhythmbeverages.com/.

one love brewery

One Love Brewery

Inspired by German beer halls, One Love Brewery, located in the Lincoln Village Shops, is a great place to enjoy après ski on a cold winter day or just relax after a day wandering near the Pemigewasset River. Known for its delicious and creative food menu, its beer menu is also brag-worthy. Featuring primarily European-style brews, the beer menu changes frequently based on the season. On a cool fall day in the mountains, you can’t go wrong with the Al’s Still Here Oktoberfest or the Marzen Festival.

During the warmer months, One Love Brewery is dog-friendly with seating available on the patio. Fido even has his own menu featuring his own Good Boy/Girl Dog Beer. And in true pub fashion, One Love Brewery offers its own Mug Club. For more information about One Love Brewery, please visit https://www.onelovebrewery.com/.

twin barns

Twin Barns Brewing Company

Twins Barns Brewing Company is a wonderful new addition to North Woodstock Main Street! The NH business made its debut brewing handcrafted beer in the Lakes Region in 2018. Founders Dave Picarillo and Bruce Walton were traveling consultants who turned their love of beer and brewing into phenomenal craft beverages for all to enjoy.

Join their mug club for discounts and more at both locations. The taproom often features live, local music. Details for these events can be found on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TwinBarnsNorth. Make sure you check out all they have to offer. Crafting IPAs, Lagers, Sours, Ciders and lots more in between, there’s surely something for everyone! For more information about Twin Barns Brewing Company, please visit https://www.twinbarnsbrewing.com/.

Cheers!

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching! We know you’re eager to spend it with family and friends, but may not be sure if you want to cook or dine out. In the Western White Mountains there’s one thing that remains constant–delicious dining options for this holiday. There’s plenty of ways to enjoy your Thanksgiving meal by letting our local restaurants do the work. You can enjoy your meal out, order complete to-go family style meals, or order just desserts, sides or appetizers to round out your own cooking. We’ve compiled a list of local restaurants and retail locations for you, please note that information may change or be updated. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

This page will be updated as we receive updates from our members. This page was last updated on 11/21/22

Adair Inn – Bethlehem, NH
603-444-2600 | adairinn.com
Plated 4-course menu with choice of options. Two seatings – 2:30pm and 6:30pm. Fixed price of $64 pp. (beverages and tax are not included, 20% auto gratuity will be applied to the bill). Reservations are required and a credit card will be placed on hold. Open to both the public and inn guests. Stay 2 nights and dinner for 2 is on us for any night you choose during your stay including Thanksgiving Thursday! For more information call 603-444-2600.

Common Man – Lincoln, NH
603-745-3463 | thecman.com
Thanksgiving meals to go! We cook, you enjoy at home. This Thanksgiving, we’re preparing your holiday meal that includes:
Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast with house-made pan gravy, Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce, Signature Stuffing, Country Mashed Potatoes, Maple-Roasted Butternut Squash, Garlicky Green Beans, Dinner Rolls & Butter Sweet Bread, Slice of Pumpkin Pie with Cinnamon Whipped Cream. Meal for four $99.95 +tax or Meal for one $25.95 +tax. Thanksgiving Meal Enhancements for four: Glazed Ham for four $29.95 • Green Bean Casserole for four $19.95 • Sweet Potato Casserole for four $19.95 • Mac ’n Cheese for four $29.95 • Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Caramelized Onions for four $19.95. Full, House-Baked Pies: Apple $14.95 • Pecan $19.95 • Pumpkin $14.95

Franconia Inn – Franconia, NH
603-832-5542 | franconiainn.com
Thanksgiving Dinner is being served at 4:30pm and 6pm. The cost is $50 per person, and $25 per child under 10 years old. Please call the front desk for reservations.

Indian Head Resort – Lincoln, NH
800-343-8000 | indianheadresort.com/thanksgiving
Spend the weekend or just visit for the day. Enjoy Thanksgiving at your home away from home.
Deluxe Thanksgiving Buffet Dinner Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM Persons 13+ $40 | 4-12 $20
Open to the public. Reservations strongly suggested for all parties. Please call 603-745-8000 to reserve your table.

Mountain Club on Loon – Lincoln, NH
800-229-7829 | mtnclub.com/dining/thanksgiving/
Enjoy a Grand Thanksgiving Buffet at the Season’s Dining Room at The Mountain Club on Loon. 12-6pm. Carving Station of prime rib, as well as traditional roasted turkey and pit smoked ham, mushroom stew, all the fixings, and a variety of desserts. This buffet is by reservation only and will fill up quickly. Please Call The Black Diamond Pub at 603-745-2244 Ext 5267 to make your reservation. When Making your Reservation please have ready the number of people in your party (Adults & children), If you are staying at the hotel, any potential allergies you may have, as well as a Credit card to hold your reservations. If you cancel within 48 hours of your reservation, we will charge your card 50% of buffet cost for your whole party. If you do not show up for your reservation the full amount will be charged to your card plus a 20% Gratuity. All Parties of 6 or More will be charged an Automatic 20% Gratuity. Thanksgiving Day Breakfast & Build Your Own Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar also available!

Owl’s Nest Resort – Thornton, NH
(603) 726-3076 option 2 | owlsnestresort.com/thanksgiving
Let us do all the heavy lifting for Thanksgiving this year! Pre-order a full turkey dinner cooked to perfection and ready to be heated up in the oven! Sliced turkey, gravy, whipped potato, green bean casserole, stuffing, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls, 1 apple & 1 pumpkin pie. $30 per person with a minimum of 4 people. Call (603) 726-3076 option 2 to order your Thanksgiving Meal Kit (instructions included!). Kits will be available for pickup after 2pm on Wednesday, November 24th. Deadline to order: November 17th.

Polly’s Pancake Parlor – Sugar Hill, NH
603-823-5575 x16 | pollyspancakeparlor.com
Polly’s Pancake Parlor is once again offering delicious baked goods to compliment your holiday cooking. Check out the full bakery list here and place your order by November 20th. Call in your order 603-823-5575 ext 16, and give them at least 24 hours in advance to bake it fresh for you. LOCAL PICK UP ONLY. We reserve the right to cut off ordering earlier than that depending on staffing. All Thanksgiving Orders must be picked up by 2PM on November 23th.

Rhythm Craft Beverages– Lincoln, NH
603-745-7550 | rhythmbeverages.com/
Try the newest craft beverage- Cider! Hard ciders are specially designed to be enjoyed with a meal. While you can drink Rhythm Ciders with any food, we have a few dish recommendations that pair perfectly with each of our cider flavors. Stop by the Studio in the Village Shops to sample and purchase the right cider for your holiday celebrations.

Seven Birches Winery – Lincoln, NH
603-745-7550 | sevenbirches.com
Have the staff at Seven Birches Winery help you pair the right wine with your holiday meal. Stop into the Winery Tasting Room at RiverWalk Resort at Loon Mountain or the Atrium Wine Bar for a tasting and to purchase a bottle or two. You can also have your wine choices shipped to your home. Don’t forget to browse their Holiday Gift Card Promotion, which also begins on Thanksgiving.

Sugar Hill Inn– Sugar Hill, NH
603-838-3229 | sugarhillinn.com
A traditional Thanksgiving buffet is available at the Sugar Hill with all the fixings! 12pm-3pm. $50 per person. Spots are filling up quickly – call the Inn for reservations.

Woodstock Inn Brewery – Woodstock, NH
603-745-3951 | woodstockinnbrewery.com
Have Thanksgiving Dinner with us! 12pm-6pm. Our family and staff are ready to welcome you and your friends and family, for a no stress, no clean up! Enjoy all the traditional thanksgiving menu items and more. Adults $36.95 pp & Kids under 12, $20.95 pp. Reservations accepted but not required, call 800-321-3985 to reserve your table.

Woodstock Pie & Coffee Company – Woodstock, NH
603-745-8800 | woodstockpieandcoffee.com
‘Tis the season to pre-order your Thanksgiving Pies! We will be open Wednesday 11/23 8am-5pm and Thursday 11/24 Thanksgiving Day 7am-12pm.
We are offering a limited menu this year due to a high volume of orders. Please choose from our holiday menu below! You can order online at https://woodstockpie.square.site/thanksgiving-ordering

 

Member Restaurants Closed on Thanksgiving:
Common Man
Gordi’s Fish & Steakhouse
One Love Brewery
Polly’s Pancake Parlor

 

 

Unique Eats in the Western White Mountains

 

mtn club

The Western White Mountains is quickly becoming a culinary hotspot with lots of unique eateries for various options for the whole family. Choose from traditional après ski spots like the Mt Club or Gordi’s or enjoy a quick breakfast at the local bagel shop or bakery. There are a place and menu for everyone in the family!

common man lincoln

Common Man – Lincoln

After a day of skiing, head over to the Common Man in Lincoln and enjoy an après ski drink while you warm up in front of the massive stone fireplace while playing board games. Opened in 1985, the restaurant and bar have been a popular spot for visitors and locals alike. The extensive menu focuses on American cuisine, including all your favorites like prime rib, homemade mac and cheese, and their world-famous crab cakes. If you’re gluten-free, their special gluten-free menu is one of the best around the White Mountains. Just want to grab take-out and enjoy a meal on your couch in front of Netflix? You can order online and pick up curbside! 

 

moon bakery and cafe

The Moon Bakery & Café – Lincoln

Located in the heart of the Village Shops on Main Street in Lincoln, The Moon Bakery & Café serves New Hampshire roasted, fair-trade coffee and organic teas that pair perfectly with their delicious baked goods. Open seven days a week, you can grab a shot of espresso or a healthy smoothie before hitting the cross-country or hiking trails. Grab a pastry or sandwich and pack it in your backpack for later. Celebrating a birthday or special occasion in the Western White Mountains, order a custom cake! Did we mention that The Moon has free WIFI?

Gordi's

Gordi’s Fish & Steak House – Lincoln

A staple of Lincoln, Gordi’s Fish & Steak House is a Western White Mountain classic. Co-owned by Olympic skiers, Gordi and Karen Eaton, the whole restaurant pays homage to the North Country and the past and present ski heroes of the region. Located in the Depot Plaza, you’re greeted by a large carved lobster and a tank full of live Maine lobsters. Lobsters and seafood in the mountains probably aren’t what you expected, but their seafood is fresh and delicious! Don’t miss their other house specials such as the steak and burgers. No matter what you ordered, you’ll love the atmosphere of Gordi’s.

Mtn Club Loon

Mountain  Club – Loon Mountain

Ski-in and ski-out for incredible farm to table meals at Mt. Club at Loon Mountain. Work up an appetite by spending the morning shredding the fresh pow before heading to a late lunch or dinner featuring bold local flavors and epic mountain views. With a focus on local produce, bread, meats, and drinks, the menu changes monthly, but always showcase mouthwatering dishes. Start your dinner with a salad or appetizer before sinking your teeth into scallops, ribeye, or something else. Don’t forget to leave room for dessert!

White Mountain Bagel Co.

White Mountain Bagel Co – Lincoln

Start your mornings off right with a coffee and bagel at White Mountain Bagel Co. Serving homemade bagels baked fresh daily with the choice of your favorite cream cheese, you’ll have all the energy you need to bag the next peak or ski the glades. If you need something a little heartier, choose from their variety of egg sandwiches or lunch sandwiches. If you’re visiting for the week, purchase a dozen bagels and enjoy them all week for breakfast! Short of time while heading to the mountain, order ahead of time online and pick up curbside.

Woodstock Inn

Woodstock Inn Brewery – North Woodstock

The Woodstock Inn Brewery is one of the legends of the North Country. Featuring four bars in one, the Woodstock Inn truly defines the Western White Mountains spirit. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you can’t go wrong on the time of day you eat at the Woodstock Inn. The extensive menu features an eccentric mix of hearty and delicious dishes from burgers to salads to seafood and just about everything in between. The large restaurant with its multiple pubs consists of several rooms with varying décor focusing on the historic charm of the region.

One Love Brewery – Lincoln

One Love Brewery is a traditional German Lager House. Their beer is Master Crafted by owner and brewer Michael Snyder, who graduated from the The Seibel School in 2000. Michael has been a professional brewer for 20 years. His passion for German Lagers comes with years of experience and dedication. During your visit pair their beer with an item off their delicious menu including options for the gluten free visitors. One Love Brewery has expanded in the Village Shops this winter. Check out their Love Nest company store and enjoy a beverage in their 21+ cocktail lounge. One Love Brewery family has expanded to Plymouth, NH as well where you’ll find  “Blended” a juicery and smoothie shop and “Stir” a one love test kitchen and brewery. Both locations are at 61 Main Street, Plymouth NH.

No matter where you go in the Western White Mountains, there is always a delicious place to grab unique eats that will satisfy your taste buds.

All Aboard the Dinner Train!

All Aboard the Dinner Train!

For a truly unique dining experience in the Western White Mountains, book your tickets on the Café Lafayette Dinner Train in North Woodstock, New Hampshire. For two hours, you’ll enjoy a delicious five-course gourmet meal cooked by an award-winning chef while taking in the majestic views of the White Mountains.

nh dinner train

The Café Lafayette Dinner Train is currently in its 31st season of serving guests a unique experience in the Western White Mountains. Start your journey at the Train Station in North Woodstock, where you’ll receive your boarding pass and seating assignment. The Dinner Train consists of three unique cars. The Indian Waters car is a 1924 Pullman car featuring ornate woodworking, stained glass, and brass. The iconic car is often used during the fall months. Granite Eagle is a 1952 Pullman dome car and is one of the last dome cars remaining in the United States. During your booking, you have the option to choose the dome seating, which offers incredible panoramic views of the White Mountains. Algonquin is a 1954 Canadian National coach that was previously part of the trans-Canadian railway. No matter what train car you are seated in, you’ll enjoy the unique atmosphere.

white mountain dinner train

Once everyone is boarded and seated for dinner, the Café Lafayette Dinner Train will embark from the Train Station and begin its two-hour journey along the Boston-Maine Line spur through the Pemi River Valley. You’ll travel south through the woods, over three trestle bridges, through the Jack O’Lantern Golf Course, and finally to the turnaround point at a Christmas Tree farm in Thornton. While you’ll want to take in the beautiful scenery around you, you don’t want to miss what is right in front of you on your plate!

fine dining lincoln nh

All dishes served on the Café Lafayette Dinner Train are homemade by Executive Chef Robin Campbell, an award-winning Paris-trained chef from England who has cooked in some of the best restaurants in Las Vegas. Many of the ingredients are sourced locally in the greater White Mountains region, coming from places like Blackriver Forest and Serendipity Farm. The gourmet meal changes seasonally, and you’ll always have your choice of appetizer and entrée. Once guests are seated, your server will review the menu with you.

dinner train fine dining

Your choice of entrée will always include a chicken, fish, red meat, and vegetarian option. The Café Lafayette Dinner Train can modify and accommodate a variety of dietary needs with advanced notice. Dinner starts with homemade freshly out-of-the-oven rolls followed by an appetizer of your choice, soup, salad, entrée of your choice, and dessert. Each train car has a full bar with an extensive wine, beer, and special cocktail list.

dinner train drinks

The Café Lafayette Dinner Train is owned and managed locally by a husband and wife team. Ali will answer all your calls and greet you when you board the train while Michael handles all the train maintenance and tends bar in the evenings! Their small staff of servers and chefs are there to tend to all your needs. The Dinner Train does have a business casual dress attire, and children under the age of six are discouraged as two hours in one place may be difficult for the energetic little ones.

nh dinner train

The Café Lafayette Dinner Train operates from May through October on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. Advanced reservations are strongly encouraged, but last-minute bookings may be available but must be made by phone. The train runs rain or shine, and it’s always beautiful on the tracks! The Café Lafayette Dinner Train is handicap accessible, it’s best to contact them in advance for the best seating option for you. For full details, pricing and current menus click here.

Whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner for two or a unique experience in the White Mountains, visit their website, NHDinnerTrain.com to reserve a table.  Between the gourmet menu and incredible views of the Pemi River Valley, you won’t be disappointed (or hungry afterward)!

Ask the Locals – Summer Edition

With the mercury climbing in the city, it’s a great time to plan an escape to the mountains. The western White Mountains are perfect for a weekend or weeklong adventure for all ages with waterparks, hiking, and delicious food and drink options. Let two of our longtime locals tell you a few of their favorite things to do in the summer.