T Rugg's Tavern — Restaurant in Burlington

I don’t normally leave bad reviews but our treatment at this bar was so poor I had to write a review. We arrived at this bar after a wedding reception for my sister due to a recommendation from a friend. At the door we were promptly greeted with strict ID rules which could be understandable to this being a college town. We were adults, not excessively drunk, trying to enjoy an after party with a juke box and pool. We were completely respectful of the space other than enjoying the music and singing along, and even many of us were sober. However, after arriving at the bar, we were promptly yelled at and threatened to get kicked out after someone set a drink on the pool table. The bartender continued to be rude, denied a drink for one of our friends for being too drunk despite her not causing a scene or any issues, and then proceed to kick us out after he saw one of our party share a drink THAT THEY PAID FOR, continued to confiscate it, and then kick us out. We had many LGBTQIA members there and if was suggested from a regular bar visitor that this place has homophobic and racist tendencies I have never in my 32 years of life been treated like this at a bar and would NOT recommend this establishment to anyone. After reading reviews, this is not seem to be a isolated incident. If you are mature grown adult avoid this bar if you want to be...

Great local dive bar that was very accommodating to outsiders. The bartender was very friendly and willing to introduce you to others at the bar with similar interests (or could answer your questions about Burlington!) The crowd is great as well. It's probably the first bar I've seen play cribbage on the regular, if you're interested.

Prices were pretty reasonable, even if you were getting a Philly-style citywide. (I was glad to see Dewer's for that.) They also had a great tap selection of Vermont beers beyond what you'd expect a typical local bar.

Honestly, I was happy to see hockey always being played there. There's also a deck available if the weather is better. Although, with the weather I was experiencing I didn't get to use...

Horrible experience last night. Me and my two girlfriends showed up sober, all over 21, we used the restroom, came out to get a drink and sit on the patio and were were promptly asked to leave and would not be served by the bartender. We were shocked, confused and embarrassed. Apparently it’s suspicious for 3 young girls to use the bathroom together, we stay together considering the safety concerns of being in burlington nowadays. Sad to know that we can’t rely on bars like this to have a drink and hangout. I’ve noticed from other reviews that this isn’t a new thing and I think it’s really wrong to baselessly pick and choose...