Charlie O's — Restaurant in Montpelier

To refer to Charlie O's as a seedy, crummy 'dive bar' is an understatement and an insult to dive bars. Don't take my word for it. Read the (many) negative reviews. Mine is yet another one.

For six months, I'd been going Tuesday nights for the karaoke. The surly bartender, (whom I suspect intensely dislikes straight men) Brandi, short-changed me three times, which I diplomatically ignored. Then, one Tuesday night, as I was politely and quietly asking a very rude, very obviously intoxicated woman who had taken my clearly-marked seat at the crowded bar to please give me my seat back (I'm 68), Brandi almost instantly had me thrown out, with no explanation whatsoever, other than something like, 'too bad, you lost your seat'.

Other 'regulars' had previously taken my clearly-marked seat, or otherwise made me feel uncomfortable and unwelcome; I felt hurt, but said nothing. Finally, I chose to speak up.

Read the one-star reviews (click on 'lowest'); other newer, non-regulars have also been thrown out for no good reason.

The owner seems to take delight in blaming their patrons for the disgusting, repulsive, prejudicial, and illegal behavior of their own rude, arrogant 'help'.

Apparently, the arrogant owner wants the profit, but without any responsibility to conduct his business in a civil,...

Like many posts here, this bar is not welcoming to non-locals. Response posts to negative reviews from the business typically blame the patrons as having too much to drink. I’m sure this happens, but the simple truth is this is a deflection tactic where Charlie O’s only places blame on patrons rather than taking any accountability of their own. I’ve been to Charlie O’s many times and it’s obvious their service is sub-par to say the least. It’s unfortunate this is only one of two late night options in Montpelier. My hope is that the business improves its service to all, not just the regulars who dominate the bar and...

Just read the other reviews. Anyone who gave this place less than4* is probably a jerk, which means they wouldn't fit in with all the great people and Staff. Sorry to hear about the Terrorist thing. That is not typical behavior by most drinkers and staff... It is a fantastic dive bar. With Fantastic Bartenders. They have a good beer selection, all the old classics, and lots of fancy new drinks. Lots of bands and fun comedy and Karaoke. On a personal note: please don't pronounce it "Carrie O Key". It's a Japanese word, dammit. It's quit simple: "Car-ah-O-K" I hope i'll see you...