Welcome to the Church Street Marketplace

Drinks/Bars

  • Akes' Place
  • 134 Church Street
  • 802-864-8111
  • www.akesplace.com
  • This self-described "Rock and Roll Sports Bar," has been a presence on Church Street since 1990, and now offers outdoor seating and two 42-inch flat screen plasma TVs showing ESPN and NESN, DirectTV's NFL Sunday Ticket, MLB Extra Innings, NBA League Pass, and NHL Center Ice.

  • Church Street Tavern
  • 103 Church Street
  • 802-658-1309
  • One of downtown's best people-watching spots offers a wide selection of beers (with no fewer than 15 varieties on tap and 15 more regularly rotating bottle brands, including national labels like Corona and Heineken and local brands like Magic Hat). Stop in to watch the game and grab a burger and some sweet potato fries, or have a seat outside at their summer café area.

  • Halvorson's Upstreet Cafe
  • 16 Church Street
  • 802-658-0278
  • halvorsonsupstreet@gmail.com
  • A great little place to stop for soups, sandwiches, burgers, and salads. Enjoy a seat on their back patio during the summer, and check out the live music every Thursday while you dine.

  • Ken's Pizza and Pub
  • 71 Church Street
  • 802-862-3335
  • Pizza, Italian specialties, deli sandwiches, salads, homemade soups, and daily specials are on tap at this storied and reasonably-priced spot, as is a full bar. There are one outdoor and two indoor dining areas to choose from, and big-screen TVs in the bar.

  • One-Half Lounge
  • 136 Church Street
  • 802-865-0012
  • With a speakeasy feel and friendly service, this Manhattan-style club offers a range of seating options, from the quiet intimacy of the basement lounge to the intimate upstairs space, where live music and DJ's accompany the cocktails. Unique appetizers and desserts are available as well.

  • Red Square
  • 136 Church Street
  • 802-859-8909
  • www.redsquarevt.com
  • Live entertainment in the heart of Burlington seven days a week is one of the hallmarks of this seasoned club, as is its extensive selection of beer, wine and spirits. DJ A-Dog is a local favorite, and spins regularly there

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  • Ri Ra The Irish Pub
  • 123 Church Street
  • 802-860-9401
  • www.rira.com
  • Built in Ireland from salvaged materials and reassembled here in Burlington, this relatively new arrival on the marketplace embodies everything that you would expect from a genuine Irish pub. Live music Wednesday through Saturday, and Irish music on Sunday. Slàinte!