Spinnerstown Hotel

The gathering place since 1801.

FEELING AT HOME

While a natural soapstone bar and wooden booth-lined tap room put an invitingly casual spin on hospitality, the redecorated dining room provides a handsomely homey setting for dinner—sans TV. The comfortable space hosts periodic themed dinners and is available for private events. In spring, head to the vaulted barn-roofed deck for fresh air and fine fare.

CRAVINGS SATISFIED

Balance is key in creating an eclectic, evolving menu that spans friendly pub fare to refined farmhouse classics. Old-time methods and cutting-edge techniques combine to build layers of flavor in dishes heightened by inventive sauces and intriguing condiments. Seafood, too, gets special treatment, without losing sight of tradition. Seared Scallops, for example, reach peak flavor and texture in a blazing cast-iron skillet before being plated with butternut puree and romanesco—both locally grown. A finishing drizzle of sweet-tart apple cider gastrique and scattering of toasty pumpkin seeds excite a full spectrum of taste buds. The Delicata Squash Salad also highlights local, seasonal produce in a simple-yet-elegant presentation of this luscious winter squash with peppery arugula, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, and goat cheese, dressed in a spiced maple vinaigrette. An exceptional beverage selection encompasses a value-driven wine list—which earned a Wine Spectator award again in 2019—hand-crafted cocktails, a legendary beer program, and a temptingly stocked bottle shop.