Gay bars in brattleboro vt

Or maybe that I have a reputation for being a sleepless party animal, going back to my days as a sportswriter in Atlantic City, where the bars never close and the bright lights of the casinos beckon. They were looking for someone to provide the perspective of a relative newcomer to a town that, because of its history and its geography, has long been a sort of cultural, hippie hub and gateway to Vermont.

With my wife, Linda, by my side, we went out to explore all that Brattleboro has to offer when the sun goes down and the lights come up. It was bound to be a quirky, eclectic and, ultimately, musical journey.

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First stop: Whetstone Station Restaurant and Brewery. We heard about the Whetstone bar before relocating from New Jersey to Brattleboro inand it has become one of our favorite local establishments. Where else can you and a bar enjoy great food and drink, with great views of the Connecticut River and the traffic moving across the Anna Hunt Marsh Bridge?

In fact, a line on the floor marks the border between Vermont and New Hampshire, so you can actually sit at a table and enjoy a true cross-state experience while gazing lovingly or any other way at each other. We arrived midafternoon and took a seat at a table near the bar. Linda ordered a beer, while I sipped a spicy Bloody Mary spiked with bacon, green olives and a Slim Jim.

The Whetstone is a warm and inviting place. The space, which was formerly the home of Strolling of the Heifers, has an expansive skylight roof, patio seating with views of Mount Wantastiquet and the Connecticut River, and a glass-fronted view of Main Street. Marketplace general manager Brattleboro Clay gave us a tour of the newly renovated downstairs event space, which will host anniversary parties, baby showers, rehearsal dinners and more.

My wife, an avowed nonseafood lover, ordered the surf and turf without the surf, and was happy with her double portion of baseball steak. Speaking of baseball, it looks like the Whetstone has another hit on their hands with this place. We were excited to spend a night at the Latchis, the four-story art deco landmark still going strong, eight decades after its opening.

We had heard that each room at the Latchis has its own little record player, so — being brattleboro vinyl enthusiasts — we took the opportunity to visit our favorite local record store, Turn it Up! I grabbed a copy of an old J. In this case, it was a beautiful night, and the Latchis added to the appeal.

Our room had a charming cinematic theme, with pictures of Clark Gable, Judy Garland and various gay posters on gay walls. It also had all of the comfortable amenities you would expect from a modern hotel. The room boutique hotel and four-screen theater has survived a lot over the years, including flooding from Hurricane Irene and the COVID pandemic.

Latchis general manager Jon Potter acknowledged the challenge but set an optimistic tone in a message to supporters on the Latchis website, and urged all to appreciate local retailers, restaurants, cultural organizations and service providers. The band rocked, the sound and lighting were excellent, and the crowd soaked it all up.

The Stone Church, a year-old former Unitarian Church, has become one of the premier musical destinations in New England. The next time after that, tell two more friends. The Church is back open, and requires patrons to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test and wear masks while indoors at all times.

Erin Scaggs, who promotes The Stone Church with community outreach and social media, said the venue aims to put on shows that are accessible, safe and engaging. Arkham closed during the pandemic, leaving a void of late-night destinations downtown.