The bar at Trail 87
Classics done right, seasonal originals built around what's fresh, real whiskey, and a tight Vermont beer list. The bar is not an afterthought.
Trail 87's bar in West Dover, Vermont punches well above its zip code. The cocktail menu rotates with the seasons — fresh juice, real ice, careful specs, and house ingredients that actually take time to make. If you've been hunting for craft cocktails near Mount Snow, this is the move.
The classic side of the menu sticks the landing — Manhattans, old fashioneds, negronis, martinis (gin or vodka, dry or dirty, your call). It's the stuff a good bar should obviously be able to make, and a surprising number of bars can't.
The originals list shifts through the year — apple and maple in fall, citrus and bright herbs in spring, smoke and spice for ski season. The kitchen and the bar talk to each other, so flavors line up across the room.
A deep whiskey selection — bourbon, rye, scotch, Japanese — built for sipping and for building drinks. The beer list leans on Vermont breweries with a few rotating guest taps. The wine list is tight on purpose: things that actually go with the food.
Trail 87 is at 271 Route 100, Dover, VT 05356 — minutes from Mount Snow. Walk in or call (802) 780-2120.