Three Penny Taproom

Three Penny Taproom is a bar in Montpelier, VT. It serves creative adaptations of classic pub fare alongside cocktails and an award-winning draft list that is updated daily. The establishment operates as a local craft beer bar and pub food restaurant, offering a menu that includes both food and beverage options. It has been a central spot in Central Vermont for watching soccer, including World Cup matches, a tradition that dates back to its early years. The business opened its doors on May 1, 2009, positioning itself as one of the first craft beer bars in Vermont. Its initial vision focused on offering the best beers from breweries around the country and world, with a specific emphasis on traditional styles that are not easily found elsewhere in Vermont or the US. It also aimed to highlight forward-thinking brewing techniques and newer styles emerging from the craft beer market. At the time of its opening, local breweries like Lawson’s Finest were obscure nano-system operations, and Hill Farmstead had not yet been established.

The bar maintains a schedule of live music events, featuring local artists such as Ira Friedman and the Jarrett-Eames-Morse Trio. It also hosts community gatherings, including commemorations for local events like the 2023 flooding. The venue offers space for rent and sells gift cards online. It is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 8pm, and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 9pm, with Sunday closed.

Located at 108 Main Street, the bar sits on Main Street, about a block from the Montpelier Historic District. It is a short walk from the Lost Nations Theater and the Montpelier Fire Station, and is near State Street and the City Center shopping area.

Three Penny Taproom holds a rating of 4.50 based on customer reviews. Its long-standing presence in Montpelier since 2009 and its focus on diverse craft beer styles and local live music define its role in the city's dining and entertainment scene.

Three Penny Taproom combines a dedicated craft beer selection with a consistent local music program, making it a distinct fixture in Montpelier's bar scene.