Live Music: Ali T
Catch Ali T live at Switchback Beer Garden & Smokehouse!
Enjoy live music, house-smoked BBQ, beer, cocktails and N.A. options.
Fried Chicken Sundays
Golden fried Misty Knoll chicken, warm dinner roll, tangy pickled veggies, and your choice of two sides.
Available every Sunday in limited quantities. When they’re gone, they’re gone!
Pouring $5 Citra Vista & $5 E-Z Ale all day.
$12 Buns & Brew Night
Every Wednesday the Switchback Beer Garden & Smokehouse, pair a smash burger or a pulled pork sandwich with a pint of Switchback Ale for just $12.
Plus $5 pints of Switchback Ale all day. Kitchen closes at 8 PM.
Half Priced Wings
Dig into our new crispy house-smoked wings with Alabama white BBQ saucefor half the price. And get pints of Mansfield IPA for just $5.
Every Thursday at the Switchback Beer Garden & Smokehouse! Kitchen closes at 8 PM.
Live Music: Radio Cowboy
Join us for live music at the Beer Garden & Tap House with tunes from Radio Cowboy.
Fried Chicken Sundays
Golden fried Misty Knoll chicken, warm dinner roll, tangy pickled veggies, and your choice of two sides.
Available every Sunday in limited quantities. When they’re gone, they’re gone!
Pouring $5 Citra Vista & $5 E-Z Ale all day.
$12 Buns & Brew Night
Every Wednesday the Switchback Beer Garden & Smokehouse, pair a smash burger or a pulled pork sandwich with a pint of Switchback Ale for just $12.
Plus $5 pints of Switchback Ale all day. Kitchen closes at 8 PM.
Half Priced Wings
Dig into our new crispy house-smoked wings with Alabama white BBQ saucefor half the price. And get pints of Mansfield IPA for just $5.
Every Thursday at the Switchback Beer Garden & Smokehouse! Kitchen closes at 8 PM.
Fried Chicken Sundays
Golden fried Misty Knoll chicken, warm dinner roll, tangy pickled veggies, and your choice of two sides.
Available every Sunday in limited quantities. When they’re gone, they’re gone!
Pouring $5 Citra Vista & $5 E-Z Ale all day.
Barktober Halloween Bash at the Tap Room
DOG PARTY! We're opening up our dog-friendly Tap Room for a Halloween Bash to benefit the Humane Society of Chittenden County.
Grab your costume, dress up your pup, and head to Switchback for our Barktober Halloween Bash! Enjoy free giveaways, a raffle, and more, with $1 from every pint sold throughout the day donated.
Barktober also kicks off our monthly dog-friendly event series in the old Tap Room. Join us on the last Sunday of each month throughout the winter for good beer, McKenzie hot dogs, and an afternoon with your best furry friend by your side.
$12 Buns & Brew Night
Every Wednesday the Switchback Beer Garden & Smokehouse, pair a smash burger or a pulled pork sandwich with a pint of Switchback Ale for just $12.
Plus $5 pints of Switchback Ale all day. Kitchen closes at 8 PM.
Half Priced Wings
Dig into our new crispy house-smoked wings with Alabama white BBQ saucefor half the price. And get pints of Mansfield IPA for just $5.
Every Thursday at the Switchback Beer Garden & Smokehouse! Kitchen closes at 8 PM.
Pints & Pups in the Old Tap Room
Pints & Pups is a monthly dog-friendly event series at Switchback Brewing Co. in Burlington, Vermont, benefiting local animal nonprofits.
Join us in our old Tap Room on the last Sunday of each month throughout the winter for Switchback beer, McKenzie hot dogs, and an afternoon with your favorite furry friend by your side.
2026–2027 Pints & Pups Schedule
Full Schedule:
11/29/2026: Passion4Paws
12/27/2026: For the Love of Dogs
1/31/2027: Green Mountain Pug Rescue
2/28/2027: Therapy Dogs of VT
3/28/2027: Passion4Paws
Pints & Pups in the Old Tap Room
Pints & Pups is a monthly dog-friendly event series at Switchback Brewing Co. in Burlington, Vermont, benefiting local animal nonprofits.
Join us in our old Tap Room on the last Sunday of each month throughout the winter for Switchback beer, McKenzie hot dogs, and an afternoon with your favorite furry friend by your side.
2026–2027 Pints & Pups Schedule
Full Schedule:
11/29/2026: Passion4Paws
12/27/2026: For the Love of Dogs
1/31/2027: Green Mountain Pug Rescue
2/28/2027: Therapy Dogs of VT
3/28/2027: Passion4Paws
Pints & Pups in the Old Tap Room
Pints & Pups is a monthly dog-friendly event series at Switchback Brewing Co. in Burlington, Vermont, benefiting local animal nonprofits.
Join us in our old Tap Room on the last Sunday of each month throughout the winter for Switchback beer, McKenzie hot dogs, and an afternoon with your favorite furry friend by your side.
2026–2027 Pints & Pups Schedule
Full Schedule:
11/29/2026: Passion4Paws
12/27/2026: For the Love of Dogs
1/31/2027: Green Mountain Pug Rescue
2/28/2027: Therapy Dogs of VT
3/28/2027: Passion4Paws
Pints & Pups in the Old Tap Room
Pints & Pups is a monthly dog-friendly event series at Switchback Brewing Co. in Burlington, Vermont, benefiting local animal nonprofits.
Join us in our old Tap Room on the last Sunday of each month throughout the winter for Switchback beer, McKenzie hot dogs, and an afternoon with your favorite furry friend by your side.
2026–2027 Pints & Pups Schedule
Full Schedule:
11/29/2026: Passion4Paws
12/27/2026: For the Love of Dogs
1/31/2027: Green Mountain Pug Rescue
2/28/2027: Therapy Dogs of VT
3/28/2027: Passion4Paws
Pints & Pups in the Old Tap Room
Pints & Pups is a monthly dog-friendly event series at Switchback Brewing Co. in Burlington, Vermont, benefiting local animal nonprofits.
Join us in our old Tap Room on the last Sunday of each month throughout the winter for Switchback beer, McKenzie hot dogs, and an afternoon with your favorite furry friend by your side.
2026–2027 Pints & Pups Schedule
Full Schedule:
11/29/2026: Passion4Paws
12/27/2026: For the Love of Dogs
1/31/2027: Green Mountain Pug Rescue
2/28/2027: Therapy Dogs of VT
3/28/2027: Passion4Paws
Live Music: Lloyd Tyler Band
Catch the Lloyd Tyler Band live at Switchback Beer Garden & Smokehouse!
Enjoy live music, house-smoked BBQ, beer, cocktails and N.A. options.
Half Priced Wings
Dig into our new crispy house-smoked wings with Alabama white BBQ saucefor half the price. And get pints of Mansfield IPA for just $5.
Every Thursday at the Switchback Beer Garden & Smokehouse! Kitchen closes at 8 PM.
$12 Buns & Brew Night
Every Wednesday the Switchback Beer Garden & Smokehouse, pair a smash burger or a pulled pork sandwich with a pint of Switchback Ale for just $12.
Plus $5 pints of Switchback Ale all day. Kitchen closes at 8 PM.
NFL Football Sunday: Week 4
Catch NFL football every Sunday at Switchback with full game audio, house-smoked BBQ, and drinks for every fan, from craft beer and spirits to cocktails and non-alcoholic options, including NA beer.
We’ll be featuring the northeast battle between Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots on the big screen at 1:00 PM. Stop by for a Switchback Smashburger, a basket of wings, your favorite beverage, and catch the game while you're here!
The featured game will be on the big screen, with other NFL games available on additional TVs throughout the afternoon. Let us know who you're cheering for!
Fried Chicken Sundays
Golden fried Misty Knoll chicken, warm dinner roll, tangy pickled veggies, and your choice of two sides.
Available every Sunday in limited quantities. When they’re gone, they’re gone!
Pouring $5 Citra Vista & $5 E-Z Ale all day.
Green Mountain Strongest 2026
Green Mountains' Strongest
Come watch some of Vermont’s strongest athletes compete at Green Mountains’ Strongest, celebrating its 5th anniversary at Switchback!
Grab a spot on the Beer Garden lawn or patio and watch competitors take on five strongman events, including the Overhead Press Medley, Lever Deadlift, Wheelbarrow into Yoke Zercher Carry, Power Step and Tire Flip.
The competition takes place outdoors, rain or shine. Bring your own lawn chair, grab some BBQ and a beer, and settle in for a full day of strongman competition at the brewery.
More information here
Saturday, October 3
Switchback Beer Garden & Smokehouse
Free to watch. All ages welcome.
Live Music: Dan Parks
Join us for live music at the Beer Garden & Tap House with tunes from Dan Parks.
Grab a cold drink, settle in with some BBQ, and enjoy great local music in Burlington's South End.
Half Priced Wings
Dig into our new crispy house-smoked wings with Alabama white BBQ saucefor half the price. And get pints of Mansfield IPA for just $5.
Every Thursday at the Switchback Beer Garden & Smokehouse! Kitchen closes at 8 PM.
$12 Buns & Brew Night
Every Wednesday the Switchback Beer Garden & Smokehouse, pair a smash burger or a pulled pork sandwich with a pint of Switchback Ale for just $12.
Plus $5 pints of Switchback Ale all day. Kitchen closes at 8 PM.
NFL Football Sunday: Week 3
Catch NFL football every Sunday at Switchback on our big screen with full game audio, house-smoked BBQ, and drinks for every fan, from craft beer and spirits to cocktails and non-alcoholic options, including NA beer.
The third week includes the Buffalo Bills taking on the Los Angeles Chargers and New England Patriots in Jacksonville playing the Jaguars at 1:00 PM. Stop by for a Switchback Smashburger, a basket of wings, your favorite beverage, and catch the game while you're here!
The featured game will be on the big screen, with other NFL games available on additional TVs throughout the afternoon. Let us know who you're cheering for!
Oktoberfest at Switchback
🍺 OKTOBERFEST AT SWITCHBACK! 🍺 Join us on Sun, Sept 27 from 12–9 PM as we celebrate with an afternoon of music and brews at the beer garden.
🥨 Bavarian tunes from Inseldudler from 1–3 PM
🥨 Limited amount of newly designed Switchback steins
🥨 German beers and festy snacks
Dirndls & lederhosen encouraged. Prost!
Fried Chicken Sundays
Golden fried Misty Knoll chicken, warm dinner roll, tangy pickled veggies, and your choice of two sides.
Available every Sunday in limited quantities. When they’re gone, they’re gone!
Pouring $5 Citra Vista & $5 E-Z Ale all day.
Live Music: Blake Matteson
Join us for live music at the Beer Garden & Tap House with tunes from Blake Matteson.
Grab a cold drink, settle in with some BBQ, and enjoy great local music in Burlington's South End.
Live Music: Ryan Sweezey
Join us for live music at the Switchback Beer Garden & Smoke House with tunes from Ryan Sweezey.
Grab a cold drink, settle in with some BBQ, and enjoy great local music in Burlington's South End.
Half Priced Wings
Dig into our new crispy house-smoked wings with Alabama white BBQ saucefor half the price. And get pints of Mansfield IPA for just $5.
Every Thursday at the Switchback Beer Garden & Smokehouse! Kitchen closes at 8 PM.
$12 Buns & Brew Night
Every Wednesday the Switchback Beer Garden & Smokehouse, pair a smash burger or a pulled pork sandwich with a pint of Switchback Ale for just $12.
Plus $5 pints of Switchback Ale all day. Kitchen closes at 8 PM.
NFL Football Sunday: Week 2
Catch NFL football every Sunday at Switchback on our big screen with full game audio, house-smoked BBQ, and drinks for every fan, from craft beer and spirits to cocktails and non-alcoholic options, including NA beer.
This second week includes the New England Patriots home against the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1:00 PM. Stop by for a Switchback Smashburger, a basket of wings, your favorite beverage, and catch the game while you're here!
The featured game will be on the big screen, with other NFL games available on additional TVs throughout the afternoon. Let us know who you're cheering for!
Live Music: Switchel
Join us for live music at the Switchback Beer Garden & Smokehouse with tunes from Switchel.
Grab a cold drink, settle in with some BBQ, and enjoy great local music in Burlington's South End.
Fried Chicken Sundays
Golden fried Misty Knoll chicken, warm dinner roll, tangy pickled veggies, and your choice of two sides.
Available every Sunday in limited quantities. When they’re gone, they’re gone!
Pouring $5 Citra Vista & $5 E-Z Ale all day.
Live Music: 90 Proof
Join us for live music at the Beer Garden & Smokehouse with tunes from 90 Proof. Come check out Vermont’s Favorite Party and Dance Band at Switchback.
Grab a cold drink, settle in with some BBQ, and enjoy great local music in Burlington's South End.
Half Priced Wings
Dig into our new crispy house-smoked wings with Alabama white BBQ saucefor half the price. And get pints of Mansfield IPA for just $5.
Every Thursday at the Switchback Beer Garden & Smokehouse! Kitchen closes at 8 PM.
Closing at 2PM
The Beer Garden & Smokehouse is closing early to the public at 2 PM due to a private event. Thanks for your understanding! We will be open to the public from 12-2PM.
$12 Buns & Brew Night
Every Wednesday the Switchback Beer Garden & Smokehouse, pair a smash burger or a pulled pork sandwich with a pint of Switchback Ale for just $12.
Plus $5 pints of Switchback Ale all day. Kitchen closes at 8 PM.
NFL Football on the Big Screen
NFL Football Week 1 at Switchback
Catch NFL football every Sunday in Burlington, Vermont at Switchback Beer Garden & Smokehouse. Watch the games on our big screen with full game audio, house-smoked BBQ, and drinks for every fan, including Switchback craft beer, cocktails, spirits, and non-alcoholic beer.
Week 1 kicks off at 1:00 PM with the Buffalo Bills taking on the Houston Texans, followed by the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders at 4:25 PM. Grab a Switchback Smashburger, a basket of wings, and your favorite drink and settle in for Sunday football.
The featured NFL games will be shown on the big screen with full audio, with other games available on additional TVs throughout the afternoon. Let us know who you're cheering for and we'll do our best to get your game on!
Fried Chicken Sundays
Golden fried Misty Knoll chicken, warm dinner roll, tangy pickled veggies, and your choice of two sides.
Available every Sunday in limited quantities. When they’re gone, they’re gone!
Pouring $5 Citra Vista & $5 E-Z Ale all day.
Aerial Performances with Murmurations Aerial Dance
Murmurations Aerial Dance is taking over the Beer Garden lawn during Art Hop!
Stop by for aerial performances on the lawn at 1 PM and 4 PM, with each show lasting about an hour. Then head over to the Murmurations Aerial Dance for aerial demos and a chance to give it a spin yourself.
A fun, family-friendly addition to Art Hop weekend in Burlington!
Aerial Performances with Murmurations Aerial Dance
Murmurations Aerial Dance is taking over the Beer Garden lawn during Art Hop!
Stop by for aerial performances on the lawn at 1 PM and 4 PM, with each show lasting about an hour. Then head over to the Murmurations Aerial Dance for aerial demos and a chance to give it a spin yourself.
A fun, family-friendly addition to Art Hop weekend in Burlington!
NCAA College Football Saturday
NCAA College football is on all day at the Beer Garden!
We’ve got a few TVs, including our big main screen, so let us know your alma mater or who you’re cheering for and we’ll do our best to get the game on.
Grab a beer, cocktail or non-alcoholic beer and settle in with house-smoked BBQ, apps and shareables while you catch the action!
Art Hop Weekend at Switchback
Celebrate Burlington’s Art Hop at Switchback! 🎨
We’ve got a full weekend of local art, live music and aerial performances at the Beer Garden & Smokehouse.
ALL WEEKEND
Artwork from local artist Dan Tomaino of Burlington Ink Zone will be on display.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 11
🎵 Vermont Bluegrass Pioneers live from 5–8 PM
SATURDAY, SEPT. 12
Murmurations Aerial Dance takes over the brewery lawn with aerial performances at 1 PM & 4 PM.
Plus, Switchback is an official Art Hop shuttle stop, making it easy to make us part of your Art Hop route. Grab some house-smoked BBQ, beer, cocktails, spirits, N.A. options and more while you’re here.
Friday Art Hop at Switchback
Celebrate Burlington’s Art Hop at Switchback! 🎨
We’ve got a full weekend of local art, live music and aerial performances at the Beer Garden & Smokehouse.
ALL WEEKEND
Artwork from local artist Dan Tomaino of Burlington Ink Zone will be on display.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 11
🎵 Vermont Bluegrass Pioneers live from 5–8 PM
SATURDAY, SEPT. 12
Murmurations Aerial Dance takes over the brewery lawn with aerial performances at 1 PM & 4 PM.
Plus, Switchback is an official Art Hop shuttle stop, making it easy to make us part of your Art Hop route. Grab some house-smoked BBQ, beer, cocktails, spirits, N.A. options and more while you’re here.