Valley View Saloon is the West Dover bar locals actually go to. Sitting right on Route 100 in the center of town, it has built a loyal following on big comfort-food plates, cheap drinks, and a warm, lively room where the bartenders remember your order. With a 96 percent recommendation rate across more than 600 reviews, it is one of the most consistently liked spots in the valley.
A quick note for our guests: despite the shared name, the saloon and our home, Valley View Villa, are two different places. We just both happen to love the view.
The Food
This is honest, generous pub fare done right. The burgers are the backbone of the menu, and regulars rave about the Western Burger piled with crispy onion rings. The pastrami Reuben has its own devoted following, and the crispy chicken sub turns up in review after review as a sleeper favorite.
🍔 Burgers, including the loaded Western Burger
🥪 The famous pastrami Reuben and crispy chicken sub
🍲 Hearty soups, including a tomato soup people drive back for
🍟 Classic pub sides done the way you want them
Portions run big and prices stay fair, which is exactly what you want after a day on the mountain or the trail.
The Vibe
The saloon leans sports-bar in the best way: a big bar, cold drinks, games on the screens, and a crowd that fills in fast on weekends. The staff move quickly and keep the energy friendly rather than rowdy, so it works for a group of friends and for a family grabbing dinner in the same room.
It is the kind of place where you can settle in for a couple of hours, order another round, and feel like a regular by the end of the night.
Good to Know
📍 131 VT-100, West Dover, VT
🍻 Full bar with affordable drinks
👨👩👧 Family-friendly, casual, no reservations needed
🅿️ Easy parking right off Route 100
Hours shift with the season and the saloon closes on some weekdays, so it is worth a quick call or a look at their Facebook page before you head over – especially in the quieter stretches between ski season and high summer.
Where It Fits
West Dover punches above its weight for a small town. For wood-fired pizza, American Flatbread is the sit-down move, and Tony’s Pizza covers quick slices and grinders. When you want a real bar with real food and a local crowd, the saloon is the answer.
It pairs naturally with a night out on the town. If you are chasing live music and a later evening, the area’s après and pub scene picks up where dinner leaves off.
🗺️ More to Explore Near Mount Snow
- Tony’s Pizza & Deli — Quick slices and grinders in West Dover
- American Flatbread — Wood-fired pizza in West Dover
- Best Après-Ski Bars — Where to grab a drink near the mountain
- 7 Casual Family Restaurants — Easy dinners near Mount Snow
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Valley View Saloon located?
Valley View Saloon is at 131 VT-100 in the center of West Dover, an easy drive from Mount Snow. There’s parking right off Route 100.
What is Valley View Saloon known for?
Big, well-made pub food and a friendly bar. Regulars point to the burgers, the pastrami Reuben, the crispy chicken sub, and a tomato soup that has its own fan club – all at fair prices.
Is Valley View Saloon good for families?
Yes. It’s a casual, welcoming spot that works for both a group of friends at the bar and a family grabbing a relaxed dinner. No reservations are needed.
Is the saloon the same as Valley View Villa?
No – they’re separate places that happen to share a name. Valley View Villa is a vacation rental home in West Dover, while Valley View Saloon is a local pub on Route 100. Both are worth a visit.
