The Train-Themed Restaurant In Vermont That Will Make You Feel Like A Kid Again

In Vermont, we love finding interesting ways to preserve historic buildings and pay homage to our history. Stepping into this old train station brings you back in time, and with it brings feelings of nostalgia. All those childhood days playing with trains come alive as you enter a true train station and enjoy great drinks, fantastic food and live music. Let's take a closer look at this train-themed restaurant in VT.

Welcome to the Windsor Station Restaurant and Barroom.

Located at 26 Depot Avenue, Windsor.

Windsor has a rich history that shaped the way of Vermont’s future. In June of 1777, 72 delegates met at a Windsor tavern to discuss statehood and draft a constitution. This included groundbreaking items such as prohibiting slavery as well as establishing a public school system.

The original station suffered extensive damage in a fire, and the Central Vermont Railway built this present Windsor depot in 1901.

Today you can enjoy dinner and drinks at this historic station.

Pictured is one of the many specialty cocktails: the Grand Central.

The trackside bay, which is now the Station Master Dining Room, was built with windows on all three elevations to give the station master an unobstructed view so he could monitor traffic on the rails.

The building was originally designed with a wide overhang which was designed to protect passengers from inclement weather as they waited on the platform for the arrival of the train.

Also, a wide canopy was built from the station and along the platform to shelter workers as they transferred luggage from the trains to the freight room, which is now the restaurant kitchen.

The rectangular depot originally was designed to reflect Victorian amenities as to not mix men and women in public places.

There were separate waiting rooms for men (now the barroom) and women (now the main dining room).

The barroom is now a happening place to be, often with live music.

And local brews!

Not to mention all the delicious food that has visitors and locals coming back again and again.

The decor pays homage to the building's elaborate history.

Look at these amazing old doors that were hiding behind a kitchen wall and behind the mirror at the bar!

You'll love the touches such as luggage and railroad signs that decorate the entire premises.

The Windsor Station is whimsical and nostalgic while honoring its rich history.

The station was restored in the late 1970s and was converted into a restaurant.

And we couldn't be happier!

For more dining in historic places, try this restaurant in an old textile mill, or this one in an old mill that was named one of the best in the world!