Old Riverton Inn and The Royal Coachman Tavern

Marian Carr

2024-03

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Holly Schiffert

2024-03

When my sister co.es to town, she stays at the Inn. The rooms are amazing! Some of my other family loved their stay as well Dana and Adam are top notch innkeepers.I eat there often at Royal coachman with my mom and brother often!Great food, wait staff and service!I love their food and menu options!

Justine Leach

2023-12

My husband and I stayed at the Inn for the night. We were in the Village View Room #8, which was the perfect size for us. It had a king bed and the windows looked out to the front of the building so we could see the river and watch the fly fishers. We walked by the Suite and checked it out, and wow is that a HUGE room with a comfortable looking bed, we almost upgraded but it was $69 more so we decided to use that difference at their bar downstairs instead. The hotel clerk Ashley was very kind and knowledgeable when she checked us in. The staff were very helpful throughout our stay. It was magical to be staying in the room above while the restaurant below filled with patrons. We were able to kick back, relax, have a drink and then walk right upstairs through the romantic charm of the Inn. While it's an incredibly old home it is well taken care of and felt clean. Our bed was comfortable, the food was delicious (great wings), and our stay was refreshing. Would come back again.

Dana Ritter

2024-04

Didn't stay there but did have dinner and the food is amazing. Boneless chicken wings in the sweet coconut sauce was probably the best I've had.

Hillarie S

2023-12

I loved it. Just what I needed. Room's are nicely appointed and roomywith everything you need while still maintaining that quaint country in charm. Food is delicious! I look forward to returning again soon.Rooms: Nicely appointed, large, all the modern stuff you need is there keeping in mind the location and age of the inn. Naturally there's no inground pool, but the river is just across the street if you've a mind.Walkability: Wonderful hiking in the area. Also a great area for cycling.Noteworthy details: It's a great little Inn. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay there

James G

2024-03

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Jennifer Leitao

2023-06

4.5!Service was excellent. Food was prompt. Salad came with the meal. Plenty of traffic, dine in and take out. Lovely outdoor seating. My mussels pasta special was very liquidy, more like a soup. Still tasted good, drinks were nice and cold. I’ll definitely come back, such a pretty area and venue.

Aleah Anderson

2023-11

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Peter Kalish

2023-08

Stayed at the Inn and ate at the Tavern.The Inn:Room was a king. Bed was comfortable and bathroom was nice. Everything was clean...smelled fresh. My room was right over the dining room and I could hear the noise. But the Tavern closed at 9pm and it was silent after. Easy to sleep. The window A/C kept the room temperature comfortable. The setting is idyllic...great if you're into fishing or hiking. I did the Henry Buck Trail. Nice way to spend a couple hours in the woods.I'm spoiled with business friendly hotels and wish it was easier to find an outlet for my phone and computer. But I figured it out. Still I'd give this 5 stars as I'll come back.The General Store is a 3 minute walk across the bridge. They have sandwiches and minor groceries. Open at 6am so I can grab coffee and bfast before heading to work.Tavern:It's warm and friendly. Packed every night. It's good enough to draw a crowd. I had the wings. It's always hard to rank wings but, if these weren't the best I've had, they're in the top 5. And, yeah, I've had lots of wings in my life.When the Tavern is full, parking can be difficult for those staying at the Inn. I didn't want to leave my car on the street all night, so I waited for a spot. At other times, parking is ample. Not that annoying, but it's something you should know.

Robin Gagne

2023-05

Didn't stay here, but eat here as often as I can. Service is always excellent, food is delicious! Fries are crisp, skin on, perfectly seasoned. Burgers cooked to order (and I like mine very rare), risotto is very good, VERY rich and a bowl will easily feed 2 people. Drink specials are creative and tasty. Great selection of local beers on tap.

Juliana Simone

2023-12

9-10/23: One event and another birthday meal in a 30 day span were a success.#8/23: Another whole rack of ribs, caprese pizza and a scallop with citrus beurre blanc sauce dinner which was the first thing we ever ate here as an app. Special pork tacos were O.K.#2/14/23: Always love any time here. Delicious clams casino, surf & turf dinner and dessert.#10/01/22: Great ribs, caprese pizza & grilled special pork chop dinner.#5/22: Nice lunch on the new patio put in last year with regular mains always worth reordering.#More good food 12/21 & 1/22. The Gosling's Side Car - garlic parmesan wings, meatloaf special, ribs, steak frites & catfish. Thx to couple who sent us cheesecakes.#9/21: Really delicious Shrimp Risotto, Cioppino and Casting Pizza.#Nice Mother's Day for four: Caprese pizza, filet mignon, grouper, salad, chicken marsala, ribs, strawberry shortcake.#2021: Valentine's deluxe dinner: Mussels, Filet Oscar, Duck Breast, to-go red cupcake.#Enjoyed the new brunch New Year's week. Loved the Oysters Rockefeller!#Great dinner for 5 in Dec: Caprese Pizza, Steak Frites, Fish&Chips, Shrimp Risotto, Salmon and special Veal Saltimbocca. Brownie sundae with candle. Festive Christmas decorations abound.#A 3rd fine meal 10/20: Calamari, a burger and Portobello mushroom sandwich.#Visit 2: 12 wings: 6 ginger soy/6 Jamaican jerk. Both crispy and flavorful. The pork ribs have a dry rub and are fall off the bone tender. The lobster roll is good. On the small side. The fries weren't brown so the owner said ask for extra crispy. The apple pie cheesecake is divine. Thanks, Adam, for making this on the house for a birthday.#The food here is amazing. How lucky for diners to have this tavern open here. As a local guide, the 5 stars I give is based solely on its food, as I've read critiques of guides suggest we give favorable reviews to local establishments because we have to frequent them. Not true here. My reviews are honest and fair.(Only reviews I've had removed were a pizza place in New Hartford which was balanced, but for noting the chicken wings were smaller in size with each visit & sausage on pizzas was sparse; a nearby Mediterranean spot for noting most food on the menu was sold out b/c the group in the event room ate it all, & an Italian restaurant in Avon for noting the filet mignon on risotto was no longer on the menu.)This said, the Old Riverton Inn existed since 1796 as a stagecoach stop. In modern times, located next to Farmington River, it's mostly been a B&B for fly fishermen. Different owners have tried restaurants here. We ate here on Mother's Day for years, but the prior menu never changed and only had about seven entrées, half of which had the same thick brown stuffing whether meat or fish.Thank goodness for the Towers returning home to buy and update the Inn, & open this fine eatery. "It's packed all the time," our waitress told us, & with social distancing rules, "we often have to turn people away."From the special menu we ordered the scallop appetizer with orange beurre blanc sauce. Two large sea scallops pan seared on one side came centered in the sauce. Unbelievable flavor.Love the fish tacos. I haven't had an exceptional version since Memphis. ("Elwood's Shack" my reviews) Two big portions of perfectly fried haddock, guacamole, cilantro lime aioli. So desirable, I ate both with my hands. The well-browned fries were a nice change from standard yellow.My partner ordered Steak Frites - flat iron grilled steak with garlic herb butter, medium. Perfectly cooked & seasoned. The steak is properly rested and juicy with a nice texture & comes with fries & a house salad, which is a mix of lettuce, cucumber, tomato & black olives. The house blue cheese has a refreshing ratio of more chunky blue cheese than dressing.Desserts are made by Dana. Known for her cheesecakes, we ordered blueberry. Nicely done with its small circular shape and berries mixed into the cream cheese instead of spooned on top.We ordered takeout fish & chips and the haddock was perfect. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays.

Michelle Krut

2024-04

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Heather Wyllie

2023-05

I stayed here with my mother once in 2004 when I was about five years old. As I was only five, I do not remember much about the amenities. I am told they were nice. I do, however, have a very positive recollection of the inn’s restaurant.You see, when I was five, I was very into pickles and asked for one at every restaurant I went to. Most restaurants obliged and would bring me a pickle or two on a little dish. However, the Old Riverton Inn’s pickle service far surpassed anything I have since experienced in my adult life.In response to my pickle request, I received not only a pickle, but an entire “pickle man” sculpture complete with olives for eyes and several smaller pickles for limbs. I am not sure who crafted this intricate display, but it was beautiful. I do not have any photos of the “pickle man”, but he lives on in my memory.

Michael Powers

2023-05

Wonderful place. We went there after glass blowing. Food was delicious and the staff, owner and regulars made this experience more than just a meal.We ate at the bar. The dining room is warm and inviting as well.I highly recommend visiting for a bite and Wonderful time.

A. Rupinskee

2023-05

The restaurant is really good-- great wings. It's a fine place to stay too-- it's old-- ain't nothing wrong with that-- just be prepared. We did stay in the presidential suite though, which was enormous. The other room our colleague stayed in looked small.

Jeffrey Bowers

2022-05

Some of the best wings that I have ever had! Perfect outer layer of a thin crisp was a great appetizer! The entrée was a generous portion of a well cooked and delicious pork loin. You are missing out if you haven’t dined here. If you choose to go at a rush hour, save yourself some time and call ahead for a reservation. If not, you can always enjoy yourself in the bar area beforehand.

Robert Sedor

2022-05

The people working there are always awesome. The food is just as great. We've had wings all over the state and the Royal Coachman has the best. They are serving some hot wings this week that were out of this world. Go back as often as possible. You will enjoy it every time!

Alan Adler

2023-05

My wife had a business meeting nearby so we stayed overnight at the inn. Food was delicious. We ate dinner outdoors on the patio. Menu is quite varied. I had salmon and my wife rissoto. Beet salad appetizer. We also shared an Apple doughnut sundae!We stayed in the “spinning wheel” room. Very cozy and a super comfortable mattress. Best night’s sleep I had had in a while!In short: highly recommended!

Ramona Ciccaglione

2023-05

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Stacey Kirol

2023-05

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gina marandino

2023-05

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Christine Jakubiec

2024-04

Absolutely love this place...Food is exceptional..

Joyce Arsenault

2023-05

The Royal Coachman Tavern never disappoints. Reliably good food. They make a great Reuben sandwich, tasty burgers and did I mention The Castings pizza? Outdoor seating available.

J Lee

2021-05

Adam and Dana (the owners) are absolutely fantastic! They are the type of people who give you faith in humanity. The hotel is great - historic, clean, fun, and the food is excellent, but I was there for a work trip. The staff went out of their way to care for us in midst of a 5 day power outage due to a tropical storm that had moved through the area. Can't say enough about the hospitality and caring from the staff. I would not hesitate to stay here again for work or a getaway.

Doreen Daneault

2022-05

Had a lovely dinner with my husband here. Service was very good, ambience was perfect fir date night and we even met up with some acquaintances which made the night even better! Food was excellent, burrata for appetizer, ribs, cod for dinner and bread pudding for dessert! Wonderful experience!

Lori Jones

2023-05

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John F. O'Brien

2021-05

This fine and historic establishment is a must see! Very fine restaurant with great ambience, wonderful menu and excellent food. Their service is impeccable and prices are reasonable. Be sure to park your car and enjoy a stroll around historic Riverton after enjoying your scrumptious meal in the Tavern. You can almost hear the stage coach rumbling up the road from days gone by. Be sure to visit!

Mark Prelli

2024-04

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Robert Kuhn

2022-05

We had chicken wings and calamari to go. The calamari and peppers were delicious. The chicken wings are big! We had an order of the Jamaican jerk wings and buffalo wings. The Jamaican jerk seasoning is very good. The buffalo wings could have used a bit more sauce (I like well sauced wings). Overall, everyone enjoyed the food!

Amy Ouimette

2021-05

Great tavern-style comfort food. Standouts among what we've tried so far (and we will be back to try more!) are the fish and chips, jerk wings, ribs, fish tacos, and blackened catfish. Everything is perfectly seasoned, and the things that are supposed to be spicy are actually spicy which is much appreciated.We've done takeout and not eaten inside so far- looking forward to checking out the dining room and the bar eventually!