“…Hyde Away was a total treat! Its local vibe coupled with uneven floors and outstanding french onion soup, made it a perfect transition from the weekly grind into the classic Vermont experience known as Sugarbush. Aside from the attractive bar staff, there were a few things that stood out to me about The Hyde Away. Naturally the first things was the local vibe and old-school VT tavern feel. Although there isn’t a level floorboard in the place, the charm easily outweighs the feeling of being sea sick, and if there was any question as to how the Hyde Away is heated, just check out the half-chord stacked next to the pool table… Read more…

— apresski.us, February 7, 2010

“The Hyde Away
What’s on Tap: Described as rustic and cozy, the tavern at the Hyde Away Inn & Restaurant is a local’s spot where you can debate single chair vs. high-speed lifts, skiing vs. snowboarding, and the Mad River Valley’s toughest slope. Regarding the latter, the folks from the Hyde Away will have you know that you won’t find the answer at either Sugarbush or Mad River Glen, since the toughest slope in the area—in their opinion—is the tavern floor. Read more…

— Vermont Sports, January 28, 2010

For a dining and/or lodging option in the Mad River Valley, look no further than the Hyde Away Inn (hydeawayinn.com) a 10-room inn (authentic Vermont breakfast included) just a few miles away from the mountain and a favorite of the friendly locals. Our room had no TV, so we played cards and shot pool in the tavern adjacent to the dining room as we waited for our favorite table by the stone fireplace.

Owners Margaret and Bruce Hyde exude the essence of Green Mountain hospitality. Margaret told us about a hiking trail behind the Inn, and even offered to lend us snowshoes. The view of Sugarbush on our one-hour hike was beautiful as we wandered over moose, deer, rabbit and fox tracks. Read more…

— The Express, March 19, 2009

“…Another choice away from the lifts is the historic Hyde Away Inn and Restaurant on Route 17 in Waitsfield (802-496-2322; www.hydeawayinn.com). With a rustic red-barn-look and silo, the cozy tavern in the Hyde Away has been hosting rocking off-mountain parties for decades. A favorite of the year-round residents…”

Published: December 21, 2008