Hornets' Nest

Hornets' Nest Classic Irish Dive Bar, dedicated to the Railroad Ave. “Street of Dreams” crowd. Strangers welcome!

06/05/2026

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The Railroad Ave construction is slowly moving down and is working in front of the Hornets’ Nest today!

We are still open at our normal 1pm time frame!

Don’t let the trucks, holes, and work deter you from a cold 🍺 or 🍹

Come say hi and watch the work!

05/25/2026

The hornets nest will be closed today to allow our staff time with family and friends. We wish everyone a safe and Happy Memorial Day! See you all tomorrow!!

Come beat the cold 🌧️ and “spring” into a ☀️hornets nest vibe! Vodka Day! $6, $7, $8 specials 🍹Wines-day! $5 glasses in ...
05/13/2026

Come beat the cold 🌧️ and “spring” into a ☀️hornets nest vibe!

Vodka Day! $6, $7, $8 specials 🍹
Wines-day! $5 glasses in wine 🍷

05/05/2026

Cinco De’ Mayo! 🌞😎🇲🇽

A larger celebration of Mexican American culture in the 🇺🇸 rather than in 🇲🇽

Corona’s $3.50

Margarita Specials! 🍹

Call $8.00
Premium $10.00

Outside seating is open! Come and beat the evening ⛈️

Great indoor atmosphere during the ⛈️

Steph 💃 1-5

Nate 🤠 5-Close

A local 5th Grader at Thomas Flemming School right here in Essex Junction is a national finalist for “Doodle for Google”...
04/17/2026

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PBR Day! PBR $3.50 PB&J $10.00 Come see Nate!
04/06/2026

PBR Day!

PBR $3.50

PB&J $10.00

Come see Nate!

Easter Cocktail Specials $11🍹Holy Water:Tito’s Bacardi Blue Curaçao Lemonade Pineapple Juice 🍍East Bunny Juice: 🐇🧃Hornit...
04/05/2026

Easter Cocktail Specials $11🍹

Holy Water:
Tito’s
Bacardi Blue Curaçao
Lemonade
Pineapple Juice 🍍

East Bunny Juice: 🐇🧃
Hornitos
Triple Sec
Grapefruit Juice
Tangerine Juice
Simple Syrup
Fresca 🥤

03/17/2026

Saint Paddy’s Day! 🍀☘️
10am-11pm 👏

🍀Opening at 10am‼️

🎶🎤Kyle Stevens band 2-5pm‼️

$5 Guinness Specials 🍺
$6 Jameson Shots 🥃
$6.50 Limited edition Bud Light 🍻

BBCO Elaborate Metaphor Pints 🍺$5 Sale today or until gone! Come get some cold BBCO and see Nate! PBR $3.50
03/16/2026

BBCO Elaborate Metaphor Pints 🍺

$5 Sale today or until gone!

Come get some cold BBCO and see Nate!

PBR $3.50

Address

12 Railroad Avenue
Essex Junction, VT
05452

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 10pm
Tuesday 1pm - 10pm
Wednesday 1pm - 11pm
Thursday 1pm - 11pm
Friday 1pm - 11pm
Saturday 1pm - 10pm
Sunday 1pm - 10pm

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