The Pub

Our Pub takes its cues from old-school taverns and lakeside cabins. Our onsite restaurant serves seasonal fare, libations, and plenty of cheer. Our beaver mascot is always on duty, keeping watch over good times and maybe a secret or two. Come linger and enjoy the quirks.

The Pub is open to our community every Friday from 5-9PM. For menu information and hours, please see below.

Pub Fridays

Our on-campus pub is a converted 1920s carriage house and is a community hub for socializing, music, and local flavor. Come enjoy drinks, live performances, and casual gatherings every Friday from 5:00pm-9:00pm. The menu changes weekly and is posted on our Pub Instagram (Pubstagram, if you will).

The Dining Experience

Our on-site restaurant features:

  • Commercial kitchen for full-service experience

  • Seating for up to 120 guests indoors, 300 outdoors

  • Entertainment with live music and billiards

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menu!
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You know what to do. See you there 🍤
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Chef Mel has nice handwriting 🧚
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wellllll soup is back on the menu! 🍁🍂 chilled reds will still be available
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veneris vibes
See you Friday! 👩‍🍳
See you Friday! 👩‍🍳
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Pub!
menu! You know what to do. See you there 🍤 Chef Mel has nice handwriting 🧚 wellllll soup is back on the menu! 🍁🍂 chilled reds will still be available veneris vibes See you Friday! 👩‍🍳 Pub!

Our Kitchen

Melissa Pelletier, our resident chef, brings years of professional experience and a passion for seasonal, flavorful cooking to Hilltown Commons. Drawing inspiration from a variety of culinary traditions, she builds menus around what’s fresh and in season, so the offerings evolve regularly.

You can always expect a rotating selection of mains, crisp green salads, and other seasonal sides that highlight local ingredients. Every meal is designed to be nourishing, communal, and memorable, creating a true centerpiece for life on campus.

A woman wearing glasses and a red plaid shirt with a black apron is in a commercial kitchen, holding a white bowl filled with fresh green herbs, and preparing additional bowls of salad on a wooden countertop.
Bowl of fresh cranberries, bowl of rosemary sprigs, glass of cranberry cocktail with rosemary garnish on a wooden table.
A close-up view of fresh mussels on ice cubes.
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Our Local Farm Partners

We are proud to source from our neighbors in the Helderberg Hilltowns and surrounding valleys to bring the best of the region to your table.

THE MAIN COURSE

  • Heather Ridge Farm: Lamb, beef, honey, and eggs

  • Kohr's Farm: Local beef products

  • East Durham Farm: Pork products and summer blueberries

  • End of the Lane Farm: Milk and chicken

From the Soil

  • Kuhar Family Farm: Eggs, lettuce, tomatoes, and mushrooms

  • Barbers Farm: Greens, apples, root veggies, and squash

  • Carrot Barn: Potatoes, beets, carrots, and parsnips

  • Sky Ridge Farm: Seasonal vegetables

  • Potter Hollow Garden: Onions, herbs, garlic, and chicory

The Finishing Touches

  • Cook's Farm: Local maple syrup

  • See & Be: Freshly baked rolls and breads

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Our Beverage Program

On the beverage side we curate a thoughtful selection that balances quality with fun.

Expect natural wines from Europe and the US, crisp local beers, and specialty cocktails. For non-alcoholic options, we have NA beers and inventive mocktails.

Where else can you sip natty wines and local beers in the middle of nowhere?

Sample Wine List