Ransom Tavern

A Historic Tavern. A Modern Table.

Located at Kedron Valley Inn in South Woodstock, Vermont, Ransom Tavern brings together the warmth of a historic Vermont inn with a menu centered around Neapolitan-style pizza, fresh salads, antipasti, and seasonal offerings.

The logo features a white silhouette of a person riding a horse on a black background, with the text "DANSON M. TAVERN" and "SINCE 1822" displayed underneath.

The Ransom Tavern Experience

Gather Around the Table

Whether you're joining us for dinner after a day exploring the Green Mountains or stopping in for a meal during your stay at Kedron Valley Inn, Ransom Tavern offers a welcoming place to gather, linger, and enjoy good food.

Woman in red floral dress and wide-brim hat smiling while sitting on porch, holding a glass of water, with a pizza on the table beside her.
A woman and two children sitting at a dining table, enjoying a meal together in a cozy, warmly lit kitchen or dining room.
Several pizza slices in open boxes on a table, with a pizza oven and person in background preparing more pizzas in a pizza restaurant.
Close-up of a pizza topped with arugula, prosciutto, and balsamic glaze, on a white plate.
Two pizzas with different toppings on a marble countertop in a pizzeria kitchen. In the background, a pizza oven and a person wearing a black shirt and cap are visible.
A man and woman smiling and toasting with drinks in a restaurant, with other glasses and menus on the table.

From Our Kitchen

Made for Sharing

Our menu features Neapolitan-style pizza, antipasti, salads, and seasonal dishes designed to bring people together around the table.

  • A martini glass filled with red cocktail, garnished with an orange peel, on a white surface with a blurry outdoor background.

    Negroni

  • A woman holding a glass of water with a lemon twist in a restaurant setting, with a blurred background of lights and other glasses.

    Cocktails

  • Small white bowls filled with meatloaf topped with whipped potatoes and garnished with a small sprig of basil, placed on a kitchen counter with a blurry background.

    Meatballs

  • Pizza topped with arugula, prosciutto, and balsamic glaze on a white plate.

    Flatbreads

Come In, Stay Awhile

Explore the Menu

Discover Neapolitan-style pizzas, antipasti, fresh salads, seasonal offerings, and more from the Ransom Tavern kitchen.
20% Gratuity Automatically Added to All Checks Excluding Takeout!

Find Ransom Tavern

Ransom Tavern is located at Kedron Valley Inn in South Woodstock, Vermont inside the Main Building.

Open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday (5-9pm)

Live Music Wednesdays at 6pm

4778 South Rd
South Woodstock, VT 05071

Phone number: 802-457-1473

Private Dining

Gather Somewhere Special

Ransom Tavern offers two private dining rooms located within what was formerly the historic ballroom of the Inn. These cozy historic spaces can accommodate up to 20 guests and are available for private events and gatherings.

A framed painting of a man wearing glasses in a gray jacket, holding onto a tree branch with his right hand, against a cloudy sky background, hanging on a white wall in a dining room.
A person holding a restaurant menu at a wooden table with glasses of water, beer, and a water bottle, in a dimly lit dining setting.
Person pouring honey onto pizza slices at a dining table.
A man wearing a black t-shirt and apron stands in a pizzeria behind a brick counter, preparing dough. Behind him is a brick oven with a white dome and a large black chimney. Pizzapans are stacked on the counter. The decor includes a rooster sculpture

Events & Live Music

More Than Dinner

Keep an eye out for live music, special events, and seasonal experiences at Ransom Tavern.

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An elderly man playing an acoustic guitar while sitting on a stool inside a cozy, brick-walled room. There is a woman in the foreground with some papers, and a kitchen area with a person in a cap in the background.
Two musicians performing indoors, one playing guitar and singing passionately, the other playing a small instrument, in front of a decorated window with an American flag-themed decoration, holiday garland, and paper rosettes.

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