'Tis the season to celebrate! Whether you’re out holiday shopping or have had a long day at the office, why not take a break and start celebrating the holidays at your local watering hole.  If you’re not sure where to go, here are a few places to try.

Pine Restaurant

Located in Dartmouth College, Pine Restaurant offers “an ever-evolving menu featuring dishes from around the world without ever forgetting our New England roots,” the website said. The drinks include cocktails, wine, beer, and mocktails. Learn more and view the menu here.

Simon Pearce Restaurant

In Quechee, VT, the bar at the Simon Pearce Restaurant “is a perfect place to enjoy picturesque surroundings and catch up over local beer, handcrafted cocktails, and a thoughtful selection of wines by the glass,” the website said. It is open Wednesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. View the menu here.

Jasper Murdock’s Alehouse

The Jasper Murdock’s Alehouse at the Norwich Inn in Hanover, NH, offers four dining areas with the same menu throughout the alehouse. It offers wine, beer, and cocktails. Learn more here.

Jesse’s Steak House

In Hanover, NH, Jesse’s Steak House has happy hour Monday through Friday from open to 6 p.m. featuring $3 draft beers.

“The management team carefully selects unique craft beers from local breweries. If you're not a beer drinker, enjoy hand-crafted cocktails, house infusions, single malts, or wine from our progressive list. We proudly pour from a premium well at Jesse’s,” the website said.

The restaurant is open Monday through Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Learn more here.

Oaks and Evelyn

Oaks and Evelyn has two locations: Montpelier, VT, and Woodstock, VT. It is open for dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Enjoy wine, cocktails, mocktails, and more. View the menu here.

Woodstock Inn & Resort

In Woodstock, VT, the Woodstock Inn & Resort has four dining options open in the cooler months: The Red Rooster, Richardson’s Tavern, The Red Barns at Kelly Way Gardens, and Perley’s Pourhouse. Reservations are required for The Red Rooster and Richardson’s Tavern. Learn more and view the menu for each restaurant here.