Fife 'n Drum Restaurant & Inn

Fife 'n Drum Restaurant & Inn

53 N Main St, Kent, CT 06757, Kent, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.4 / 5

Overview

Fife 'n Drum Restaurant & Inn is a 3-star inn in the center of Kent, Connecticut, at 53 N Main St. It pairs traditional lodging with a well-known on-site restaurant and bar, giving it more of a lively, dining-forward feel than a standard roadside stay. The property holds a 4.4/5 public rating based on 506 reviews.

Rooms

Rooms are described as quaint, with traditional furnishings plus practical comforts like cable TV and minifridges. All rooms include free Wi‑Fi, beverages/drinks, and designer toiletries, and feature goose-down quilts. Select rooms add details such as garden views, vaulted ceilings, claw-foot bathtubs, and/or four-poster beds.

Dining & Evening Atmosphere

The on-site restaurant/bar offers a seasonal menu and is spread across multiple dining rooms. Nightly live piano music is a signature element, contributing to the inn’s “buzzy” evening atmosphere. Reviews frequently focus on the food and service, along with pricing that some guests perceive as on the higher side for a meal.

Location & Nearby Outdoors

The inn is about a 15-minute walk from the Eric Sloane Museum (approximately 1.3 km away) and around 5 miles from Kent Falls State Park (about 7.1 km). The surrounding area is rich in parks and preserves, including Macedonia Brook State Park (about 4.6 km), Lake Waramaug (about 10.0 km), and Housatonic Meadows State Park (about 14.6 km). For day trips, you can also reach Mohawk Mountain Ski Area (about 18.0 km), Historic Bulls Covered Bridge (about 6.5 km), and Hopkins Vineyard (about 10.4 km).

Best for

This inn suits travelers who want a stay anchored by a destination restaurant, with a seasonal menu and nightly live piano music on-site. It’s also a strong fit for outdoors-oriented visitors who want quick access to Kent Falls State Park, Macedonia Brook State Park, and other nearby preserves, plus winter trips to Mohawk Mountain Ski Area.

Travel tips

If you’re visiting for hiking and waterfalls, plan a short drive to Kent Falls State Park (about 7.1 km) and Macedonia Brook State Park (about 4.6 km) from Main Street in Kent. For a walkable outing, the Eric Sloane Museum is roughly 1.3 km away. Evenings can be a draw for the on-site restaurant and live piano, so consider timing dinner accordingly.

What guests say

Guests commonly highlight the restaurant experience, citing an interesting menu, strong food, and attentive service. The nightly live piano music is frequently mentioned as a distinctive part of the atmosphere. Some reviewers note that pricing can feel on the higher end in line with the setting. A less consistent theme is pacing of the dining experience, with occasional mentions of feeling rushed even when the space isn’t full.

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