Birchwood Inn & London Tavern - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Food was decent, but waitress didn't serve all at the same time.

Love this place for access to all the regions farms, temple, Peterborough, Keene and lakes

We all got the surf & turf special to splurge after our Wilton town hall wedding. We’ve been here before and just got apps but this was so good. Cooked perfectly. Flavor was amazing. Does not disappoint.

Called in to book a dinner for a birthday, but whoever was in charge of booking at the restaurant during the call, wrote it down for the wrong day and made a public facebook post saying it was our fault they had to turn away customers. Had to find somewhere else to go for birthday dinner. Cute local place with fantastic food and great servers, didn't have a bad experience here until this happened. Just be careful when booking things with them. Perhaps calling people who made reservations the day before (or a few days) to make sure all the dates and times were written down correctly would help instead of having to turn away customers?

The fish fry was cold and soggy and the swordfish was really good.

Such a great Sunday brunch! Glad we found it. Very aware of gluten and other allergies. We got to meet Amy and Matthew and learned about the history of the inn and the Rufus Porter mural. ‘Definitely coming back for dinner and bringing friends.!

I almost never write a negative review, however, this was so bad that I felt compelled to share my experience. The birchwood Inn is a lovely Inn with a charming atmosphere and superb service. The bloody mary drink was exceptional. And that's where the goodness stops. It can lure you in, but our dinner was about the worst I can remember in recent times. The roasted chicken which is on their menu, was so very salty, that we got sick even trying it. We boxed it to take it home, and thought we could doctor it up a bit. We tried and then it went straight to the garbage. I have never done that before. Can you imagine spending about $150 for two people and sending your meal into the garbage ? The other dish was the fried fish platter with soggy onion rings. The breaded coating on the fish tasted like cardboard, so I peeled it off and found the fish overcooked. I am sorry to share this review. The people there are so nice, but they need to know our experience. Awful dishes were served to us. What a shame.

What a place. Big surprise to find a place with a great history since 1778. There are rooms to stay, excellent kitchen, & a very rare story with gorgeous hostesses We enjoyed every minute and we are waiting to return

The staff are very friendly and professional. Service is warm and well coordinated. The dining rooms are small, but with good neighbors there's a lovely ambiance.

I am only writing about the restaurant - My husband and I were pleased and impressed with the ambience, the food and the service, and will definitely be back. The waitress, Christina, was working alone and was heroic in her ability to keep up with everybody!

I'm excited to share what a beautiful wonderful experience I had at the Birchwood Inn and Tavern. Upon arriving you are greeted with the most inviting and charming atmosphere. The flowers, front porch and a row of rocking chairs welcomed you to sit and enjoy the view. The staff is super friendly extremely helpful and wonderful to talk with. We stayed in the Cambridge room. Our room was decorated with such detail and attention. I loved all of the pictures that showed the history of the Inn. Your room comes with a lovely welcome basket from coffees, teas, milks creamers and a thoughtful amount of snacks. My favorite was the fresh homemade mini loaf of bread. Delicious. Our room was spacious and clean and perfect for two people. The Inn provides you with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The Tavern just down the stairs was a added bonus for us. The dinners we had were beyond our expectations. Absolutely delicious. Our Sunday brunch which came with our room was amazing. The Cheff is a gem.The owners Amy and Matt really know how to make you feel welcomed and want to come back. Their hospitality shined through from the minute we arrived to the moment we left. We will be coming back. I thank you!!

The food was fantastic and the staff were very friendly.

Beautiful place, full of history. Quiet, comfortable accommodations, very nice hosts.

Never stayed at the inn but the food is great and so isn’t the staff A+++++

We’ve never stayed at the Inn as we live right down the road, but wanted to say how much we love going to the Birchwood for a meal, whether it’s Eggs Benedict on Sunday or Pan Seared Scallops on a Friday night. The food never disappoints and the staff is amazing. We always are meant to feel special at every visit.

Great food, lovely staff, original hand painted wall murals from ages ago, and lack of "precious" dining patrons make this a top choice for me and my family to catch up and enjoy all the Birchwood has to offer plus the location is divine!

Delightful and well-priced inn in a quaint town. Adjacent restaurant is excellent! Used by locals and travelers alike.

We visited for the music night which was recommended by a local resident. We had a great time and the food was delicious.

Good food. Staff was very friendly. Had live music while we're there. Prices were reasonable.

We went out to dinner the other night. Everything was delicious. We have been coming here for years and will definitely be back another night.

My food was good but my dates food was overcooked. Waitress was nice but a little too kooky and that mask has to go! I'll be back and try another meal....oh the old fashioned I ordered was almost made correctly, too much water and no muddled cherry.

What a charming country Inn. The staff treated us like royalty. Not a detail was missed. The Tavern transported us to another Time.

A gift to have such amazing food and service in a warm atmosphere in our Mountain community!

Went there for brunch with my extended family. Great food and service. Be sure to make reservations for larger groups. Note that there are no gluten free options as the kitchen is too small to guarantee no cross contamination.

I couldn't say a bad thing about this place if I had to. Out of the dozen or so times I have been in the past year, this place continues to impress. Carmen the bartender is so friendly and personable. The food and atmosphere is amazing everytime. I've had the rosemary date eggs benedict a few times for brunch and prior to trying it here I've never had an eggs benedict.. the crab cakes are by far my favorite and top 3 I've ever had which for me is a lot. Between myself, my boyfriend and the handfuls of friend we've had join us we've tried most everything on the menu with no complaints. We always look forward to a night out at the birchwood.

Love this place!! Close to home and delicious food and drinks!

Outstanding meal, excellent service, stunning atmosphere.

We stayed 1 night at the inn. The tavern, bartender and Eileen, the manager, were very helpful and friendly. However, the inn was disappointing. The innkeepers were not there, the heat in our room had not been turned on, there were no glasses for water, no coffee cups, the curtain "covering " the door was too short and the kitchen had a direct view into our room, the toiletries were ridiculously inadequate.

Lovingly restored 18th century inn with modern conveniences, good food, and friendly service.

Charming inn and tavern in an out of the way location. The 1700s inn and tavern were remodeled in 2020 to show the post and beam construction and a beautiful cherry bartop. The service could not have been any better or friendlier. The food was also excellent. The stuffed mushrooms were quite tasty, being filled with garlic, onions and local sausage. The prime rib was one of the best that my wife has had. My bangers and mash were quite good. The prices were quite reasonable. Most entrees are in the $20 range. We will be returning.

The mexican beef pie was amazing!!! And with street corn?!? Sooo good!

Had a wonderful stay here. It is a cozy and comfortable in a. beautiful part of New Hampshire. The food in the restaurant is fabulous...nice variety and delicious. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

My husband and I had a wonderful meal this past summer. Everything was perfectly prepared and delicious. We couldn’t wait to return for another meal. Last night’s meal was less than desirable. The baked stuffed mushrooms were tasteless and hard. The primes rib was 40% fat and not tender. The only memorable part was our very nice and efficient server. I’m not sure if we will ever be back.

I've stayed here a few times on business, and I've thoroughly enjoyed the historic building, the English food and the friendly staff. Whenever I'm in the area I check availability here first!

Great specials and menu items, very friendly staff and Carmen is a great bartender.

The room was very clean and complementary breakfast was delicious! The tavern/bar food was fantastic and the staff was very helpful and courteous. Will definitely go back!

Fantastic all around can't wait to go back

Met some people for dinner and the food was glorious.

I stayed here in mid-May, 2022 and I really enjoyed it. It's certainly off the beaten path. The chance to stay in a building as historical as this one is rare, and it did not disappoint. The room itself is small but creatively divided and arranged very well. Dinner at the Inn was really great. If you want a "New Hampshire" experience, this will do nicely. Very clean, very accommodating staff, and very pretty, historic grounds. If I'm ever back in the area, they've got my business again.

I suffer from the restaurant curse (something weird will happen almost every time I go to a restaurant) but the curse was lifted at Birchwood. I liked the previous owners and I like the revised/renewed restaurant even more. The service was great and the food was even better...try everything :) The picture is of the lemon cake...my fork was faster than my camera.

Amazing entrees,very nice server's!

Food is good. Really should have a reservation.

My wife and I are members of The Other Side Paranormal Research Team and we did an extensive investigation of the Birchwood Inn and the staff ( especially Amy) were all very kind, warm, welcoming and accommodating . The rich history of this Inn is just amazing! We recommend this place to ANYONE ( paranormal or "normal" lol) who's looking for a genuinely wonderful experience!

What a great place! A little slice of heaven smack dab between Peterborough and Milford. The new Owners have done an outstanding job of redecorating and upgrading the entire facility. The food is Top notch and definitely worth driving out to the Inn. And, if you get a chance spend the night at Birchwood, please do!

Really nice, warm atmosphere. A unique place with a strong history. Good food and strong drinks. Will be visiting again

Beautiful setting and delicious home made food sourced local

I'm usually pretty direct in my reviews. I call it like I see it. I see no reason to change. This place is a hidden gem. An oasis of food in the back country. I like food. The composition, the beauty, the aroma, the art. But mostly taste. This place has enough to share and wants to!

charming place, delicous food, facinating history, wonderful service ! love it !!!

Wonderful atmosphere! Fresh and delicious food! The service phenomenal! Thanks ! We will be back!

Our recent stay at the Birchwood Inn was an unforgettable experience! We came for Mount Monadnock but left feeling like we had a 2nd home. Extremely hospitable and welcoming staff, comfy atmosphere, clean-comfortable room...the works! Had 2 dinners and breakfast at the restaurant with bar just downstairs. The large menu of very high quality, local foods has something for everyone. Plenty of wines, full bar and local beer on tap. We enjoyed every minute of being there and were coming up with occasions to visit again on the way home. 20 minutes to Monadnock Trailheads, and Temple Mountain Trails 5 mins away. Wish we could stay longer...Highly recommended!

Misty. She was amazing. This place couldn’t live without her. The hubs and I showed up right before check-in at 4pm and had an event we had to be at in less than an hour. She quickly got us to our room and gave us everything we needed. We had just enough time to get ready and get to our destination on time. When we got back to the inn that evening we were greeted with a complimentary bottle of champagne. Beautiful stay, great bartender, fabulous hostess. I only wish we could have enjoyed the food. Thank you Misty! ;)

Great for foodies! Absolutely delicious food. Gluten friendly. Friendly Tavern vibe in a quaint and lovely historical gem.

So cute! Outside dining was perfect and drinks were delish!

Terrific dinner at Birchwood tonight. I had a special family dinner here 32 years ago and several great meals since then but I haven’t been back to Temple for a number of years. It was wonderful to find that Birchwood has remained a charming historic inn that is well loved by its new management. Great food, warm hospitality and delicious local wine!!!

The food was great. The dirty martinis were top notch. The servers were amazing. Even the building itself is a beautifully restored place of history and the owner is very proud of that. A true oasis out in the middle of small town New Hampshire. Go here to eat and drink. Right now.

I had the pleasure of staying at the Birchwood Inn this past weekend and it was amazing. Upon arrival we were given a breakfast basket that included cereal, muffins, half n half, oatmeal, and other assorted snacks. The room was spacious and I slept very well there. The staff was extremely attentive, friendly, and willing to go the extra mile to be sure you enjoy your stay. On the lower floor of the inn is their Tavern which has delicious food and drinks. Plenty of seating outside on the grass or under a tree…very relaxing. The owner, Matthew, was nice enough to chauffeur my group to and from a concert in the area. I can’t say enough great things about this place. If you’re looking for a place to relax, have a good time, and be taken care of like you’re family this is the place. Thank you Matthew, Amy, Eileen, Wendy, and Misty for a great time. Can’t wait to come back! Kevin

We stayed at the Birchwood Inn this past weekend and our trip was incredible! The inn itself is very quaint and has some interesting history (be sure to check out the murals in the dining room). The rooms were comfortable, clean and spacious and they gave us a generous basket that contained with muffins, cereal, juice, milk, half ‘n half, snacks, granola bars, etc. at check-in. The grounds are really pretty and there is a ton of outdoor seating. Be sure to eat at least one meal at the tavern, we had dinner there both nights of our stay and the food and service were second to none. All of us enjoyed seafood the first evening, which was fresh and deliciously prepared. The second evening we went for burgers – both lamb & beef were available and both were perfectly grilled and tasty! In addition to the nice rooms and amazing food, the staff at this place can’t be beat! Everyone was friendly, knowledgeable about the region and super accommodating. The owner of the inn was even kind enough to drive us back and forth to a concert in the area on Saturday night. We’re definitely looking forward to visiting again the in the future and will be sure to stick around for brunch this time! Matt, Eileen, Amy & Wendy….thanks again for a great weekend, hope to see you again soon!

Good meal, good service, fair prices. We'll go again!

Food is incredible and so is the staff

The best kept secret of the region. The food is always incredible and the service can't be beat.

We spent the night at the bed and breakfast and had dinner in the restaurant. Both were excellent. The staff was very helpful and accommodating. Dinner was delicious and the desert was also.

As a chef this place makes me happy with food that is obviously made with love and a great local wine selection and cocktails. Service is definitely caring about providing the best experience possible

Inn keeper/owner/waiter was very pleasant and had good jokes. Would recommend.

We stay here when we want to get away from the usual urban setting. It is a relaxing, tranquil location, far removed from the usual city noise and commotion. Set in a wooded area, the sounds of nature and the stars in the open sky are truly restful. The rooms are clean and sunlit, the basket breakfast is fresh and unique. You can unwind with a book in the garden, or sit on the porch and view hummingbirds and butterflies, it's up to you!

Great place the food and service were impeccable

Excellent food, excellent service, and most wonderful and charming venue. What a splendid place to stay during a visit to the Monadnock Region!

This is a hidden gem in Hillsborough. County, NH. If you're looking for a great restaurant in the Milford and Peterborough area, this is ideal. 220 year old inn, refurbished in 2020, great range in menu with locally sourced staples and ingredients and an amazingly friendly staff and ownership. Set in Temple Center, this is a must stop for anyone looking for a cozy, historic setting with a first class menu amazingly reasonably priced. It's also an inn with three suites so make it a destination and tie one on. Will be back many times over.

Great food. Friendly staff. Looking forward to dining here again!

Cozy and rustic tavern and restaurant. Very good homemade dinners. Must try

Excellent food and great service every time!

Very cute cozy feel. Reasonable priced food. Amazing onion rings.

An amazing atmosphere! The food is yummy and the tavern is really welcoming. The owner is fantastic to work with. Really enjoyed my visit and highly recommend.

This place definitely has infinite wow factor authentic charm. A storied inn founded originally as a glass factory in the 1700s. Marked on the National Historic Register. Aside from that, the team here is fun and attentive and the food is exceptional. I don't usually rave about Onion Rings, but here I am. The steak also looked and smelled like a steakhouse experience when I saw it come out of the kitchen. Cozy bar for 8 or 10 folks and outdoor dining.

Beautiful renovations to the bar and a great staff. The new owners have done a phenomenal job with all aspects including the new menu. 🍻

Is the place to be. We visit once a week and love the laid back environment. The drinks are great and the onion rings are amazing! I highly recommend going for dinner and drinks! They support local food businesses around and always have great specials. ❤

Amazing food and Wonderful service.

The Birchwood inn catered our company holiday party. Appetizers and meal were was fantastic and dessert was amazing. They were pleasant to work with, on time, and adhered to masking and social distancing guidelines. Highly recommend!

Always a great time eat ing here. They are right down the road from us which makes it great convenience but it's worth the trip if you're looking from further away. Not your typical dining room from big chain restaurants so you may want to call ahead make a reservation just in case. Looking forward to many more meals served up with the friendly service we've always had. Keep up the excellent work!

I had no idea about this beautiful little inn, in the middle of Temple. The service was perfect, and the food and atmosphere was great!!

Nice small town atmosphere and good food.

amazing little gem tucked away from the main drag... quiet and charming in its own manner. the food was delicious, and plenty for the next day(must have the french onion soup and spinach and artichoke dip). Matt knows ever inch of mt monadnock and a great person to talk to before hiking. Amy and Eileen were personable and great hosts as well. Will definitely be back... as early as this weekend, since they were able to find my gf some horseback riding!

Wonderful people, wonderful atmosphere, delicious food!

Quaint and welcoming. Food was awesome!

Great food and drink in the literal middle of nowhere.

Excellent. The owners went out of their way to find a place for us

Very pleasant visit the wait staff was excellent it worth the ride

Had a delicious breakfast and enjoyed live music from a band call "66 and Main". Will be back.

Great atmosphere. Great food. Great drinks

Great food! Awesome small town historic location.

The Inn is under new ownership and they have done a magnificent job of renovating the bar area. They have kept some of the English flavor from the previous owners and the food in the restaurant is delicious. Treat yourself to a weekend away at the Inn!

Five stars strictly for Sunday brunch. I typically do not eat breakfast out anymore as I am generally disappointed in something. We stayed at the Birchwood (I have a separate review for that below) and Sunday brunch was included in the room rate. Nice! They have a great menu you can order off of (I hear that their corned beef hash is quite delicious). I was going to go that route but honestly I was not very hungry. I ordered two eggs over medium, toast, sausage links and it came with hash browns. The waitress came back and told us that they didn't have links but they had patties today. I wish I was hungrier because everything was top-notch and I think it was the best breakfast I've ever had. I think I read somewhere that a lot of their eggs and other ingredients are locally sourced and you can definitely taste that difference in quality. I'm not a huge sausage patty fan but these changed my mind, they were spiced perfectly and cooked perfectly and you could tell they were fresh. Hash browns were nicely seasoned and cooked how I like them, not too light not too dark. The room: Four Stars This was a very last minute reservation so I understand that the weather has been hot and obviously a hotel at this age with no central air conditioning is not going to have rooms be perfectly cold for your arrival. When we arrived at about 7:30 it was 84 degrees in the room again totally understandable. However it didn't really ever cool off enough to be comfortable and the air conditioning on high was probably a little bit small for that room and quite noisy. I hope in the future they can put wall units in and not tie up a window. Anyway the decor in the room was quite nice and had more pillows than I think I've ever seen, most of them decorative. Probably something women love and men not so much. There was a mini fridge with half and half, a microwave, coffee maker and some cups etc. Amy did explain to us an issue with Comcast that has been going on for about a month and has yet to be resolved with the cable TV (just in this room) but she did offer us some movies. Probably not the most current selection, but we were able to find one we hadn't seen before. Unfortunately because of the air conditioning being so loud even with the TV up to 100 we still couldn't hear it so we just tried our best with closed captioning. It was fine for a night but if I was staying longer I probably wouldn't have been as flexible. I was hoping we would hit the pub but we were pretty exhausted. The mattress we found very comfortable as well as the pillows. The shower in our room was a bit small so for future/longer stays I would probably investigate that a little bit more. Again, this was all very spur-of-the-moment last minute and a weekend. The grounds are quite lovely with beautiful perennials and a really nice looking vegetable garden. You can tell that there is a lot of pride in ownership here. The location was also very convenient to our destination and very easy to find.

I dined outdoors only, but food was great.

Birchwood Inn & Restaurant is a wonderful place to relax with friends, and have a great quality meal, and friendly wait staff, and full bar service. Matt and Amy Cabana are wonderful owners.

Food was great, service excellent!

Great menu, impressive bar, and awesome service and atmosphere.

Amazing Sunday brunch. Best homemade cornedbeef hash I have ever had. Staff was awesome they had a busy morning ahead and made room for us even though we had no reservation. The food was better than great, locally source, made from scratch, good portions, and reasonably priced. Our 4 year old asked for a Mickey pancake and instead of saying no our wait staff Misty went out back and made it happen with the help of the cook. Who we even got to thank in person. Thanks for a great Sunday morning.

Okay, I don't want to gush like a teenage girl here, but I had a magical time at the Birchwood Inn. The bartender, wait staff, owners, and even random patrons we're beyond friendly. Welcoming atmosphere would be a gross understatement. The atmosphere and decor is unique and very special. The menu has plenty of items that I would actually want to order. Not a common occurrence. I selected meatloaf wrapped in bacon with a side of gravy from the owners mother's recipe. The entree and the sides were delicious. My two companions absolutely loved their meals as well. One entree was a zucchini pasta that was thoroughly enjoyed. The history of the the place would require another whole review. Worth going way out of your way for.

Looking forward for them reopen after renovations. Very friendly and good food.

Wonderful historical bed and breakfast in temple n.h. great food.

Intimate restaurant, great food