In 1956, what is now Rick's Tavern was being used as a tool shed, adjacent to a sawmill north of Newfane Village. Later, the shed was moved to it's present location and became "Marie's Dinette",which closed around 1959 because of "improper facilities"...their outhouse wasn't adequate for a public restaurant. After being purchased by a man from Connecticut, it reopened with facilities meeting state requirements. Shortly after being purchased by some other folks from Connecticut, it closed again in 1962. They turned it into a summer camp, which was used for sixteen years. Rick bought the building in April, 1978, renovated it to again meet modern day health and fire codes and opened Rick's Tavern. The bar, built around 1890 in Bismark, North Dakota, was shipped to the Winchester Hotel in Winchester, New Hampshire. In 1965, only 23 feet of the original 50 foot bar was bought and relocated to the "Harmony Room", later known as the "Village Barn" in Brattleboro, Vermont. In 1972, the bar was removed from the Village Barn and stored in a garage for six years. In 1978, Rick purchased the bar, restored it to it's original condition and it has performed flawlessly ever since. Construction of the dining room started in May, 1981 and it opened on July 7, 1981. Response was great, so the kitchen had to be expanded to keep up. It was completed on August 12, 1981. A continued increase in business required an additional kitchen expansion in June, 1991. At the same time, the waiting room/game room entrance was established.

In September, 2002, after a successful twenty fiver year run, Rick sold the business to local residents Rob & Cindy. The menu was expanded to include fresh seafood specialties (arriving twice a week directly from the docks of Boston), hearty steaks and chops, homemade pasta creations and Cindy's yummy desserts. Our new draft beer selection focuses on Vermont micro-brews. Live music was introduced on Saturday nights, and soon after "Jazz Night" was established on Thursdays. Additionally, some improvements were made to the facility (both inside and out). We appreciate your patronage, and sincerely hope that your dining and entertainment experience is an enjoyable one! Rob, Cindy, Eden, John and the Staff