Opened in 2019, Blackbird Bistro is a beloved, fully operational restaurant and bar located in Craftsbury, Vermontâ??one of the fastest-growing small towns in the state and a four-season destination for recreation, tourism, and second-home owners. With a 4.9-star rating on Google, Blackbird is consistently described as one of the best dining experiences in the region. With a loyal following, strong reputation, and versatile indoor/outdoor spaces, this is a rare opportunity to step into a turnkey, community-anchored business with immediate revenue potential and room to scale. Blackbird Bistro is a 50+ seat restaurant, with seating doubling in warmer months. Seating includes a beautiful 12 seat bar, as well as bench seating in the bar, intimate tables in the dining room and a bright sunroom. There are many outdoor seating options, including a traditional Vermont Sunporch with tables, as well as a back screened in porch with heating, a fire pit and picnic tables, and a large level space perfect for tents and bigger events. The fully equipped commercial kitchen was constructed in 2019 with all new equipment, including a 10 ft hood, refrigeration, dishwasher, as well as ample storage space, including cold storage. The set up is functional and flexible to the ideas of a new owner. Blackbird Bistro offers not just a turnkey business, but a lifestyle rooted in connection, creativity, and hospitality. With its established reputation, devoted clientele, and thoughtfully designed spaces indoors and out, it stands ready for the next chapter. Come live out your dreams and bring a fresh vision to this already thriving destination!
Craftsbury is located in Vermont. Craftsbury, Vermont has a population of 1,058. Craftsbury is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 19.13% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 26.28%.
The median household income in Craftsbury, Vermont is $72,670. The median household income for the surrounding county is $58,037 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Craftsbury is 45.9 years.
The average high temperature in July is 78.3 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 1.8 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 41.9 inches per year, with 99 inches of snow per year.
