Burnt Timber Serving More than Food and Beer

More than Food and Beer…

“You can experience nature from right out our front door.”

For first-time visitors to Burnt Timber Brewing & Tavern, located on a side street just off downtown Wolfeboro, the elevated dining experience is not the only surprise. “People don’t realize we are located right off the Cotton Valley Rail Trail, which is a multi-use and accessible trail that runs 12 miles all the way to Wakefield,” said Burnt Timber Owner and Head Brewer Eddie Michno. “You can experience nature from right out our front door.”

This trail also provides access to another system of trails known as Fernald Station on Route 109 in Wolfeboro. Featuring several miles of easy and intermediate singletrack trails that can be used year-round, Fernald has recently expanded, a development that results from the continued efforts of local nonprofit Wolfeboro Singletrack Alliance (WSA).

A WSA member, Michno said he organizes weekly runs and rides from Burnt Timber every week that often take advantage of both trails. The rides and runs begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, respectively. “My objective is to showcase the recreational opportunities we have throughout Wolfeboro,” he said. “The Rail Trail and Fernald are just two out of a number of nearby trails.”

Many of these trails are accessible from downtown Wolfeboro. These trails include Sewall Woods and Abenaki Ski Area, the latter of which is currently undergoing an expansion that should be complete by the end of July. Also managed and developed by WSA, Sewall Woods and Abenaki Ski Area result from a larger vision. “Wolfeboro Singletrack Alliance sees Wolfeboro as a year-round recreational and athletic home and destination for mountain bikers and other non-motorized users,” explained WSA Founder Andrew Ingram.

This vision is inclusive and involves numerous partnerships, as WSA president Cris Dow noted they work with Lakes Region Conservation Trust (Sewall Woods), The Wolfeboro Conservation Commission (Fernald), and Wolfeboro Town (Abenaki). “It takes a village to build what we are trying to build,” he said.

Michno agreed and said WSA’s broader vision, while not on his menu, is part of what he offers at Burnt Timber. “We love to see people arriving from the trails or heading out on them after they eat,” he said. “We want people to feel part of something larger when they visit us, which is why I always say we serve much more than food and beer here.”

About Burnt Timber Brewing & Tavern

Located at 96 Lehner Street in Wolfeboro, NH, Burnt Timber Brewing & Tavern is a family-friendly, community-centered brewpub offering craft beer, cider, and a full cocktail menu alongside bold, slow-cooked food. Our kitchen features fermented vegetables and salt-cured meats, smoked in-house over apple wood. We proudly partner with local producers like Katie’s Kitchen, Wotton Farm, Corvus Cairn Farm, and Niman Ranch to serve fresh, seasonal fare that reflects the heart of New Hampshire.

Burnt Timber is more than a restaurant—it’s a gathering space. Whether you're enjoying a casual family meal, relaxing in our outdoor beer garden with live music, or celebrating in our private dining space, you'll find a welcoming environment for all ages (and dogs, too—on the patio!). We host a running club, bike club, and mug club, and we believe in giving back—supporting local causes like Make-A-Wish® New Hampshire and others throughout the year.

From small party catering to spontaneous afternoons around our open-flame outdoor kitchen, Burnt Timber is where great food, craft drinks, and community come together.