The Hopkins Inn & Restaurant

Perched above the northern shore of Lake Waramaug in the heart of the Litchfield Hills, The Hopkins Inn & Restaurant blends historic New England charm with contemporary Austrian cuisine. Owners Franz and Beth Schober, whose family has tended the inn since 1847, invite guests to savor dishes such as Wiener schnitzel, herb‑crusted trout, and seasonal salads drizzled with the house‑made dressing featured on the website. Breakfast is served Tuesday through Sunday from 8:30 am to 10:00 am, offering fresh pastries, farm‑egg omelets and locally sourced fruit. Lunch runs Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00 pm‑2:00 pm, while dinner is available Tuesday‑Thursday 5:30 pm‑8:00 pm, Friday 5:30 pm‑8:30 pm, Saturday 5:00 pm‑8:30 pm, and Sunday 12:00 pm‑7:00 pm with the dinner menu served all day on Sundays. The Victorian dining room boasts picture‑windows that frame panoramic lake and Berkshire foothill vistas; in summer guests can dine on a flagstone terrace shaded by a grand horse chestnut tree, and in winter the Tavern Room glows with a roaring fire. The inn features eleven guest rooms and two apartments, each with private balconies overlooking the water. Weddings, birthday parties and corporate gatherings of up to 60 guests are welcomed, with a dedicated events team to customize menus and décor. Reservations are strongly recommended during the busy summer and fall seasons; call 860‑868‑7295 or order take‑out for a convenient pick‑up. The property is open March 24 through January 1, honoring major holidays such as Memorial Day, Labor Day and Columbus Day. Guests can explore nearby vineyards, the historic Hopkins Vineyard, and enjoy a private beach just steps from the inn.