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The Barn at Gibbet Hill

61 Lowell Road
Groton, MA 01450

barn@gibbethill.com

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  • Bride and groom posing in front of lambs

About the Barn

Set in a beautifully renovated and restored 100-year old barn overlooking rolling hills of conservation land, the Barn at Gibbet Hill is one of New England’s most unique venues for weddings and special events.  Located at the foot of Gibbet Hill, just beyond the picturesque Main Street of Groton, the Barn offers rustic elegance with unparalleled views. 

Menus

Produce from our own farm
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Gluten Free

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Beverage and Cocktail Program

Dinner

APPETIZERS

Narragansett Calamari
arugula, pickled peppers, chipotle remoulade 9.

Oven Fired Blue Crab & Sharp Cheddar Dip
lavash crackers 12.

Baby Back Ribs
ginger soy BBQ, kimchee 10.

Garlicky Shrimp 
green olives, rosemary, roasted tomato, Hearth ciabatta 12.

Jumbo Crab Cake
red cabbage slaw $14

Baked Westfield Farms Goat Cheese
fire roasted salsa, cilantro, chilies, house made tortilla strips 12.

Sweet Potato Gnocchi 
spicy lamb sausage, cauliflower, green olives 12.

Spicy Tuna Tartare
cucumber, sesame, wasabi crackers 12.

Moosabec Mussels
grilled onion, tomato, garlic toast 10.

RAW BAR

Iced Jumbo Shrimp
18.

Local Oysters
on the ½ shell, mignonette & horseradishN 2.75 each

Wellfleet Clams
½ dozen 9.5

Jonah Crab Cocktail
cucumber, Thai chili, cilantro 14.

SHELLFISH PLATTERS

Individual Platter
25.

Small Platter
38.

Large Platter
72.

 

SOUPS & SALADS

New England Clam Chowder
4.5/7

Wedge Salad
smoked bacon, tomato, blue cheese dressing 12.

Kale Salad
roasted beets, pepitas, pickled red onion, Westfield Farm goat cheese $11

Roasted Pear Salad 
arugula, Great Hill blue cheese, maple pecan dressing $11

Scarlet Salad
field greens, cranberries and crispy shallots 4./8.

Classic Caesar Salad
Classic Caesar Salad shaved parmesan and torn croutons 4.5/7.5
Add chicken 14. Add shrimp 24 Add steak tips 19.5

 

TAVERN CLASSICS

Hanger Steak Frites
arugula salad and bone marrow butter with rosemary truffle frites 24.

Crispy Potato-Crusted Haddock
sweet corn and bacon chowder 22.

Chicken Pot Pie
roasted chicken, red bliss potatoes, carrots and peas under a flaky crust 18.

 

ENTREES

Roast Chicken Breast
cauliflower, cheddar chorizo cornbread stuffing, honey garlic jus frites 23.

Atlantic Swordfish
Brussels sprouts, mashed turnips, cider vinaigrette 26.

Butternut Squash Ravioli 
 Swiss chard, lemon, capers 19.

Seared $10K Tuna
sesame shiitake fried rice, wasabi aioli  25.

Scottish Salmon
braised cabbage, apple rosemary puree, bordelaise sauce 25.

Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf
autumn succotash, garlic mashed potatoes, blackstrap gravy, smoked tomato ketchup 20.

Lobster and Scallop Risotto
Scituate lobster, seared scallops, chorizo, sweet corn, roasted peppersS 31.

STEAKS

All steaks come with your choice of two sides
All steaks are available au poivre style for an additional $2.50

Filet Mignon | 6oz. – 10oz  26. /38.

Porterhouse | 24oz.–32oz.  24./46.

Bone-In Rib Eye | 20oz. 37.

New York Sirloin | 12oz. 28.

Sirloin Steak Tips | 12oz. 21.

Dry Aged Bone-In Sirloin | 16oz. 35.

 

STEAK ADD-ONS

Jumbo Grilled Shrimp  8.5

Pan-Seared Scallops  9.5

Lobster Tail 17.

Sauce Bordelaise 2.5

Béarnaise Sauce 2.5

Bleu Cheese Compound Butter 1.5

House Made Steak Sauce 2.

 

TABLE SIDES

Garlic Mashed Potatoes  4.5

Classic Mac & Cheese  6

Sauteed Spinach 5.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts 7

Charred Chili Broccoli 6

Zucchini and Swiss Chard Gratin 6

Baked Idaho Potato 2.5

Cheddar Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing 5.

 

 

Lunch

Starters

New England Clam Chowder  4.5/7.

Daily Soup  4.5/7.

Scarlet Salad
Mixed baby greens with cranberries & crispy shallots  4./8

Antipasti Plate
Roasted cauliflower, chipotle pumpkin hummus, salami, burrata, spicy eggplant jam  12.

Baked Westfield Farm Goat Cheese
Fire-roasted salsa, cilantro, chilies, house made tortilla strips  9.

Oven Fired Blue Crab & Sharp Cheddar Dip  12.

Garlicky Shrimp
Green olives, rosemary, roasted tomato, Hearth ciabattas trips  12.

New England Cheese Plate  14.

Raw Bar

Iced Jumbo Shrimp  18.

Local Oysters
on the ½ shell, mignonette & horseradishN 2.75 each

Shellfish Platters

Individual Platter  25.

Small Platter  38.

Large Platter  72.

Sandwiches

Lobster Roll
Hearth bakery brioche  21.

Chicken and Avocado Sandwich
Sundried tomato mayonnaise, Vermont cheddar  12.

Crab Burger
Old Bay tartar, sliced tomato, house pickles  14.

Chicken, Salami and Provolone
Spicy eggplant jam, arugula  12.

Portobello Mushroom
Arugula, fresh mozzarella, sweet pepper, balsamic  12.

Black Angus Burger
choice of cheese  12.
Add choice of smoked bacon, caramelized onions or sautéed mushrooms
1.5

Gus Burger
(Thanks to Charlottesville’s White Spot)
Vermont cheddar, smoked bacon, and a fried egg
  15.

Cuban
Smoked pork loin, ham, Swiss, maple mustard, spicy pickles  13.

 

 

Oven Fired Pizzas

Margherita
Fresh mozzarella, house-made tomato sauce, basil, sea salt, olive oil  11.

Lobster Bake
Arugula, oyster mushrooms, black truffle vinaigrette  17.

Heirloom Squash
Balsamic onions, walnuts, blue cheese  13.

Wild Mushroom
Westfield Farm goat cheese, white truffle oil  13.

Italian Sausage
Mushrooms, roasted tomato, house made fennel sausage  13.

Meatball
Caramelized onions, fresh ricotta  14.

Lunch Plates

(Lunch plates and steaks served Monday - Friday 11:30am-4:00pm)

Classic Caesar Salad  7.5
 Add chicken 14.  Steak tips 19.5.  Shrimp 24.

Grilled Chicken and Apple Salad
Celery, walnuts, grainy mustard vinaigrette, Robinson Farm cheese  13.

Turkey, Bacon & Avocado Sandwich
Lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, multi grain toast  12.

Seared Tuna Salad
Quinoa, roasted beets, avocado, wasabi  16.

Kale Salad  11.
Roasted beets, pepitas, pickled red onion, Westfield Farm goat cheese
Add chicken 17.5   steak tips 23.   shrimp 26.5

Crispy Potato-Crusted Haddock
Bacon and corn chowder  15.

Cobb Salad
Grilled chicken, bacon, blue cheese, tomato, hard cooked egg  14.

SBBQ Swordfish Skewers
Brussels sprouts, bacon, potato salad, cider vinaigrette  16.

Steaks

Served with choice of hand cut fries, onion rings, mixed greens, red bliss potato salad or tavern chips.

Sirloin Steak Tips  15.
8 oz.
 
15.

Center-Cut Filet Mignon  26.
6 oz.

Black Angus New York Strip  28.
12 oz.

 

 

 

 

GLUTEN FREE MENUS

All items are prepared to order.  Please inform your server of any allergies or food sensitivities, we are usually able to accommodate all dietary requests. 

Starters

Garlicky Shrimp
green olives, rosemary, roasted tomato  12.

Shrimp & Gnocchi 
grilled summer vegetables, creme fraiche 12.

AntipastLarge Platter
chipotle pumpkin hummus, roasted cauliflower, salami, burrata, tomato, eggplant jam  12.

Beef Short Ribs
ginger soy BBQ, watermelon kimchee 10.

Raw Bar

Five Iced Jumbo Shrimp  18.

Local Oysters
on the ½ shell, mignonette & horseradish  2.75 each

Wellfleet Clams
½ dozen  9.50

Jonah Crab Cocktail
cucumber, Thai chili, cilantro  14.

 

Shellfish Platters

Individual Platter  25.

Small Platter  38.

Large Platter  72.

Soups & Salads

Kale Salad 11.
roasted beets, pepitas, pickled red onion, Westfield Farm goat cheese
Add chicken 17.5  Add shrimp 27.5

Scarlet Salad
field greens, cranberries   4./8.

Classic Caesar Salad  4.50/7.50
Add chicken 14.  Add shrimp 24.

TAVERN CLASSICS

Hanger Steak Frites
arugula salad and bone marrow butter with rosemary truffle frites 24.

Crispy Potato-Crusted Haddock
sweet corn and bacon chowder 22.

STEAKS

All steaks come with your choice of two sides
All steaks are available au poivre style for an additional $2.50

Filet Mignon | 6oz. – 10oz  26. /38.

Porterhouse | 24oz.–32oz.  24./46.

Bone-In Rib Eye | 20oz. 37.

New York Sirloin | 12oz. 28.

Sirloin Steak Tips | 12oz. 21.

Dry Aged Bone-In Sirloin | 16oz. 35.

 

STEAK ADD-ONS

Jumbo Grilled Shrimp  8.5

Pan-Seared Scallops  9.5

Lobster Tail 17.

Sauce Bordelaise 2.5

Béarnaise Sauce 2.5

Bleu Cheese Compound Butter 1.5

 

ENTREES

Roast Chicken Breast
cauliflower, honey garlic jus frites 23.

Atlantic Swordfish
Brussels sprouts, mashed turnips, cider vinaigrette 26.

Seared $10K Tuna
roasted snow peas, shiitakes, quinoa, black olives  25.

Scottish Salmon
braised cabbage, apple rosemary puree, bordelaise sauce 25.

Lobster and Scallop Risotto
Scituate lobster, seared scallops, chorizo, sweet corn, roasted peppers 31.

TABLE SIDES

Garlic Mashed Potatoes  4.5

Classic Mac & Cheese  6

Sauteed Spinach 5.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts 7

Charred Chili Broccoli 6

Zucchini and Swiss Chard Gratin 6

Baked Idaho Potato 2.5

Cheddar Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing 5.

Beverage and Cocktail Program

Cocktails

Scarlet Oak Tavern's cocktail menu is innovative, seasonally appropriate, and evolving, utilizing product such as Bancroft Barrel Select Privateer Rum, house made bitters and tinctures, and lesser known artisanal spirits. With an emphasis on house originals and classics prepared as they were meant to be, the beverage program is updated frequently, but retains the highest level of standards using the highest quality of spirits and utilizing proper technique. We strive to provide an experience where food, wine, and cocktails all intertwine to invoke a truly remarkable dining experience.

Wines

At Scarlet Oak Tavern we believe that wine should be considered a regular part of every meal, and that a wine list should not be pretentious or inaccessible to anyone. Subsequently our wines are all carefully chosen to provide both quality and an excellent pairing for Chef’s food. The wine list maintains its own set of core values, and all the wines fall into at least three of these categories to even be considered.

  • Incredibly quality
  • Small production or family owned
  • Innovative find
  • Structured perfectly for food
  • Surprising value
  • Special connection to our team

Every wine on our list has been tasted, and as we continue to rotate the wines with the season and vintage changes, any and all wines will be reviewed before being presented to our guests. In the meantime, we will continue to strive to find new wines that can’t be found in local restaurants in order to provide our guests with an interesting, innovative, food-based wine list that is worth coming back to explore.

Weddings and Private Events

The first wedding at The Barn at Gibbet Hill took place in 2002 when Jed and Asia’s fantastic outdoor wedding plans got rained out. Back then the Barn was completely unrenovated – hay bales were moved to the edge of the room and the tractor had to be parked outside so a makeshift wedding aisle could be made. After witnessing the undeniable magic of that day, the idea to transform the Barn into a permanent wedding venue began to take hold. Two years later, after a massive renovation of the Barn was completed, The Barn at Gibbet Hill officially opened for business. And two years after that, CBS-4 crowned the Barn at Gibbet Hill the best wedding venue in the Boston Area! The Barn can hold up to 224 people with a dance floor. There is an outside, heated deck with a permanent roof over it that is used for cocktail receptions.
  • The Barn

    The Barn at Gibbet Hill is a turn-of-the-century barn, renovated for special events. Described as rustic, charming, romantic, intimate, and classic, The Barn can seat up to 224 with a dance floor.
  • Bride and groom recessional with hill in the background

    Lawn Ceremonies

    Weather permitting, ceremonies may be held on the lawn in front of The Barn. Enjoy rolling hills and grazing cattle to complement your rustic barn wedding.
  • View of barn fully lit in the evening, with full moo in background

    Deck

    A comfortable setting for your cocktail hour and enjoy all of Gibbet Hill's beautiful surroundings. The deck is used year round, featuring clear siding that can be rolled up on seasonable days or left down in cooler or inclement weather.
  • Bride and groom kissing at stone home ruins after wedding ceremony

    Top of the Hill

    For couples whose weddings fall between mid-June and mid-October, we offer the option of having your ceremony at the top of Gibbet Hill. This is an exclusive ceremony location, limited to 4 per year. Your guests will be driven to the top of the hill in SUVs and your ceremony will be set in the ivy-covered ruins of Bancroft’s castle. Grassy fields overlooking the town and beyond are available for your photographs and guests’ exploration.

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Meet the Team

  • Ian Davey, Culinary Director

    Born and raised on the North Shore of Massachusetts, Chef Ian Davey has been working in the restaurant and catering industry since his early teens. He has held nearly every position in the kitchen, and quickly climbed the ranks in those early years. Ian formalized his culinary education at the world-renowned Le Cordon Bleu, in Paris. After graduating, he continued his culinary development at many esteemed restaurants in Paris and Boston. Ian joined Webber Restaurant Group in 2019 as Executive Chef of Fireside Catering and since then has proven to be a valuable leader in the kitchen in many roles. He took on oversight of the Barn at Gibbet Hill and he has been a valuable contributor at The Double Bull, acting as not only the pre-opening chef but also as ongoing support for the culinary team there. In 2022, Ian was promoted to Culinary Director, overseeing the culinary teams at Fireside Catering, The Barn at Gibbet Hill, Gibbet Hill Grill, and The Double Bull. When he’s not in our kitchen, he plays hockey, works on home improvement projects and enjoys cooking steak in his own kitchen for his wife and two kids.

  • Steve Lania, Chef de Cuisine

    Chef Steve Lania joined our culinary team in 2022 at our sibling business, Fireside Catering. His professionalism, teamwork and leadership made him a perfect fit to helm the kitchen at The Barn at Gibbet Hill as Chef de Cuisine. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu in Cambridge, Steve has worked at a wide variety of restaurants and 5-star hotels, including the Four Seasons in Boston and the Penninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills. When he’s not at The Barn he enjoys making homemade pasta, gnocchi, and ravioli as well as entertaining friends and family in his home. Steve is a North Shore native and currently lives in central Massachusetts with his wife and children.

  • Julie Vaughan, Catering Director

    Julie Vaughan originally joined the Webber Restaurant Group as the Operations Manager at The Barn at Gibbet Hill. After several years managing operations at The Barn, Julie improved weddings & social gatherings and exceeded guest expectations so consistently she was promoted to Director of Catering, in 2011. With that, her role expanded to include catering operations for all Webber Restaurant Group businesses, including Fireside Catering. Experience, creativity, attention to detail, and a high level of organization makes her uniquely apt for working with the sales teams at The Barn and at Fireside Catering to produce events that are as cutting edge or as traditional as each client wishes.

    Julie started in the hospitality industry when she was 17, and graduated from UMass in Hotel, Restaurant, and Travel Administration. She has held positions in many area of the hospitality industry both in the front and back of house. Julie found leading energetic teams and creating streamlined systems was key for the company’s growing event business. Today Julie’s passion is keeping The Barn and Fireside Catering ahead of current wedding trends and creating unique charitable and community events.

  • Deirdre Gonsalves, Sales Director

    Deirdre joined the Gibbet Hill family in 2004 as a server at the Gibbet Hill Grill. In 2009 she transitioned to the Barn and began a new chapter in her life as a member of The Barn’s sales team. Having since planned and managed over 200 weddings, Deirdre’s love of weddings is evident with her enthusiasm and expertise. Her organizational skills, guidance through the planning process, attention to detail and most important of all, her sense of humor has been recognized through many accolades from her clients. Deirdre loves spending time with her family, hiking with her dog, and playing amateur photographer whenever she can.

  • Bree Oates, Sales Director

    Bree has been planning professional and private events for over a decade. She began planning professional events for well-known Boston-based retail brands. After having two daughters, she realized her passion was for private event planning, especially weddings. She first joined the Webber Restaurant Group as an Event Manager at Fireside Catering, where she managed countless weddings and private events at many of their exclusive properties throughout Massachusetts. Bree’s exceptional attention to detail, her organization, and her keen ability to throw an amazing reception made her a great fit to later join the team at The Barn at Gibbet Hill as a Sales Director, where she has been for more than five years. She prides herself on having a good time and having a great sense of humor. You can often find her at a football game with her husband, cooking with her children or playing with her two golden retrievers, Tawny and Reyka.

  • Stefani Schott, Sales Director

    Stefani originally joined the Webber Restaurant Group as a server in 2013 at Fruitlands Museum Café, and later joined the team at the Barn in 2014. As a server and event manager at the Barn, Stefani worked with countless couples on their wedding day. After a few years of planning weddings and events in the area, Stefani returned to the Barn in 2021. She is thrilled to once again be working with our couples as she guides them through the intricacies of wedding planning. Stefani enjoys helping clients incorporate their unique taste and style into their wedding. In her spare time, Stefani loves to enjoy the outdoors with her husband, Chris and their golden retriever, Willoughby. They can often be found on a local hiking trail or visiting a brewery.

  • Katelyn Fox, Sales Director

    Katie is native of north central Massachusetts.  Her hospitality and event experience includes many well-known establishments including Great Wolf Lodge, The International Golf Club, and another fun place you may have heard of, Walt Disney World.  When she isn’t working on weddings & events at The Barn, you might find Katie vacationing with her husband, son, and dog, in their camper.  Katie also enjoys acting and musical theatre and has appeared as an extra in several films and television shows.

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Contact

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61 Lowell Road
Groton, MA 01450
barn@gibbethill.com
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With our experienced & talented team by your side, it doesn’t matter if your event is in 4 months or 14 months, we will guide you every step of the way.

We are currently offering some incredible perks if you book on any of these three prime dates: July 9, 16, or 21! What are you waiting for? Come have the wedding of your dreams this summer!

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