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The Barn at Gibbet Hill

61 Lowell Road
Groton, MA 01450

978-448-3233

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  • Married couple with sunset and barn in background
  • Bride and groom posing in front of lambs
  • Table set for event with floral arrangement
  • Fruits and cheese and vegetable display on barn deck with Gibbet Hill in background
  • Pillow with the words Mr & Mrs on bench with barn in background
  • Fritter hors d'oeuvres

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 220 people with a dance floor. There is an outside, heated deck with a permanent roof over it that is used for cocktail receptions.

  • Barn interior fully set for event with several large rounds set for 10 guests each, vaulted ceilings and elegant chandeliers

    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 220 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

    The Top of the Hill is an exclusive tented outdoor venue located at the summit of Gibbet Hill. Sweeping views of Mt. Wachusett, Mt. Watatic, and Mt. Monadnock provide an incredible backdrop for a truly spectacular event. Just beyond the tented lawn are the ivy-covered ruins to General Bancroft’s Castle, a stone hunting lodge built by General William Ayers Bancroft in 1906. The ruins are a unique setting for a ceremony or a cocktail reception, and are a stunning feature in photographs. Please inquire with the Wedding Specialists about availability and prices.

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Meet the Team

  • Julie Vaughan, Director of Banquet Operations

    Julie Vaughan originally joined the Webber Restaurant Group as an Event Manager at the Barn at Gibbet Hill.  After years of running events there, she has improved operations to the point where the client and guest expectations are exceeded on a consistent basis.  Because of this success, in 2011 her role was expanded to include banquet operations for all of Webber Restaurant Group properties, including Fireside Catering.

    Julie started in the hospitality industry when she was 17, eventually graduating from UMass in Hotel, Restaurant, and Travel Administration.  She has done virtually every job in the business from line cook, to banquet cook, to bartender, to server.  Before working at Webber Restaurant Group, Julie worked as General Manager for a catering company specializing in weddings and off-site events in the MetroWest area.

  • Sara Zambuto, Sales Director

    Sara is the longest tenured member of the sales team, having joined Gibbet Hill in 2005.  Her previous experience includes seven years as a catering sales manager at Boston area hotels, and prior to that another eight years as a server at various restaurants and catering companies.  With over 15 years in the wedding industry, couples can draw from Sara’s vast experience and plan on a wonderful event at The Barn at Gibbet Hill.  Sara was born and raised on the North Shore and now lives in Groton with her family.

  • 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.

  • Kelsey Richards, Executive Banquet Chef

    An alumnus of Paul Smith’s College, Kelsey Richards graduated at the top of her class, and during her tenure at school, participated in cooking competitions and was a lead member of the ACF Knowledge Bowl team. Starting at Gibbet Hill as a cook and a farm hand, Kelsey quickly demonstrated her passion for farm-to-table dining and worked her way through the ranks, serving as kitchen manager, sous chef, and now executive banquet chef of The Barn at Gibbet Hill. When she isn’t leading the Barn’s kitchen team, she loves to spend time with her husband, Grant, and her dog, Sawyer, enjoying outdoor activities such as kayaking, fishing, camping, gardening and searching for loons. Though Kelsey enjoys many cuisines, she is always eager to share that “Thai Food is her spirit animal.”

  • Kat Benaroch, Sales Director

    Kat joined the Webber Restaurant Group family as a server in 2011 at Fruitlands Museum Café, and later came to Gibbet Hill Grill in October of 2012. From the beginning, she took every opportunity to become involved in all aspects of the Gibbet Hill operation; from seeding and planting as a volunteer on the farm, to pioneering the first season of Farm Dinners hosted on the Gibbet Hill Farm, to planning dinner events at Gibbet Hill Grill. As a veteran member of the Gibbet Hill team, Kat brings her passion for life to every event she works on. When she isn’t dedicating her time at Gibbet Hill, she can be found in the kitchen creating delicacies, reading in her over-sized arm chair, or camping in the mountains of New England.

  • Ashley Tanguay, Sales Manager

    Ashley joined the Gibbet Hill family in 2007 as the administrative assistant for The Barn. Over the past decade, she has planned hundreds of private events at the Gibbet Hill Grill, and also lends a hand in helping couples begin their wedding planning journey at The Barn. In her down time, Ashley enjoys spending time with her husband Christopher and daughter Alice, and loves everything and anything that involves live music, good food & craft beer.

  • 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 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. She then transitioned to her current role at the Barn at Gibbet Hill, as a Sales Director. She is detail oriented, well organized, and knows how to throw an amazing reception. She prides herself on having a good time, and has 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, Buca and Tawny.

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61 Lowell Road
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-3233
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  • Gibbet Hill Farm
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