Knox Trail Inn

The Knox Trail Inn is located in the town of Otis Massachusetts in the beautiful hills and mountains of the Berkshires. It has been deemed a historical dwelling that dates back to 1776, when General Henry Knox drove his troops through the township of Otis while traveling from Boston to Fort Ticonderoga to retrieve the artillery left behind by the British, scoring a much-needed victory.

It is also rumored to be haunted when it was said that a young soldier named Jake from the Revolutionary or Civil War died of his injuries here, as he likes to tug on your shirt or play with the electrical systems. Just recently some have witnessed Jake’s antics.

The Knox Trail Inn was once “the” local hot spot for all to gather, have a drink and a good meal. Sadly those days ended in early fall of 2016 when the Inn was closed and headed to the auction block. It was a huge loss to the community and surrounding towns since the Knox was one of the icons of our area and it was greatly missed.

A team of five local friends decided to change all that, and in March of 2017 they purchased the Knox, all with the same vision of a complete restoration, not to just get it up and running again, but to re-establish the Knox as a great restaurant for dining, a pub for everyone to gather, and to fill the empty stage with entertainment once again.

After months of extensive labor, a new Knox Trail Inn was transforming. We took the formally dark crowded dining room and turned it into the new Birch Room where it is open, bright, and welcoming. A banquet table was built where the old bar formally stood which provides seating for large parties. The pub area is now known as the Pine Room also went under renovations which included extending the bar and bringing in high top pub chairs and tables.

There are now televisions for sporting events and Keno for patrons to enjoy. We also have brought back entertainment including bands, DJ’s, and Karaoke nights. A large dance floor provides lots of room for people to let their hair down and enjoy. The kitchen was updated, bringing it up to date to handle the demands of large crowds and parties. Our chefs and kitchen staff provide meals that some say, “are comparable to NYC venues.”

Our menu offers something for everyone. Entrees like cedar plank salmon, steaks, and prime rib specials, delicious burgers & paninis, along with our smokin’ chicken wings and amazing pizzas from our new pizza ovens. We like to think that we listen to our clientele in providing menu choices that are diverse and appealing to all. It has been our goal to make the Knox Trail Inn a place that we are all proud of. Not just the owners but for our whole community to enjoy for years to come.

1898 E Otis Rd
East Otis, MA 01029
Phone: (413) 269-4400

Hours:
Friday 12PM–12AM
Saturday 12PM–12AM
Sunday 12–10PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday 3–10PM
Wednesday 3–10PM
Thursday 3–10PM