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Our Story

From Haberdashery to Hideaway

In the 1880s, this North Main Street storefront was G.P. Twigg’s haberdashery, outfitting the men of St. Albans in suits, hats and finery. Today it’s The Clothier, a 1920s-inspired whiskey and cocktail lounge with crafted cocktails and shareable plates. Step back in time, put your phone away, and connect like it’s 1920.

An old photo of GP Twigg's storefront and a photo of The Clothier storefront today

No reservations. All ages welcome.

Small plates are served all evening.

Pool table, poker table, & a chess board for lingering over another round.

Planning something bigger? See Private Events.

Chapter 1

Rail City

In the 1880s, St. Albans ran on the railroad. The Central Vermont made its headquarters here, and at one point 23 tracks crossed Lake Street, earning the town the nickname Rail City. Main Street bustled with travelers, railroad men and merchants. At this address, G.P. Twigg sold men's clothing.

Chapter 2

Trial by Fire

In November 1891, fire tore through the downtown business blocks. G.P. Twigg's clothing store was among the shops that took a loss. Main Street rebuilt, and the Twigg name stayed part of downtown's story.

Chapter 3

The Dry Years

When national Prohibition arrived in 1920, Franklin County sat a short drive from the Canadian line, and Vermont became a thruway for liquor headed south. Bottles rode in under truckloads of hay. Fast boats slipped across Lake Champlain at night, while a federal Boat Patrol worked out of St. Albans Bay trying to catch them. Most of it got through.

The Clothier Window Display

Chapter 4:
The Clothier Today

The Clothier opened in December 2019 during the town’s Festival of Trees, and today it’s owned by Tom Tran alongside Twiggs next door. The storefront was dressed as a nod to its past, with vintage furniture and 1920s apparel in the window, and guests found their way in through a changing room and a hidden candlestick lever. These days the secret is out, but that window still sets the stage for what’s inside.

Old newspaper ads from G.P. Twigg's store hang on the walls. St. Albans artist Jon Young's Prohibition mural sets the scene, and an original Schonbek chandelier lights the room. Rack up a game of pool, deal a hand at the poker table, or settle in over chess beside the baby grand, and stay for another round.