gather. Dine. toast.

Experience the strong bonds of the past and present through our thoughtfully designed ambience while enjoying hand-crafted cocktails (and mocktails) and a mouthwatering American menu. Conveniently located within the Stage House Inn, Dufour Cocktails & Provisions offers an ideal setting for grabbing a “bite to eat,” having a romantic dinner, enjoying cocktails with friends after work, or laughing and telling stories over Sunday brunch with the family.

Come gather, dine, and toast with us at Dufour, where every day is worthy of celebration!

hours

DINNER
Wednesday & Thursday, 4 -8pm
Friday & Saturday, 4-9pm

SUNDAY BRUNCH
Sundays, 10am-1pm

featuring

Indoor & Covered Outdoor Dining
Seasonal American Menu
Daily Chef Specials
Eclectic Wine List
Hand-crafted Cocktails & Mocktails
Award-winning Martinis
History-rich Venue
Special Events
Free Parking
Private Events / Gatherings

Summer events

 OYSTER WEDNESDAYS
$1.25 oysters every Wednesday starting at 4pm until they’re gone - come early!

ACOUSTIC THURSDAYS
Live Music every Thursday, 5-7:30pm
August - Inside
September - On the Veranda

our story & History

Our venue name, Dufour, stems not only from the famous French designer, Joseph Dufour, but also translates from French to ‘from the oven.’ The choice was made in creative acknowledgement of centuries of French influence in the building and local community.

Since the late 1700’s, the structure that now houses Stage House Inn and Dufour has served many purposes. Originally built as a private residence, it soon became a stagecoach stop where visitors would stop eat and lodge at Frost Tavern after traveling hundreds of miles to load up on supplies at the river landing. Following that, it was Paul’s Hotel, and eventually also served as a boarding house. Then, for nearly 70 years during the 20th century, it was a convent run by the Sisters of St. Joseph Order. Dufour honors all of their spirits with the many traces of history that remain here.

Joseph Dufour’s famous ‘Les Vues D’Italie’ panoramic wallpaper was originally hung in the dining room of Frost Tavern in the early 1820’s. Sarah Frost, the owner of tavern, ordered the wallpaper installation in advance of the arrival of General Lafayette, who stayed and dined here while traveling through the area on his famous Victory Tour in 1825. Sadly, the wallpaper was eventually covered over and forgotten. In 2017, during renovations, it was rediscovered under layers of sheetrock. Painstakingly restored and reinstalled, the historic block print and is once again showcased in our Parlor dining room.

But, Dufour’s historic design elements do not end there. After fleeing France in 1909, a small group of nuns from the Sisters of St. Joseph Order took sanctuary in this historic building eventually opening a school for the French-Canadian children of the local immigrant millworkers. The decorative tin that once adorned St. Joseph’s convent now line the walls and ceilings in various areas of the building. In the Bar area, fine marble countertops and tables are flanked by bronzed “chapel” arches above the bar, while repurposed church pews serve as restaurant seating. A breathtaking stained glass window created by a local artist illuminates the the space, a final nod of appreciation to the nuns and this notable era of the venue’s history.

We invite local guests and travelers alike to visit Dufour to gather, dine and toast with us while experiencing these echoes of our colorful past.

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