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This place was a little hidden gem! It's a bar that is all about soccer! The whole place was filled with soccer decor. They had games to play and a small menu to choose from. They are even serving breakfast on the days soccer is on in the morning! I love a place that has its own unique look and being a soccer fan, we will definitely join the crew one Sunday morning.
2nd Bridge Brewery is a very small brewery in Manchester. I've only been here a few times. Their parking lot is tiny, and it appears like their space is underground. You have to go down the stairs to get to the brewery. They also have a little deck outside. Inside you'll immediately notice lots of soccer memorabilia, this is a good spot to watch soccer games, or just hang out with friends. There's a variety of games you can play, table games, board games, jenga, darts, etc. However, when it's overly crowded its not as fun, you can't hear each other, the music is playing and you may not find an open seat. Last night was really nice, there was only a handful of people in a group together. My friend and I got beers and chatted for a bit. Paddy Cakes was the beer I got. It's a sour, with a unique smokey undertone. I totally forgot to take a picture of it. This is microbrewery I really love. The atmosphere is so fun, beers are delicious, and you can bring your puppy!
My sister, her boyfriend and I decided to check this place out yesterday as I haven't been here. Located in the same area as the the former Top Shelf, I appreciated the layout of this brewery. The first thing you are greeted by is the looks of other patrons as they are enjoying their drinks. You have two different rooms, the entrance room with some tables and a large screen TV playing the latest sports game while others enjoy some table games like Jenga and Connect 4. The other room decorated by soccer teams and another TV has more patrons and the bar to order your flight and pints. Some benches and tables fill the space as people are chatting and watching the games. Never been here I decided to grab a flight of beer in the hopes to fill up my growlers for myself and my Dad. My sister and I tried Chappy, Druga, Weight of Sound and Farm 2 Go for about $9. Not a bad price for the 4 pours. I just wish that the beers were better. My sister and I was talking about it as we played games but we were remarking that they seemed water down or very bland. I'm not an IPA fan that much and didn't want to get any but these citrus and ales didn't really wow me. I was bummed that I couldn't enjoy any of them enough to grab a growler but I knew I've had better elsewhere.
I stopped by here a couple of Thursday's ago for some afternoon drinks. While 2nd Bridge Brewing wasn't my first choice of brewery, it ended up being the choice for the evening. It's located in a set of buildings which used to house the first woolen mill in the US which is kind of cool. The whole outside definitely feels industrial and there is an abandoned building out back which is sort of cool to look at. As for the brewery itself, it's down a few stairs and consists of a couple of different rooms. Their main room has the bar, their beers on draft and then some seating. The seating in the room where I sat, had the stairs, some seating, dartboards, string lights and the walls were all made of brick. As of I often do whenever I visit a new brewery, I decided to go with a flight here. At 2nd bridge brewery, a fight consists of 4 beers of your choosing at a cost of $9. For my beers on this day I went with the Fruitoria (Tart cherry ale), Silk City (session IPA), Why So Feisty? (IPA) and Citronasphere (IPA). The first beer that I tried was the Fruitoria which was a lighter beer with some cherry flavor that lasted into the finish. Up second was the Silk city and the hops came in quick and hard for this IPA. It wasn't overpowering with bitter flavor which helped it to have a rather pleasant flavor. Third was the Why so feisty? and this was sort of a boring IPA with not much taste at the beginning and then a ton of bitterness on the finish. This was not the beer for me and I actually found it sort of off putting. Last but certainly not least was the Citronasphere which started off with some nice citrusy flavors which continued from the start of the finish. It eventually devolved into a slight bitterness which, while not horrible, wasn't pleasant either. Out of the bunch, the Fruitoria was easily my favorite with the Silk City coming in a distant second. The bottom line for me is that I would probably stop by here again in the future. While i only thought two of the four beers that I had were good, those two were good enough that I would be interested in trying more.
Not a bad little spot! My hubster and I stopped here after dinner with his rents and tried a few of their brews, didn't disappoint! Unfortunately we aren't very close so the frequency we would be out there is slim to none. The spot was a litttttle crammed but they did have a second room no one was in. Because the tap room was small, it was LOUD in there- but that's not reflecting on them. Overall, I would go back if I was in the area & keep trying their beers!
The owner Steve an his family are fantastic! No doubt best beer in Manchester "The one in the back"
What a great new brewery to the Manchester area. A cool industrial type feel located in a historic mill. Convenient location and use of the space for sure. We decided to check out this locally run brewery their opening weekend and catch some of the World Cup Soccer final. Steven the owner/ brewmaster definitely shows the passion he applied to all his beers when talking to him about his brewery. It's a family run brewery and they all pitch in for sure Now on to the beers , we both ordered flights so we could sample most of his beers offered . Some of my favorites were the Brown Betty toasted ale and the Turn 2 ipa which is hoppy , fruity smooth and complicated tastes for sure. Quite good . To be honest all the beers I tasted were great. On our next visit will try their oatmeal stout, which is usually not my thing. But who knows. Definitely check this new brewery out , it's a cool spot . Like any brewery bring a few snacks to munch on to make it perfect.
Really cool vibe at this new Manchester brewery and they're serving up a delicious and great variety of beers. I am not a huge IPA person and it seems like that is all the breweries offer nowadays with only one or two other types of beers - not here! It's in an old wooden mill building so you get the exposed brick and beams, and they strung up some pretty lights. There are two rooms, one with the bar which was a louder area and another room off of it with smaller tables and more quiet. Each room had a nice big flat screen TV. The service was fast and friendly, joking around with us as we had our 15 month old with us. The provided tic tac toe game kept him occupied and the beer flights ($9 for 4) made us happy! The highlights for me were the Chappy and the Feed the Chickens. My only "wish list" for this place is an outdoor space. Other than that, this place is top notch!
While the beer variety was fine the quality of the beer was fair at best. It lacked mouth feel and flavor. Also, the vibe of the brewery was dim. Perhaps if I was a huge soccer fan I would be more at home but the soccer banners and games on the tv did little for me. It was a fine place to visit but other breweries in the area very close by have better beer, food, and atmosphere. It was average. Which is fine.
Incredible IPAs, constantly rotating drafts, have never had a bad beer here. Great prices. Delicious food truck. Can enjoy corn hole, darts, games and more. They have great free WiFi, I stop by after work to answer some emails. Would highly recommend. It's a local spot with regulars, worth the drive.
Love when a new spot opens up - was super excited to check this place out. A little tucked away super cute industrial esq type of vibe. Beers were pretty good I had got a flight (can't remember the exact names). Staff is super kind. A little hard to order though when there's a lot of people in that area. There are a few bar chairs and tables directly behind their seating and I kind of felt like I was on top of them while waiting to order. I love the game idea. Jenga and connect four are some of my old school favorites. I enjoyed the seating area in the back as well with the tvs. Overall nice place, great staff, just wish the ordering area wasn't so congested.
This is a new place. Great service. Opening weekend! Beers are good. Staff is cool. Fun low key vibe.
7 months ago
Fantastic place to grab a drink! Perfect for watching the game and a quick lunch. Service was speedy and the drinks were reasonably priced. read more
3 years ago
What an awesome hidden gem! I've driven by this brewery a hundred times and finally made time to check it out. Very cool atmosphere and helpful bar tender. You can order more than just beer here - including cocktails. I sampled some beer but just wasn't in the mood so I got an old fashioned. Pretty good for $10! They have a bunch of games and other things to keep you and your group occupied. Will definitely visit again! read more
4 years ago
If you're looking for an authentic CT based stout and ale type brewery you've found the place. Great beer choices and in the picture attached is an oatmeal stout that was awesome! read more
2 years ago
Awesome brewery in Manchester CT. Very welcoming and cool atmosphere. Beer and staff were fantastic. I performed here as a solo acoustic singer, the crowd was great! Highly recommended if you want a laid back atmosphere with great people and awesome craft beer! read more
3 years ago
This place was a little hidden gem! It's a bar that is all about soccer! The whole place was filled with soccer decor. They had games to play and a small menu to choose from. They are even serving breakfast on the days soccer is on in the morning! I love a place that has its own unique look and being a soccer fan, we will definitely join the crew one Sunday morning. read more
2nd Bridge Brewery is a very small brewery in Manchester. I've only been here a few times. Their parking lot is tiny, and it appears like their space is underground. You have to go down the stairs to get to the brewery. They also have a little deck outside. Inside you'll immediately notice lots of soccer memorabilia, this is a good spot to watch soccer games, or just hang out with friends. There's a variety of games you can play, table games, board games, jenga, darts, etc. However, when it's overly crowded its not as fun, you can't hear each other, the music is playing and you may not find an open seat. Last night was really nice, there was only a handful of people in a group together. My friend and I got beers and chatted for a bit. Paddy Cakes was the beer I got. It's a sour, with a unique smokey undertone. I totally forgot to take a picture of it. This is microbrewery I really love. The atmosphere is so fun, beers are delicious, and you can bring your puppy! read more
My sister, her boyfriend and I decided to check this place out yesterday as I haven't been here. Located in the same area as the the former Top Shelf, I appreciated the layout of this brewery. The first thing you are greeted by is the looks of other patrons as they are enjoying their drinks. You have two different rooms, the entrance room with some tables and a large screen TV playing the latest sports game while others enjoy some table games like Jenga and Connect 4. The other room decorated by soccer teams and another TV has more patrons and the bar to order your flight and pints. Some benches and tables fill the space as people are chatting and watching the games. Never been here I decided to grab a flight of beer in the hopes to fill up my growlers for myself and my Dad. My sister and I tried Chappy, Druga, Weight of Sound and Farm 2 Go for about $9. Not a bad price for the 4 pours. I just wish that the beers were better. My sister and I was talking about it as we played games but we were remarking that they seemed water down or very bland. I'm not an IPA fan that much and didn't want to get any but these citrus and ales didn't really wow me. I was bummed that I couldn't enjoy any of them enough to grab a growler but I knew I've had better elsewhere. read more
I stopped by here a couple of Thursday's ago for some afternoon drinks. While 2nd Bridge Brewing wasn't my first choice of brewery, it ended up being the choice for the evening. It's located in a set of buildings which used to house the first woolen mill in the US which is kind of cool. The whole outside definitely feels industrial and there is an abandoned building out back which is sort of cool to look at. As for the brewery itself, it's down a few stairs and consists of a couple of different rooms. Their main room has the bar, their beers on draft and then some seating. The seating in the room where I sat, had the stairs, some seating, dartboards, string lights and the walls were all made of brick. As of I often do whenever I visit a new brewery, I decided to go with a flight here. At 2nd bridge brewery, a fight consists of 4 beers of your choosing at a cost of $9. For my beers on this day I went with the Fruitoria (Tart cherry ale), Silk City (session IPA), Why So Feisty? (IPA) and Citronasphere (IPA). The first beer that I tried was the Fruitoria which was a lighter beer with some cherry flavor that lasted into the finish. Up second was the Silk city and the hops came in quick and hard for this IPA. It wasn't overpowering with bitter flavor which helped it to have a rather pleasant flavor. Third was the Why so feisty? and this was sort of a boring IPA with not much taste at the beginning and then a ton of bitterness on the finish. This was not the beer for me and I actually found it sort of off putting. Last but certainly not least was the Citronasphere which started off with some nice citrusy flavors which continued from the start of the finish. It eventually devolved into a slight bitterness which, while not horrible, wasn't pleasant either. Out of the bunch, the Fruitoria was easily my favorite with the Silk City coming in a distant second. The bottom line for me is that I would probably stop by here again in the future. While i only thought two of the four beers that I had were good, those two were good enough that I would be interested in trying more. read more
Not a bad little spot! My hubster and I stopped here after dinner with his rents and tried a few of their brews, didn't disappoint! Unfortunately we aren't very close so the frequency we would be out there is slim to none. The spot was a litttttle crammed but they did have a second room no one was in. Because the tap room was small, it was LOUD in there- but that's not reflecting on them. Overall, I would go back if I was in the area & keep trying their beers! read more
8 years ago
The owner Steve an his family are fantastic! No doubt best beer in Manchester "The one in the back" read more
What a great new brewery to the Manchester area. A cool industrial type feel located in a historic mill. Convenient location and use of the space for sure. We decided to check out this locally run brewery their opening weekend and catch some of the World Cup Soccer final. Steven the owner/ brewmaster definitely shows the passion he applied to all his beers when talking to him about his brewery. It's a family run brewery and they all pitch in for sure Now on to the beers , we both ordered flights so we could sample most of his beers offered . Some of my favorites were the Brown Betty toasted ale and the Turn 2 ipa which is hoppy , fruity smooth and complicated tastes for sure. Quite good . To be honest all the beers I tasted were great. On our next visit will try their oatmeal stout, which is usually not my thing. But who knows. Definitely check this new brewery out , it's a cool spot . Like any brewery bring a few snacks to munch on to make it perfect. read more
Really cool vibe at this new Manchester brewery and they're serving up a delicious and great variety of beers. I am not a huge IPA person and it seems like that is all the breweries offer nowadays with only one or two other types of beers - not here! It's in an old wooden mill building so you get the exposed brick and beams, and they strung up some pretty lights. There are two rooms, one with the bar which was a louder area and another room off of it with smaller tables and more quiet. Each room had a nice big flat screen TV. The service was fast and friendly, joking around with us as we had our 15 month old with us. The provided tic tac toe game kept him occupied and the beer flights ($9 for 4) made us happy! The highlights for me were the Chappy and the Feed the Chickens. My only "wish list" for this place is an outdoor space. Other than that, this place is top notch! read more
4 years ago
While the beer variety was fine the quality of the beer was fair at best. It lacked mouth feel and flavor. Also, the vibe of the brewery was dim. Perhaps if I was a huge soccer fan I would be more at home but the soccer banners and games on the tv did little for me. It was a fine place to visit but other breweries in the area very close by have better beer, food, and atmosphere. It was average. Which is fine. read more
7 years ago
Incredible IPAs, constantly rotating drafts, have never had a bad beer here. Great prices. Delicious food truck. Can enjoy corn hole, darts, games and more. They have great free WiFi, I stop by after work to answer some emails. Would highly recommend. It's a local spot with regulars, worth the drive. read more
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8 years ago
Love when a new spot opens up - was super excited to check this place out. A little tucked away super cute industrial esq type of vibe. Beers were pretty good I had got a flight (can't remember the exact names). Staff is super kind. A little hard to order though when there's a lot of people in that area. There are a few bar chairs and tables directly behind their seating and I kind of felt like I was on top of them while waiting to order. I love the game idea. Jenga and connect four are some of my old school favorites. I enjoyed the seating area in the back as well with the tvs. Overall nice place, great staff, just wish the ordering area wasn't so congested. read more
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Awesome place with a great music. Beer is really good Loralaide and Simtastic are delicious read more
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This is an amazing local brewery!! Finally Manchester has a great spot to go to and sample some wonderful beer. It is owned by local Manchester residents and they do not disappoint. They had 8 beers on tap. All the beers were so different from each other. You have option for a flight as well as a pint. They will also fill any growler! read more
8 years ago
2nd Bridge is such a great addition to Manchester! Plenty of seating, excellent service, and great beer. I got a flight, and my favorite was the Piney Sap Grass IPA. There were quite a few beers on tap- something for everyone- we will definitely be back! read more
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642 Hilliard St
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