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    I went to this place 25 yrs ago. had a blast. The people were so down to earth, it was a great time . glad to see it's still there.

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    The Monkey Farm - Chicken?

    The Monkey Farm

    3.5(244 reviews)
    7.1 mi
    $$

    After our Connecticut River Museum sea shanty sailboat ride last night (8:30pm on a Tuesday), we…read morewent to dinner here. Quirky, CASH-ONLY, VERY popular, no-frills place. People kept arriving the entire time we were there. We sat in the quiet, outer enclosed porch area, away from the busy, noisy bar. Fresh seafood "delivered every day except Wednesday." Huge portions of decent food at a great value--my fresh, delicious, lightly battered, FLOUNDER Fish & Chips with TWO WHOLE FILLETS was only $18 cash!!! The guys were less impressed with (but still enjoyed) their huge 12oz cheeseburgers and Philly cheesesteak. We started with (rather humdrum) potato skins, which we never do. The bill came to $81 before tax and tip. For a family of 4. I think that's crazy low for all the food (no drinks) we got. Maybe this is what a restaurant that doesn't deal with credit card fees can be like? I'd go back if I were in the neighborhood. Heck, McDonald's would have cost nearly this much nowadays.

    Monkey Farm has always been my go to. A familiar face to them and drop some decent $$...food is…read moreoverall good and they take pride in their products I dont feel feedback is well received so I will leave it here The chicken over the last sic months has declined in quality...fatty on sides (ewww) and large line of "grizzle" down the middle, and that is every time. I now expect it and cut the center out. That goes back to kitchen staff and food prep. I keep supporting but maybe think through some little things it goes a long way Pricing has increased like other places but isn't on menu its on the check

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    The Monkey Farm - Philly Cheesesteak with upgraded sweet potato fries. So big he took half home!

    Philly Cheesesteak with upgraded sweet potato fries. So big he took half home!

    The Monkey Farm - My humongous, super fresh, lightly battered, DOUBLE FLOUNDER FILETS Fish & Chips and surprisingly tasty fries for only $18?!?!?!

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    My humongous, super fresh, lightly battered, DOUBLE FLOUNDER FILETS Fish & Chips and surprisingly tasty fries for only $18?!?!?!

    Half-Keg Tavern - Interior

    Half-Keg Tavern

    4.2(15 reviews)
    16.3 mi

    Half Keg Tavern is a historic neighborhood tavern that opened in New London, Connecticut in 1946…read more The tavern is housed inside a converted Quonset hut, which was likely picked up cheaply at the conclusion of World War II. The Half Keg stands out from other Connecticut drinking establishments in that it is technically a tavern as opposed to a bar. What's the difference? Bars can serve just about anything (including hard liquor), whereas taverns (once known as "public houses" back when residents were still British subjects) are places that can serve only beer, wine, cider, and food if they choose. At the time the Half Keg opened, there were maybe 700 taverns in Connecticut. Today, less than 10 Connecticut drinking establishments operate under a tavern license. A number of different owners have come and gone at the Half Keg, including longtime owners Ron & Maryann DiNoto. Since October 2016, the Half Keg has been owned and operated by Teresa Stomberg and her son David Donatello. The tavern serves a variety of domestic and foreign beer as well as a food menu of fresh handcrafted burgers, grinders, and a variety of bar bites. I recently visited the Half Keg for lunch while I was in the New London area. I arrived not long after they opened for the day. I pulled up a seat at the bar and began to peruse the menu. I first ordered a plate of "Fried Pickles", which were on the specials menu that day. Served with a dipping sauce, they were hot, crispy and very flavorful. I washed them down with a draught pour of Samuel Adams' "Summer Ale". Afterwards, I ordered a "Garlic & Onion Burger" (garlic & onion seasoned burger on a a garlic-buttered roll, slice of raw onion, lettuce, tomato) with a side of "Hand Cut Seasoned Fries". Don't expect anything particularly fancy here. It's just good, old-fashioned home cooking. No frills, no fuss; just fresh ingredients and good flavor! I washed my burger and fries down with a draught pour of Two Roads Brewing's "Two Juicy" (Double New England IPA). That lunch really hit the spot. I'd be interested in trying out one of their grinders on a return trip. If you're in the mood for a good sports game paired with a cold beer, good food, and the company of friendly locals, then head to the Half Keg!

    What a great little bar , it's a must stop for a dive bar feel ! People very friendly , prices are…read morereasonable . Cant wait to stop back in .

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    Ryan's Pub

    Ryan's Pub

    4.3(25 reviews)
    21.5 mi
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    Great Dive Bar - Delicious Food…read more Ryans is old dive bar pub with dated decor (which is a good thing) and plenty of food and drink deals. The food at this pub is spot on. I love their kickin chickin. its a great value and you can choose the sauce and trust me, i've tried all of them and they are all fantastic. also, the lobster roles and fried seafood are of the quality you would see at a seafood restaurant but without the high cost. Definitely check this place out if you are in Groton area. Thanks

    In town visiting Of course I looked on yelp for a local…read moreplace to relax. I liked what I read so I decided to stop in. It's not easy being a woman and being by yourself but Erin the bartender made me feel welcome right away. My battery almost died and she went above and beyond by lending me her personal charger. I was grateful due to the fact that my phone was dying. She handled the bar with ease. Most people seemed to know each other and were very pleasant. I saw a couple pool tables to the side. Keno was playing but I'm not sure what else they offered. TV's were on playing sports and the enthusiast were really enjoying the game. I had already eaten so I can't tell you about the food but from what I saw it looked delicious If I'm ever in the area again I will definitely stop in and hopefully it's Erin's shift.

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    Ryan's Pub - That's what you see when you first walk in the Ryan's pub/bar it  opens up around the corner more tables & a pool table room.

    That's what you see when you first walk in the Ryan's pub/bar it opens up around the corner more tables & a pool table room.

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    Ryan's Pub

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