Great beer selection. Great atmosphere. It's loud, rowdy, people were playing classic NES games on…read morea projector in the back at one point. Came here with missus and friend. Friend is REALLY into beer. He ordered for the missus and I. Every selection was great. The bartenders were attentive and informative and based on our previous choices steered us towards picks that would appeal to our specific taste profiles. This is a place I'd go with friends to just unwind. Yes it is very loud. But that's good when you've had a long week and you just want to let loose. Definitely a favorite and I'll miss this place when I eventually have to leave Connecticut.

Amazing space! We went last night to see Neva Dinova and were thrilled to see them in this intimate…read morespace. (Max capacity i74 people). The sound was great and the stage area though tiny, was big enough! They has a huge selection of beers, cocktails , canned bevs and even some great NA options. 10/10 lived this place.

This place is definitely a hole in the wall. So tiny! When we entered I thought perhaps there was…read morea separate bar and dining area, but it is just a super small place with a bar and some eclectic tabletop options with various stools and chairs. We weren't even sure someone was going to come over to take our order as we only saw the bartender and no other waitstaff. Those ladies definitely hustled to manage it all. We ordered rather quickly when someone came to the table as we were afraid if we didn't it might be a long time before we saw someone again. Food took a very long time to come out, but it was worth the wait. I had a delicious Reuben with amazing house made fresh potato chips and my husband had chicken tenders and fries. This is clearly a well loved local spot. I would visit again.

Half hound is a great Irish pub love the Guinness stew! They pour a nice glass of Guinness. The…read moreambience is Irish pub all the way. I've been a few times in the service has always been good. I would recommend this restaurant to my family and friends.

Gatehouse Tavern [GT]. (2 stars)…read more "Stuffed clams (or stuffies) are popular in New England and consist of a breadcrumb and minced clam mixture that is baked on the half shell of a quahog hard shell clam.[1][2][3][4] Other ingredients typically found in the basic breadcrumb mixture are: meat such as sausage, bacon or chouriço (Portuguese sausage), chili pepper, lemon juice, bell peppers, celery, onion, garlic, spices and herbs. There are many different recipes for stuffed clams; many restaurants in New England have their own variety, as do many home cooks." - Wikipedia "Stuffies - $2.50" The sign caught my eye. I asked myself, "Self, what the heck are stuffies?!" I walked up to the cashier and asked her. She said it's a stuffed clam. Ahhh... In all the years I have been up to New England I never heard of "stuffies" before. Perhaps it could be in part to the fact that I usually frequent seafood restaurants vice watering holes when I am here... As I perused the menu I also saw a pastrami sandwich so I decided to eat here. I ordered the following: -Stuffies -Pastrami Sandwich Stuffies. (1.5 stars). Somehow I imagined this stuffed clam to have some texture & seasoning but not an overkill of salt & onions??!! The stuffing was extremely mushy & unpleasant to eat. I took one bite & didn't finish the rest of it. There were a few minuscule pieces of clam meat chopped up in the stuffing mixture but it was tough to even discern any real clam flavor. I'm sure the locals probably go crazy over GT's stuffies but I just am not a fan... Pastrami (Reuben) Sandwich. (2.5 stars). GT's pastrami sandwich is different from most places I have eaten at because they cook their pastrami slices on a flat top grill. The pastrami had a nice seasoning but some of the sides were a little too burnt for my liking. Instead of the usual 1000 island (yuck) I requested spicy brown mustard & while it was a bit messy to eat, definitely hit the spot on a cold day. The sauerkraut was nice & crunchy which I appreciated. The "rye" bread was quite soft & fell apart before I could take a bite into the sandwich. The rye bread tasted like sourdough bread... --- All in all, GT is a quaint little water hole that is located right across the street from EB (Electric Boat). In its heyday, GT & Elfie's used to be THE places to go for EB employees during lunch. Most of the other establishments in this area (including Elfie's) is now closed due to the fact that EB now has a "cafeteria" on their premise. The owner/bartender is extremely friendly & social which made me feel at ease. Parking is wherever u find it. Street parking is about 1 block away in the residential area. But the good thing is, if u find a stall, it's free!

Family owned forever. This place is a throwback. Like time standing still. Old timey and dumpy. Try…read moreit you will like it.

So happy to finally get to try Inishmor. The line is always so long but lunch on a Saturday was…read moregood still packed. We tried the fried pickles, Shepard pie and Bangers and mash. The casual pub atmosphere adds to the comfort of the delish food.

Stopped in for a late lunch yesterday and were greeted immediately and told we could sit anywhere…read more Seating is comfortable with a combination of tables and booths. Our server came and took our drink orders and provided us with menus. We chose the pretzel sticks that come with beer cheese. Entrees were the chicken tenders with barbecue sauce and the heifer burger minus the jalapeños. Strawberry margaritas completed the order. The pretzel sticks are served piping hot, you can see the steam coming off them as you dip them in the great tasting cheese. The are soft any nicely salted, just the right amount of salt. The chicken tenders arrived covered in a great tasting barbecue sauce. Baby carrots, a side of extra barbecue sauce, and blue cheese completed the dish. There are plenty of tenders in the order, enough so that we took some home for another meal. The barbecue sauce was nice and tangy and complemented the tenders perfectly. The heifer burger was served on a nice soft bun alone with crispy bacon and gorgonzola cheese. Could have had more cheese for my taste but no complaints on what was done with it. The burger was cooked a perfect medium rare and it was well seasoned and very large. It came with a large portion of French fries and pickles on the side. The fries were very crispy and stayed hot throughout the meal. This was definitely a great meal. Service was very good as our server was very attentive and took good care of us. Been here before and we'll be going back. A great place with a large enough menu that everyone should find something they will like.

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.

The Black Sheep is an Irish pub in Niantic serving things like Shepherds Pie and Bangers and Mash…read more It's one of the few restaurants in Niantic, so if you've visited more than once, you've probably been to the Black Sheep. I prefer visiting during the warmer months, because it gives you the option of eating outside. I find the interior to be too dark and the tables are often found sticky. The food is decent and the portion sizes are good. The sides are basic. Definitely pick the sweet potato fries if you have any doubts. My son insists that the regular fries need more salt to even taste ok. The service has always been a little slow but when the food comes out, they always have plenty of help getting it to the table. Because it's a fixture to a town I love, I'm sure I'll be back.

This is one of our local faves. The pub was for many years a family owned pharmacy honored by the…read morequote for the back room. The owner brought over the wood and decor from an Irish Pub so when you walk through the door you have magically been transported to Dublin. Creative cocktails and many beers on tap along with traditional Irish food complete the scene. The food is a awesome mix of Irish and American dishes. Guinness Beef Stew, Bangers and Mash, PEI Mussels, Steak Frites, and seafood dishes are sure to make this a pub favorite. They also have live music on the weekends and trivia nights. Hats off to the staff who make this place a local Cheers favorite.

I had brunch at the Norwich Inn on Sunday with two dear friends. I think it was in a spot called…read morethe Palm Gardens. It was one of the worst meals I've ever had! I ordered The New England's with a side of turkey sausage. The eggs were fine, but the hash browns came as two picks and were hard as pucks! Needed a serrated knife to cut through them. Toast was cold as well. The turkey sausage was dry as a bone and basically not worth eating. Plus, they automatically add a 20% tip even though we were a party of 3. NOT cool for such poor service. Not going there again which is unfortunate because my parents had their Wedding Reception there in 1957 and my sister had her Wedding Reception there in 1984. Bummed! Wish I could give it zero stars!

Finding the actual pub as a First Timer, was an issue. There are no signs…read more... So me being me, I walked through the Spa front door. I was greeted immediately and was given the run down of where to go. The restaurant doesn't open until 5, so I decided to hit up the pub. Glad I did. It was quite relaxing. Background music is soft. I ordered the cold river Blueberry Elderflower Martini. It was on Point. Delicious! I also ordered The Cheese. Lived up to its name... Cheese lovers plate of cheese. Definitely need 2-4 people to eat all of it. It is a smaller quaint pub for about 20 guests. Staff was friendly and helpful. Overall not a bad place to visit and would visit again for the drinks for sure.

I like this place for its authentic vibe. They have drink specials from time to time. I highly…read morerecommend trying their Bourbon Chicken. 2 well-marinated bone-in chicken things served with a hearty portion of mashed potatoes. I live on the West Coast and visit my Son in Connecticut and I always have to go here at least once each trip for the Bourbon Chicken. They also make an outstanding cobb salad. Unfortunately, the Shepherds Pie is not good, imo. You will want to skip that one.

Delicious food, cute decor, friendly service, good prices, child friendly, amazing beersread more