My absolute FAVORITE spot for incredible cocktails!! The ambiance, the music (which I have…read moreshazammed several songs before), the high quality-nyc type cocktails but for a MUCH better price-- everything! If you're looking for a relaxed but romantic date night, or a chic night out with your friends, this is the place to go. The hospitality here is like no other, especially if Isa is your bartender. He is so personable, talented in mixology, and warmly welcomes any customer. My boyfriend and I decided to come in last minute and Isa instantly recognized us from our last visit, and made us feel so welcomed! Have to shoutout Tony of course who warmly welcomed as well working at the door!:) Check out my food account for my experience at 1928 @honeyandbri

Without a doubt the most welcoming and friendly staff of any bar/cocktail infusion place I've ever…read morebeen. Bartender Isa is so friendly, kind, and eager to invite people to try new drinks. Isa was great with answering any questions and brought such great positive and entertaining energy the entire night! Would recommend to anyone wanting to check a new place out and enjoy some high quality cocktails that won't break the bank! The setting is unique to the area and is very warm and upbeat. Love this establishment and recommend it to all wanting a new drink!

This place is great. Stumbled across it via the InKind app, and have been back multiple times,…read moreincluding making a special detour via New Haven on our last night before leaving Connecticut. The Ordinary is one of the oldest purpose build bars, with lovely dark gothic wood. A wacky gothic humor and excellent staff, who really care about the clients and the drinks. Good selection of gins. Outstanding cocktails on the list, at fair prices (especially happy hour). Or better yet, ask the expert staff to recommend and invent one for you. The bacon is a thick, crunchy, sugary must. Add it to your burger. And an egg. Get the shishito peppers. And the chocolate chip cookies. And if you're lucky and hungry, the coffin-full of sliders is a delicious bargain (with plenty for the next day).

I've been to Ordinary perhaps 3-4 times. Being a New Haven native, I've been to about every bar,…read morerestaurant, or eatery in the city, and Ordinary has been no exception. First few times I went was during covid, and they were one of the few that allowed folks to just be. They resembled a real speakeasy during lockdown because you had to ring a bell and be let in. My most recent visit was with two of my long time friends on a rainy Wednesday night. We got seated by the "fireplace" and browsed the menu. I landed on a mocktail old fashion, my friend got the bee's knees and we got the big pretzel and the candied bacon. Pretzel was great, old fashion could have been better but the ambience was just what we needed. You really get a feel of old school New Haven being at Ordinary. The staff was great so I'll be back.

First time here. Not in time for the regular menu unfortunately so had to pick from very limited…read morelate night menu. As a pescatarian, there were VERY limited choices. Hard to go wrong with frozen fries ravioli but they were just a bit like cardboard with a little help from a decent marinara. Good beer selection and very nice wait staff. Hopefully can get there earlier next time but it would be nice for them to add a few sandwiches to the late night menu.

Such a neighborhood gem of a place! It continues to evolve throughout the years while maintaining…read morethe same character and charm coupled with great clientele you appreciate! Been visiting for 20+ years and always make it a must stop on my trips back to CT. Cheers to everyone here!

I I have been going to Chris's for 5 years and it's a low lit "old school" pub to hang out with…read morefriends for a game of Pool, Darts or just throw back a pint cranking out your favorite music on the TouchTunes jukebox. There are plenty of flatscreen TV's to catch the big games and the "Pittsburgh Steelers" is the Pubs fan favorite as there's is lots of memorabilia throughout the pub. Friday through Sunday evenings are usually busy during football season and there's plenty of space to stretch out. They have a regular pub style lunch that doesn't break the bank with an outstanding and friendly chef that visits the bar for that bit of personal touch unlike other places in the area.

Hello Racists! The bartender Mike, idk if he drinks while working or is sober- but he verbally…read moreattacked me for asking for water for a drunk patron. He cursed me out and yelled for me to leave when I calmly clarified a woman needed water. I spoke with nearby patrons whom agreed and cursed me out saying leave - a woman and her drunk father were rude and when called on it, she threatened to "beat me up". I would NOT recommend this place to anyone sane! GC patrons agree it's crazy over there. Never in 32 years have I EVER been treated the way I was at Chris and will tell Everyone I can to avoid that place! Harassment was welcomed and unjustified.

Nachos: Picture this. You're sitting with your closest friends on a perfectly youthful Thursday…read morenight, because you just couldn't wait for the weekend to begin. You're playing some ridiculous game you made up in an instant, and your laughter echoes through the bar, along with the strangers voices and the blaring music. You walk up to the bar, where a mirror stretches across the wall behind the bartenders, and you catch yourself in it, along with a few lingering eyes. You laugh at the audacity of youth, the absurdity of it, and look at yourself a little longer. You're young. Your hair's long, your eyes are dark, your cheeks and nose are red from the cold outside that has settled into your bones. You zone out at any reflection you catch yourself in, because you can feel the time passing. The bartender finally makes their way to you, and you order a plate of nachos that makes its way to your table on its own. There are so many hands reaching in, and you don't even notice when the table started overflowing with new and old friends. You take the first bite, and suddenly you're gutted. They taste incredible, perfectly flavorful. You have no idea where the feeling comes from. It's mushrooms and salsa, perfectly salted. It's relief and familiarity all at once, like the spark of something new that feels good because it's familiar, like it was waiting for you too. You close your eyes and melt into its warmth immediately. You open your eyes and suddenly, everything around you starts to move. Winter coats pile up on the hooks by the door, then disappear into spring. The patio opens with local indie bands, then closes with the sun coming up. The stool beside you fills up with the Irish guy you had the most awkward first date with that you counted the minutes. Months later you run into him again, and you laugh about it together until your stomach hurts. At the table near the windows, a girl you barely knew raises her voice at you over something out of your control, and you realize you don't want this. You cut her off, and she disappears from her seat. You see yourself passing through time in every corner of the bar. Old friends fade into the back of the mirror, and new ones take their seats in the same booths, laughing at the same jokes. The eyes around you linger as they pass. A guy at the end of the bar looks up every time you laugh. Someone holds your gaze in the mirror a beat too long, then looks down at his drink. You notice every one of them and hold on to none, because you can't seem to stay in the moment. Everything is already passing by while you're still standing in it. "SO?! What are you going to rate them?!" says your new friend sitting beside you, who just found out you write these ridiculous reviews for fun. You realize you seek out nachos the way you seek out love. It's a deep, familiar desire. You keep chasing the first bite that made you feel like this. He's waiting for your answer with a big smile on his face. Your hair's still long. Your cheeks are still red. Nothing has changed, but somehow, everything has. "Five," you say. "Five out of five." All else: I've said enough. This bar is my safe space and happy place. The bartenders are heaven-sent. P.S. I was listening to Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol writing this, hence the drama.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Lemon pepper wings !!! lol. I was up here for my kids play date. I had to find some where to go…read moreynot here. Great wings. Host/bartender lovely welcoming. Next time I'll try the burger.

Was in the area and wanted to try something new. Started with just wanting a martini and ended up…read moresnacking, desserts, and coffee. Small intimate dining/bar area. Bartender super friendly and attentive. Happy hour did not disappoint. Food was absolutely amazing, we'll have to pop back for entrees. Once we posted we were there a handful of friends raved that they go all the time and we can see why.

Absolutely love this place. The service is always top notch,…read moreas are the food and drinks. It's a cozy restaurant with a lot of warmth. Our server was knowledgeable of gluten free options on the menu, which was great. They start every table with potato chips and a yummy aioli, truly addicting! For food, the filet mignon was perfection. A previous time I came, they had shrimp and scallops in a saffron cream with wild rice and market vegetables and it was DIVINE! The menu does change so that dish wasn't listed this recent time that we went. It would be amazing if they brought it back as a permanent dish!!! For drinks, I loved by Buzzin in Bikini Bottom cocktail! It is my favorite! My fiancé liked the Negroni and Julep as well, but loved my drink above those. I'd definitely recommend going to Six One Nine for a date night or dinner outing!

This place is always a vibe when I stop by. You can play music through an app called TouchTunes,…read morejust be mindful that you do have to pay for coins to play songs (each song costs 2 coins ... you could buy the coins in bundles). I'd personally recommend splitting the cost with someone else who would like to play music. The bartender I always tend to see is Bri, and she is amazing with the drinks. I love playing darts there with friends. It's nice because usually it's not too packed when I stop by, and feels more private. I've only tried their wings, which are delicious. While their other food looks appetizing, I have yet to try.

All bars have history. And some get to reinvent themselves. Sullivan's Cafe has done just that…read more They have remodeled with new floors, paint, tables and chairs. For years they didn't have food and now they have found a chef who makes homemade empanadas, uses cauliflower crusts (I couldn't even tell) and doesn't up charge, amazing combinations of flavors to make it perfect EVERY SINGLE time it's ordered. Mondays are a full house with Trivia with Gary and Saturday are full of entertainment with Naugatuck's Got Talent (lol) Karaoke night! I highly recommend giving the a try!

Always has a great nightlife scene especially in the summer with back outdoor area…read more Reasonable prices, great bands, friendly staff, and the food is best at this location.

Stop there to see friends band that played in the back. Great facilities. Good service and I walked…read moreup front. Was pretty much like a hard hat sports bar. My kind of place shots and beer.