No domestic beer! No soda! I don't drink IPA. Nice place and good service. Just wish they had other…read morechoices.

Fun brewery in an industrial center. It isn't really near anything else that we could see. There is…read morea tent outside for more seating options. The bartender was friendly and they had a nice variety of drink options.

The Niantic Public House is tucked away behind the Black Sheep restaurant off the main road in…read moreNiantic. The interior is very spacious, with plenty of high top tables. It's a bit loud and when we were there there were young children running around inside. There is a limited amount of non-Beer drink selections if you do not like beer. Obviously this place is for beer drinkers, but I was hoping for a few more non-beer options so that my beer loving husband could enjoy the beer. The bartender was very kind and understanding and offered me samples of the 1 hard seltzer and a blueberry cider that were available on tap (they also had sangria). I did have the cider that was decent, I'm not usually a cider fan but this one didn't have that tang most hard ciders have that I don't care for. My husband said the IPA beer that he had was very good. They have an outdoor seating area as well.

Niantic Public House & Brewery: Solid Beer, Great Vibe, but the Bar Setup Needs Help…read more Final stop--or technically, our first--on our Niantic-to-Mystic beer crawl was Niantic Public House & Brewery, conveniently located near our Airbnb. The town was buzzing with tourists, and we caught the tail end of a local car show just up the street. The scene had great small-town energy, and live music was just setting up when we arrived. Bonus points for easy parking behind the building. The space has a cool, industrial vibe with bold murals from local artist Jacob Cullers giving it some character. The taproom itself is big, open, and welcoming, with plenty of seating at the bar and throughout the space. The décor isn't exactly cohesive, but it has personality--and for a laid-back beer hang, that works. We tried Mystery of Juiceboxin', a super juicy New England IPA brewed with Mosaic and Citra hops (juiceheads, this one's for you), and D.S.D., a stronger, bolder Imperial IPA. Both were solid pours and easy to enjoy. I ended up going back for a second, which--if you've read any of my brewery reviews--you'll know is my personal barometer for whether a place is worth the stop. The vibe here is clearly geared toward community--super family-friendly, casual, and unpretentious. The live music was a nice touch too. J.C. Revival, a local duo, was playing that afternoon and added just the right amount of energy without overwhelming the space. Now... let's talk about the service. The bartenders themselves were friendly, upbeat, and doing their best--but the layout of the bar is absolutely killing them. Glassware is at the front, taps and sinks are in the back, and it felt like they were in a constant loop just trying to fulfill basic orders. Even on a slow day, service was sluggish simply because of how inefficient the setup is. You could see how hard they were working, but the system they're working within just doesn't make sense. A bar remodel focused on flow and function would go a long way here--not just to improve speed, but to take some pressure off the staff, who really were trying their best. Bottom line: The beer is worth the visit, the space has charm, and the energy is welcoming. But if you go, pack a little patience. Here's hoping they invest in a more functional bar setup--because with better service speed, this place could be a standout.

Beer'd Brewing Company is a craft brewery that opened in Stonington, Connecticut in November 2012…read more It was founded by husband and wife Aaron Simoncini and Precious Putnam. After enrolling in a class entitled "Beers of the World" in college, Simoncini became very interested in craft beer and soon began homebrewing. It was during this time that he gained the nickname "Beer'd". Eventually with his now-wife Putnam, Simoncini set out to open his own brewery. The couple set up shop at the Velvet Mill in Stonington. The historic building was originally home to the American Velvet Company, which operated from 1892 to 1996. Today it is a multipurpose building that is home to a thriving community of small businesses and artist studios. When Beer'd originally opened in the mill, they had just a 100-barrel system. The brewery quickly became notable for their small-batch high quality IPAs. In 2018, Beer'd opened a secondary facility at the Airport Business Park in Groton. This new 12,000-sq-ft space expanded their production capacity to 6,000 barrels. An adjoining 60-seat taproom (dubbed "Beer'd Brewing @ The Silo") opened at the Groton facility in January 2020. To differentiate the two taprooms, the original location in Stonington is now often referred to as "Beer'd Brewing @ The Mill". I recently visited Beer'd @ The Silo. Although they are one of my favorite Connecticut breweries and I've visited their Mill Taproom multiple times, this was my first visit to the Silo Taproom. Unlike the OG taproom which is more family-friendly, the Silo Taproom is intended to be exclusively for the 21+ crowd. It's a pretty nice space too. I pulled up a seat at the bar and looked over the draught menu. Throughout my visit, I enjoyed short pours of "You Like 'A Da Juice" (New England IPA), "Matter of Time" (New England IPA), "Roulette" (Russian Imperial Stout), and "Heavy Weight-Of-Sound" (Triple IPA). They were all excellent, but the last one was my favorite! I'm honestly not sure which taproom I prefer. If you've got little ones or furry friends with you, then head to the Mill. If you prefer a more adult exclusive experience, then head to the Silo. Either way, I plan on enjoying Beer'd beers for years to come!

Went here for an after work going away gathering. We were the only ones in the place (at first),…read morebut others funneled in while we were there. Absolutely LOVED the beer choices, as did everyone I was with. I would say Beer'd has the largest selection of REALLY good beers. Generally I find it hard to experience more than 1-2 beer options that I like at any local brewery. (They brew their own right there). Nice job! They should advertise it more, especially as a place for folks who just want to hang out with friends. ! I have been to their summer event with food trucks and games and tatoo artists, and it was a really fun event. Can't wait for another one! Also try their location in Stonington at the Velvet Mill. They have lots of great events there, and it can get lively because of the other businesses inside (including food.)

I drove about an hour to check out this brewery, and it was totally worth it. The atmosphere was…read morelaid-back, welcoming, and just the kind of spot you want to spend a casual night with friends. We kicked things off with a few craft beers, the variety was impressive, and it was fun sampling different styles I hadn't tried before. While sipping, we jumped into their trivia night, which was such a blast. It had just the right mix of fun and competition (and maybe a little friendly arguing over answers!). Dinner came from a Mexican food truck parked right outside, tacos and beer are a combo I'll never say no to. Once trivia wrapped up, we stuck around and played some board games they had available. It turned into one of those unexpectedly awesome nights where time just flies. What really stood out was the vibe, dog friendly, super chill, and filled with people just enjoying good drinks, food, and company. I'm already thinking about when I can make the trip again.

Really liked this place. Last minute stop after work hard all day at another event with my friends…read moreand co workers. Spacious, friendly. Patrons and Staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Had their purple haze and it was worth it! No food menu so Friends Ordered in pizza . Worth a stop in. Bathrooms were bright and clean. Plenty of parking too

Sounds like the time to go and have a reservation is for Brunch. Went for dinner on Monday before…read morea show at the Garde. Made a reservation, just in case but it was not needed. The place is very big, so if you are going with a group or family they have the space. There is a small awkward parking lot in the back, so mostly street parking. Arrived (party of 4) just after 5pm, took a few minutes to be sat, even though the place was empty. One bartender and one waitress. Received two menus and were told to scan the QR code on the table, seemed odd. It took a while to give our order, so we ordered everything at once. Wings, truffle fries to start. Scallop Risotto, Fish& chips, fried shrimp basket and caesar salad with chicken. Drinks arrived minus one because they were out of the whiskey, provided a replacement, but the drink never came to the table. Food was ok. The fried things were very tasty and well made. The wings were nice, tender and good sauce/flavor. Truffle fires were good, little heavy on the truffle oil, but tasty Scallops were prepared well but the "risotto" was more like rice pilaf. The caesar salad was nicely dressed, the added chicken was grill to as close to raw and still be "cooked". It was very soft and chewy - that was pushed to the side. If you go, stick to the bar, brunch, apps, or something fired. I think this place is good if you go when they are fully staffed or something. I would happy choose someplace else if I were in town for a show.

Sooooo many crafts beers and ciders on draft. The bartender is happy to let you sample prior to…read moremaking yoir selection. Can't decide? Get a flight. Extremely reasonable prices and free parking. The area is a little sketchy. I was mean mugged by some lady while walking by her for zero reason. Lock your car and perhaps carry some pepper spray but try it out. Food is good for bar food. Yummy wraps and hand cut fries.

First impressions mean a lot more than you think. We all felt uncomfortable here. The venue itself…read moreis nice but I feel like it draws the wrong crowd. For example: there was a fight in the parking lot that had workers running out to intervene. It was so bad the police had to be called. The snacks are frozen; the beer was good. On the plus side they have a couple free Chex mix dispensers. First impressions matter - we would definitely not come back.

I have been here about 3 times. Had not returned only because the service had been rough before. I…read moream sure some of you had experienced it before but I will recommend you give them another chance. I remember standing waiting for about 20 minutes for a beer more than once before and not able too. We had order food that never came and we had to leave. But now they have enough staff and they are quicker. They also implemented a better ordering system and I think that made all the difference. This place always looked amazing inside. The decor and look inside is pleasant and just goes with the music; and the name. They have a great selection of beers and although they are not super cold it is good. This is not your typical bar & Grill; so no they don't have a kitchen. For FOOD just know they have limited menu of items. Pizza and pretzels are made in a quick small oven by the bar. But I have to say it was good. I had the margarita pizza and we ate it all. Eat before you come or just know these are snacks. They have a band playing and we loved it. I always end up dancing here. They usually have a band playing Fridays, Saturdays and sometimes Sunday. So check out their Facebook page for updates. It is a great hangout place for after work or meeting up friends.

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.

Great bar, greater staff. Excellent selection of delicious beer including locally brewed. Beautiful…read moreinterior and they often put on shows ranging from Rock to metal to Indie and just about everything in between. On nights when it's a bit quieter a lot of times that I've been there bartenders on staff will start conversations and come up with random trivia or things to do that will include everyone at the bar and generally begin a group conversation which always leads to people meeting one another and having a lot of fun. I've never had a bad time when I've chosen to go in there. And while you're there do yourself a favor and get a shot of the in-house apple pie moonshine. It is a must-have.