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    Duffy's Tavern

    4.4 (101 reviews)
    ModerateIrish Pub
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Renee T.

    We visited Duffy's for the first time on 3/8/2026 for lunch. We sat at the bar to watch the game. It took the bartender a few minutes to get to us because he was swamped with waiter orders but once he did he apologized for the delay, took our drink order and gave us some menus. We decided to split the rueben sandwich with fries. OMG!! It was amazing, so flavorful and delicious. The fries were fresh and piping hot. The bartender was warm and inviting. Restaurant is warm, welcoming and clean. We highly recommend the sandwich and look forward to trying other menu options.

    Melissa C.

    Fun night out with friends! I ordered the Guinness whip and it didn't disappoint. It was sort of like a fluffier version of an Irish car bomb and super tasty! After some coaxing from my friends I ordered the Thanksgiving quesadilla special. The reaction of our super friendly and attentive waitress was priceless! I could tell her opinion without her saying it, and it was accurate. This was absolutely delicious. Well done!

    Happy Hour food
    Matthew L.

    Duffy's Tavern is an Irish pub that opened in West Haven, Connecticut in 1983. It was founded by restaurateur John Walsh. Although the pub has only been open since the 1980s, it seems like it is much older. That has to do with the fact that Walsh collected several antiques and historic bar memorabilia to decorate the interior of the pub. There's a refrigerator carved entirely out of wood, thick wooden booths, stained glass lamps, and several framed photos from West Haven's history (especially of the former Savin Rock Amusement Park: Connecticut's answer to Coney Island). Duffy's offers a variety of bar appetizers, burgers & sandwiches, soups, salads, and old-school tavern dishes like Fish & Chips, Meatloaf, Hot Roast Beef, and Shepherd's Pie. Walsh retired in 2002 and since then Duffy's has been run by his son Chris: a successful restaurateur in his own right. I have worked in West Haven for 15 years and I have visited Duffy's several times during that time period. It's a great place to go for lunch, dinner, or happy hour (not to mention St. Patrick's Day). Some of my favorite bites to order include their Irish Nachos, Wings, Quesadillas, or one of their many delicious burgers and sandwiches. Of course I always have to pair their food with a nice cold pint of Guinness to wash everything down. My most recent visit there was for a Happy Hour that my job sponsored. Some of the bites that everyone was treated to included a charcuterie platter, Buffalo chicken tenders, Penne ala Vodka, and Pub House Meatballs. Between the historic decor, the friendly staff, the cold beer, and the great food, it's always a good time at Duffy's!

    Pumpkin martini
    Stacey A.

    We just couldn't pass through without a stop at Duffy's. Today was all about the Pumpkin Martini. It's only around for a short time. Honestly the best I've had anywhere, and that is a huge compliment. I am an everything pumpkin girl. Chris infuses the vodka himself. Perfect blend of spices and the cream makes it a delectable treat. I wish this was on the menu all year round. We stopped for 1 but who am I kidding one was just not enough. So while my boyfriend was busying talking to some of the other patrons I ordered a second one. Shhh don't tell him. Lol I should have bought the premade ones to go home. He bottles and sells them for you to take. We already are planning on coming back for Black Friday for a couple more. Fingers crossed he doesn't run out. And thinking this time I'm definitely going to purchase the ones to go. Run don't walk if your a pumpkin spice lover you must try the martini.

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    Chris G.

    What a find in West Haven. The place looks amazing with plenty of seating and en extremely friendly staff, all of whom welcome you as you enter. We sit at the bar for an early dinner and the bartender (and owner) Chris takes care of us. Great bar with great selection on tap and in the fridge and, of course everything else in between. There are more specials tonight than there are items on the regular menu. The regulars and one of the staff throw out their top picks....Stuffed Clams (which look amazing), meatloaf and more. We shared a burger and the fish and chips. Both amazing. Plenty of off street parking, great service, great food...a winner in West Haven.

    Jen C.

    This was my first trip to Duffy's to check out their Corned Beef and Cabbage. We started out with some Guinness and Irish Mules and nachos. For dinner, we had Duffy dogs and corned beef and cabbage. Everything was delicious and well seasoned. Their booths are high so it felt pretty safe in there for my first experience in a restaurant since COVID. We finished it off with a Rockside Brownie in which the ice cream and whipped cream were cold and the brownie was perfectly warm. I will definitely come back!

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    Food was amazing. Especially the chowder. Great drinks as well. Exactly what you're looking for in an Irish bar in New England.

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    I love Duffys. Great people. Food and drink is consistently good. Great neighborhood spot

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