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    Elicit Brewing Co - Manchester

    3.8 (195 reviews)
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    Open 4:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Soukanya P.

    I was at a private event (baby shower) at Elicit and it was great! The entire upstairs was rented out for the event. There was a full bar there but for frozen drinks it was only served at the patio bar. We were given wristbands for drinks at other bars other than the one where our event took place so it was counted as our open bar for the event. The space is so nice and it was decorated beautifully. Great lighting. Could've been cooler with air conditioning as it was super hot on a July afternoon. There were bar seating, regular tables and booths. We were able to order any drink. The food was set up in a different room and there was also seating there. The garlic Parmesan and Cajun dry rub wings were sooooooo delicious; cooked to perfection and well seasoned. The pizza was thin crust bar pizza and really good. The signature salad had candied walnuts with a spring mix, blue cheese crumbles and vinaigrette. The salmon in lemon caper sauce was my absolute favorite! My only complaint is there's no elevator for ADA access and the AC could've been better.

    Y2K bingo
    Lanasha R.

    I visited Elicit for their Y2K music bingo night. It was such a fun time and there was a large turnout! I like that Elicit hosts so many events. Their space is perfect for big groups and they have an upstairs event venue as well. Their holiday decorations are really cool and add to the space for sure. I got a southern hospitality burger which came with some really good french fries. I think I could've had a plate of the fries alone and been happy. The burger was good and filling, but a bit messy. Something compelled me to order a non-alc espresso martini off their mocktail menu and while it was delicious, I'm pretty sure it was just coffee in a martini glass lol. All in all, a great spot for when you're looking for something to do!

    Pretzel and pickles
    Michele G.

    Have come here a couple times and always have had a good experience. Great spot for a large group as area is huge and has outdoor/ indoor seating. Enjoyed various beers of all sorts and good bites. Recommend

    Espresso martini
    Christi S.

    Came here for a retirement get together. So, the hubby and I decided to come a bit early to get something to eat. When we walked in. There were two table couch areas that were vacant. But the table was filled with so much glasses and garbage. We still sat at one of the tables and just pushed the garbage to the side. We ordered food and just waited to see if anyone would clear the table across from us. Of course the table wasn't cleared and a couple that came in and wanted to sit there ended gathering all the trash and putting it on the tray and brought it to the counter. Ok, let's talk food. The food was good. The hubby and I shared a burger which I can't remember the burger name. We had that with some sweet potato fries. Which both the sweet potato fries and the burger was really delicious. We had also ordered some buffalo chicken wings which was also good. And I added some whipped ricotta and sourdough bread. The food was good for a little bar bite. I also liked how they have so many beers on tap to choose from. I definitely recommend to come here if you want to have some little bites and good beer and spend time with great company.

    Food was actually very good. The spicy shrimps in particular
    Syed K.

    Huge place, much bigger than I thought walking in. They have several dining spots, at the front, .idle back, way back and to the side. There are even breakout rooms in the side and an outdoor section in the back. We came here for trivia and even on a Monday there was a lot of buzz and itvwas loud. Food was actually pretty good, you have to order it at the station and they have a whole wall dedicated to drinks. Fun place to hang out, good energy and vibe.

    Upstairs cocktail bar
    Joe H.

    This brewery has it all! 50 beers on tap, a whole host of major and small batch liqueur in the cocktail bar, and the atmosphere is fantastic! The bartenders were phenomenal and the drinks were incredibly tasty! I had the coffee porter and it was amazing. Can't wait to go back again!

    Sweet potatoes waffles
    Janelly T.

    This was my second time at Elicit Brewing. First time I was here was with Yelp Elite crew and that day, I knew I had to come back and bring my friends. I came by on March 16, 2023 with a group of friends. We all agreed with this sentiment. AMBIENCE: The ambience is electrifying. Everyone is enjoying themselves. I loved the set out of plenty of sitting in the large area and then the sofas on the other side. Its perfect for large groups. BEER & FOOD: The drinks variety are plentiful. There is a beer for everyone. I love their prices as I have gone to many brewery and the beer prices are much balanced here. On this day they even have beers at $3 dollars. So if you are on a budget, you have choices. I have to talk about the food. I have to say that yes its mainly bar food but OMG everything is done RIGHT. I mean it. Everyone in my group agreed that the choices were great and quality was amazing. We were extremely surprised with their eggplant fries which some in the group don't like eggplants and were LIKE WHAT?? Yes they loved it. We had the following items in their menu; sweet potatoes waffles; Philly eggrolls; burger and fries, chicken bites, eggplant fries, wings, sweet heat. EVENT: On this day they had live music on the down stairs and DJ upstairs. I love them both. We left almost at 1am after dancing and singing with strangers that were all there to have fun. I love that they had plenty of security presence everywhere. This is highly important to me and it gave me a sense of safety and responsibility from the staff. My friends all loved it and thought the only bad thing is how far they are from us. STAFF and ORDERING: Here I thought they had excellent ordering system and process. They have a great set up with at least 6 cashier registers to dispense your drink orders. On the other side they have about 2 registers for food ordering. Everything is very modern and easy to order. You get a buzzer, get a table and then pick up your food a few minutes later. So come on over and experience what a great brewery looks like. Loved every minute here and hope to be back soon.

    Two butt- FUGLY freaks who refuse to leave young women alone at illicit brewery. Ban these brain-dead goblins ASAP

    Employees have updated on the two creeps who were harassing women and insisted that they were removed from the establishment and banned for life. Thank you for making the right call. Ensuring all your patrons are safe and comfortable is 5 star customer service and should be appreciated

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    Sarah S.

    A brewery that is also an event space! They have a lovely downstairs area and a back porch with a firepit in the summer. Inside there are many rows of high top tables, a lounging area out front, and then often a dance club and bar area upstairs! The upstairs part of the venue area is sometimes closed for special events and it has a wonderful glass overlook where you can peer down on the rest of the establishment... (if you go to the bathroom or into one of the adjoining rooms). Good for groups! Note that during peak business hours, it may be hard to find a seat! For food --- it is bar food but I have no complaints. Note that it is not usually why I go there... (actually never something that I can quite recall much about -- either good or bad)... but I recommend swinging by if you are looking for a good time on a Thursday through Saturday night!

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    It is a great place to hang out! I went for an event and it was so much fun. Great drinks and food.

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    Ask the Community - Elicit Brewing Co - Manchester

    Do they offer any non-alcoholic beers? If no, would love to see Athletic Brewing Co since they're local to CT :)

    They have a rotating beer list. When I was there 2 weeks ago, I was they did have beverages from this company

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    Connecticut Valley Brewing Company

    Connecticut Valley Brewing Company

    3.9
    (119 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$

    In 2010, Connecticut Valley Brewery created their Trailblazer beer, which is a New England Indian…read morePale Ale. That style of beer was still new at that time. They created other styles of beers since then, such as sours, seltzers, and stouts. Their Spiked Smoothie Blueberry Lemonade received awards in 2022. In 2019, Birdhouse Coffee opened in the same establishment; they serve coffee and food. The parking lot was spacious, packed, but we found parking. In the warmer months, they also have a nice patio area. The tap room was spacious with plenty of seating and high ceilings. I'm a huge fan of seltzers and sours, so I was excited to see that they had a few to choose from. I got to try two different flavors; those were called: 1. Blueberry Lemonade Spiked Smoothie- ABV 5% 2. Raspberry Lemonade Spiked Smoothie- ABV 5% Those were one of the best sours I've had in a long time. They also sell other brand's beers as well. My family and friends ordered beer and food from the Birdhouse Coffee. Aside from the food delay, we had a great time. The beertenders were friendly. The employees kept the area clean. They also hosts a number of events; the day we went, there was a toy drive. Overall, a great brewery with delicious beers; I can't to go back!

    There are car cruise events happening throughout the week throughout the warmer months. Cruisers…read morehang out Sunday mornings for Cars & Coffee events and then on Monday nights are car themed nights. There's also open Cruise Night events on Thursday nights when every car is welcome to show up.

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    Urban Lodge Kitchen

    Urban Lodge Kitchen

    3.7
    (6 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    Great burger, not so great tacos…read more Learned that Catsup and Mustard's chef decided to make a new place tied with urban lodge. I'm always down for a good burger, and catsup was one of the best burgers around. So I made the trek to this locale to relive the greatness. Place is a little walk-up order place. Like a roadside snack shack or a ice cream shop. You put your order in, you get a marker, and a server comes out to deliver your meal. We ordered their Diablo burger, some truffle fries, and one of all their tacos. Knew the burger was going to be good, figured the tacos would be too. They were not, at all. The fish taco smelled very fishy and was underseasoned. So you got this smelly soft fish and chewy taco shell and that's about it. The chorizo taco was more like sweet Italian sausage with no flavor. With the same chewy shell. The cilantro lime chicken taco, the chicken was dry and the bang boom sauce was more of a rice Krispy snap crackle and pop. No punch, very little heat. The mister mack was the best of the bunch, with flavors similar to a cheeseburger. Still a chewy shell, but a good bite. The burger and fries were stellar. The Diablo burger was spicy and juicy, tons of toppings and a very thick patty. Bun was soft, toasted, and everything worked together harmoniously. The truffle fries were fresh cut, soaked, double fried, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The truffle was pronounced but not overpowering, and the basalmic catsup and truffle mayo were great dips. If you stick to the burgers, there's lots to love. Avoid the tacos, but the burgers are still really good.

    Overall, great place to hang with friends and grab some grub!! Staff is super friendly, attentive,…read moreand helpful. Due to sharing space with the brewery there are plenty of cool comfy places to sit and enjoy. Lost a star due to tacos - keep reading... We don't drink - so we ate during lunch on a Saturday. You order at the outdoor window - then they bring your food to you wherever you may want to sit. Which there are a variety of places and types. Indoor patio, outdoor patio, couches, high tops, low tops, by the darts, or by the board games. Your choice. Location - 5 starts. Burgers and fries - 5 stars. If we had only stopped there. However, we unfortunately ordered the tacos. One of each to try (I love tacos) And all four tacos were not good. Flavors were just not there. Nothing was seasoned, loved the idea of the cheese between the shells, but honestly the execution just made everything chewy. The fish smelled very fishy - which is never good and definitely wasn't blackened - even though it was supposed to be. So tacos - 2 star. However, overall I am definitely going back. Hopefully order something else on the menu and it will be amazing. Great casual atmosphere to hang with some friends. And I am sure the brewery is amazing too!!! So just stay away from the tacos and you are sure to enjoy your time :))

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    Almost Famous Brewing

    Almost Famous Brewing

    4.1
    (19 reviews)
    12.9 mi

    Very nice venue. Quite large, with different rooms for events and also a large main area with…read moretables and room enough for a live band. There is also an outdoor patio. The beer was very good and the service was courteous. The only negative on the night was that they didn't have any merch for sale - no glasses or hats or tees - which is very odd. Not sure if that was temporary or they just don't bother. Anyway, if you go there, you should have a nice time.

    Almost Famous Brewing Company is a craft brewery that opened in East Granby, Connecticut in…read moreFebruary 2022. It was founded by business partners Chip Glanovsky and head brewer Jim Wilfinger. Friends since high school, the two partners began brewing their own beer using fresh fruit and natural ingredients. Eventually, they had a dream of opening their own brewery. In 2018, they registered their brand as "Blind Faith Brewing Company, LLC". On paper, they are still known under that name. However, sometime before their brick and mortar brewery opened in 2022, they discovered that Vermont-based Magic Hat Brewing Company had already copyrighted the name "Blind Faith" for an English IPA of theirs. Needing a new name quick, Chip and Jim settled on "Almost Famous" in reference to the 2000 film directed by Cameron Crowe. The name is also meant to honor all people who almost got famous but didn't in the end. I recently visited Almost Famous for the first time. I immediately loved the space. It's very spacious with a large taproom, plenty of seating, a private event room, a billiards room, and a classic arcade room. I also loved the Rock 'n' Roll theme that was going on. The bar was built to resemble Marshall amplifiers, truss towers, and the tap handles were all different guitars. I started off with a sampler flight that featured "Anything's Impossible" (American Pilsner), "Tangent" (Tangerine Fruited Sour), "Stranger Than Fiction" (Cream Stout), "Everybody Wants Some!" (Pineapple Vanilla Bean Milkshake IPA) and "Bitch 'B' trippin" (Double New England IPA). The latter two were my favorites. Afterwards, I enjoyed a full pour of "Bubblegumption" (Bubblegum Milkshake IPA). Overall, I had a great experience at Almost Famous. I would love to return with my family in the future; my sons will love the arcade!

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    All the taps are different guitars, and they have stage rigging above.

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    All the taps are different guitars, and they have stage rigging above.
    New Park Brewing

    New Park Brewing

    4.1
    (140 reviews)
    9.3 mi
    $$

    My friend got married here and I was finally able to visit. I'm not an avid beer drinker so I tend…read moreto stay away from breweries unless the vibe calls for it. I loved the aesthetic of the two rooms we were in. Although the decorations were brought by the party for the event, you could still tell the space had great bones. I loved the hanging pothos from the ceiling rods. The food was delicious, although a bit run of the mill. I did not drink but I heard others raving about the selection of beer. I'd definitely come back in the warm weather and see what it's about on a casual day.

    It's been a long dry spell for me, turned a few pages last year to a new chapter, not to exceed…read more0.5% ABV. I know it's a sad chapter, but like many there's a bright side. My best buds at New Park Brewing answered my call by introducing Parallel 0.5% ABV! I missed the first release of Parallel, but not this go round! On faith of New Park's broad reputation and loved devotion I knew this West Coast blend would fit the bill. Darker translucent hue and bold roasted malt hop combination brought a smile to my face. "Oh I'm back and shall return for more!" Kept the fine service guys by offering more options to the crowd. Lastly, I'm McLuvin' the pizza pies, too, and all of the alterations competed since my last visit. You've added a great airy and warmer feel to the brewery and public areas. Best always, DehydraMan

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