I met a friend here for dinner at 5 PM on a Tuesday night a few weeks ago. It was both of our first…read moretimes here. I've known about this place for a while, and a friend reminded me that they recently changed locations. We were seated in the bar area at a high table and were given two menus: a happy hour menu that lasted until 6 PM and their regular menu. We figured we'd order a few things off of their happy hour menu while it was still going on, then move on to the regular menu after 6 PM, since we knew we'd be there for at least a couple of hours. We ordered a shrimp appetizer, gnocchi, fries, wine, and a white Cosmo to start. My absolute favorite was the grilled shrimp appetizer, even though the other two were very good as well. My friend's favorite was the gnocchi. From the regular menu, I ordered the ham and cheese croquettes and she ordered the regular cheese croquettes since she is vegetarian. We loved those as well. These four tapas were enough to serve as our dinner and we didn't have to order anything else. The service was fantastic and I thought that everything was priced very well. I liked that there was a parking lot right next-door. A friend met us. Later on for a final drink and mentioned that he liked this new location better than the old location. I would definitely return and try different tapas. Their entrées also looked very good. I really like this location because you can walk around and do other things after dinner in the area.

This is the first time visiting their new location since moving. I loved it. Public parking next…read moredoor. It's such a cozy spot. Smaller but cozy cómputo their old location. There is an areas where it is more intimate and quieter and another area where there are high tables that are close to the bar area. Service in the bar area and in the dining area were both wonderful. Both the waitress and bartender were awesome! I liked that the menu had items labeled gluten free. Always makes it easier. It was 3 of us that came out to celebrate my birthday and 2 of us ordered an entree and our other friend ordered tapas. We were all very happy with it. I had the grilled salmon and it was perfect! Since we got there a bit early we had enough time to order from the happy hour menu so we ordered Grilled Shrimp and Escargot and drinks of course. I love that they have a tray of desserts to showcase! Makes it easy or hard to choose from because they all look so good! I must say prices were good, service was wonderful, food was delicious! We all agreed we would go back!

I have been here a few times now and each time I am not disappointed. From the different rooms they…read moreoffer to rent for solo parties to the lineup of awesome events and things they offer this place is truly a Gem. The owner is such a kind soul and the GM is pretty great too! They are always welcoming and make me feel like I belong. They have open Karaoke as well as private rooms. They have a bar and are find with you betting catering as well. I highly recommend checking this place out if you haven't yet! I do not believe they have their own food.

I was invited to a birthday party here. I didn't think I would enjoy as much as I did. We had a…read moreroom, and didn't anticipate it to be spacious enough for 14 people but it was more than adequate! The servers were very attentive, and we had drinks coming in every so often! I didn't get to get any food because the businesses they partner with ended food at 11, really wished it was available at least to 11:15. My wife and I anticipated to leave at 11, and grab food after but we all decided to extend the stay an hour and just missed the time to order food. I Do wish SoLA themselves had a kitchen, it would've been clutch! 10/10 highly recommend!

I ordered Hop Haus through Uber Eats and it was amazing! I got the Bourbon Bacon Brie Burger…read more(medium well) with truffle fries, and everything arrived fresh and perfectly cooked. The burger was juicy, flavorful, and absolutely delicious, and the fries were super good crispy, well seasoned, and a perfect accompaniment to the burger. The entire meal was super good from start to finish. 10/10 .I'll definitely be ordering again!

Good food Great drinks, big bar, a lot of seating options. Inside or outside available…read more Great service! Very attentive, very accommodating and very knowledgeable about the menu items. Happy hour is Weekdays 3-$8 Taproom Yopas with options like Poutine, Short Rib Poppers (seen in this video) Häus Deviled Eggs, Pimento Hush Puppies l, Truffle Parm Fries, Hot Honey Chicken Sleoders, Chicken lollipop, & Fried chicken Taco $4.50

Went with a group of friends and the vibe was exactly what we were looking for, a laid-back cool…read morespot to hang out. It's got that speakeasy feel where you can actually talk, laugh, and enjoy the night without it being chaotic or having to scream to talk to the people you are with. The drinks were on point. Good variety, well-made, and not just your standard bar menu. We ended up hanging out longer than planned because it was just an easy place to settle in and enjoy ourselves. Comfortable seating, good atmosphere, and a crowd that keeps things fun without being over the top. Overall, this is a great spot for a night out with friends to grab drinks, catch up, and enjoy a solid vibe. Definitely worth checking out, and we'll be back.

Came here with some friends after finding this hidden gem on social media...very bummed...see why…read moreat bottom The drinks themselves were great! We got the Fire & Ice (smoky mezcal meets pineapple, jalapeño agave, lime) We also got the sour Skittles beer. I love sour, but this was a thicker beer, smoothie like. Not what I was expecting Our friend got the Namaste Rose (Rose, with grapefruit, rosemary and lemon with a sparking touch The drinks themselves were good, but the experience could have been better... *VERY UNDERWHELMING, as we weren't allowed to open the door. This is part of the experience that we were robbed of! Our IDs were checked, asked if we were here for the Den, and then were escorted to the door. Not what I was expecting as my first time here... I won't be back. We were excited to push the book and open it into a secret den...

Just moved in town and was looking for somewhere to take my parents and kids to, was impressed by…read morethe good reviews and thought to give it a go. ** very nice decoration the design of the place is pretty cool. ** we had two drinks from the special drinks menu which was delicious. ** I noticed one waitress only for the entire floor poor girl was running around like a chicken without a head! ** two of our orders were not accurate the nachos we asked to remove the jalapeños but they served it with jalapeños also my son ordered burger with no cheese and we got it with cheese. ** rest of food was delicious except the blue crab ravioli was horrible not fresh salty a lot of vinegar we returned it paid for it no problem. ** my two kids ordered pepperoni pizza and cheese pizza both were tons of tomatoes souse on top of a flat bread( do not recommend them at all). ** love the short ribs, salmon was delicious even though the mashed potatoes was not mashed all the way and the waitress witnessed that and admitted it was not mashed all the way! Overall experience wasn't the best but definitely worth another chance.

I recently tried Ideal Tavern. There were some things I liked, but my experience was mixed…read more I arrived a bit before noon on a Saturday. The building is cool both inside and outside. It was also well decorated for the Fall Season. There were a few employees that were visible at times, but they weren't organized in such a way to provide a typical lunch experience. The person who was working the bar also served as hostess and my server in the main eating area. So I waited a minute or so at the host stand to be greeted while she finished a drink. There was also hammering in the kitchen area for a decent part of my lunch. My server was very nice though and hustled to try to meet everyone's needs. I believe Ideal Tavern recently won the Southington Wing Fest. So I wanted to try the wings. I asked my server what the most popular wing flavors are and she didn't have an answer. I ordered the Sweet Chili Gorgonzola because it looked like the most interesting option. I also ordered an Ideal BLT Burger. The wings and burger were brought together, which I didn't ask for. That obviously defeats the purpose of ordering an app. The wings were meaty and had great texture. They were more glazed than sauced. I thought the Gorgonzola component would be more of a sauce but there were actual pieces of Gorgonzola cheese. The Gorgonzola was good quality. The burger was big and cooked to my requested medium rare. I didn't note any seasoning. The burger came with cheddar, which isn't the best melting cheese. You could tell they tried to melt the cheese, but the cheese broke off rather than stretched when I pulled at the side. The bacon seemed like it was probably high quality, possibly uncured bacon. The texture of it wasn't great for a burger. It was hard in parts and too difficult to chew. I also wish the LT part of the BLT had a bit more focus. I didn't think the Truffle Aioli worked for a BLT either. The fries had kind of a unique wide swoop cut style. I think Ideal Tavern could pay a bit more attention to the details of what makes a good customer experience. They have some good things to work with though. 3.75

Always looking for a new fun spot. The good, it's small, intimate, friendly staff, great drinks…read more Amazing vibes, good music.. The I wish there was more---- As a chef disappointed only hummus or a small charcuterie for food. (Better than no food but wish there was a few more picky things.. (I'm happy to help curate a few easy menu items for ya that don't require a full kitchen.. and can be set ahead as it's served cold ... I'll trade for cocktails!! lol) End of the day, glad we came, will be back

What a fun place ! The decor is unique and well thought out…read more It's a fun place to have a book club over cocktails or a fun first date . The drinks were unique. Jess and Lucia were just so awesome, friendly and made our experiences even more fun . Would definitely return for their spring menu ( apparently it changes every season).

First time coming to this bar and will have to say this is a hidden gem. Michaela was at the bar…read moreand she did an amazing job. She kept conversation going, was quick with the drinks and made sure we got our food order right before the kitchen closed. I came in not knowing the wings are on sale, so I opted in for the garlic Parmesan and the Nashville hot dry rub. These wings are definitely on my top 5 places to go for wings! They were full of meat, flavor and were very crispy! We also got the strawberry limeade which came with sour patch strawberries. I will definitely come back as the vibes were chill and the service was great

My sons and I are in search for hidden wing gems throughout the state. Yes, we love J.Tim's,…read moreappreciate the local flair of O-Joe's (both locations), and even admire the smoked wings in an around Torrington. Someone gave me the tip to try these as he thought they would "compete" with the aforementioned. For the first 5 min of my visit, I thought it might be the case. Here are the reasons to ABSOLUTELY GO!!!!! Even if a 30-45 min drive. 1) SERVICE - simply fantastic. Huge thanks to Destiny and the kitchen for making my experience great. 2) ATMOSPHERE - THIS IS the place I want to come to watch the games, for the long haul in the fall or playoff time! Great lighting. Music gives way to the game. Locals. Golf and bowling games. You name it. Fantastic. 3) THEIR BLUE CHEESE - unique. Delicious. Clearly house made. Makes the wing experience better. Here are the reasons I would only go if convenient: 1) THE FOOD - My chili to start only said beef chili on the menu. On first bite, there was a stinging salty taste of BACON. I have no problem eating bacon, but should say it on the menu for those who do not. And, that flavor profile is not what chili evokes. 2) THE WINGS - when the blue cheese and veggies came out, I was almost hyperventilating with excitement. The wings then came. Huge let down. Without going into the subtleties of the sauces, I'm more focused on deciding if they were frozen-pre-breaded wings or fresh wings with a salty/shake and bake coating on them. They're huge. They're crispy (kitchen is good). They're just not a traditional wing (should also say coated on the menu). 3) THEIR OIL - one of my wings was a delicious lemon pepper dry rub. So much promise. So crispy. Then, the flavor transfer hit. They must have fried fish on the menu. Same/old fry oil So my wings without a sauce (dry rub) tasted faintly of fried cod. Gross. I will go back. I liked the staff and feel enough. It could be fun. But it's not the hidden wing Mecca I will continue to search for. Service, feel, blue cheese earn all the stars.

Great authentic Italian food and dessert. Friendly attentive service. Great atmosphere. Our fourth…read morevisit. Highly recommend.

Nice atmosphere and good selection of meals available, and friendly staff. However, service was not…read moregood. Hostess seated us in a tight booth with a large torn seat, while many other booths were available. Replace the torn seat or don't seat customers there. The waitress suggested a regular booth, just 2 away from the one she originally seated us at, so we moved. We thought it was a joke, but it wasn't. The new booth was great, but there was no table set up until we asked for utensils and napkins. Water tasted chlorinated. After ordering the food arrived quickly.. too quickly, and should have been spaced out; drinks and bread, appetizers, and main course. Food was piping hot! Too hot to enjoy and burned mouth, making the taste unenjoyable until cooled. Soup was boiling in crock bowl. Someone should be checking the temperatures in the kitchen, before sending it out to be served. Appetizer was served without small side plates and had to ask for them. The added flower was a nice touch, but taste of food was hit or miss. White ventilation vents appeared dirty on the walls, and were mounted high up on the wall in the main dining area. Someone should clean them. Sorry, but I think this restaurant could better. It was my first time going there, and would consider going back knowing that my concerns were addressed with staff and corrected. Locals love this restaurant. Unfortunately, my visit was not the best.

Of course we all know the Pizza sensational but have you had these wings lately. They are so…read moregood!!! Wood, FIRED and juicy

Stopped by on a whim on a Saturday night and it did not disappoint! The service was quick, food was…read morehot and fast, and above all it was delicious! We tried various martinis and 3 pizzas and it was divine - can't wait to go back!! we sat outside on the patio which was nice to people watch and enjoy the cool evening air. Inside near the bar was packed and buzzing with people. Wish I lived closer because I'd eat this pizza all the time!! 10/10 must visit if you're in the area

I made it back for trivia night! We had an AWESOME time!…read more The two bartenders were so attentive and friendly for the entirety of the night, we were never in need of anything. The mule is definitely my favorite drink here, it's been made perfectly each time I had it. We had a big group, so we ordered a variety of bar bites and I'm thoroughly impressed with the quality of all the food. Especially the garlic bread, wow!!! It was piping hot, fresh and fluffy and just perfect. The host for trivia did a fantastic job and created a super fun event for us. The questions were general-knowledge enough that mostly anyone could have participated. Somehow our team won and the prizes were so fun!! More people need to know about this place!!

Went to Spelunkers back on March 22 to check out some live music that they had that night. Good…read morelive music in Southington is hard to come by in the area. I used to go down the street, but the music selection there changed. For those of you frequent to Southington, Spelunkers took over the old Dial 9 speakeasy location. It's a competitive food area and I didn't know what to expect. I'm happy to say that for being marketed as strictly a dive bar, Spelunkers hit all the marks and some. It also was surprisingly large inside compared to what it looked like from the outside (Which was great because some of the other bars nearby are cramped). Their burgers were good and my friends felt the same way about the food that they ordered as wll. They have ample seating (and a variety of it) as well as a pool table and some arcade games to do while listening to music. Prices for drinks were also fair. The interaction that I had with staff, although brief was very friendly. The band they had that night was excellent. Glad I came to see them. They played an eclectic mix of both genres and decades. They were energetic, their song choice were great and they were refreshing to see compared to the typical Southington fare. If they come back to Spelunkers, I'll free my schedule up to come and see. Been watching the socials . Happy to have a fun bar experience again around here and look forward to my next trip.