Asking ourselves why we hadn't been to Haven Beer Company in Hamden sooner! I never realized how big the space/grounds were, and I'm obsessed with the rooftop. If I were a student at Quinnipiac, this would be my spot! The beer is exclusively brewed and sold on premises, so it was our first time trying it, and we really enjoyed it. Their food menu is huge, and while there's a lot of choices, we have to say they do everything well! Some elevated and international choices too that we weren't expecting, but everything we tried was fantastic, including dessert. That sampler platter is the way to go, and honestly Colten and I could've made a meal out of just that! We will absolutely be back! read more

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I was excited to order the Belgium waffle with house made peach compote and fresh whipped cream. The presentation was nice and I was ready to dig in. This is where my food fell short. The peach compote was refrigerator cold but tasty, and my waffle was room temperature. The whipped cream was perfect. I figured out that the waffle was commercially made, not in-house but it should have been served hot. I was shocked that my peaches were cold. I asked if they could be microwaved but they didn't have one. I asked the waitress to pass along my suggestion and took my food to go. Once heated at home, it went down well. The syrup wasn't warm either. Good dish but not missing the correct temperature read more

Haven Beer - Belgium waffle with peach compote - Brewpubs Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

What a cute little place! We went for a little pre graduation celebration and the inside was super nice and clean. The food came out fast, (pasta was SO good) and the beer selection was so good! (Love that they had a Maine beer) Highly recommend for a little lunch or dinner read more

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I haven't been in this building in decades and was shocked to see how great the place looked. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. The canned music was good. The menu was diverse with an Italian slant. Good pub food. The portions were plentiful and our server, Jake was excellent. I'd give this place a good 41/2 stars if yelp allowed. Big place, 2 bars, a rooftop bar-very cool place read more

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This was our first visit and I can't wait to go back! Very nice place , with plenty of room. Whether your at the bar or here with your friends there was tables and large booth tables. Service was great and food was delivered quickly. The nachos was on point , that beer cheese was something special and we ate the whole thing. I loved how the menu had so many different options to choose from,so many good options makes it harder pick . I got a pizza and beer , enjoyed it. My husband had a burger ,fries and beer . We also ordered the shrimp penne . Here's a few pictures . read more

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We enjoyed the bright, open atmosphere. Service was attentive and courteous. As you can see the spicy tuna on rice cakes were delicious. The chopped salad was as expected. Next time I will be more adventurous with my meal, there was a lot of good food walking around. So, needless to say, I'll be back. read more

Haven Beer - Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice - Brewpubs Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

Walked in here on a sunday n IMMEDIATE the vibes r off. I'm like oh no. I sat at the bar with a lady friend, crumbs on the bar. Not a good look. I say "ok chill Kirby you've worked in food service before, you know about crumbs." I said that to myself. Bartender comes over and pops a menu down, says do you know what you want to dirnk? I'm like hold ur horses, THIS your introduction? I'm like you got a beer list? She looked at me like i'm a wad of chewed gum. I'm like damn. Then we realize they only serve brunch on sundays, no regular menu at all. Kirby L don't do eggs n I'm not eating french toast at 1:00pm at least not in public. Crumbs still on bar, staff walkin past multiple instanses. I'm like we gotta go, this world too expensive to be feeling this way on a sunday. Lots of old folks in the restaurant maybe this more their style n that's ok read more

We could walk from our hotel to this lively brewery with a nice outdoor beer garden. It was a nice evening so we headed over after reading positive reviews. Despite the road noise it was great being outside. We didn't check out the inside but it looked huge. After starting with their German pils - the Slip, which was very good, we ordered our meals with the friendly and hustling waitress. I got the sweet and spicy New Haven style pizza with soppressata and hot honey. It was excellent. My wife opted for the chicken blt with blackened chicken. It was a hit. The prices were reasonable- a rarity these days. The menu had many tempting selections so if we were ever back this way I'd eat here again! read more

I ordered the Chicken Sandwhich, hot / spicy - I had ordered a similiar one when they first opened and it was actually a chicken breast and cooked golden brown. This time, it was more the size of a cutlet and it was over fried, to much hot sauce and no flavor it was just hot. French fries were tasty. I am sorry to say I think corners are being cut which is a shame, I used to love to go there, however the last few times were disappointing and this one did it for me. read more

Stopped in with family after a college basketball game: FOOD: Came out to table within 20 minutes of ordering, not bad...Good sized chicken wings, (OK) Baba Ganoush Wrap, (OK) Fried Pickle Burger with good crispy fries. Some good signature beers (Plant Science & Orientation, Orientation being my favorite). SERVICE: Our server (B) was polite and attentive. AMBIANCE: Place was very busy at +- 4:00 seemed to be a large college crowd? Nice layout, large interior, looked like a nice Ext. Beirgarten and 2nd outdoor level, but too cold to check out. Would have given it 3-1/2 stars if possible. Would give it another try if in neighborhood. Recommend a visit. read more

Surprisingly perfectly paired food with the beer selections. The menu is expansive from baos to tuna tartare. Service is attentive and knowledgeable. Ambiance is an upscale Biergarten. Of all the Biergarten in Connecticut this one is worth visiting. read more

Amazing food to choose from, roof top is an amazing spot for summer time nights, great staff with an amazing selection of drinks 10/10 highly recommend everything. read more

"I like beer, it makes me a jolly good fellow I like beer, it helps me unwind And sometimes it makes me feel mellow " (Tom T. Hall) Two professional organizations I belong to held a combined holiday party at Haven Beer last night. It was my first holiday party of the season, and our experience at Haven Beer was fantastic. The two-story business is huge with a main bar and lounge, a big taproom, a small private room decked out as a hockey Penalty Box, an outside Biergarten, a firepit, and an upstairs private room. Our party was in that upstairs room, with a bar and private restrooms. Our space was big enough for sit-down dinners for up to 50 people or a cocktail party for up to 80. Our room was beautifully decorated with Christmas lights, wreaths, garlands, and red bows. Before I even write about the food and drink, I have to rave about the service. Our three bartenders couldn't have been nicer. They were friendly and efficient and a real pleasure to interact with. We needed a few extra tables for raffle items and a sales display, and before I finished asking, the tables and tablecloths were in place. Haven's beer list includes some of their own and some guest brews. All beer styles are represented - New England IPAs, Czech lagers, Kolsch ales, Saison, Pilsners, Imperial Stouts, Fruit Weisses, English Pale Ale, and non-alcoholic. I had a pint of their Lustrous Czech-style pale lager (4.1%) and enjoyed it a lot. Our buffet dinner was excellent. We started off with three absolutely beautiful colorful charcuterie platters that looked magazine cover worthy. The main course included four big bowls of salads, one hot tray of chicken, roast potatoes, and broccoli rabe, and a second hot tray of beef and roasted onions over mashed potatoes. Haven was jumping last night, with a second private party downstairs and a big crowd at the bar and in the taproom. Which explains why parking was a challenge. I arrived at 4:30 and their parking lot was pretty much maxed out. Anyway, Haven is fantastic, and they treated us very well. read more

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Quick stop for pizza. Service was great, our waitress was super nice and friendly. Love the ambiance, this place is huge and very well ventilated! Extra points for that. I only tried the Margherita pizza for now but I would love to return and try more items from their menu! read more

We have been coming a few years and have seen a decline in quality and service. We came during late lunch and our drinks took quite a while, our pizza order was incorrect and my tuna was less than fresh. The server was pretty good but overall, the last few visits have lacked luster. read more

Solid spot to grab a beer, have good eats, and hang with friends! This spot is fairly new, you can definitely tell by the new and beautiful interior designs! They have 3 different bar areas (2 in the main space and another draft area in another room for those who just want drinks). The space is huge and has so much seating! For both big and large parties. We got some pizzas and appetizers and everything was good! Fried pickles were what you would expect. Deviled eggs were an asian inspired dish with soy egg, wasabi filling and seaweed. Very interesting but tasty! And for the mashed potato pizza, I loved it, definitely better than New Haven style apizza. We got a flight of beer as well after dinner and everything we tried was good. Not the best beer but not the worst. Overall, I would come again with a big group of people! Note: you can only have beer flights at the bar, you cannot have them at tables (no idea why). read more

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Awesome service, great pizza, and great beer. This is a great place to chill. Love this place.

Solid brewery. Came in after a hike to get apps and beers. Beers were excellent! We had their Oktoberfest and were really impressed. Service was also excellent, with each person we interacted being super friendly and attentive. Food was hit or miss. Wings were tasty and big serving size. We split a burger that was unfortunately pretty bland. Nothing terrible but no real flavor and over cooked. Overall good spot and we will definitely be in again for beee and food. read more

My husband and I recently had the chance to go to Haven together. He has been several times and always talked very highly of it. My first impression, was how beautiful and large the restaurant was. We had a reservation but it seemed they forgot about us as one of the hostesses came over and asked again if we had a reservation. She was apologizing and said she would go get our table ready right away. We were seated in the bar area in a small table against the wall. It was awkward at times when people standing at the bar got very close to the table. Additionally, our table was close to where servers picked up drinks and we overheard a lot of complaining during our meal. Our server was very friendly and attentive but the food was just average. Sadly, nothing stood out as being very good and memorable. My husband said he always had good meals prior to this visit so I'm not sure if it was because of how busy it was or just an off night. While it was not what I expected on this visit, I would give them another try at some point. read more

A nice happy hour spot. Good food and drinks. Nice outdoor seating. Service is good as well. read more

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Nachos were horrible!! Tiny pieces of chicken, and so messy. Cost $22.00. Told waitress and never responded. Even my sandwich was not good. Hardly ate half. Won't be back. read more

Second time coming here. First time food was amazing service was horrible. This time service was good food awful. The street corn dip was cold. Alabama White wings too much pepper and weird wing texture. Green goddess salad was good. The kicker here is after spending upwards of $75 on food and beers we asked bartender if it was ok if went went outside to finish our beers and the outside waitress on 8/9 mid afternoon with clear glasses told us you can't sit here this is an extension of our dining room. Now mind you there were 9+ open tables. Absolutely so rude. Scratching you off our list Haven. read more

We love you... love your beer, ambiance and MOST of the food. ***BUT*** HUGE but.... WHY change a beloved menu item like the Brussels Sprouts?!? Have two versions or leave the original one alone! I happily rushed an order home to my down & out teen only to be disgusted by textures & flavors. Sautéed in green goddess dressing!!? Is that even a thing? Add feta?!? So confused. And please hold the unrendered pancetta next time. The old recipe was cheaper & better, why change it? I think you meant to add a salad: shaved Brussels, tossed in green goddess, topped with feta. Yesss. We'll be back but never ordering brussels again. read more

I came here with a group for a holiday event. We had the upstairs to ourselves which was beautiful and decorated for the holidays. Our group ordered several different dishes--nachos, pizzas, salads, etc. I ordered the Autumn Sangria, which was so yummy! The evening was lovely and we all had a great time. I will definitely be back with friends again in the future. The one thing I will note that was surprising was the parking situation. It's so packed, even on week nights. But this is just more proof that this place is popular and good! read more

Haven Beer - Autumn Sangria - Brewpubs Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

I've heard a lot about this place, and finally had a chance to check it out. It's a trendy restaurant with a pretty good brewery attached. We had to drive around the lot a few times until someone pulled out (I didn't see the rest of the weirdly-shaped shared parking lot until I was on my way out), and there was a maitre'd outside who greeted us. Already, I'm getting a bit worried. Then, inside, we were told it'd be a half an hour wait for a table... or we can go find a spot in the half-full bar area, which was more our speed, anyway. Evening saved! Their menus are on televisions that fade in and out about every fifteen seconds for absolutely no reason other than annoying you. Still, after a few go-arounds with the useless animations, we were able to read everything and place our first drink orders at the bar. I opted for a polotmavé (Czech amber) because I can't resist a new style; it was Czechy, it was ambery, so I'll assume it's the best paragon of the style for a beer made in Connecticut. She opted for a chipotle chocolate porter -- while I love spicy food, I can't handle spicy drinks. More power to her. Aside from burning the back of my throat, there were some tasty cacao notes in there. Next, came the food. We both had a big lunch, and opted for sandwiches, swapping the default fries for a side salad, an extra dollar be damned. The kitchen was surprisingly quick for a Saturday night, which is more than I could say for my wait at the bar for a second round. I can't blame a tipped worker for making nice with the customers, but when I'm blocking the last two free seats because I need to get a drink, let's just say the people waiting to sit down weren't too pleased. How about removing one seat so there can be a proper line? Thankfully, the food truly saved the evening. The fried fish in my sandwich had me wondering if this filet was once wrapped in newspaper at a chip shop. There was no choice of dressing on the humongous side salad (huh, that extra dollar really goes a long way), and while not a huge fan of Balsamic dressing, it complemented the fried coating and spicy remoulade so perfectly that I'd order it again. All in all, Haven is a new restaurant and they definitely need to iron out a few little annoyances, but they have a winning formula that can only improve from here. Just a reminder: they are on the CT Beer Passport for 2025, so get a stamp and enjoy two beers for the price of one! read more

Haven Beer - A burger... I don't remember what she ordered. I've got to stop procrastinating on reviews. - Brewpubs Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

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I ended up here randomly on a trip looking for lunch on my way home from Boston and stopped in without checking Yelp. I lucked out because I normally would have steered away from here based on the under 4 rating at the time on Yelp. Yelpers were wrong. This is a really solid spot. Very nice and efficient bartenders and the place is super clean. I loved the ambiance. It was welcoming and casual. The bar was very comfortable and you had a lot of space. I tried their Haven brand hazy. Very refreshing. I really enjoyed my Bianco pizza also. All the food around me looked picture perfect. This would definitely be a spot I would go back to in a second if I lived around there. read more

Visiting our son at Quinnipiac parents weekend , we tried Haven Beer for lunch after a recommendation. Because we were there noon-ish, we were sat only after a few minutes, but given it was parents weekend, a reservation would have been the better idea. Just glad we didn't get there closer to 1:00. Our table got rigatoni alla vodka with shrimp, apple grilled cheese, and seared hanger steak. Everything was great, but the apple grilled cheese was the star. It had hot honey, and definitely a new and unique sandwich. Considering the restaurant was perhaps surprisingly full for a Saturday lunch, food came out timely and staff was friendly. read more

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Cool spot. Looks brand new, because it is. The beer is pretty good. I enjoyed the IPA. The wings were above average for sure. The caesar salad was pretty good. Very spacious with a giant bar and sizable outdoor patio. Def a great spot for lunch or dinner with a large group. Staff were friendly attentive and friendly. read more

Visited Haven for the first time and thought it was great! Really good local beers on tap, and nice cocktails too. The bartender was very knowledgeable about the different beer options. The space is really big and there's restaurant seating in the back with two bar areas in the front. Have high hopes for this place! read more

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Cut to the chase: It's a nice place. They clearly spent money making this place nice. It's also quite large especially when the weather is nice and the patio is open. On weekends it's very busy so expect to wait. Parking is tricky. So if you can't find a spot head over to the parking garage though you'll have to walk a bit. On weekends they have valet parking so you can just use that if you would like. They brew their own beer and also have beer from other local breweries. Food is decent not great. But ok for a brewery. Prices are fair for what you get. Service was good and people were nice. Overall it's a good addition to the area and worth a visit. read more

Haven Beer - Brewpubs Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

Cool hangout spot in town. Whether you're looking for a family friendly restaurant or date night for drinks this is the place to be. read more

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Haven Beer Co is such a hidden gem! The ambience is moody and aesthetically pleasing. It would be a great date night spot. The arancini is nice, soft and cheesy with a delicate crust. The Berry Rita was nice and fruity tasting but also strong! The Longhini pizza was fantastic. Classic New Haven style taste. The pizza was a bit small though. Not a problem but something to keep in mind for bigger groups. It was enough for just myself and my friend. The parking lot was full and a little confusing to get out of so just keep that in mind when you visit but overall great experience ! read more

Haven Beer - Berry Rita - Brewpubs Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

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I've been here multiple times. Apps are pretty good. Beer is ok. Experience will be inconsistent. Last time I was here on a Monday night: -Food took well over an hour to come out - My Haven chicken parm was severely undercooked ( imagine Gordon Ramsay yelling "it's raw") -Server was nice and removed the meal, etc then proceeded to give us someone else's bill. I did reach out to them regarding this experience and never heard back - so I won't be going back. read more

I've been very excited about Haven Beer since I heard of the opening. Truly felt Hamden needed a place like this. Visited with my husband over the weekend in search of a spot to watch the Olympics. We grabbed a couple of their brews; I liked it a lot and ordered the Atomic Punch (fruited sour with maple and lemon) and we also grabbed some food. They have anything from small bites to handhelds and pizzas. The interior is modern and fun; there are all sorts of seating from indoor to outdoor and multiple bars and booths. We will be back! read more

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We have been to Haven several times for drinks, but this weekend stopped in for dinner on the patio. We split three dishes: the melon salad, the popcorn shrimp lettuce wraps, and the ALT wrap. All three dishes were outstanding. Flavorful, fresh, and beautifully prepared. While the service in the bar can be quite slow, our server out on the patio was prompt, personable, and just a fun person to have wait on you! The highlight of my evening was definitely the berry margarita. read more

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Went for lunch. We had two salads that were fine, but not special. We each had an iced tea. The server was pleasant but inattentive. The bill was $81.00 (including tip.) Absolutely ridiculous. For lunch! Will never return. read more

I've come here twice already. First time was at night on the weekend which kind of turns into a very social scene which is not my vibe specially since it's a lot of college kids. But I also came early for dinner and we got seated very quickly. The food was great. Calamari was delicious. Portions are huge. I only tried the two non alcoholic drinks and they were good. Would come back again! read more

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We had a 70th Birthday Party in September upstairs in the Skybox. Fantastic time! Ashley was on top of every detail I threw her way, was creative and intuitive as bartender, giving suggestions for specialty cocktails. She gave me immediate feedback during the weeks of planning for the event. The food was excellent! Everyone loved the chicken, salmon and sides. So many terrific appetizers and the price for the whole evening was very reasonable! I highly recommend having an event here. The only unreliable aspect was the elevator which broke. We were able to run a slide show and have background music for the 3 hour event. Ashley was such a pleasure to work with (and I had checked out 8 other venues before choosing Haven Beer.) read more

I attended a Lacrosse banquet in the new room upstairs. The outside rooftop is amazingly done. The food was incredible & the staff were so friendly & accommodating. Anything we asked for was immediately done. They were on top of everything. I would highly recommend booking the room for an event. I look forward to hanging out in the rooftop bar in the near future. read more

Haven Beer - Brewpubs Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

What an enjoyable evening I just had. So excited for this brand new brewery that just opened up in Hamden. and I am just coming now. Home from a great evening. My bartender Beckham couldn't have been any nicer. I really enjoyed the vibe and can't wait to frequent Haven beer Co. on the regular. I started with a draft beer. I don't know what kind it was but it was delicious and had a bowl of tomato soup, which was probably quite figure friendly, which is right up my alley. I had a second beer and was perfectly content with my evening. The vibe is phenomenal many people here and such a large space. They have multiple dining rooms and multiple bar areas. Can't wait to go back and check out a different area of the restaurant. read more

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