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.

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!!

As my previous reviews indicate, my sons and I are on the hunt for the best hidden gem wings in the…read morestate. Our travels took us to The Groggy Frog and we were thrilled we took the hour drive in the snow. Service: Prompt, Authentic, Laid Back - no corporate pieces of flare (thank goodness). Atmosphere: you had me at hello. Dive bar, watering hole, where everyone goes vibe. Small. Unique. They definitely do not make them like this anymore. Great music and bar noise. Rustic wood. High tops all around. Fantastic. The wings: so far the best hidden gem we have found. Way better than others in Southington I have previously visited and reviewed. Tons of flavors. They also offer wings in 5's, so, if you're like us and want to try a few sauces - you're in a great position until you find your go-to's. We ordered: hot buffalo, buffalo blue, chipotle honey horseradish, teriyaki wasabi, and an order of their fried shrimp tossed in hot buffalo. All hot, crispy, excellent. While all the sauces were good, the hot buffalo and chipotle honey horseradish make the cut for our next visit. We can't wait to be back and try 3-4 other sauces with the 2 we've fallen in love with. Note: I love the blue cheese dressing at places as much as the wings. I have noticed the wing places in Southington serve a thicker (almost spreadable) homemade blue cheese. It was excellent. But because of its thickness, we went through a lot. And, as you may read in my other reviews, I hate the 2oz soufflé cups in a wing place. 4oz minimum please. Only thing I've learned to do better next time - ask for tons of extra napkins. I prefer when they're either stored on the table, or better, have paper towel rolls on the tables at the elite wing joints.

All of the flavors of wings we had were delicious & unique. Definitely try the capn' crunch wings…read morew/ fluff! They have a great draft list & other great options for food on the menu. Staff is very helpful & there's plenty of space to find a seat and hang out and listen to a band or karaoke.

I love that they have specials in the weekend. Great food and drinks. Atmosphere is fun and…read morerelaxing. Service is quick.

This place is like a worse version of Groggy Frog in Southington. Compete dive bar and terrible…read morestaff. Wings are decent. If they have someone in the kitchen cooking (literally). A few co workers go there often because of where we work and sometimes they have a cook, sometimes they don't. Not great business practice. It also feels dirty and unsanitary in bathroom. If the owner of this place still cares... I'd take a hard look in going into 2025 cause it's trending in a bad direction. Wings being decent get them two stars.

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

Came in on 08/03. Great vibes and tasty food, we really loved the bartender Matteo who had an…read moreamazing sense of humor and provided friendly service while making great drinks. I would definitely come back next time I visit Bristol!

Need I say anymore. 2.50$ Drafts, cheap fresh food. South side meat market sausage patties, harvest…read morebakery rolls, spicy mustard, pepper mix. Thank me later

My girl and I went on a pub crawl in Bristol, and this place drew me in like a bear to honey. We…read moreimmediately took note of the warm, dive bar atmosphere, with cool tunes playing, sports on the screens, and what appeared to be happy regulars doing their thing. The service was quick and very friendly, and I just had to try the Sea Hag on tap (I'm not a big IPA guy, but it was excellent). The nachos were unpretentious, like something a kid might make at home, but you know what? They were damn tasty and perfectly fit the vibe of the place. A big cheers to the staff for making us feel welcome. This is a great bar.

Bleachers has some of the best sound and lighting for live music in CT, especially for a sports…read morebar! Kevin the sound guy is a master of his craft and the whole staff is super friendly. They also have good food and a ton of great beers on top. What more can you ask for?

Best "dive bar" in Bristol. Fastest and best service around. Our group of friends has a Christmas…read moreDay tradition to go to Augie's, and I honestly couldn't think of any other bar who would accept the lot of us with open arms. Their bartenders are so friendly, they have great drinks, and their BullShoot darts game entertains for hours. I would recommend this spot to anyone trying to have an awesome but exclusive time with friends. Enjoy!!!

Not a bad dive bar for Bristol. The bartenders are cool, the food is decent (fried mostly) and the…read moreprices are right.

Johnny B's has quickly becoming a lunch go-to. The boneless Carolina Gold always hits, burgers are…read morereally good too! Huge portions, great prices, crispy fries, and the blue cheese is my favorite... Service is quick and friendly, the space has a bar vibe but a great dining room with a nice fireplace. Looks like they have a big patio too.

This restaurant is a bar/restaurant setting the food is great. They have great burgers and an…read moreamazing beef stew in a bread bowl meal. I haven't had a bad meal there and I have been there numerous times. The staff is friendly. The menu has variety of meals to choose from and if you are lucky enough to get a seat by the wood burning stove it feels great on those cold winter days/months. The kitchen is open late which is a huge plus

Stopped in on a Friday for karaoke. Shelly at the bar is fantastic and sweet as can be. Davy Dee…read moredoes a great job with the karaoke. Stop in sometime!

Good place to have fun and drink.. I'm here from Texas to work and I really enjoy this place great…read moreprices and good atmosphere!!!! Shelly even made me the best dirty martini!!!

Good Draft Beer Selection. The locals didn't make me feel…read morewelcome. One & done. The barkeep was very friendly and attentive. The jukebox had great selections with a nice sound system.

I would not recommend this pub because there is a culture of drinking there where the owners…read moreencourage their customers to get drunk. I have been aware of this lack of business responsibility for a number of years but have refrained from filing such a complaint on Yelp. I would hope that the owners would rectify this inadequacy and establish a more responsible platform with respect to consistently trying to get their customers drunk in order to increase their profits. When raising this concern with the owner in a respectable manner he cursed at me continuously in a vulgar manner.