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    4.4 (49 reviews)
    ModerateCocktail Bars
    Open 4:00 pm - 1:30 am (Next day)

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    Kathleen S.

    Great drinks, food and service! I ordered the riot riot and then the ya Tu sabe drinks. Also shared the American sliders and truffle tater tots. I loved the atmosphere here. No TVs on or loud music bumping. The lights were dim and it set a good mood!

    Saturday night mood!
    Enxhi B.

    We first came to this speakeasy cocktail bar for my husband's birthday. We really liked the ambiance and drinks so we have since returned multiple times . It's a nice atmosphere to go out and have some drinks somewhere classy . Higher vibrations only lol.

    Small nook area in the front that was the only spot left for a busy Friday night.
    Daryl P.

    Cool new space in the middle of the central area of New Britain that is right down the street from The Assembly Room and Five Churches. Entering behind a bookcase you will walk into the speakeasy where you can hope to get a nook like we did or make a reservation for the couches or tables. The bar was completely filled with high top chairs for patrons to chat while at the bar. Ordered drinks to start our night out in New Britain. I would say that prices for food was a little overpriced for my comfort and with Mofongos and the Assembly Room nearby I would prefer to head there. Enjoyed the Good One along with the Life Free or Rye which were bourbon and Rye drinks respectively. Both were well balanced, presented nicely and got us on the right foot for the start of the night.

    Espresso martini
    Kevin A.

    This was my first visit and I loved the vibe. It's trendy, low key, and mysterious! I'm an old fashioned kinda guy and I tried 2 different styles old fashions and I just couldn't go wrong. They were so tasty! The service was prompt and the bar was clean and orderly, and I wouldn't have expected anything less! Well Done staff of IKYK! I'll be back

    Logan D.

    Fun, old school atmosphere speakeasy (sshhh). Very small area handful of tables and about a dozen seats at the bar. Got a few appetizers which were okay. The drinks were great, average price is $15 per drink. Bartenders are fun and do some tricks. Only issue with the service is we got a few drinks and the server spilled a bit on the table and didn't apologize or try to remake or top of the drink which I was a little disappointed with. But overall I will return again. 4/5

    Truffle Tators
    Shayla C.

    We had a TIME!! This gem really left us with all smiles this past Saturday night! My friend's kept talking about the speakeasy in New Britain so hubs and I decided to give it a try. I must admit, the location wasn't the most desirable however, this space itself made up for it! You're suppose to use a passcode that you get from their Instagram story in order to open the door however, when we arrived, the door was slightly ajar, so we just walked right in. It would've been nice to use the passcode. The owners should probably look into a spring-close door to keep the cool concept going! Once we walked in, we were greeted with smiles and wonderful service! We decided to take two seats at the bar and ordered some specialty cocktails. Our favorites were the Old Fashions and the Bee's Knees - DELICIOUS! For bites, we decided to go with the Cuban Sliders and the Truffle tater tots. The Cuban sliders were some of the best Cubans we've ever had! Filled with moist pulled pork, sweet griddled ham, Swiss, fresh pickles and a mustard aïoli - YUM! You can tell the tater tots were made to order because they came out nice and hot, which we appreciated. They could however use a-lot more Truffle flavor. The jazz music gave a great vibe! We loved it! And the mirror in the ladies restroom....PERFECT selfie opt! We left out super happy and cannot wait to go back! This place is a MUST try!

    Good old one  Beef Empanadas
    Jessica D.

    Ambiance was really fun. Started to get hopping around 7:45. We made reservation online but you didn't have to. Drinks were yummy! Empanadas are a MUST! We will be back :)

    Cocktails by the fire
    Matthew D.

    Love this place, it's a modern day speak easy, you need to pull the code to get in off the IG page. Then proceed through the bookcase, recommend going early, it starts to get busy at 6. We ordered some specialty cocktails, grabbed the best seat in the house (which is usually a bar at most places) however here it's two couches and a fire! The plantain nachos were some of the most intriguing things I have had. The chips don't get soggy so they have a nice crunch! The queso Frito was good, the cheese wasn't what I thought it would be , it was still a little cold and squeaky, still good but I was hoping for a gooey cheese pull. This was a cold center and very firm. Still tasty! The olives are the star of the show, they are not just olives , they were warmed, had a little oil, herbs and lemon zest/peel. We devoured them. If it wasn't so busy we would have gotten more to home! They weee so tasty! The drinks were good, did not taste that strong, not saying they do or don't water them down or don't put a lot of booze in them but I had 4 drinks and didn't even have a buzz. That is our only complaint. Usually 3/4 and I'm good of the same caliber drink. The ambiance is a really quaint/quiet scene, lots of books, the windows covered so it's pretty dark, service was also amazing.

    There should be a picture of the plantain nachos
    Danielle K.

    This was a very fun place to go to looking for a speakeasy. You need a code to get into the secret passageway and the door will open. You're greeted and they give assistance with finding tables. There's a large bar where you can stand around and there are tables couchesin different seating. We were at the bar for a little while to order our drinks and then we were offered the two couches near the fireplace.. It's very dark so some of my photos did not come out as well. Music is playing. It's a cool vibe. I really enjoyed. The drink I can see Brandy now. we all had drinks and some food. I had the mushroom Cristini dish. It was delicious. There was a lot of different types of textured mushrooms with really good flavor. My only critique is that I wish there were more crust. I only received three and there was a lot more mushrooms my friend got the tater tots and they were covered with queso fresco and pico. She stated she really enjoyed it, but wasn't able to finish it. It was a lot for one person. Two friends shared the plantain nachos. They ate it all, however the plantains were store-bought chips and everything was room temperature except the shrimp was warm. They would've liked like a warm cheese sauce or something like that on there. My other friend ate the roasted cauliflower but stated it did not taste roasted but rather steamed. Overall, we had a really great time and enjoyed our drinks and the atmosphere. Would recommend to experience it..

    David N.

    There is something fun and nostalgic about prohibition and speakeasy's and they do a great job trying to capture that. The staff here is welcoming and proud of what they put forward. We tried a few items off the drink menu and were happy with each one including Pinocchio's Thong and Cafe Frais. Don't pass up on the kitchen either! Great small bites to enjoy with your cocktails. Try the calamari and olives for sure!

    Briar L.

    The drinks were all fantastic, some creative takes on classic cocktails. The food was equally wonderful, incredibly flavorful. The most disappointing thing we ordered were the empanadas which were bland in comparison to the powerful flavors offered by everything else. Our server was very kind and charismatic, she offered up some recommendations on drinks and kindly refilled water during our stay. I will be back. This is an awesome addition to hard hittin'.

    Ashlyn P.

    Had a great time and great drinks here! We went for a couple drinks before dinner since we had reservations close and I really loved this place. I love the whole speakeasy vibe and the 'secret' code to get in and the look of this bar. Dimly lit, upscale old bar look is one of my favorites. We went around 4:20 on a Saturday and there were a couple tables but nothing crazy. The bartender were very nice and attentive - I will be going back! I recommend the drink with the red wine float (can't remember the name - second picture) but it was amazing!

    Had the best dinner ever for my husband birthday
    Miriam M.

    Food and service was Outstanding ambiance was good I would go back for sure the people was amazing they made us feel like we were the only ones there very happy

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    3.7(6 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    The Assembly Room is a new dining space in New Britain. One of the offerings, that'll immediately…read morecatch your eye, is their bar The Industrial. I've been here twice so far. The space is vibrant, with high ceilings and comfy quilted bar stools. I got their charcuterie board which had some tasty cheeses, salami and delicious prosciutto, etc. I also got their horchata, which I never had before, and it was very tasty. This is a Mexican, rice drink flavored with cinnamon, I really enjoyed. They have fun music playing here. My next time at The Industrial, I got their Mary Y Sol and my friend got the New Brit. I really enjoyed Mary Y Sol, its a subtle sweet rum, cocktail, sweetened with pineapple and coconut. It's a very different type of sweet. I really enjoyed this one. The New Brit was also great but the Bourbon base was too strong. As much as I like their vibe and their craft here, the service is lacking. I asked for water three times, and it never came. It also wasn't particularly busy. This is a huge turn off, especially for a brand new place. This is a beautiful space, that's bringing new attention to Downtown New Britain. I wish the bartender was a bit more attentive, a little smile never killed anyone. This a new place worth checking out, but their service could use a little attention.

    While visiting The Assembly Room, we chose to grab food from The Industrial Kitchen because their…read moremenu really appealed to us. We ordered one chicken tamale and the cheese fondue. For the price we paid, we were definitely disappointed. The tamale was essentially all dough and barely any chicken... and the fondue that was supposed to come out with artisan bread and fresh vegetables came out with crackers and basically all broccoli. The ratio of cheese wasn't even enough for us to dip everything that it came with. The cheese itself wasn't bad, but the broccoli had some dark spots and didn't seem the freshest. We were curious about the chocolate fondue, but after not being happy with our lunch, we decided against it.

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    The Industrial - Cheese fondue

    Cheese fondue

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    Fork & Fire

    4.4(515 reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    I dropped in, and to my pleasant SURPRISE, a beautiful renovation was underway! The space is open,…read morewith high ceilings, an airy feel, and a modern aesthetic. It's FIRE!!! (as the kids say) It was crowded despite being early evening. The only available seats were at the bar area near the windows, which was fine because we were determined to experience the "new" place. We ordered the tuna tartare and lobstah rolls. The accompanying chips are homemade (slightly salty, but my taste buds are really close together). The host was attentive and gave us the royal treatment. We put this gem back on rotation and we are definitely returning!!!

    I once attended a special Pasta Dinner at Fork and Fire in Farmington, but until recently I had…read morenever visited to order off their normal menu. Fork and Fire has an upscale Gastropub sort of vibe and offers an eclectic menu. My family and I visited on a Sunday around lunch time. Fork and Fire only offered their Brunch Menu at the time, which I didn't know. I was in more of a lunch mood, but they let me order the Black and Burger off the later menu, which was very nice. Not all cheeseburgers feature melty slices. The Black and Blue Burger featured Crumbled Blue Cheese, Pickled Red Onions, Smoked Bacon and Chipotle Aioli, on Toasted Brioche. The burger was huge and well cooked. So juicy it dripped. A flavor bomb. I also ordered the famous Kitchen Sink wings for the table, along with a side of Blue Cheese AND Ranch. The wings were super juicy. Top Tier Juicy. But the outer texture was still appropriately crisp. The sauce was sweet and savory, with a little bit of heat. Great wings. And the side sauces were terrific too. Service was very good. The atmosphere was terrific. Everyone enjoyed their orders. 4.5 Stars

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    Inside

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    Oreo Bread Pudding

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    Casadoro - Tagliatelle with mushroom ragu Chicken Parm

    Casadoro

    4.0(214 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    We came here to celebrate a graduation during a very busy weekend with graduations and Mother's…read moreDay, so we completely understand that the restaurant was packed. Our waitress was absolutely amazing. She was kind, attentive, and whenever something was forgotten, she immediately went to speak with the kitchen and tried to make it right. That being said, our table definitely seemed to fall into a bit of a communication dead zone. My chicken parm was forgotten, and while waiting for it the rest of my family's food got cold. They ended up sending their pasta back to be reheated, which also took a while. Our drinks were forgotten at one point as well, and our to go dessert sat waiting for a long time before anyone brought it over. The food itself was great and we still enjoyed celebrating together, but overall the experience would have been much smoother with better communication between the kitchen and staff. The perfume machine in the bathroom is a fun touch

    Went with a party of 10, I made reservations and we were able to sit down on time. Service was…read morewonderful. Drinks stayed filled, and the waiter came by to make sure we didn't want any refills on any alcoholic beverages as they were being consumed. He recommended a few appetizers for the table. We got to try the chef special, garlic bread with ricotta, and calamari. All very good. As was the bread and oil that I think comes with every meal. After I heard the specials, I went with the short rib gnocchi, but the salmon with spaghetti squash was a close second. I wasn't disappointed in my dish. It was a really good size and I ended up taking half of it back with me, something tells me it's gonna be even better the next day as most Italian food is. My one regret is that I didn't order the lemon cheesecake to go. All of the desserts sounded amazing, especially the hazelnut tart, however, the lemon cheesecake is super cute and I heard from other people that have been to this restaurant before that it is delicious. Maybe next time!

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    Casadoro - Front dining room

    Front dining room

    Casadoro - Broccoli Rabe

    Broccoli Rabe

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    The Manhattan - Mussels tapas

    The Manhattan

    4.5(123 reviews)
    6.7 mi
    $$

    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!

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    The Manhattan - Bar area

    Bar area

    The Manhattan - Filet

    Filet

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    The Laurel - Vegan Hearts of Palm Ceviche with sweet potato chips

    The Laurel

    4.5(85 reviews)
    5.4 mi

    Went for "girl dinner" on a Thursday and it did NOT disappoint…read more They have a special with a kale Caesar salad, fries, and an Aperol spritz for $25! (You can add chicken tenders for an upcharge $10) The drink can't be swapped for another alcoholic drink, but you can switch it for something non-alcoholic if you want. Everything was sooo well flavored. The kale Caesar? Literally to die for. I never take salad home because it gets soggy...but I ate it the next day and it was STILL so good and the croutons were somehow still crunchy The chicken tenders were amazing, the fries were perfection, and even though I'm not usually an Aperol spritz girl, I finished the whole drink 10/10 would go back for girl dinner

    The Laurel Brunch today was selected for a special birthday--it was a delicious, pleasant…read moreexperience. The interior of the restaurant was lovely- beautiful wallpaper; comfortable booths. Food and cocktails were delicious.We shared delicious Brussels sprouts and chicken wings for appetizers. I had a creamy tofu scramble for my meal. My companions all had egg dishes which they all said were very tasty. For dessert I had scrumptious Tiramisu- not too sweet, just right! My companions had slices of confetti cake - the frosting was meringue! Their specialty cocktails were varied with interesting, flavorful combinations- not the usual. I decided to try a Manhattan instead which was very, very smooth. Our server, Lonnie, was very gracious and attentive. At the end of our brunch she served us sparkling wine, courtesy of The Laurel with a happy birthday note for our birthday celebrant- such a lovely surprise!

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    The Laurel - Bar

    Bar

    The Laurel - Vegan Chocolate Mousse Valrhona chocolate, fried peanuts, shortbread cookie, peanut butter sauce (Photo by: Deanna Troy Travels)

    Vegan Chocolate Mousse Valrhona chocolate, fried peanuts, shortbread cookie, peanut butter sauce (Photo by: Deanna Troy Travels)

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