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    I Know You Know

    4.4 (50 reviews)
    ModerateCocktail Bars
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 12:00 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!

    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.

    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 :)

    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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    The Industrial

    The Industrial

    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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    4.5(105 reviews)
    5.4 mi

    First time at The Laurel, and honestly, I am lost for words trying to describe how amazing the food…read moretasted. OMG, the place is so cute and cozy, and the espresso martini was so good. The potato flautas and crème brûlée were definitely my favorites. I wanted to go in during brunch, called the restaurant to check if they serve potato flautas during brunch, looks like you can only get them during dinner. We were a group of 4, and our server, Soley, was incredibly kind and helpful. She suggested a few vegan options for us, and everything we tried was absolutely delicious. Such a lovely experience all around. Can't wait to come back and try more! Thank you to all the amazing chefs who takes time to come up with these kinds of scrumptious recipes

    Three stars for a night with real highs and lows. The staff was fantastic. We were driving in from…read more90 minutes away on a Friday and hit traffic, and when I called ahead they happily moved our reservation time to accommodate us. It was greatly appreciated because we were so excited to eat here. We went with a variety the small share plates. The spicy Caesar was one of the *best* I've had, crunchy with what I think was kale mixed in for structure. Highly recommend. The vegan empanadas were also great, smoky filling with a good chewy texture (my husband wasn't as into them, but that's just preference). The rest didn't land for us. The Cubano focaccia special tasted more like a deconstructed corned beef sandwich than an actual Cubano, and as someone who grew up near a huge Cuban population, I know the difference. The shrimp and grits went almost untouched, the prawns were mushy and stringy and the grits texture was off. Dessert was a duck egg flan with a cherry brandy syrup that didn't work for us, the flan was dense and firm, closer to cheesecake than the creamy custard we expected. Drinks were good, I had a glass of Rioja and a glass of tawny port. The service alone makes me want to give this place another shot, but this visit was a mixed bag.

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