This is a wonderful local establishment. Great service, great food, great prices. They have a…read morereally solid selection of apps, food and beverages. They have a good selection of rotating beers on tap as well. My wife and I like coming here for a drink and a few apps. The services is always friendly and attentive. The workers were really hustle and have great customer service. If you're looking for a good place to grab a beverage and some food, put Double Play on your list. It's a great hidden gem in Wallingford!

We came in on a rainy cold Saturday. It was busy for 2 o'clock in the afternoon actually quite…read morepacked. We seated ourselves right away. It was seat yourself plenty of tables open. It was a lively busy, good ambience. We sat down and we were immediately greeted by our server who ran the entire dining room with ease... He immediately asked how we were doing and what we would like to drink, he was helpful with suggestions. We placed our drink order and then looked at the menu. Our drinks came promptly and we ordered their Pretzel sticks appetizer. It came out within 10 minutes. Everything was delicious. The food that came out of the kitchen look appetizing. We will be back for a meal! Thank you Double Play! Great place to chill out with friends , watch the game(s) and to relax a bit!

"Imitator, intimidator, stimulator Simulator, eliminator"…read more(Eminem) If ten state of the art golf simulators are your stimulators, you'll love a visit to Back 9 Social. And your visit will not be handicapped by a lack of gastropub like food and drink. Their golf simulators are very impressive and combine radar and camera technology to faithfully recreate some of the best courses in the world, including St Andrews, Pebble Beach, and 120+ others. A professional organization I belong to held a gathering there last night and had a great time. We ordered and paid for our drinks through their big bar through a QR code, but you can still pay the old-fashioned way with cash if you prefer. We had plenty of their pizzas which were quite yummy. Our golfers had a blast and I should point out that although some of the other customers I saw actually brought their own set of clubs, Back 9 can hook you up with their clubs for men, women, lefties, righties, and kids. And of course, plenty of tees and balls to whack into their high-definition screens. The facility is gorgeous, the golf simulators were amazing, the staff was helpful and friendly, and it was a very enjoyable experience.

This location is super fun and well-decorated, offering good bar food and a full bar. We had a…read moregreat time celebrating a birthday, and the service was quick.

Omg! My friend and I went on a Friday night for karaoke. And this bar is like Toby Keith's sing, "I…read moreLove this Bar!" The people were so friendly and it was SO much fun!

Good drinks, popcorn machine, karaoke nights, pool tables & darts. Always a good time.read more

I've wanted to try Hard Hat's Doob wings since I heard about them. They're seasoned, Buffalo-sauced…read moreand fried, and then finished on a grill. One of the more unique and famous wings in CT. I was driving in Wallingford and noticed the Hard Hat sign. I immediately changed my plans and decided to order a small Doob Wings. There are two other Hard Hats btw. Hard Hat has a neighborhood bar and restaurant vibe. Not fancy. But fine. The name is Hard Hat after all. LOL Hard Hat seemed to be running on a small crew around Saturday lunch. One person was working the bar and all the tables. She was hustling and service was reasonable considering. From the time I ordered 6 Doob wings, though, it took me about 25 minutes to get them even though there were only three other small groups there. Whether or not you like the Doob wings, largely will depend on whether you like char-grilled chicken. I didn't love the char flavor or outer texture. The inner texture was very good and tender. Also I could have used more sauce. The sauce more or less became a grilled coating. I was happy to try the Doob wings. I respect that they went for something different. I didn't connect with them like some people do. Four Stars

Really enjoyed trying out the hard hat cafe a few weeks ago! This place definitely has a lot of…read moreregulars and I can tell for how chill and nice the ambiance was! We actually found out while we were there that they were doing music bingo which gave winners free drinks, food, and discounts as well, which was nice a touch! We went for happy hour and scored these impeccable Cosmo's for $7 each and they were delicious! We went for their loaded nachos, fried mozzarella sticks and some of their famous wings! We got the doob style (fried then grilled) along with their garlic parm ones and they were quite amazing! I've never had a Doob style but I absolutely loved it, between the char, the hints of buffalo flavor, I'm dying to see how I can make these wings myself! Would absolutely return here in a heartbeat.

Came here with a group of friends to celebrate New Year's Day…read more We were seated quickly with a party of 5. We started off with a few drinks, a New England hard cider and a cosmopolitan. The drinks were good and came out quick We got a side of cheese fries and a side of waffle fries. There were fries for our table plus some! The servings were huge!! We got a few orders of the buffalo wings and Thai chili wings. The wings were flavorful and crispy The quesadilla was huge! Enough to split with two people (4 pieces) Our server was quick and made sure we had all we needed.

Salads suck! Wings are underdone. Apparently blackened…read moreshrimp has minimal spice! Second time hete, first time was great. Won't come back again!

This is the second time I've been here and I really like this place. I took my friends here last…read morenight. Their first time. I had the chicken parm and my friends had the pasta tartufo and the stuffed chicken. All three of us enjoyed our meals a lot. Portions are very generous and prices are quite reasonable for the quality and size. They also serve nice olives and bread along side. Definitely recommend. Great atmosphere too.

After reading some great reviews on this restaurant, we decided to check out their lunch special…read more The lunch special had plenty of options consisting of soup or salad, choice of pasta or entrée, and dessert for $21.95. I can sum this restaurant up in one word: amazing. Their bread and desserts are homemade, their sauce is delicious, and portions are huge. La Piazza offers excellent Italian food, huge portions, charming ambiance,a beautiful bar area, and our server was friendly and attentive.

My husband and stopped in yesterday 03/11/2026 and I must let everyone know that I had a wonderful…read moreexperience. From the food to the service everything was great. It was my first time at Wood N Tap and honestly, I had no idea what to expect. My server was Chris, I kid you not he made this experience even better. He considered the fact that it was our first time there, he made sure he greeted us and explained all the questions on the menu. Chris even gave suggestions for substitutions according to certain foods. He was cheerful and answered all our questions, very patient and made us want to go back. Just know next time we go there we will definitely be asking for Chris. He is a great asset to your restaurant. Thank you and have a blessed day.

I always like coming to Wood and Tap. Last Night I met a friend here for happy hour. We had such a…read moregreat time.We both ordered the garden salads with a protein on top.My friends had the salmon well done.I had the steak done medium... delicious. We both had a dirty martini and it was a perfect evening with my friend.I loved it. Cannot wait to go back.

I stopped by Sliders Grill & Bar for happy hour and it was such a great experience. The atmosphere…read moreis exactly what you want in a sports bar -- TVs everywhere playing the latest games, a lively bar area, and plenty of table seating if you're coming in with a group. Whether you want to grab a seat at the bar or sit comfortably at a table, there's a lot of space and it never feels cramped. For food, I ordered the Brussels sprouts off the happy hour menu for $5 and they were so good -- perfectly cooked, flavorful, and a generous portion for the price. I also got the Wings & Things for $9, which came with curly fries and garlic parmesan wings. I love that you can choose between bone-in or boneless depending on what you're in the mood for. Everything came out hot, crispy, and fresh. Between the great happy hour pricing, solid portions, tons of TVs for sports, and a fun, casual vibe, it's definitely a go-to spot for catching a game and grabbing good food. They ordered drinks pretty quickly but it took a while for them to come back for me to order some food other than that the service was good.

Wings are good Ask for extra sauce, if not, it will be…read morelimited and dry besides that pretty good

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.

Good food. Good company. Friendly service. Warm atmosphere. We always enjoyed our visit.read more

Burgers were very good; staff were friendly and helpful. Glad we gave it a try, was a convenient…read morelocation to meet our friends, will go back.