Just had a birthday lunch with a friend at Bidwell Tavern…read more Great blackened burger, generous and tasty Margaritas and excellent wings.. Super attentive service by our waitress The interior is a little tired but overall a solid lunchtime experience

Bidwell Tavern has an amazing "tavern" vibe to it. It is exactly what I think of when I want to go…read moreto a tavern. I had the Tavern platter of wings, 30 wings 3 flavors. They were excellent! I had the Santa Fe rub, Cajun hot honey and the lemon pepper. All very distinct and delicious flavors. The beer selection is very good, you can also get mixed drinks or plenty of non alcohol drinks too. Fast and friendly service to go along with the awesome vibe. Bidwell Tavern is a great gathering spot.

AYCE Taco Tuesday buffet is bangin'! Lyla is a terrific bartender. Reasonably priced.read more

Great food and drinks Fun…read moreI play pool when I go there. There is always one to play pool with

The Spot is one of our go-to local tavern spots when we want a quick, easy meal with the family…read more It's casual, comfortable, and always hits the spot (no pun intended). They have a great drink selection, which is a nice bonus whether you're grabbing a beer or something a little more fun. Food-wise, we're big fans of the garlic bread--simple, flavorful, and always a must-order. The chicken Alfredo is another favorite: creamy, satisfying, and perfect when you're craving comfort food. Their sandwiches are solid too, with good portions and plenty of options. What really makes this place stand out, though, is the owner--always very nice, welcoming, and clearly cares about the customers and the community. Overall, The Spot is reliable, family-friendly, and a neighborhood favorite we're always happy to return to.

Got a chicken and cheese quesadilla. The price went from 11$ to 17$ after adding chicken. There was…read moremaybe half of a chicken tender throughout the entire quesadilla. I cannot believe it was 17$. Absolutely ridiculous. We also asked for guacamole and sour cream. Got salsa that we won't touch instead. We also got pickle chips. No dressing as a side. They are extremely salty if anyone is interested in getting them. Over 30$ for the 2 items. Overall, Pretty sad lunch experience

All Around College Drinking Hole…read more Legendary college bar on the UCONN campus. Cold draft beers for cheap, hard shots, and they regularly have live music. Food is out of a warming oven. You stop at this place to douse yourself with body pickling liquids, eat a reheated piece of pizza, and maybe watch a sports event. Ted's knows what is and delivers that to the customers. I will say for a college bar, the bartenders were very attentive and great drink pourers. We were in there during graduation and never waited for a drink. Pretty impressive, it's a bar, remember that. Thanks

they upcharge their customers & limit access based on wealth. We tried to get in for over two hours…read moreand they continually denied us unless we paid $100 each. disrespectful and exploitative.

I'm enjoying my once a month cheat meal! Fried food and an ice cold beer (or two). Extra fries,…read moreextra ketchup and no cheese. It's just perfect!

Amazing bartenders, darts, pool, just a good time. Come on down. Junior a solid gent.read more

It's a dark old bar full of townies and college kids. They've always got music playing whether it's…read morea the bartender phone DJ, TouchTunes or a real DJ depending on the night. Open mic Thursdays, karaoke Fridays! Bathrooms are a bit grimy but - dive bar people come on! Just make a nest, sit down and wash up. Lovely patio on the side of the building just don't get locked out. Back of the building always smells like skunk outside if you catch my drift. Bartenders are all very nice, including the owners daughter who's recently started. I've been here several times in the last few years since living here and of the few bars in town- this one is usually the most lit. If you come early though the place is very quiet and you could hear a pin drop! Great service either way. Oh and if you're hungry? Popcorn.

True Score: 3.5 Stars…read more This is a laidback local bar, oftentimes with live music. It's not fancy, and the beverages are pretty standard, but the vibe is pretty good and no one will bother you. I've come here several times with friends and we've had a good time, each time we've come here. You can bring your own food if you want as well (they don't really serve food). Parking can be a bit tight on busy nights, so be prepared to park nearby if you get here later in the evening. The bartenders are friendly, even when they're busy, and they tend to remember their regulars. There's also an outdoor seating area. Thanks

The Main Pub is always a great local place to have a drink, eat a meal, listen to some music, and…read morein warm weather, sit outside on a beautiful patio. We stopped by on a cold night for some dinner. Sat in the bar area at a high top table. It's welcoming, comfortable, and 'nice'. We were there on a Thursday night. They have trivia on Thursday, but not until 8:00. Since we came at 6:00, we didn't want to wait around that long, however, another time we will plan to come later. Our server was beyond nice (I wish I found out her name). Whether it was checking if we had what we needed or making sure our member number was recorded - they have a Loyalty program. My husband had a turkey sandwich as a wrap. I had the fish tacos. Comes with 2 tacos and a side. I got the ceasar salad as my side. Took 1 of the tacos home (lunch the next day) Delicious.

Came here for Sunday night Karaoke. The atmosphere was great. Great group of people that came out…read moreto sing. The bartender was great and very nice. Both bartender and manager kept everyone safe especially from those who may have over drank. Would definitely come back to try their food! Kitchen closed at 10p.

Awesome dive bar been in there a few times. Not somewhere you want to take your family, but…read moredefinitely a spot you want to hit with your friends if you're doing a bar crawl in the area.

There is free pool. Affordable. Pretty sure I saw a guy with a lit cigarette at the bar sitting…read moredown. Watch out for the booths, they have a nasty bar that I keep hitting my shin on when I try to slide over. Loud music on the juke box. Drop ceilings with red carpet.

Your standard dive bar, including loud retro rock music and a strong smell of urine in the corner…read more Sat at a high top in front of the window; the chairs were a mismatched height (too tall). Friendly female bartender, decent drinks, and a very sticky bar. Whaddya expect in Willimantic.

Got to stop in to my old stomping grounds, haven't been back to ECSU since 2002…read more Place was great (just how I remembered it), but the food has changed dramatically....so good! Wing Wednesday $.75 per wing was a steal. The bartender Connor was a great dude, great conversation! Looking forward to going back!

We arrived early for a show and learned that there would be three bands for entertainment. We took…read morea booth in the front so we would have a good view. The place had been here for a long time and many folks around CT were familiar with it as a music venue. I ordered a turkey club on rye which was pretty dry. My date had the meatloaf which he liked . They didn't have ingredients for an old fashion so we had beer. Our waiter was Jodie who was attentive even though the room was filled up with music fans. Overall it was a good night. The music was good the company was good and it was a comfortable place. to spend the evening enjoying music and the crowd.

I would say the only reason I have been to this bar is to see the bands, which are decent…read more However- this bar is extremely small, especially for a place that hosts bands/events. We ordered nachos and it looked like someone just microwaved some Tostitos with cheese on top. They have the audacity to charge cover ($7) when they have shows which seems like a lot given this is definitely a dive bar in a random location. It is more of a local bar, not really in a popular or walking area. It is near Charter Oak park so there is plenty of parking. Bartenders always seem to be in a mood each time I've been here but wait staff was friendly enough.