I loveeeedddddd the amount of games in this barcade. They have multiple player games as well as…read moreindividual player games. If you like the classic pinball, pacman and old gun slinger games this is the bar for you. I also loved the large selection of beers, but I'd also love if there was a selection of non-alcoholic drinks like sodas.

Decent spot. Beer selection includes a lot of local beers…read morewith many options I feel like everyone could find something here they like. Most of the games are kind of old, a bit of a weird and grungy vibe . Music very low and constant button mashing. We came for games but decided to just hang out , outside. Tables were old and hard to have a drink at considering the giant slits. the bartender was kind though, so that was nice. Got corn fritters that were very good and easy to share between two.

Met friends for lunch here on a Thursday. The place was busy, especially the bar area, but not too…read morepacked. Ordered a burger with fries and a Guinness. The burger was hot, juicy, delicious and quite ample - it kept me full for hours. The fries were hot and crispy. The Guinness was well-poured. Our waitress did a great job too. If ordering a burger, be sure to ask for extra napkins. I will return to try some of the other tempting menu items. Or another burger :-)

" Y se formó la gozadera... Miami me lo confirmó... "…read more Valentine's Day with my favorite guy (my son ) started at IKEA and somehow turned into a full-on gozadera at Prime BGR in New Haven -- completely on a whim. We walked in with no reservation on Valentine's Day (bold), and the manager couldn't have been more welcoming. Super friendly, got us seated quickly, and set the tone right away. That kind of hospitality matters. The vibe? Cool, modern, slightly moody -- perfect accidental Valentine's dinner energy. The service was on point all night. Attentive, smooth, and genuinely warm. Now let's talk about the moment that activated my Dominican DNA. I ordered the Sweet Plantains with Cilantro Aioli as an appetizer and when I saw plátanos on that menu? República Dominicana presente. . I felt seen. For my main, I had the Temple Salad and added a burger patty (because balance is important ). Fresh, flavorful, satisfying. My son ordered a burger with truffle fries and I am STILL thinking about those fries today. Crispy. Perfect salt. That truffle flavor hit just right. Those fries deserve their own review. And because it was Valentine's Day and I believe in celebrating myself too, I had the Pineapple Express. Divine. Tropical. Smooth. The kind of drink that keeps the gozadera going. From IKEA chaos to Prime BGR glow-up in under an hour. Great food. Great vibe. Great service. New Haven confirmed it. We'll absolutely be back. #PrimeBGR #NewHavenEats #LaGozadera #DominicanApproved #ValentinesWithMyFavorite #TruffleFries

Great place and cool classic environment. Loved the beer…read moreselection and though the food menu is limited, most of the things we tried were delicious. Fantastic friendly service even on a crowded night.

This is the only restaurant located in the Graduate hotel (aside from the cafe) but it's pretty…read moredismal. They are closed two days out of the week entirely. This seems more like a college student hangout than a nice hotel restaurant/bar, so the noise level was loud. They have some food but we didn't try any. For a German beer restaurant, they have a surprisingly low number of beers on tap and also run out frequently. They also were out of all Ciders the night we visited. Decent seating options though one half of the bar was closed entirely for some reason, limiting seating. They offer free popcorn which is probably the best thing about this place. Service was distracted and not too attentive. If you're staying in the hotel and don't feel like venturing far, it's a decent option but if you have the will, go elsewhere for beer and a night out.

Not sure when Richter's was sold and became Three Sheets, but it has a similar vibe. Really like…read morethat they put a stage in the second room and have local acts come play and get some exposure. Didn't try the food or cocktails, but decent beer list. Bartenders were nice and attentive, even when crowded. Not a fan of the weird circus vibe in the band room, back room could use some seating.

Randomly came here on a bar crawl and had a great time! Three Sheets is your typical dive bar with…read moregreat happy hour prices of course!!

Decided to come to their Monday night trivia. It definitely gets crowded so it's a good idea to get…read morethere in advance. I couldn't find parking in their lot but it wasn't too hard to find free street parking close by. Everyone gets carded and stamped when walking in at this time of day. I went to get a drink, and got the hot cider with bourbon. Other people had some of their beers and had overall positive things to say about it. And luckily the was right next to a food court area with pizza, tacos, sushi, and sandwiches as options. The place got very loud during trivia night, and it was nice to be in such a lively atmosphere. Will definitely be back!

First visit- empty bar, pleasant bartenders. I did sampler of pils, Leatherman dopplebock,…read moreOktoberfest and East Rock lager. Pils was good, not too much bite; dark dopplebock had nice balance and wasn't heavy despite color. I thought Oktober was kinda lifeless and lager was, well, dank ( fine for 420 but not beer!). Adult playland unfortunately not open ( shuffleboard and such) but a decent stop.

Another great happy hour at 80 Proof!! The wings, spinach artichoke dip, Barracuda Mac & Cheese,…read moreNachos, short rib tacos, and chicken tacos were all great, as usual!! Sonia knows how to pick top notch staff!! We were happy to see Keith, the host with the most, back for a cameo!! He's only back for the next three weekends, so get there soon before he heads back to Europe. When you go, ask for Carissa as she's the best!! She waitresses and bartends, so either way, she takes care of you with exceptional service!! The restaurant can get extremely busy and vibrant on the weekend, so it's best to make a reservation.

This past weekend, I went to 80 Proof with friends. It was a late nite visit. NH was busy , we had…read moregone after a show and we were lucky to find a table for a big group. I must say we had a great time! It was great vibes. They had a DJ playing some good music that had us singing and dancing in our seats. Great crowd too. Usually my phone eats first but this time I did! I had ordered chicken tacos. It was an order of 3. It was perfect. Not too heavy! We just had missed Happy Hour eats but that's ok! All of us enjoyed our drinks and food. I ordered a pear and Thyme mocktail and it was refreshing! I'd have to say I wouldn't mind going back ! Chill vibes, good music , crowd and pretty good food.

Small and intimate space with great selection of specialty spirits, definitely not you vodka and…read morecranberry place. Don't be confused when you walk by and it looks like the place is closed. They have a "No standing room" policy, so the bar will never be crowded. We sat in the back room, a small place with a fireplace and good lighting. The service was excellent.

Service here is excellent! The bartenders are SO nice and helpful when making decisions about…read moredrinks. They'll make you basically anything you want and even create custom drinks if you say you like a certain kind of liquor. Also happy hour !! It doesn't reaallly feel like a speakeasy but it's still a really cool vibe

Clams on pizza...this sounded interesting enough to try. So we ventured out to the long venerated…read more(or so I understand) joint (some lady's name Pizza) only to find the line around the block. Clam pizza? Interesting but not that interesting. I had scoured Eater's New Haven section earlier that day and seen BAR mentioned for where to get apizza. We traveled into the quaint-ish New Haven core and parked on the street. Luckily, they had just opened, so we were seated upon arrival. We got two pies: the Clam Casino and the Portrait of New Haven. The PoNH was good. The ricotta was a nice contrast to the sausage and red peppers. The Clam Casino was worth the journey by itself, however. It turns out clams on a pizza is a great idea. Large whole clams and bacon with cherry peppers? Damned right. I wasn't familiar with New Haven brand ("apizza" as I've now been told), but the char on the bottom from the wood-fired oven is crucial at holding some topping combinations to a higher echelon than others (where it deflates others): see the other-worldly good Clam Casino versus this-could-be-better-without Portrait of New Haven. Regardless, the Clam Casino would be a go-to if I lived anywhere near here. The inside is huge. We sat in the main barroom. It was warehousey, but a pool table and picnic tables for large parties gave it a cool vibe. I enjoyed watching the bar staff have to hunch under the bar opening, which doesn't hinge up, as we waited for our discs 'o dough.

Food: three stars We got two specialty pizzas a mashed…read morepotato and a New Haven. Both tasted okay and don't expect too much if you're visiting from New York. The portion was big considering the price (~$25 each). Service: one star Service was bad. The staff didn't introduce the food for us they just put the pizza on our table and walked away. Ambiance: one star We visited during Friday afternoon and there's no wait. The table was sticky and shaky. Menus were dirty with spills from drinks or sauce. Would give higher stars if service is better. The pizza itself was not bad.

This was a suggested restaurant to check out while visiting New Haven. We entered on Wednesday…read moreevening. It was very dark and empty which was surprising. We sat inside and waited for someone to greet us. They did not have a large amount of options so we stuck to their offerings. We ordered a large tray of nachos with chicken and several appetizers. The nachos were okay but I had better. The appetizers were the better option to go with. Maybe it was a quiet night but I would have preferred some more light and better food options. The place was okay but I don't know if I will come back here on a weeknight.

Yesterday after work, I decided to head to Trinity for a late St. Patrick's Day lunch. I pulled up…read morea seat by the bar and ordered the "Corned Beef Reuben" (w/ sauerkraut & Swiss on rye bread, served w/ hand-cut fries & thousand island dressing) with a draught pour of Guinness. The sandwich was so delicious and the beer was so refreshing. There was a festive crowd and the staff were very helpful; it was a sea of green apparel and flat caps. Before leaving, I also enjoyed a "Black Velvet" (Guinness mixed with Magner's Cider) and a "Guinness 0.0". Trinity is an Elm City treasure and I hope it is around for many more years to come! Sláinte!

This is a very delayed review as I visited over the summer. Our party of 4 visited on an early…read moreSaturday evening and was able to be seated right away. The vibe is very much dark and moody. They were setting up for what looked like a guest DJ of sorts? Once the DJ started their music, it was VERY loud which was a little disappointing. We didn't try any of the food. We did try some of the cocktails though and they were all great. Also tried the paper bag beer because we couldn't resist the mystery. The beers were 16oz cans of craft beers. not bad! Overall, really liked the place!

Very moody, vibey lounge, restaurant, and bar in downtown New Haven. Stopped in before a late…read moredinner nearby on a Wednesday night around 6. There are couches in corners, tables, and bar seating. Only the bar tender seemed to be serving so service was very slow. I liked the aesthetic and Dj Kamakaze provided tunes or else I'd give a lower rating. Would return for an evening outing, good place to get lost.