Met a bunch of women here for a social outing. There were 14 of us and there was enough space and…read morethen some, to accommodate our big party I started with the Ovidius VIII which was a mix of marion berry, blueberries and cherries. It was just the right sour and sweet combination I also ordered the cowboy burger from the food truck. Bbq sauce, jalapeños, cheese, crispy fried onions and a side of French fries. The wings were good and they served a lot! There was also a band playing, nice little setup

Excellent beer- friendly staff- welcoming environment- clean- etc. checks all the boxes of a top…read morenotch brewery tap room. Good live music Friday nights as a bonus.

This place is great. We went with 3 little kids and 4 adults. Music was a little loud but it is a…read moretavern after all. We liked their fancy restaurant Saltbrick Prime so much, we had to give this a try and it did not disappoint. They give you popcorn while you order your food, pretty cool and different. The garlic bread that we ordered was meh and the chili was not my favorite but pretty much everything else tasted very good. Service was great too and management here is great. Overall score 8.6/10

I stopped by Lockworks Tavern on a Friday after work, craving something really good to kick off the…read moreweekend and it definitely hit the spot. I originally planned to sit at the bar since I was dining solo, but it was packed for happy hour (always a good sign). I ended up in the dining room instead, and honestly, it worked out great. Service was quick and attentive from the start. My server, Christina, checked in on me several times without being overbearing, and I really appreciated how often my water was refilled especially since I skipped alcohol this visit. For food, I went all in: a dozen oysters, bang bang shrimp bao buns, and salmon sushi rolls. I finished with the crème brûlée cheesecake (which I already knew I loved from their sister restaurant). Standouts for me were the oysters, the bao buns, and that cheesecake absolutely delicious. The sushi rolls were fresh and flavorful, just a bit oversized for that perfect bite. Overall, a great experience with solid food and attentive service. I'll definitely be back maybe next time I'll snag a bar seat!

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.

Sad to see The Stand gone . Good luck to the owners, and all who worked there . I enjoyed the live…read moremusic The Stand brought to the area.

Went to watch another amazing band. Always great talent at the stand. Had a steak and cheese…read moresandwich which melted in my mouth and sweet potato fries to complement the sandwich. Service is always great. Even when they are so busy it looks like they can't keep up they do and with a smile The venue had a few different spots to enjoy your visit. Either watching the entertainment, just eating in the side and an outside area. Always a pleasant experience

A great spot to come in for a bite to eat and a beverage. If you're into pool or darts, they have…read moreplenty of tables. It's like walking into a family members home. All staff great you with a hello and offer assistance to get you food drink or game time. TV's show sports, news, movies, whatever you fancy. They have a full bar, I opted for a beer, as did my company. We munched on meatballs ( my favorite) and companion had a buffalo chicken wrap. Both were delicious. Always enjoy stopping in to say hi.

I love this place!! Pool, darts, video games, drink specials, ladies night, TV's, trophies, it's…read morelike a hidden gem. 75% of the people in town don't even remember that it exists. Check this place out!! For a pool hall, the food is bangin'!! Like my mom!!

The Grey Goat is a great addition to Branford. While it may look small from the outside, it is…read morepacked full of home decor, jewelry, candles, deserts, wine, coffee and more! As soon as you walk through the door, you are greeted by the owner Jonathan. He is friendly and kind and genuinely cares about his customers. Additionally, each week there is a new menu that always includes one type of soup, salad, sandwich and desert. I have enjoyed everything I've tried from the menu with the most recently being the eggplant wrap and Cuban quesadilla. I definitely recommend stopping in and supporting this small business and owner! You won't be disappointed.

I thought I found a real gem...first time my husband and I found it. We had cocktails and made many…read morepurchases ( rings, candles, food). I also ordered a ring from the owner. Have been a customer at least 4 times. Recently brought my best friend from NY. Owner didn't know who I was ( understandable) many people frequent the store. But I was mortified in front of my friend when the owner admitted to not knowing who I was, then when I explained, I was quickly dismissed. Guess it's true what they say, middle aged woman are invisible. Word to the wise ( or in this case, the shop owner...) FAKE IT. when I customer frequently visits your place of business make them feel good, remembered or at least like a human being.

I love bar eighty. The people there are always super chill. The food hits the spot especially if…read moreyou are in a jam. A great place to make new friends and spend time with old ones.

No longer called Bar Eighty it's now Rally Caps...stopped here on the way to look at a trailer…read more Amazing wings! Drinks were perfect! Try it; you won't be disappointed. (Disregard what you think it might be driving by).

Never a bad thing to say about Tommy's. Luke my favorite always but really love them all. We sat…read moreon the deck perfect day for it. Had the American chop suey fabulous, a house salad which is the best no matter where you go!! Baked Mac & Chz w bbq chicken all fabulous! But the best was the pregame drink menu because of all the pumpkin drops. What's not to love..... ty all for being so attentive and friendly!!

I've always been curious about this place, and today I decided to come in for Sunday lunch. Sat at…read morethe bar. Ordered prime rib sandwich on a toasted roll with melted cheese, grilled onions and horseradish sauce, fries & a Downeast cider. The prime rib was outstanding. Crunchy fries. Friendly staff. Place was busy but service was fast. Definitely a place to come back to.

I had a great experience at this place. Upstairs was reserved for private party so I didn't really…read moreget to check it out but the downstairs area was cute not really big but it was very comfortable for a Friday night. The bartender was nice and helpful. There was a taco food truck outside and they still served Pizza inside.. there was darts and a bunch of different games to play. Soft serve water machine and toppings like red pepper etc for the pizza for you to put on yourself.

This is tucked away in a very warehouse/industrial part of the city. Apple free parking in a…read moreprivate lot and some street parking. They have a food truck out front. Have a nice event space upstairs. Staff is super friendly. I have some games you can play. The brewhouse is inside the brewery. They sell merchandise, to go beer, and stickers. It was fairly crowded when I was there on a Monday night. The beer was good.

Hoax Brewery located in Da Legna at NOLO and NOLO. NOLO is a restaurant that is known for their…read morepizza. They make sourdough wood fired thin crust pizzas. The beer is brewed on-site; the beer canisters are out on display when you first walk in. There is a parking lot and patio area; I'm sure when warmer arrives, it's a great spot to dine and drink at. The restaurant was super trendy with high energy. We stopped in just to try the beers on a Saturday afternoon. The place was packed and seems to be a popular spot; I recommend you book reservations. We just wanted to try the beers so they let us use the empty table up front. The hosts and servers were very accommodating and friendly. I'm a huge sour beer fan so I tried two of the beers; the Raspberry toasted marshmallow sleight of hand. This beer had hints of raspberry, chocolate, and marshmallow. I thought it was a very tasty beer! Definitely would order this again. Next, I tried the Tropic Thunder. There are notes of raspberry, pineapple, banana, and guava. It was refreshing! I wished I ordered the pizza because it looked and smelled so good from afar but we were getting dinner elsewhere. Next time, I look forward to going back for more beers and this time, pizza!

No A/C so very hot. Only carries a couple beers not able to order any that are actually on website…read more Glasses were dirty.