I've been to Elicit Brewing Company in Manchester multiple times -- probably around six times at…read morethis point -- and every single visit has been such a fun experience. This place is HUGE and has so many different vibes all in one building, which I absolutely love. The drink selection is one of my favorite parts. They have so many beers on tap, plus cider flights, sour flights, beer flights -- all different types of flights if you're like me and enjoy trying a little bit of everything. And if beer isn't your thing, they have cocktails too, so everyone in your group can find something they like. The food is just as impressive. The Philly cheesesteak egg rolls are AMAZING -- crispy, flavorful, and honestly one of the main reasons I keep coming back. The burgers are delicious, and the desserts? Oh my goodness. The deep-fried Oreos are next-level. Atmosphere is where Elicit really stands out. There's the big open beer hall feel inside, but also different sections depending on what kind of night you're looking for. It can be chill and casual earlier in the evening, then turn into more of a going-out/club vibe later on. There's a cocktail bar upstairs, and as the night goes on the energy really shifts. In the summer they have bands (sometimes outside), a full outdoor bar, a fireplace, two inside bars, a little quieter lounge area with couches, and even a small game room. Bathrooms upstairs and downstairs make it convenient, and you can rent rooms for private parties too. I also like how the food ordering works -- they give you a pager and you pick up your food when it's ready. Tables are first come, first serve though, so definitely save your spot because you can lose your seat if you're not careful, especially on busy nights. It does get packed on weekends, so I recommend getting there early if you want a good table for your group. But overall, it's one of my go-to spots in Manchester when I want good drinks, great food, and a fun atmosphere. Definitely a place I'll keep going back to -- and those Philly cheesesteak egg rolls will always bring me back.

Normally I love elicit! always a good time to grab drinks and food with friends , they host fun…read moretrivia nights and have a dog friendly outdoor patio during the summer ( which I love ). . So I was super excited when I saw they were hosting a galentines day drag brunch !! The drag show was amazing !!! But I was disappointed that there was no BRUNCH food . You can't have a brunch show and no brunch . They did offer a regular menu to order from . The other problem is that there were no servers so we had to order food and go downstairs pick up our own food and. Then bring it back upstairs... which is very annoying if you are going there for a show and have to leave to get food ! Not to mention there was an issue doors were suppose to open at 10 am so we got there early to get seats settle in and order food . However the doors open well after 10:30 . And possibly an issue with the bartenders ( not being available) but they were able to figure that out thankfully by the 11 am show . So a lot of issues .. the show itself was amazing . The food was okay . I did end up getting the grilled chicken sandwich which was good ( nothing amazing ) and the fries were plain no seasoning . 3/5 for the food . The drinks were good ! I ordered the strawberrry Hugo spritz that had elderflower in it which I really enjoyed all flavours were balanced equally (4/5 ) and then I tried the peach hard palmer which I was not a fan off (3/5 ) Drag show 10/10 ! ( highly recommend ) I wish they advertised it a just a drag show and not a brunch + show ( since there was no brunch options ) ! And also a very limited Valentine's Day cocktails ( only one option of a red velvet martini) Overall fun event but need to plan events better if they do plan on hosting and consider adding food specific for the event ( or not advertise as brunch .. if you don't plan on offering brunch food ) !

In 2010, Connecticut Valley Brewery created their Trailblazer beer, which is a New England Indian…read morePale Ale. That style of beer was still new at that time. They created other styles of beers since then, such as sours, seltzers, and stouts. Their Spiked Smoothie Blueberry Lemonade received awards in 2022. In 2019, Birdhouse Coffee opened in the same establishment; they serve coffee and food. The parking lot was spacious, packed, but we found parking. In the warmer months, they also have a nice patio area. The tap room was spacious with plenty of seating and high ceilings. I'm a huge fan of seltzers and sours, so I was excited to see that they had a few to choose from. I got to try two different flavors; those were called: 1. Blueberry Lemonade Spiked Smoothie- ABV 5% 2. Raspberry Lemonade Spiked Smoothie- ABV 5% Those were one of the best sours I've had in a long time. They also sell other brand's beers as well. My family and friends ordered beer and food from the Birdhouse Coffee. Aside from the food delay, we had a great time. The beertenders were friendly. The employees kept the area clean. They also hosts a number of events; the day we went, there was a toy drive. Overall, a great brewery with delicious beers; I can't to go back!

There are car cruise events happening throughout the week throughout the warmer months. Cruisers…read morehang out Sunday mornings for Cars & Coffee events and then on Monday nights are car themed nights. There's also open Cruise Night events on Thursday nights when every car is welcome to show up.

Fantastic place to grab a drink! Perfect for watching the game and a quick lunch. Service was…read morespeedy and the drinks were reasonably priced.

What an awesome hidden gem! I've driven by this brewery a hundred times and finally made time to…read morecheck it out. Very cool atmosphere and helpful bar tender. You can order more than just beer here - including cocktails. I sampled some beer but just wasn't in the mood so I got an old fashioned. Pretty good for $10! They have a bunch of games and other things to keep you and your group occupied. Will definitely visit again!

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.

I'm back! The restaurant is located on 829 Main St. in Manchester, CT. They offer an authentic…read moreBritish gastropub experience with traditional food like Fish & Chips, Scotch Eggs, and Shepherd's Pie, alongside cocktails and ales, in a setting that often features live music. It's known for its unique atmosphere, popular dishes, and is a good spot for groups, with happy hour specials available. The pub operates on a first-come, first-served basis and is a popular new addition to the local scene.  For my first drink, I'm having the Bramble on Rose. This is made with Bombay Gin, fresh lemon, rise water and blackberry syrup. It's their take on a 1980's classic crested in SoHo London. For info on its history, go to: https://www.diffordsguide.com/encyclopedia/1655/cocktails/bramble-cocktail-its-inception-told-by-its-creator. It's served in a 16oz glass so it gets a bit diluted. Still, I like the taste. I am starting with their Soup of the Day which is the cream of chicken/mushroom. This is hot and delicious! That's a big spoon. I'm also having a side Caesar Salad (light on the croutons). This is just right! It tastes great! For my entree, I'm having the Mandu's Masala made with sautéed chicken, tomato, mild or spicy (spicy, as hot as possible) curry sauce in a yogurt cream sauce served with Basmati rice and grilled naan bread. This is considers the UL's national dish! This is nice and spicy! That's a lot of food! I loved the cute, little pieces of naan. The sauce is thick! I love it! For my next drink, I'm having the House Cup. This is a traditional British cocktail well known for its herbaceous and referring taste. It is made with Pimm's No. 1 Liqueur, fresh lemon, mint and seasonal fruit. This is well garnished and tastes great! For dessert, we are trying the Panna cotta. Panna cotta ('cooked cream') is an Italian dessert made with sweetened cream thickened with gelatin and moulded. It may be flavoured with coffee, vanilla, or other flavours. Wow! This is great! What a great meal here!

I got the opportunity to attend the grand opening of Audacity in Manchester, CT and here's how it…read morewent! (Sorry this is so late. Lol.) Atmosphere/Appearance: Set right downtown Manchester on Main Street is this gem where Lucky Taco once stood. It echoes the standard British pubs and taverns from across the pond with deep yellow lighting, woods, exposed brick walls and open floorplan kind of vibe. It was lively, energetic and welcoming! Service: Lara took excellent care of us and she was very helpful! I had no issues at all. Food/Drinks: On the table when we arrived was an Irn Bru which is a SUPER popular drink sold in Scotland, often beating Coca-Cola in sales. It tasted like orange licorice, but it was actually pretty decent. Our first appetizer was an order of Crisps which were like thick cut potato chips with some garlic parmesan seasonings which I actually enjoyed! There was plenty of flavor from each component involved. Next up was the 007 which was their spin on the martini James Bond orders! In it is Wheatley Vodka, Bombay Gin, and English Tea Infused Lillet Blanc. It tasted like a dirty martini and was pretty strong! Smooth as well. I enjoyed it. Next up was a dish called Toad In The Hole which is Yorkshire pudding stuffed with smoked sausage then topped with caramelized onions and gravy. I have never seen anything like this before, but it was so strange, but pretty decent! The Yorkshire pudding was a bit eggy and dense. The gravy was a must though, since the other components of the dish lacked the salt that I was seeking. Next up was the Cloth Of Gold Old which is an Old Fashion with a twist which contained Old Forester, fresh lemon and honey. I enjoyed it, but I'm not sure why the mention of Old Fashion was on the menu unless this is supposed to differ from an "Old Fashioned". No matter, moving on. Next up were the Potato Pom Pom which are fired potato balls served with a house-made cheddar cheese sauce. It sounds like a simple dish. The cheese was thick, majorly cheddar-y. I really, really liked these! They tasted like a fancy tater tot. The potato inside was so soft and tender and the exterior was so crispy. My last drink of the night was the Bramble On Rose which is their take on a 1980's classic created in Soho, London. In it is Bombay Gin, fresh lemon, rose water and blackberry syrup. This was my favorite drink of the night. It was fresh, had some herbal flavors and the rose flavor made itself known. I really, really liked this drink and would certainly order it again. Lastly, the quintessential Fish & Chips! It's Atlantic cod in a brown ale batter, served with musky peas, chips, tartar sauce and a curry sauce. The curry sauce was surprisingly fantastic. I was blown away and absolutely needed more of it. The mushy peas resembled guacamole, but I had no idea how I was supposed to eat them. Lol. Were they a sauce? I don't know, but they tasted exactly how you'd think they'd taste. The fish was also fantastic. It was light, yet greasy and crispy. Value: The most expensive thing on the menu is $22.00. This place is not expensive at all so you certainly won't break the bank. Portions are decent size too. In conclusion, I absolutely enjoyed myself here and highly recommend you (reading this) to check it out! British food is... unpredictable if I must throw a word on it. Lol. Like, I almost couldn't predict what some of this stuff would taste like because I had never had anything like it before! Now, I'm a believer!

I can't remember the last time I was here. The restaurant is located at 320 Buckland Hills Dr. in…read moreManchester. The place is pretty big and has a very high ceiling. Notice the ceiling kegs at the entrance. The music is a variety of music from the 70's to the 80's. For my first drink, I'm high the Lucky Ducky. This is made with Altos Plata Tequila, Malibu Coconut Rum, Absolute Mandarin Vodka, Bols Peach Schnapps, Bols Blue Curaçao, Monin Sweet and Sour, pineapple juice and Starry. I love the prevention! It is served in a bathtub with a floating ducky! This is good. I can't really taste the alcohol but I like the overall taste. The presentation makes the drink. For our appetizer, we are having the Chicken Pot Stickers which are pan-seared filled dumplings, garlic, ginger, yellow chives, soy ginger sauce and slaw topped with rice sticks, sesame seeds and green onions. These are nice! Extra soy sauce and a rice stick topping. For my next drink, I'm having the Grand Patron Margarita made with Patron Silver, fresh orange and lime slices and topped with a mini bottle of Grand Marnier. Grand Marnier is a premium French orange liqueur made from a blend of Cognac brandy, distilled essence of bitter orange, and sugar, created in 1880 by Louis-Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle. It has a rich, complex flavor profile with notes of orange, vanilla, and hazelnut, and is typically 40% ABV (80 proof). It can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, in cocktails like the Sidecar, or used in desserts like Crêpes Suzette. They use a thinner salt for the rim. Still hard to taste the alcohol (because of the size of the glass), but as I drink it, the Grand Marnier kicks in! These more like it! For my next item, I'm having the Soup (clam chowder) and Salad Combo (House). The soup is hot and comes with crackers. It's good! The salad is good sized with croutons, it is very good! For my entree, I'm having the Enlightened Cherry Chipotle Glazed Salmon which is oven roasted Atlantic salmon in a savory Cherry Chipotle glaze with roasted asparagus and spinach. This is dipped hot! It tastes great! Very unique! Nice presentation! I love it! For my last drink, I'm having the Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned made with Woodford Reserve bourbon, simple syrup and Angostura bitters. Look at this! They use a large ice cube to slow the dilution process! It's nicely garnished and well-balanced. This tastes great! Good job! For dessert, I'm having one of their World Famous Pizookies - Strawberry Shortcake. This is a buttery sugar cookie, fresh strawberries, rich vanilla bean ice cream and whipped cream. This is heaven on a plate! Wow! What a great meal here!

Get them when you still can as the Monster pizookie is only around for a limited time only. It's a…read morespecial feature one that they have for a few months. We had to give the monster ice cream one we had to give it a try. It was just ok with the blue ice cream. It was gooey with a chocolate chunk cookie, stacked with Rich Vanilla Bean ice cream(blue), Oreo® crumbles and a side of hard-shell chocolate sauce poured on top. Glad we did get to try it before it's gone but our favorite still is the salted caramel pizookie. The service was alittle slow arriving with our order for a Tuesday evening.

Wow! What else can I say... this is a great brewery! Our friend introduced this spot to us and what…read morea winner! If you're from East Hartford you may recognize their brews from Burnside like the famous Ten Penny Ale. They're back as East Hartford Brewery with some of their old favorites and more! I got a flight and this was the first time in a long time I liked every beer I tried. My favorites were the Penny Weiz and the Leafy Penny! The inside/outside seating area is so cozy and filled with a bunch of heaters for the chilly weather. What a cool vibe. Staff was awesome as well. And the best part? They're dog friendly!!! They also have a great lineup for food trucks. We'll definitely be back!

Love the outdoor area - fun vibe. Always enjoy their beers but the coffee stout is off the chart…read moregreat this year ! You can bring your own snacks and the outdoor area has board games you can play. The music was so enjoyable we stayed longer than we had planned. For the women in the crowd, very clean restrooms also

This liquor store has an extremely limited inventory. I wouldn't stop back in unless if I was in…read morethis plaza and had no time to make it to another package store. The store itself is dim and the wine bottles were covered in dust. However, it sells liquor and after shopping at stop and shop the day before Thanksgiving I was all set with driving around town, so at the very least, it was convenient.

Surprised I never got around to writing a review here, for being small the selection is great. But…read morebeing small isn't a bad thing here, it gives the employees more time to spend with you one on one and get to know you. Anywhere that can maintain a first-name basis (without being judgemental) is a major win in my book. And this is where I found out about the new extended liquor laws in CT. There's always something sort of sale or special, which is great if you like new things and the wine selection is bigger than I thought it would be at first glance. Just missing one star because it is a small place and there are a lot more shops nearby with bigger selections, but this gets the job done fast and easily, with some personality rolled in.

Good selection of wine, beer and other items for a smaller shop. Was able to get in and out…read morequickly and staff was available for any questions or suggestions.

I really like this place, its on the small side, but I've never had a problem finding something I…read morewanted, and even found a few new things to try. The staff is very friendly and ready to help you out if you need it. One of my frequent stops when I need a liquor store.

This is a well run liquor store with a well stocked assortment of spirits, wines and non alcoholic…read morechoices too. They even have bottle bags if you pick out a gift. Rolf is a pleasure as a mgr. To help with his expertise in the liquor industry. The staff is very friendly.

I was desperate to find a certain delicious beer for a special cookout next weekend. I called…read moreeleven local package stores. No, no, no...until your store! You had my favorite beer. So happy! 1000 thanks!