Beautifully organized clean package store with what seems to be all friendly female staff!read more

Many choices of liquors, ready to drink canned cocktails, wines and more. Staff is helpful and…read morepersonable too. They have tastings there so you can try the latest liquors produced.

Easy to get in and out of. A knowledgeable young man helped me find a good Belgian beer. Ice is…read moreless expensive than at the grocery store.

Went to the Cordial shop today since we were in Old Saybrook buying cheese. Purchased two cases of…read morewine. Prices on a few items that I purchase regularly were $1.00 higher. The store gave me a discount of $2.00 on a $417.00 purchase. I did not get 10% off on a case buy. We questioned the cashier and his response is that it would bring it below state min. Did he really analyze each wine I bought to determine this? I go to other stores and the retail is $1.00 less and I get 10% off. Not that I go there often but now I never will. They do have a good selection, but a bit overpriced.

Very quaint store on beautiful and eclectic Main Street Ild Saybrook. The proprietor was super…read morefriendly. Was it the greatest selection of my favorite IPAs? No, but they had more than enough to choose from. I loved the little cooler in front of the register that had a bunch of singles in there of all types of canned libations. Very cool! I'd stop in again when I'm down that way.

I've lived in Old Saybrook for 40 years. For many years, 2 of my sisters, who live on Long Island,…read morewanted to send me wine as a Christmas present. The only shop in town who would deliver was Old Colony. He did it for free, and was persistent in getting it delivered. Today, there are 6 stores in town and some of them deliver (one has a $100 minimum for free delivery). I'm for the local guy. The store is on the small side, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have a wide selection. The aisles are narrow, but he has a good selection of wine and beer, and he's very knowledgeable and great with selections. He's also a one-man show. As far as I can tell, he's the only employee. He's got to be the hardest working guy in town. His prices are good; his service is impeccable; his selection is top drawer. What's not to like?

I attended the release party for Woman Up! A beer that is brewed using the Pink Boots Society hop…read moreblend (this year (2026) featuring Ekuanot®, Centennial, HBC 638, and Mosaic®). I thought the beer was delicious and will go back for more. The release party was so much fun. It is all about celebrating and supporting women in the fermented/alcoholic beverage industry. Who knew that these incredible women in the industry now have a global society supporting the advancement of women and non-binary individuals in the industry? I was there in the afternoon to enjoy music by Arlene Wow, lots of swag, Girl Scout cookies and the Pink Boots Society - all in support of the women brewers!

What a lovely space to stumble upon. OK, I used GPS, but what a find. Some really nice brews,…read morealthough my favourite had to be "Alexa, add beer to my shopping list." Very tasty options included a double ipa and "Five More Minutes." Great tunes played, plenty of seating and parking, and a family friendly atmosphere, although they did offer expresso and puppies to "free range children."

I was sooo excited to have lunch at Aspen today. It's been on my to do list for so long. We were…read moreseated promptly on arrival. They seemed understaffed and it was at least 10 minutes before anyone came over. Our server never introduced herself. (Later looking at the receipt, her name was Cate) She simply walked up with no greeting and just said "what are we drinking?" My wine pour was significantly less than my husband's, which was not a good start especially after having waited. We ordered small plates to start and I wish we stopped there. The seared tuna was great and had both an aioli and a spicy soy based sauce. My husband had the Kobe beef pot stickers and they were tasty, with a nice warm veggie medley in the middle of the plate. The pot stickers could have used a bit more sauce though. When it came time to order entrees, I was fully set on the lobster panini. The server advised me not to order that, and raved about the carbonara, so I ordered that instead. Big mistake. Huge! I wish she just let me order my panini. The carbonara was full of dark meat chicken (gross!!) that tasted gamey, and the sauce was broken. It clearly had too much butter and was not an authentic carbonara. I told our server multiple times that I did not like it. I had separated all the chicken in a pile and ate maybe 1/3 of the pasta. She strangely kept offering to make me the short rib pappardelle instead, which I declined, as I had no interest in that dish. I found it so odd that she picked out a specific dish to offer as a substitute. At least if she offered the lobster panini, it would have made sense since that's what I originally wanted to order, if not for her meddling in my order. My husband ordered a burger cooked medium. It was fully well done. The fries were limp and not crispy. Not a good showing. He wrapped his up to take home, but I did not. Clearly not eating 3/4 of the meal and also not taking it home was a sign of my discontent. I wish I took photo of my plate as I left it. I was pretty offended when she did not remove it from the bill. It's fine, we paid it, but that will be the first and last time we dine at Aspen. We paid our bill as charged, took the cost of my meal out of her tip, and called it a day. This is something I do not often do, but I felt warranted on this occasion, due to the poor food quality and her absolute indifference. We will not be back. Two stars only for the yummy small plates and the very very sweet hostess!!

An underwhelming return to Aspen…read more After staying away from Aspen for a while due to a past decline in quality, we decided to give it another try on a Tuesday evening to take advantage of their 15% discount. Unfortunately, the experience fell short of expectations. The Food The meals were a bit disappointing, especially considering the standard menu pricing. My wife requested that her scallops not be undercooked. The server politely noted that overcooking them makes them tough, reassuring us they are always "cooked to perfection" here. However, when the plate arrived, they were quite undercooked and needed to go back to the kitchen. Even after being reheated, they unfortunately remained undercooked. My beef tenderloin tips meal was acceptable but fairly ordinary and didn't quite live up to a premium price. Both entrees featured puréed potatoes and what were listed as "asparagus tips". We had to chuckle when the plates arrived, as the asparagus servings were mostly the stalks and very sparse on the actual tips. The service itself was perfectly fine, though there was a minor hiccup at the end. When the check arrived, the 15% discount hadn't been applied. The server was apologetic, mentioning it was the first night of the promotion, and quickly corrected it for us. Overall Impression Even with the discount, the dinner felt fairly marginal for the cost. The overall atmosphere was a bit uninspiring, and given the disappointment with the food, we likely won't be rushing back anytime soon.

The pub is a fast and reliable place for a quick meal. Very convenient to the Kate and has a few…read moreunusual item on the menu. Servers are helpful and the downstairs is much better than upstairs.

We had a lovely meal here on a Thursday evening. We were able to get a parking spot a couple…read morebuildings down. We had to wait a little for a table. The inside is a little small but it is cute. The menu has a variety of sandwiches, salads, and different entrees. They had specials for the day which was fun. We ordered the crispy brussel sprouts to split and they were delicious. A great crisp! I then ordered the Ahi Tuna Noodle Bowl and loved it. Tuna tasted fresh with great veggies and sauce. We then finished off with a special coconut cake that was so moist and great flavor. Overall a really lovely meal and would come back!

The service staff are very thoughtful and want you to have a good experience. On Tuesday they have…read moretrivia here and it is a lot of fun. There is a little petting zoo in the back parking lot, The food and drinks are above average!

We visited Little Pub this past weekend and had a nice time. The atmosphere is pretty cool…read morereminiscent of an English-esque pub. The service was very friendly and on point. The beer was cold and the food was pretty good. The had lots of different options. I would have liked to have seen some more traditional English dishes though like bangers and mash, or sausage rolls, or even a shepherds pie maybe. But they did have fish and chips. I opted for the Chicken and Waffles, and it was just what I wanted. They used a siracha maple syrup which was different, yet pretty tasty. I also sampled the Mac and cheese and the French fries--All very good. The place was pretty big, in fact it seemed bigger than its parking lot size. They had both indoor and outdoor seating and lots of it. On a Sunday afternoon, they weren't too busy. It is a place I would return though.

Liv's has been on my radar for years, but we never made the trek. I'm sorry we waited so long…read more Liv's is hands down the best dining experience we have had in years. The food (Scallops for her, Swordfish for me) was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented with wonderful plate mates and sauces. This is an incredibly well run restaurant! Staff and service were first rate, and special thanks to the back of the house on this sweltering 100 degree day! Seriously, go here.

We had a lovely al fresco dinner on a Thursday night. We were driving through old saybrook on our…read moreway from DC to Cape Cod but decided to stop in based on yelp reviews. The ambiance is lovely, both inside and out. We were woefully underdressed- still in our road trip athletic gear, but the servers were friendly and accommodating. The "last wine bottle" section had some great deals- we scored a lovely verdicchio for only $28. Our salad was fresh, and the olive oil served with the warm bread was fruity and delicious. My husband loved his spicy Korean fried chicken, and my shrimp tacos were tasty. My only complaint was that my meal was lukewarm (and the fried onions were barely warm and not crispy)- clearly my entree sat under the heat lamp while my husband's was being cooked.