I am here with my friend Jenn for drinks and dinner quite often because it's the halfway point…read morebetween us. But beyond all that it's a wonderful brewery and now an excellent restaurant. Their sour beers are stupendous. And we are so happy that they're offering food inside now (instead of the food trucks). Bravo!

Great brews, decent food, nice space, little pricy…read more Came here as part of a work event. The venue is nice but there's nothing around it beyond a giant sports bubble. The brewers were brewing, and the space inside was nice. They also had an expansive outdoor area and plenty of parking. The drinks were well done, lots of flavors and varieties on tap. No one complained about the beers though the drinks were small for the price. The food venue towards the back was pumping out pizzas from a giant pizza oven with a blazing fire. I ordered some appetizers from the menu for my team to share. Meatballs, elote, and waffle fries. The apps were not easily shareable but we made it work. Waffle fries were generic and not crispy enough. The elote was corn pancakes rather than corn on the cob. My mistake for not fully reading the menu. Flavor was good but messy. Meatballs were good in terms of flavor and consistency, got a decent amount for the price too. The meatballs were the best bite. The pizza is trying to be New Haven style but is missing the structure. Way too floppy and heavy for the style of crust. Needs to be lighter on the sauce and cooked just a couple minutes more to really solidify that bottom and get rid of the tip droop. Cheese had a good elasticity to it though, good cheese pulls. As an informal event venue, it's pretty good but pricy for what you get. As a local brewery, if it can keep its events constant then it will do well. As a food venue, it's high for where it is but the quality is reasonable. A few more shareable apps beyond pizza and just a few small tweaks to the pies and they will be great.

Officially known as The Shed Bar & Cafe, this place has been around for a looooong time. The…read morebuilding is nondescript, but the interior definitely has charisma. I would characterize The Shed as a local bar. On a recent visit, it seemed everyone knew each other. Patrons were friendly, and I got to know many, including the owner, Mike. Mike also wields a spatula in the kitchen. On a recommendation, I tried a "smashburger". Served on a brioche bun, it was excellent. Perfectly cooked w a nice charbroiled flavor. The bun did not fall apart, an important consideration when inhaling a burger. Fries were also excellent. Barmaid Mimi handled the crowd well. And there was a pretty decent crowd for a Tuesday night. I'm a fan, and will definitely be back. 4 stars!

Great bartenders great people all ages always something going on. Pub menu that is great. Home town…read morefeel

I was in the area for business. My only regret is we waited until the last night we were in town to…read morecheck this place out. We didn't try the food but based on their beer quality, the food would be equally epic. Generally when you stop into a brewery you'll try a few beers and find one or two you like. This place, I enjoyed all of the beers we sampled! Big open seating area, plenty of inside and outside seating. Nintendo, foosball, and board games to play inside. Looked like they have some live music at times as well. The staff was great! Very knowledgeable about the beers and willing to help you decide on a choice.

This review is specifically about Greg. His behavior made us extremely uncomfortable, and when…read moreconfronted, he became defensive and hostile. Note to the owner: unless Greg's demeanor and attitude improve significantly, it would be in the company's best interest to remove him from customer-facing interactions. My husband and I visited this brewery for the first time around 4:30 PM. It was slow, and as experienced brewery-goers, we asked about flights so we could decide which beers we might want as full pours. We were helped by a woman with short blonde hair who was friendly, knowledgeable, and exactly what you want in a customer-facing role. She explained that while flights are not offered, she was happy to provide small samples to help us decide and assured us it was no problem. She also explained that half pours were available. She poured five small samples for us. My husband chose a half pour of Lil Lager and a half pour of Oktoberfest, and I ordered an Athletic NA. We also ordered pretzel bites, which we were told had to be rung in separately--unusual, but fine. Shortly after receiving our drinks, I noticed that all half pours were listed at a flat rate of $5, even though a full 16oz Lil Lager was only $4 and the 16oz Oktoberfest was $7. I mentioned this to the woman helping us, and she agreed it didn't make sense. She told us she would charge us $2 (a soda price) for the Lil Lager half pour, which we felt was fair and reasonable. This agreement was clearly communicated and understood. At this point, Greg abruptly inserted himself into the interaction, asking if we were done and demanding our card, despite the fact that we had just received our drinks and were still waiting for food. He had not been involved in our transaction at all. His interruption was unnecessary, uncomfortable, and disruptive, especially given that the woman assisting us was more than capable of handling everything. When Greg questioned her about our tab, she explained the pricing adjustment she had already agreed upon with us. Greg dismissed her explanation and overrode her decision. He rang us up and charged $5 for the half pour of Oktoberfest, $4 for the half pour of Lil Lager, and the full $5 for my Athletic--completely disregarding the agreement made with us and undermining his coworker in front of customers. His actions felt deceptive, disrespectful, and violating, not only toward us but toward his colleague as well. By this point, the entire experience had soured. When our food finally arrived, we just wanted to leave. As we passed Greg on our way out, he told us to "have a good night." I told him directly that he had handled our transaction incorrectly. He became immediately defensive and interrupted me repeatedly, insisting he had done us a favor by charging $4 instead of the $5 half-pour rate. This completely ignored the fact that we had already agreed--clearly and openly--with his coworker on different pricing, which he knowingly overrode. This was not about the money; it was about principle, respect, and basic customer service. When I told him the experience was awful and that I planned to leave a negative review, he told me to "go right ahead," raised his voice as we were leaving, and falsely accused us of having "20 tastes." This accusation was inappropriate, untrue, and hostile. Greg demonstrated a complete lack of customer service skills, poor judgment, and an inability to understand the basic goal of a brewery: allowing customers to experience the product so they want to purchase more of it. Instead, he dominated his colleague, alienated customers, kept inaccurate tallies, and made unwarranted assumptions. The entire interaction was uncomfortable, unprofessional, and frankly bizarre. If this establishment is going to hold small tastes against customers, then flights should be offered for purchase. As it stands, the environment felt unwelcoming and inhospitable. We will not be returning, and I will be sharing this experience with friends, family, and neighbors. This was, without question, one of the worst customer service experiences we've had at a brewery.

The 196 Club is definitely a "speakeasy" location you should try! I went for a pre wedding…read morecelebration and we reserved half of the location. The bartenders were super friendly and made sure to keep up with the demands of our venue. The food and drinks were top-notch. We were served some finger food, and the meat balls were to die for. The drinks had interesting twists to classic drinks and left me wanting more. If you like mystery and enter a secret hidden bar for the elite just like in the movies, this location will make you feel like that with its setup.

What do you find behind a candy store in Hartford, Connecticut? A very cool speakeasy. We dropped…read morein for a drink after dinner. Our bartender, Jon, gave us great suggestions and made excellent drinks. It wasn't too busy, they played good music, and we could imagine the space with some live music. I highly recommend it, and we will definitely return. Thanks, Jon!

Great little Irish Pub (If you can get in) a very popular spot filled with locals most days and for…read moregood reason. Great atmosphere, Great Food and reasonable prices and friendly welcoming service. A very good burger and even better meatloaf. You cant go wrong. Pull up to the bar. Have a pint. Eat, laugh and make friends.

I was looking for a decent place to grab a bite after work, and the Yarde Target delivers. I sat at…read morethe bar and had a Rubin sandwich, which could be made with corned beef or pastrami. The beer selection was plentiful too. Service was friendly and prompt. The vibe? Unpretentious and no-frills. A bar for the common man.

This was my first time here coming in for the start of my friend's bachelor party, and what a start…read moreit was! Our bartender Matt was super welcoming and friendly. He made sure everyone in my group and at the bar was having a great time. I ordered the Sanity Crazy Cock Cider and I loved it! This place also has a massive game room, and so I can imagine trivia nights here would be so much fun. Highly recommend coming here if you are in the area looking for a drink!

You gotta go!! Mallory and Todd are crushing it after only a few months!! The beer is off the…read morecharts, the atmosphere is fun and friendly and they just make you feel like family. Just off 91 it's an easy find and you'll be glad you made it!! Can't wait for the next batch.

This is a highly-rated local favorite and I can't believe it took my this long to check it out. A…read moreclassic pub fare ... friendly, casual setting. While known for their exceptional wings and burgers, I've heard praises of the entire menu, which also includes what I ordered... the buffalo chicken wrap ..perfect for a lighter, yet equally flavorful, meal. The portions are generous and great value. Weekend live music, music bingo every Thursday night and karaoke events...there's always something for everyone.

First time visiting Connecticut And my went here with…read morecoworkers and I have to say the place was poppin on a Tuesday and the food was delicious! With live music, can't beat that!

I come here all the time and it's always amazing. The food hits every single time -- especially the…read morebirria tacos and enchiladas. The margaritas are so good (and strong in the best way). The staff are super nice and the vibe is always chill. Definitely one of my go-to spots.

Food: 3.5/5 Service: 3/5…read moreAmbiance: 3/5 Big portion sizes and seemingly authentic, but expensive. It seemed like most dishes were well over $23, even the appetizers. Pork tamales were soft and tasty. Birria tacos were nicely crisped on the outside, but too large to dip into the small container of consommé. The tortilla on the chicken burrito was too firm. Wobbly table. Booths are too narrow for large people to fit in comfortably. Not many servers working on a Monday afternoon. The one we had was friendly enough but was hard to track down when we needed him.

Service was horrible. Don't waste your time or money. They lie and steal. And I'm not talking about…read morehired help, I'm talking about the owner's wife and daughter. One lies and the other swears to it. Forget about the customer is always right. These two will treat you badly and make sure to humiliate you in front of the other patrons. I have never experienced anything like it and hope I never will.

I was in Windsor Locks on a weekend getaway. This was just what I was looking for. Found this…read morebased on a couple of other Yelp reviews. Very personal, bar atmosphere. We went on a sunday for dinner. I had the turkey club, my wife, the meatball grinder. We started with the big hot pretzel, I dipped in nacho cheese, my wife, honey mustard. I had a blue moon with an orange slice like another reviewer had. We finished with a brownie with vanilla ice cream on top with a drizzle of hot fudge. The menu is limited so check the other reviews on here for the menu, make sure there are a couple of items you like because they may be out of one. Its all fresh. If it sounds good then go. You will love it. If im back in the area again I will absolutely return.

I once attended a special Pasta Dinner at Fork and Fire in Farmington, but until recently I had…read morenever visited to order off their normal menu. Fork and Fire has an upscale Gastropub sort of vibe and offers an eclectic menu. My family and I visited on a Sunday around lunch time. Fork and Fire only offered their Brunch Menu at the time, which I didn't know. I was in more of a lunch mood, but they let me order the Black and Burger off the later menu, which was very nice. Not all cheeseburgers feature melty slices. The Black and Blue Burger featured Crumbled Blue Cheese, Pickled Red Onions, Smoked Bacon and Chipotle Aioli, on Toasted Brioche. The burger was huge and well cooked. So juicy it dripped. A flavor bomb. I also ordered the famous Kitchen Sink wings for the table, along with a side of Blue Cheese AND Ranch. The wings were super juicy. Top Tier Juicy. But the outer texture was still appropriately crisp. The sauce was sweet and savory, with a little bit of heat. Great wings. And the side sauces were terrific too. Service was very good. The atmosphere was terrific. Everyone enjoyed their orders. 4.5 Stars

Updating my original review to add a few things... Fork n Fire recently made significant…read morerenovations to the main bar area. It now feels more luxe, modern, and high-end. The textured walls are gorgeous and give the space a style it was definitely missing before. As usual, the happy hour menu never disappoints. The Pomjito is a personal favorite.. refreshing, light, and not too sweet. We also got the oysters and mussels, both solid. The mussel sauce was unique compared to a typical tomato base, which we really appreciated. For my entrée, though, I was disappointed to see that the tuna salad I always order had completely changed. It used to be an arugula salad with Asian flavors and the tuna served on top. Now it It's a Niçoise salad, and the tuna is awkwardly placed on the side. Nothing about the tuna tasted like it did before. I'm usually a sucker for ahi tuna, but this was honestly one of the most disappointing ahi dishes I've ever had. It felt totally incohesive with the salad next to it. I really wish they didn't change the menu so frequently. Once I finally find an entrée I genuinely look forward to, it disappears. That said, we'll still be back for the great happy hour food and solid drinks. Now it's just a matter of finding a menu item I like... and hoping they keep it.