The Black Sheep is an Irish pub in Niantic serving things like Shepherds Pie and Bangers and Mash. It's one of the few restaurants in Niantic, so if you've visited more than once, you've probably been to the Black Sheep. I prefer visiting during the warmer months, because it gives you the option of eating outside. I find the interior to be too dark and the tables are often found sticky. The food is decent and the portion sizes are good. The sides are basic. Definitely pick the sweet potato fries if you have any doubts. My son insists that the regular fries need more salt to even taste ok. The service has always been a little slow but when the food comes out, they always have plenty of help getting it to the table. Because it's a fixture to a town I love, I'm sure I'll be back. read more

This is one of our local faves. The pub was for many years a family owned pharmacy honored by the quote for the back room. The owner brought over the wood and decor from an Irish Pub so when you walk through the door you have magically been transported to Dublin. Creative cocktails and many beers on tap along with traditional Irish food complete the scene. The food is a awesome mix of Irish and American dishes. Guinness Beef Stew, Bangers and Mash, PEI Mussels, Steak Frites, and seafood dishes are sure to make this a pub favorite. They also have live music on the weekends and trivia nights. Hats off to the staff who make this place a local Cheers favorite. read more

Stopped in for lunch with the family before our trip to Costco and so glad we did! Service was attentive,our waitress was really sweet and checked in on us. Had two wonderful appetizers and then sandwiches for our main meals and all good food. Will be back next time for their dinner menu for sure. Loved the pairing of wine suggestions with a dinner entrées. The pub had an old world charm; fireplace was roaring when we came in, great bar, pretty sizable. Love the Mark Twain quote on the wall. If you haven't given a try, I highly suggest you do. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. read more

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I stopped in with a friend late afternoon on the Saturday of the Niantic Oyster Festival. It was before dinner, it was calm and plenty of seats available. We sat at the bar which is our preferred spot and were greeted immediately and handed menus. I ordered wine and my date had a Guinness draft beer. Next we ordered mussels to share. They were delicious. The toasted bread used to soak up the broth. As we enjoyed our conversation and he had soup the restaurant started to fill up and it became much more lively with conversations and laughter. Next we ordered dinner. I had the pasta primavera and he ordered the shepherd pie. We were both pleased with our choices. Staff was very attentive even as the place filled. I would definitely go back. read more

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Classic pub fare and great vibes. Local watering hole where you can find great service, cold drinks and food that stands above the usual. Pickle brined fried chicken sandwich was awesome, and I'm not just saying that because it was after a frew brews. read more

The Black Sheep - Chicken sandwhich - Pubs Near Me - Niantic, Connecticut

Niantic is a nice town right on the water, unfortunately with some views marred by train trestles and Millstone nuclear plant. The Black Sheep is a great pub type restaurant located on Main Street. It was a lovely late September day and we sat out on the patio. Our server was so attentive and helpful. Everyone was very happy with what they ordered for lunch. Don had the Ruben, one of his favorites, and he loved this one. Vanessa had the crunchy steak wrap which was fantastic. Patty and I had enormous Cobb salads that were filled with chicken with delicious avocado ranch dressing. Dave had the tuna poke bowl which he raved about and that's also a dish he is familiar with. The kids had their usual and were happy. I have read the great reviews about this restaurant and I agree - great service, great food with reasonable prices! read more

Great food and great prices! We all loved our food and the prices were fabulous! Nice atmosphere. Solid pub food

I checked out the Black Sheep for their Tuesday evening trivia (which was a lot of fun and really well managed). Their drinks are fantastic and pretty reasonably priced, and the bacon wrapped scallop appetizer was very good. I got the Buffalo chicken flatbread off the specials menu and it was pretty good, and the fish and chips were also very good, though I thought the portions size could be a tiny bit bigger for dinner. Our server came by to check on us throughout the two hour trivia and the Irish pub vibes are really cool! The trivia is definitely geared towards the crowd that grew up in the 70s-90s so it's not exactly the youthful trivia I'm used to but it was still a great time. read more

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Loved the sirloin tips, service was great and loved the old Irish Pub ambience. Will be back...! read more

The Black Sheep - Bar area - Pubs Near Me - Niantic, Connecticut

This is a convenient and good place to meet people or enjoy a meal. We've been several times and have always had a good experience. To be clear, we come for the food and not the alcohol. There are several dining areas inside with some being a bit more private. The outside seating area is nice but often quite sunny. Each time we've come, service has been excellent. I've had the fish and chips, the salmon burger, and the black bean burger. Last night, they offered grilled salmon tacos, and they were delicious. The salmon was blackened and had a good smoky flavor. It was listed as an appetizer, so I paired it with a side salad, and that was a great meal portion for me. My husband went with the fish and chips but substituted mashed potatoes. His go-to is the cl chowder because it's creamy, bacony, and full of flavor. On our visit last night, I was a little disappointed in the level of cleanliness. Our table was quite sticky (problem with aging lacquer?), and the female restroom could use some attention with missing toilet paper holders and empty soap dispensers (they offered pump bottles of soap instead). Despite that, I know we will be back because we find this to be a dependable meal. And they are open on Mondays! read more

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We came here on a weekday for lunch and we were seated fairly quickly. Their black sheep lager was not the best. We got calamari and mussels as appetizers. The mussels were great but the calamari had more fried peppers than actual seafood. The sliders of pulled chicken were ok. The fries were not bad. The new england clam chowder was good but super heavy. Not a bad place but not sure if I would go back given all the other food options around. read more

The Black Sheep - Pubs Near Me - Niantic, Connecticut

My husband and I were blown away by their fish and chips and the amazing tartar sauce! Our server was friendly and did a great job. It's hard to find good fish and chips. The Black Sheep has nice flaky fish and the tartar sauce is unique and very delicious! read more

The place was very busy, and I ordered the lamb chops special. Cooked perfect medium and generous portions. Good price also

I went to The Black Sheep to catch up with family after attending a celebration of life in the area. The staff was so accommodating, especially since we showed up on a whim with a huge group that took over half of their patio, and the service was fantastic. We stayed outside mostly but I did go inside to use the restroom and I loved the vibe and it was very busy for a Sunday evening. I didn't take any pictures but I thoroughly enjoyed my dirty martinis and my husband and I split a burger which we devoured because it was so delicious. I will definitely come back next time I'm in the area as it was an excellent experience all around! read more

Unreal.......first off when you walk in the door its so dark you can barely see, then after you sit and the waitress takes your order for drinks she must have walked back and forth for literally 6 minutes with no drinks......we actually got up and left after 10 minutes of being ignored......DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE unless you like waiting and being ignored.....and btw it was not busy at all(we were the 5th table and like 4 at bar) and the 5 waitresses were all standing around.....will never go back there!! So much for a good first time experience....it was a joke read more

1. get rid of chips with garlic cream sauce. instead do irish nachos (potato chips, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, corn beef, thousand island) 2. say "corn salsa" not "corn relish". relish sounds gross 3. massage kale with oil 4. i want to marry the braised beef tacos 5. the service was delightful read more

The Black Sheep - Braised Beef Tacos - Pubs Near Me - Niantic, Connecticut

Food quality was average but my wife had to ask to be moved because of the fruit flies. Staff was courteous and apologized. It needs cleaning if fruit flies are that prominent read more

The food was beyond delicious very satisfied with the service provided during my visit definitely will return and add to my list of top 5 places to dine. Also drinks are fantastic! read more

It was good but not $22 spinach salad good... The apps are good though... the atmosphere is fun...its probably fun in the summer read more

The Black Sheep - Sweet potato and arugala (came with spinach??) - Pubs Near Me - Niantic, Connecticut

Black Sheep has been a favorite spot of ours for years. We stopped in for a drink and we were informed unless we order food we don't get service to our table. We had to stand at the bar and wait for our drinks. Where has service gone? Shameful. Guess they don't need tips.​​​​​ read more

This place is great, right on Main Street and across the the street from the boardwalk. A truly tradition Irish pub feel with all the character of your local bar. Great people and atmosphere. They do live music, have great eats and even better drinks. Highly recommend trying this place out. On nicer days you can sit out from in their outdoor dining area which is always an added bonus. read more

The Black Sheep - Loaded potato kegs and French onion soup - Pubs Near Me - Niantic, Connecticut

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Went for a quick bite to eat and hoped to sit at the bar but being on the small side there were no seats available. We sat by the window that was a little cold and drafty but I was ok with that since the weather has been so frigid it's to be expected. We ordered fish and chips & a Pastrami Rueben. Both were delicious. I did tried a spiced pear martini off their menu and it was awful. So so bad that you couldn't drink or even just toss it back. Our waitress was very sweet and friendly. She asked at the end of our meal if there was something wrong with the martini and I couldn't lie lol it was that bad. I apologized for my harsh critique and she said that's ok someone else just returned theirs also. But anyway we would try this place again but stick to basic drinks read more

This is the best Reuben with sweet potato fries.Others do not compare.The Shepard's Pie is excellent. It was extremely crowded.Perhaps because it was a beautiful Fall day.I often take home from here and they are quite prompt. read more

Came on a busy Saturday and was seated right away. The service was fast, efficient and friendly. The pumpkin espresso martini was especially delicious. Had the cod sandwich which was hot, crispy and tasty.Even though it was busy, it wasn't loud, but pleasant. Glad I decided to come here, will definitely return. read more

Good food and great service. Pub style with a regular menu and daily specials. I wish I had 85 characters but I don't have much to say. Give it a try. read more

Cool building right down town and good Irish food So cool looking feels looks like a Irish pub in and outside read more

This was my first time here. I was seated right away but I definitely go there at a good time because five other parties came in within minutes of my arrival. I arrived right before noon. The food was delicious. I had the steak sandwich special with sweet potato fries and a lemonade. The staff was friendly. read more

The Black Sheep - Steak sandwich special - Pubs Near Me - Niantic, Connecticut

Came in for the hot dog that was listed on yelp. Not available. Decided on the crispy avacado app and the turkey club. The club was NOT a club and the avacado was tasteless. Don't normally complain but disappointed. Margaritas were good though. Might have been a sign when the bartender asked if we were here to drink or did we want food. Everyone else at the bar had drinks only. Nice atmosphere but between inattentive service and lack of good irish food I would suggest this as a place for drinks not food. read more

Atmosphere... a big empty box... way too bright...set your lights Clam chowder... ok but seems like it has been sitting in a steam bath all day...,.separated Potato barrels? Just no...,dry cheese chemical flavor Wedge salad... decent... could use more dressing Diet Coke...,ice was melted Sat at a table with a broom and dustpan leaning against the wall next to me I tried to like it but doesn't seem like anyone really runs the place read more

Food was great, and staff was very accommodating. Great spot for an afternoon get together. read more

We split an order of the Poutine All The Way and it was amazing! In non-COVID times (where we're hopefully soon approaching) this is a great place to cozy up by the fire in winter, and grab a beer at karaoke night in the summer! read more

The Black Sheep - Here's the restaurant! You can see their patio, and get a feel for their style based on the signage! - Pubs Near Me - Niantic, Connecticut

Absolutely fantastic food & service. Went for lunch with friends- all the food was amazing- pastrami sandwich, salmon, & Guinness onion soup. A nice cozy Irish pub - enjoyed a Guinness & a Smithwick's & felt like we were back in Ireland. We will return. read more

My best friend and I stopped at the Black Sheep for lunch last Sunday. It was so-so. I ordered a sandwich off the daily specials and my friend ordered the shepherds pie from the regular menu. While my sandwich was excellent...her shepherds pie was subpar. It was edible, but not worth the price. Our server took a VERY long time to acknowledge us after we were seated, and then take our order. We are pretty mellow ladies, and I was a server for almost thirty years, so at first we gave her the benefit of the doubt. But...I was never asked if I wanted a refill on my coffee (and I'm pretty sure she was annoyed I asked for one in the first place,) my friend asked for lemon for her water and the server forgot about it and then brought a slice over in her hand on a paper napkin (kind of gross,) she never came back til we were ready for a check to refill waters , no checking on us to see how our food was, and once we got the check, my friend's credit card sat there for a long time before she came back to pick it up to run it. Overall...I don't know that I would be in a hurry to return. Either she was having a bad day, or she just isn't cut out for serving, but it takes a LOT for us to be unhappy with a waitress. We were not happy. read more

My coworkers and I were looking to find a place that was open here in Niantic and we found one. This place is Covid compliant. They sanitized everything before we sat. Cleanliness The food and drink were how do I say this? PERFECT! I ordered the Mahi Mahi tacos and they were so yummy. The service: it's not easy by any means being a server, and being a server in the conditions you have to work in now can't be pleasant. But our server did her best. She was super pleasant and we thank you for that. I would like to make a recommendation for the future. *You disappeared for quite a bit of time in between table visits. We had empty glasses and waited for our drinks for a longer than normal amount of time. It was definitely busy, and we get it. Just something to work on in the future. That was it. Keep that sunny attitude, over all good job. read more

Let me start by saying, "Damn good lunch!" My wife ordered the Rueben with corned beef, it comes with pastrami. The bread was fresh, grilled to perfection, the corned beef, lean and shaved beautifully thin. There thousand Island was creamy and delicious and the Katy had the perfect tartness. The accompany sweet potato fries could have used honey mustard but they claimed not to have any. I had the Bangers and Mash. The dish came out piping hot with three nice sized sausages and a generous heaping pile of mashed potatoes and baked beans. The onion gravy tied the dish together nicely. We sat outside and people watched in this quant little town and would highly recommend. read more

The Black Sheep - Really great lunch! - Pubs Near Me - Niantic, Connecticut

Being that i only had a beer and an app. I cant really gague the while value of the Black Sheep. However, i can say that the small irish pub vibe is in full effect! Very cool spot with ocean views if you decide to sit on the patio. Not the greatest draft selection but they have decent choices. The pretzels were top notch with beer cheese sauce. read more

The Black Sheep - Pretzel sticks with beer cheese - Pubs Near Me - Niantic, Connecticut

I've been coming here for a few years and I always order the tacos and flatbread on the daily specials menu, it's always great.

I LOVE the sheep and its consistently yummy food. Whether I dine in or take-out, I always order the strawberry spinach salad with their amazing grilled chicken, and it never disappoints. The service is usually great. Beware of Tuesday trivia night as it's generally quite loud and the kitchen is backed up. Be sure to try the shepherds pie! read more

The Black Sheep - Strawberry Spinach Salad - Pubs Near Me - Niantic, Connecticut

Can't say enough good stuff about these guys. One of my favorite restaurants to go to by the shore. Food is phenomenal and atmosphere is so relaxing. Can't beat good food by the beach! read more

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Manager was rude. Staff is not considerate of those with disabilities. I really don't understand who visits this place regularly. Food is fine but go somewhere else with kinder people. read more