My fiancée came here to play bingo with some friends of hers a while back and said that I needed to…read moretry out their wings, so here we are and I'm going to tell you how it went. Atmosphere/Appearance: Lots of people are afraid of dive bars for some reason. I don't know if it's because of the stuff they see in movies or what, but they're some of the best places to come! Everyone is friendly, no one is judgmental, folks just kinda mesh together! There is a private parking lot out front as this place is literally located next to Jerry's Pizza. I'm assuming they're owned by the same folks. Once inside you'll see the bar to the right, dining to the left then the pool tables and bathrooms all the way in the back. There's a TouchTunes digital jukebox here so you can play whatever kind of music you want loudly throughout the restaurant. Lol. Service: It seemed as if 1 to 2 lovely ladies were running the bar and the whole restaurant by themselves. They were doing an excellent job making sure we were all taken care of and I was quite impressed. Food: I came for the WWWIIINNNGGGSSS. We tried the Mango Habanero, Sweet Thai Chili and Thai Peanut Butter & Jelly. They were all just okay. I don't like breading on my wings. It just adds carbs and makes the wings "look" bigger. Like stuffing a bra... you feel me? Out of the 3, I think the Mango Habanero would've been my favorite, but overall I wouldn't go out of my way to come here for wings. Sorry. :-/ Value: I can't recall how much wings were, but they weren't expensive at all. You won't break the bank eating here, no matter what you get. In conclusion... this place is cool. I wouldn't get the wings here again, but I'd certainly be willing to try other things on the menu for sure.

Great little sports bar with great specials! How can you beat $2 beers and 40 cent wings??…read more Highly recommend the peanut butter and jelly wings, sounds weird but they are quite tasty!! It is our mission to try all of the wing flavors. It's a great local bar on the south side of town, where there are not as many bars and restaurants. Good place to watch sports or to grab a drink or a bite to eat.

Decent beer selection, however the outdoor area ambiance is what sells this place. The firepits &…read moreseating in the sand is such a vibe. Great for the warmer months when joined by a couple of friends. I am giving this a 3 stars because the last time me & my partner visited we did not get the same welcoming attitudes which we experienced in our previous visits. Another weird vibe I got was when I was ordering another round of beers for both my boyfriend and I -- my order was taken last despite standing/waiting at the bar before other patron's. I was the only woman standing there so I am not sure if this had something to do with it.... Definitely a college bar-type atmosphere. I will say the crispy brussels & spinach and artichoke dip were tasty and cooked very well.

Stopped in for a quick bite and a beer on our way out of town. Beer menu is definitely what…read morebrought us there but the food was surprisingly good as well. The atmosphere is straight up bar but we still felt comfortable with our teens with us. It would have been fine with smaller children too as the restaurant seating is away from the bar area. The beer menu was fairly comprehensive. They have their own brews and have many local CT craft brews on draft. They also have some cans and bottles if that's your thing. I didn't notice any crazy rare lambics but that's not what we were looking for. We had a few hazies and few stouts and everything was delightful. Our server Anna was a seasoned pro. She knew the menu and exactly when to come by our table to check in. We had some pulled pork nachos and there was plenty to go around. The dry rub on the wings was delicious and the wings themselves were cooked right. Overall, if you find yourself in Middletown looking for a nice beer and some decent food, this is a great choice!

Went here last night with my cousin . We split to different sliders . We had the burgers you get 4…read morethey have cheese pickle and a creamy buffalo sauce we got the sweet potato fries. I got the pulled pork sliders with coleslaw carmelized onions and pickle with the tater tots . Our waitress was great . . It's a nice sports bar restaurant. Definitely recommend. Enjoy Chris M

This is my favorite sports bar in the area! Love going here for Sunday football as there are so…read moremany different tv's playing all of the games! It is hard as a Seahawks fan to get the stream on this side of the country, but Sliders never fails! The (extensive) selection for wing flavors, both house-made sauces and dry rubs! My favorite sauce is the Wicked Taco & Honey Cajun for a dry rub. If you like a bit of spice these 2 are a must try! Wait staff and bartenders are very nice and attentive to guests, no matter how busy the restaurant is!

Amy and I went at the Blackbird Tarven. We ordered two burgers and fries. I had Buffalo blue burger…read morewith bacon, lettuce, Buffalo sauce, and cheese. Burger looks a good taste and fries too. The staff is really friendly, funny, and fun.

Very unfortunate that I have to write this review because I was expecting something very different…read more This sadly has been my worst restaurant experience in years. We had tickets at eight for Haunting at the Ridge about three minutes away. After looking at the menu, we decided to come here for dinner. I was very excited because of all the great menu options. The service was terrible from the start all around. We arrived at 6:15. There was two people in front of us. The hostess acknowledged us, but never took our name. A few minutes later, other people started coming in and she started taking their names and asking them if they wanted to sit outside. She never gave us that option. One of the people came in and started to debate whether or not they wanted to wait 20 minutes. She told them "You can stay or go, it doesn't matter to me." I should have known right there to leave. We were seated at 6:30 which was not a bad wait. 6:45 our orders were taken. Our waitress did not come back to the table one time after bringing our drinks. Never checked on us, never let us know what was going on with the food. She came back at 7:28 with our appetizer. We asked her how long would it take for the rest of our food. She apologized and said it would be another 20 to 25 minutes. I didn't understand how burgers take over an hour to make. We canceled the rest of the order. I was excited about the hotdog. Another letdown. It was cold when I got it and the chili on top had no flavor. I'm not even sure if it was deep-fried. Definitely not worth the $14.50 price. I will say the fries were very good. They were the only bright spot of the night. They have a lot to offer, but I would never come back here due to my experience.

Such a fun local bar that is cozy inviting and welcoming. My fiancé and I are local to Cromwell and…read morealways come in when the grandparents take the babe! Clean kitchen, delicious bar bites, and we love that there is touch tunes (jukebox) and pool! Makes for a quick and fun date night. Love the bartenders and they know us by name.

A friend had recommended The Hideaway for wings a while back. Since then, a number of people…read morementioned them too. I recently visited. The Hideaway is a cool neighborhood bar. Not fancy. Just functional. I was there on an NFL Sunday. There were lots of regulars. There was good interaction with the staff. I didn't catch her name, but the woman who was the only person working the bar and waiting on the tables was amazing. She was super friendly to everyone. She hustled to meet everyone's needs. It wouldn't surprise me if she is an owner too. It's hard to find people, who aren't owners, who are that committed. I asked for a wing flavor recommendation and she said "Montreal Honey" first. I ordered 6. The wings are part-baked and then finished in a fryer. Good inner and outer texture. The Montreal Seasoning was right on. The Honey didn't have much of a presence either visually or flavor-wise. More was needed to balance the salt from the Montreal Seasoning and to justify the Honey in the name. I tried both the Blue Cheese and the Ranch. I'd recommend the Blue Cheese. I'll definitely return to try more wing flavors. I also ordered a crock of chili, which was full of ground beef and topped with melted cheddar and chopped red onions. The chili was solid. I'd probably try something else before I ordered it again though. I'm a fan of Hideaway and I'll be back. 4.25 Stars

Always consistent fair prices. The pizzas the best in the area by far . Grinders and burgers are…read morealways consistent as well

I stopped by for dinner with my husband and daughter on a Wednesday evening. We started off with…read morethe potato skins, which were big and very cheesy. My husband had the Smokehouse Burger, I had the BBQ Chicken Pizza, and my daughter had Spaghetti with marinara. The pizza was very good, the slices were huge so we had leftovers for 2 days. My husband liked his burger, but raved about the onion rings. Based on the mess my daughter had on her shirt, I think she liked her pasta. We will definitely be back again!

Second time here wasn't terrible, food has improved and service was much more efficientread more

Was on the hunt for a good Corned Beef Rueben and figured an Irish sports bar would be the spot! I…read morewasn't wrong! I'm not a fan of 1000 island dressing so I asked if they had spicy mustard. Unfortunately they did not. Our bartender/server went the extra mile and went to the grocery store next-door and bought some!!! He's amazing! Ok, back to the Reuben. That sandwich was absolutely delicious. The meat was tender, not fatty. The bread was like toasted to perfection. It was so good. I'm hoping they still have them until the end of the week because I want to go get another one.

Amazing food and drinks! The owner, Rita, is amazing as well! Service is very attentive and the…read morevibes here are immaculate! Definitely a must go to if you're in Middletown!

Absolutely hole in the wall, secret spot, amazing little bar! You do not want to miss this…read moreatmosphere, it is such a great place. Greta music, both live and regular. Food is exceptional bar food, drinks are made well and the service.. PERFECT. Come. Here. On your Friday night out, your Saturday night out, do it. No question!