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    The Main Pub

    3.6 (339 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Pubs
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Jes O.

    Came here for Sunday night Karaoke. The atmosphere was great. Great group of people that came out to 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.

    Alexandra C.

    This one's a little tricky to rate because I didn't even go inside the restaurant, so I have no idea about the bar setup or the bathrooms. But based on the patio experience, here's my take: The patio itself is stunning: lush plants everywhere, cozy fireplaces, string lights, and even live music. As the sun set, they brought out little battery candles for the tables, which gave it such a romantic vibe. Honestly, 10/10 for atmosphere. Perfect for a date night, or in my case, a night out with a friend. Food was more of a mixed bag. The garlic bread was a total letdown! It honestly should have just come as a free side with a salad instead of being served as an appetizer. It was underwhelming and overpriced for what it was. The Cobb salad was fresh and delicious, but a pretty basic salad. The homemade ranch was a win (points for that!), but honestly, the bacon was cold and not good at all. I added salmon for an upcharge, and I'm glad I did because without it, the salad would've been disappointing My friend had a burger and loved it. Her fries were the standout, thick, twisty, wedge potatoes that reminded me of the ones at Sicily in Middletown. Funny enough, she ordered sweet potato fries but got these instead, and I'm actually glad because now I know they're on the menu. The service was fantastic (even despite the fry mixup). Our server was attentive, friendly, and on top of everything. No complaints there. Neither of us ordered alcohol, so I can't speak for the bar service. Overall: the patio is the star here and makes it worth coming back for the view, the live music, and the vibe alone. Next time, I'll check out the inside (I'm guessing TVs and pub-style atmosphere, perfect for football season). I also spotted another table order huge plates of wings, so that's what I'll try next time. Stay tuned for round two.

    Lions mane elevated old fashioned

    Prime rib was wonderful. Service was great. Vibe is casual. I will definitely go back.

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    Hema N.

    the vibe and food is good. Typical hang put place not a fancy restaurant. the drink was sweet , dessert was awesome. there was music on Saturday evening which was good..more older crowd.

    Monique F.

    80s music. Wings and good friend.. all I needed for good Friday night. Loved trying the new cocktails on the season menu. I highly recommend trying before it goes away. The Olde Mill and the Chai Cantina The wings are cooked to perfection Garlic Parmesan and sweet chilli I always order my wings naked then dip them into the sauce. Also tried Mom's chili and it was so delicious. The French fries also a hit! Loved the live music . Over all great spot. Amazing staff as well.

    Danny W.

    We made a follow up visit to The Main Pub in Manchester, CT,. We had the pleasure of sampling a few dishes: the spinach and artichoke dip, fish and chips, and the blackened chicken Caesar salad. The spinach and artichoke dip, without a doubt, stole the show--it's the best we've ever tasted, creamy and packed with flavor. The fish and chips were equally delightful, offering a generous portion at a great price, with a crispy exterior and flavorful fish that hit all the right notes. The only hiccup was the blackened chicken Caesar salad--the chicken itself was unfortunately on the dry side, which detracted a bit from an otherwise enjoyable dish. However, the attentive service more than made up for it, with our server ensuring we were well taken care of throughout our meal. Overall, we're rating this experience a solid 7.5/10 and still happily recommend The Main Pub to others. It's worth revisiting for the inviting atmosphere, attentive staff, and menu standouts like that incredible spinach and artichoke dip. Give it a try--you might just find your new favorite go-to spot! Our original review of @themainpub can be found here https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AU9MCz6PT/?mibextid=wwXIfr

    O. G. Burger (slightly manhandled) and Fries
    Sterling B.

    We wanted to beat the heat (and wait out automotive service) so we sought out brewpubs. We had driven past a few times, but it was calling... The air was cool, the interior cozy, the atmosphere lovely (great tunes). A nice beer collection served up Counter Weight "Precious Petals" (yummy) and Bell's Two Hearted Ale, both of which were tasty. Son has been channeling Harry Potter and made the OG Hamburger disappear (Look, Ma, no wand!") with massive fries. My Ranchero Burger (BBQ enhanced) was superb. The BLT was great, but more than enough for slim esposa. We joined the loyalty program, and shall return!

    Nice, large patio area.
    John G.

    First visit. Excellent. Big, easy parking lot. Large outdoor patio with many flowers. Indoor tables nicely separated. Best fish sandwich I've had for quite a while. Manager said they do a lot of fish in sandwiches, tacos, on salads etc and they get whole fish every day which they process on site. Worth the trip!

    Jan B.

    I had lunch today at the main pub with my daughter and her in-laws. It was a delicious meal. The outstanding part was the honey mustard, aïoli sauce that we dipped our french fries in. Delicious I had a Long Island iced tea. That was very good. The second one was much stronger than the first and then I had a chicken sandwich with cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion. Delicious. The french fries were very good as well. I loved sitting at the bar. It was a great vibe.

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    Annie A.

    Loved EVERYTHING about this place. Number one being how extremely clean it is.. how calm and beautiful it is. The decor is gorgeous. The staff is the SWEETEST and so attentive. Prices are great! The portions are perfect. The food was actually VERY delicious.. my favorite today was definitely the artichoke dip, it was crispy on top and creamy. My favorite artichoke dip will always be from here now. Also.. those pub fries!!! Wow! Also had their signature dry rub wings.. loved those too! Can't wait to try more of their foods!!

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    Had one of the best times of my life there last weekend! I highly recommend the fench dip and their pub fries are service top notch

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    Excellent food and drink, great service, awesome environment in the outdoor patio. Eat and drink here.

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    I haven't had a bad meal yet. The food is good arrives hot and they have fantastic cocktails. The only issue with this place is parking.

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    Great burgers I had the brunch burger and it was amazing. Would definitely get again.

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