So decided to try this place after years of driving by since it was a nice day and they have outdoor seating. So I gave it 3 stars because the outdoor seating and my beer and my burger were decent. Lol. But the reason that I will not be returning here is because of the basic menu and most importantly the service and horrible wait times. We were seated and then waited 10 minutes to be greated by our waitress, then we waiting another 10 minutes for our drinks and another 40 minutes after that for our burgers. Im sorry but it looked like a slow night and all we got were some burgers. Then I told the waitress we were all set and she cleared the plates and then yes you guessed it we waiting another 10 minutes for the check... See you next time, definitely not. read more

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Great food! Staff is super friendly. Drinks are definitely on the weaker side which is kind of a bummer coming from a bartender but otherwise everything is always yummy! Highly recommend sitting outside in the warmth! read more

Just had prime rib there. Waited 45 minutes and the poor server kept apologizing. The rib was 1/2 an inch thick and had no flavor . Total bill was $130, I'll never eat there again! Just being honest! read more

You Get What You Pay For ! Post Covid The Service Industry Is Getting Squeezed By Inflation Of Goods & Labor , Staying Excellent Is A Mission & Costs More . Execution Requires Systems & Management. Great Job Across The Board , Service & Food Outstanding . Special Hat Tip To The New Front Of The House Manager. She Runs The Food & Walks The Dining Room. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED IF YOU VIST MAIN PUB. They are A Roaring Lion In A Jungle. Outdoor Seating & Spaced out Indoor Seating . Phenomenal Place . Bravo ! read more

The food is good but the only problem.. is that it's usually busy. Other than that, it's an amazing restaurant. And I would still go there.

Love this place... great food, drink, music & the workers are so friendly. Just a good place with a nice and relaxing atmosphere to just let your hair down. read more

The Main Pub - Mai Tai - American Near Me - Manchester, Connecticut

The fuckin bomb. Entertainment is world class, menu is great too. Tell Kieth he's the best.

My sister and I went for dinner and drinks. Great time! Beautiful patio with umbrellas for shade and a fire pit too. Food was terrific and the drinks were even better. (Some blueberry thing- super tasty) Super friendly waitstaff! Met the owner too, he was right in the middle of things helping out. Definitely will go back. A+++ read more

The Main Pub - American Near Me - Manchester, Connecticut

I good food and live entertainment makes this a fun place to hang with friends. Highly recommend giving it a try.

The food here is always great. The service is always on point as well. They are a little pricey but you can tell they don't cut corners when it comes to quality food. They have the best patio in town too for good outdoor dining. read more

From the moment we walked in the staff was incredibly kind and accommodating. We had brought our 7 month old daughter with us and they set us at a large table to let us be comfortable with her. Our waitress balanced being attentive and allowing us space to enjoy our meal. Everything from our drinks, entrees and dessert was delicious and made with quality ingredients. Great casual vibe and am excited to be back during the warmer months for the large patio! read more

Very bad experience. Bartender was very rude I ordered 2 shots and she said she wasn't comfortable with serving me drinks after that. Highly disappointed read more

Sat outside, as required. We weren't too hungry (thankfully). We started with the caprese salad, which was devoid of flavor (needed more balsamic). I ordered the french onion soup, which tasted like Lipton onion soup. Very few onions inside and the swiss cheese which sat atop was half of what it should have been. The (supposedly loaded) potato skins hardly had any cheddar cheese on top. Or flavor. The "bacon" was scarce, and was actually in the form of bacon bits. The kind you would find in a shaker at the local market. On a brighter note, the service was great and the manager was extremely friendly, visiting the tables to greet customers. read more

Love the french onion soup or chili! The chilli cheese dog is amazing and the caesar salads. Great place to bring family or friends!

Food was excellent, service was friendly and prompt. Had the BLT with home fries and it was delicious. Good portion sizes too.

Really impressed with their Autumn menu this year. Food was great, tasty pub food, with fun seasonal drinks. We were here on a Thursday night and finished eating as they were setting up for trivia. The restaurant filled up the closer it got to trivia time. We will come back on a quieter night. read more

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Yeah, but burgers are fantastic, service is generally good, and the atmosphere is very good

I have loved the food, drinks, and atmosphere at The Main Pub for years! I've seen so many bands play packed shows here for almost a decade now and the food is phenomenal! All of the bartenders take great care of you and the new Covid guidelines are up to date and everything is clean and accounted for. Don't miss this gem of a spot in Manchester CT! read more

I've been a regular customer for years - until tonight. I called to place an order for pickup and the person that answered the phone was so rude that I will never order from this place again. When I called, there was so much background noise that he could not hear me nor could I hear him. He asked me for my order and when I tried to give it to him he yelled at me saying that "I need a name for the order". I thought he had asked for my order which is what I was trying to give him. I understand that bars get noisy, but there is never any excuse to yell at a customer the way he did. I will take my business elsewhere... read more

Perfect every time! I love going here! Food and service is always excellent! The ambiance is clean and beautiful!

So I ordered the French dip sandwich today through GrubHub delivery was great but the roll was overcooked and hard. However, the french fry things were delicious. So, this is a restaurant complaint not a GrubHub. read more

Appetizer was amazing: fried pickles. Best I've ever had I was very excited for my burger. I was asked "pink or no pink" for how I would like it cooked. Confused I said "a little pink". The waitress looked at me and said "so pink"? There is a fine line between "PINK" and RAW. My burger was practically mooing. I was so disgusted but didn't want to make a scene as it was a Father's Day lunch. I am now hours later at home with an upset stomach. Will not be returning. When I say a little pink I mean A LITTLE. Have your waitresses ask the usual way "how would you like it cooked". This way I can say "medium" without a waitress giving me attitude. Disgusting. read more

Ordered 2 Reuben sandwiches for delivery. That doubled the price. Sand -witches were dreadful- dry, chopped up corned beef, undetectable cheese, un- grilled bread-worse Reuben I've ever had. Pub fries were mushy and lukewarm at best. Have eaten at the restaurant ~ seemed fine ~ but will never order again. Wish Pastrami on Wry were open later- best Reuben ever. read more

After a day of being snowed in, we decided to find somewhere to eat. We called a bunch of restaurants, most of them were closed except for the Main pub. Their parking lot was well-plowed even when the snow just stopped less than an hour ago, and there were already some customers. It was open seating when we went. I got the southwest burger with a side of their pub fries (they're shaped like potato chips) for $12.95. The burger was huge, I almost couldn't finish the entire thing, but it was too delicious not to eat it all. The fries were okay, they were not that special other than the shape was different than normal fries. read more

The Main Pub - American Near Me - Manchester, Connecticut

My two daughters-in-law went Friday night for a drink. One is Hispanic and one is Asian. They were ignored consistently. After an hour and one half and only 1 drink, no food service...they decided to leave. Maybe they should have brought a white family member. read more

don't go here often but it's always welcoming great staff and the drinks are always good

The band that I saw was excellent. They jammed on Dave Mathews and some other 90's classics... totally enjoyed it. I had a burger and that was good but the side was neither French fry nor potato chip - instead it was some strange combination thereof. read more

First opened in 1980, the recent renovations in 2012 has certainly spruced things up. Renovated and expanded kitchen facilities definitely improved the quality of food and shortened the ordering process from years past. An updated menu has such classics like prime rib and french dip sandwich, slow-cooked pulled pork, ribs and beef brisket. The 9oz angus burger is a good sized portion. I generally don't eat when I'm here though, but personally I'm a fan of their Main Pub wings, both the dry rub and wet are pretty good. With close to 2 dozen draught lines, Main Pub has one of the larger beer selections in the area. Whether you're thirsty for a familiar domestic beer or a locally brewed beverage, The Main Pub has a good selection of rotating brews. During the week, Main Pub runs happy hour from 3-6pm where drinks are $1 off and all appetizers are $5. The biggest draw for me however are their live music and events. Seems like there's something every night of the week. On Sunday evenings, it's local bluegrass and karaoke; Tuesday evenings it's acoustic songwriters; Wednesday's it's open mics; Thursday's it's trivia; and on Friday and Saturday's it's live music. Cover charge on the weekends is typical, and prices vary on the band -- but are generally $7-10. Parking is limited to the small lot to the rear of the building or on Main Street. read more

Had the burger on the patio. Everything was perfect! Recommended. Try it while the patio is still in flower.

Had a great time here on a Sunday listening to my sons band play. There were 5 bands from Summit Studios here in Manchester and this was one of their gigs. The Main pub is a Manchester institution . It's a great place to here live music. We took over the whole place on a Sunday from 12-3 with 5 different bands playing. The Pub was a great host and the bartender did a great job keeping up with the crowd. We ordered the dry wings which were served in 10 pieces . Their crispy with a great dry rub and a little spice . Perfectly cooked. We also ordered the mini pubbers which is their take on sliders . It was well done, 3 Angus burgers with lettuce, tomato, onion mayo and cheese. I would also order these again. A great day at the pub , will return for some more. read more

The Main Pub - Main pub sliders - American Near Me - Manchester, Connecticut

I live an hour and a half away from this restaurant and sometimes go to the Manchester area. I found this place on Yelp and now, any time I am in this area I come here. The service is wonderful, everyone who works here is just fantastic and friendly. The food & cocktails are always great. I am obsessed with the autumn salad. I ordered it on my first visit and my second visit and took one to go. I could drink the mustard vinaigrette, seriously. Best sweet potato fries I have EVER had. They're huge, crisp on the outside and soft and sweet on the inside. Definitely try them! The outdoor patio is lovely. Can't wait for my next visit. :) read more

I'm sorry, but the waitstaff is amazing the food is fresh and delicious. I wholeheartedly recommend the fried pickles... Mmmmtmmmm doll, they are scrumtrulescent! The bar keep even knew what a Bushmill Press was, very impressed. The band on this night is a little loud as they sing but the beat is funky and encourages me to get down. I don't get down often but as long as they're not signing I'll grind it out, I'll grind straight down to funky town. There is a beer list here that'll impress the masses as well, especially the beer aficionado. My one request.... Chimay Blue... Regards and happy dining, Mr. Fish read more

The Main Pub - Masterpieces - American Near Me - Manchester, Connecticut

I love having a locally-owned place like this in my town. The inside dining section is cozy, the drinks are good, and the menu is full of classic pub fare. They added a huge patio to the side of the building; despite being on a very busy street corner, it's not too noisy. I've been here a bunch of times in small groups (2-5 people). Most recently, a big group of us (12) went on trivia night (Thursday) for dinner and drinks, and it was easy to make a patio reservation. I was a little worried we would miss trivia (assuming it would be held indoors like in the past), but the host ran it right from the patio. It was perfect for a nice summer night. I was also very happy to hear that they've added a plant-based menu. I've ordered the smoked veggie burger before from the regular menu, and this time, the waitress asked if I was a vegan. She offered a plant-based menu and explained that the current chef is a vegan himself. The Bean & Avocado Burger I had was great. My husband (also vegan) had the nachos; they could have used some sort of Daiya shreds or homemade vegan cheeze to hold them together but were otherwise tasty and plentiful. I think it's really cool that the Main Pub is thinking about different dietary needs and approaching their menu with an open mind. (Now's probably the time to speak up with plant-based feedback since they have a chef who's interested in this.) In short, my biggest pros for this place are: - Great, big patio - Plant-based menu options! - Friendly, accommodating waitstaff - Fun trivia night - A Manchester institution! My only cons for this place are: - It's difficult to find open parking (even with the newly expanded parking lot) - The trivia night Onyx drink specials were nowhere near as good as the regular cocktail menu (much smaller and seemed less strong), but at only $3 a pop, I guess I can't really complain! read more

The Main Pub - Bean & Avocado Burger from the plant-based menu (ask for it if you're vegan!) - American Near Me - Manchester, Connecticut

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I was in the Manchester/Hartford area for a weekend, and knew I'd having nothing better to do than want to watch NFL games somewhere. When I asked a local at the nearby mall, she suggested Buffalo Wild Wings. I thought, "Lord, those are everywhere and have the worst commercials I've ever seen." Luckily, on Friday, I drove by The Main Pub, which was advertising their NFL Sunday Ticket, and decided I'd check it out. If you're a sports fan who likes a relaxed ambiance, then The Main Pub is for you. They had all the games going on the TVs and everyone was really kind. Even though I was a stranger to everyone at the bar and not even a fan of the same team as the others, people were really positive and even educated me about other great places in the area. It was refreshing to not have to go to a bar where I hear people shouting at players for their fantasy teams or having drunk meltdowns over a missed field goal. The "connect" part of Connecticut must stand for how socially approachable people are here! Now, for the food. I ordered the calamari. I'm not sure why. I don't think you should order calamari anywhere other than a good seafood restaurant, but I was in the mood. The calamari here was unimpressive, but I shouldn't have been surprised. It didn't seem as fried as it could be and the sauce they provided was very unappealing. It just appeared to be tomato paste/sauce with some seasoning. It wasn't even something I'd enjoy with fries. But, hey, it's my own fault for ordering calamari. I shouldn't have expected to be floored by it. I also ordered their turkey sliders. It was to my expectations. I enjoyed it. The only thing I would suggest is holding off on the mayo a little bit. Does Connecticut love its mayo or something? I'm from Ohio (where mayo is a religion to some) and even I couldn't handle that mayo. The bartender listed my tab as "Calamari Guy." I have a sense of humor, so I found that funny, but given the calamari, I guess I could take it as an insult. When it comes down to it, The Main Pub has your standard pub fare and does it well enough. Their draught list looked impressive, so if you're there for a drink, you will be satisfied. I didn't partake in alcohol (frankly, I got "crazy in Connecticut" the night before), so I can't attest to that specifically, but it looked good. You're here for the people and the environment and if you want a relaxed pub, you got it. It fulfilled my expectations. Now, Connecticut, what is up with your alcohol laws? No sales in stores after 9 pm? You make people from Ohio cry... read more

I have eaten here a couple times and have finally given up. Food is just not good. I have had prime rib to steak and neither would I recommend. The burgers are ok but it's hard to mess up a burger. The inside is atrocious. If you are gonna eat here do so over summer as the patio is very nice and somewhat recently completed. Beer list is good and there is quite the variety. If you are coming for a few drinks and apps this place is ok. If you are looking for a full on meal and it's the winter I would avoid. read more

The staff was super nice Beer selection is better than you'd expect... The Belgian Ale I liked kicked out so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ but i was offered a few alternatives Our burger took forever to be ready and came out with a soggy bun but they fixed it right away. Avoid, repeat - Avoid the Yucatan Pork. Nice try but I probably won't order it again. Still a VERY nice place to have a few beers and our bartender was super nice :) read more

The Main Pub - Fully stocked bar - American Near Me - Manchester, Connecticut

Came here as a party of close to 15 people for a birthday happy hour on the patio. The patio was almost empty when we arrived on a weekday afternoon at 4:30, but the manager told us we couldn't move tables into the shade and would all have to figure out how to sit at an 8 person table even though we called the day before to reserve a spot. She said moving any of the tables into the shade would "mess up the flow." The waitress sort of forgot about us and many of us sat with empty drinks for close to 20 minutes. Later on that afternoon, as we were paying our check we noticed the waitress added an additional 18% gratuity for people who were paying for separate items on the bill with cards, on top of the 18% gratuity already added for the overall bill. For a $235 bill she tipped herself almost $100.00 by charging everyone paying with a card an additional 18%. By the time we realized what happened, half my party had already left. The patio is great but we won't be coming back. read more

We have always gotten good food and service here! The tap list is unbeatable--full of uncommon local and not so local stuff. The bartenders are also willing to give you a sample if you are undecided! The food-- the mussels are amazing spicy & so good. Their chicken wings are also a must. You can get them four different way but I love then either with the dry rub or wet. There is regular live music and karaoke on Sundays. read more

The Main Pub - Chicken wings! Half day half wet - American Near Me - Manchester, Connecticut

My can of beer was $7! The spinach artichoke dip was mediocre. I will not go there again.

Great service. Great food. Beer selection is awesome. Great patio with heaters for outdoor dining. Support local businesses.