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    The Playwright Irish Pub

    3.7 (141 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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

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    Chad V.

    A great Irish pub that serves good food at reasonable prices. A good selection of Irish and local beers on tap. It's warm, inviting and family friendly. Plus, it's run by actual Irish proprietor. Give it a try and bring the family.

    Kristen S.

    Who doesn't love some veggie nachos?! I have been here many times. The staff is always friendly and accommodating. There are TVs with the European games playing at all times. Food is delicious. Super fun times!

    Fish Sandwich. It's awesome.
    Jim J.

    Food is awesome. Service at the bar with Luke was excellent. If more places had folks like Luke life would be so much better.

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    Melanie D.

    We had a wonderful evening with cider and great food. Our waitress was amazing. She really made our night So friendly. She even took the time to tell me about the beach we were at and ghe secret shell area. So much fun! We'll be back

    Chicken wing flats
    Mbparlefrancais ..

    I want to love the Playwright, but I cannot. The food is subpar. I've ordered food from them several times. Food is just so-so. The past two times that I've ordered chicken wings they were all cracked with the marrow exposed... Gross! They are headed straight to the trash and today marks the last day I will ever order from them again.

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    Meghan W.

    Pleasant surprise when we stopped in on a Friday night. Although this has been in Hamden forever, we never stopped before. Service was good and friendly. Beer list extensive and bartender even humored us with a tasty mango margarita. Nachos and Mozzarella stick appetizers came out quickly. Dinners of fish and chips and Shepherds pie were great. The Mac and cheese with a house made cheese sauce on cavatappi pasta. Kids meal for $10 menu with lots of nice choices including kids Mac and cheese, burger, and hot dog. Will be back to try some more of the beers on tap and menu items. Nice ambiance old fashioned Irish pub.

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    Great food, good Irish pub nice people, relaxed and comfortable. There are no strangers here just friends that haven't met.

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    Service was excellent, food portions are generous, very noisy if seated in front area with arched ceiling reflecting all sound downward.

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    Thank You very much for your Support Sarah. Eamonn

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    The Playwright is a great neighborhood pub. Good food, good beer, great service, nice ambiance.

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    Amazing food and great environment. Have been going here since they first opened and have never been disappointed!

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    Good fish and chips, it tasted great. Looks like a great Irish joint for a pint and live music.

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    My food was just OK, the service wasn't nothing to speak highly of. The menu did not impress me. This was a one time visit.

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