Came here to have a couple drinks with a friend and The bartender was super kind and helpful…read more Parking was easy. Full menu but I didn't try the food. The prices are very fair and the vibe is a bit diver. I'll visit again.

Started out with lemonade water...( more water than lemon). Rootbeer was flat..Buffalo wings were…read moreundercooked..sent back so they added more hot sauce to make them unpalatable. Chicken burger equivalent to McDs. And fries were burnt. Not much to say about the chef. Consequently would not go back or recommend for food...just a bar. Oh and left off the cheese on a cheeseburger!

Amazing food specials. Great people very reasonably priced food. I stopped by there every time I'm…read morein town.

Old man bartender with the beard gave me a lecture when I tried to order my first drink which was a…read moredouble shot vodka ginger ale, and then refused to serve us. Maybe it's the state of Connecticut since I'm not from here, but I've done a lot of traveling across the states and my go to drink is a vodka ginger ale with a double shot. You pay for the extra shot of alcohol. It's not that you're asking for extra booze in a drink for a cheaper price because a double shot is what you're asking to pay for. I'm a new local to old Saybrook and unfortunately I won't be coming back here. His lecture was that you never ask a bartender for a double shot. In my experience you're asking to pay for 2 drinks or 2 shots in one. Am in the wrong here? This has never happened to me, and again this is my go to drink. Anyways, I won't be coming back here after this. My boyfriend and I came in for a night cap despite being on the younger side of their typical crowd (we're pushing 30). I think there was a strong assumption and we were stereotyped based on looks. Mind you we had just walked in to sit down at the bar and order a single drink. Was disgusted by the treatment we received. I hope this place gets shut down.

This is a dive bar where you can get bar food. At night it seems like the 20 something's come here…read moreand the upper deck area/ rooftop turns into like a dance club area. It was a great spot if you have a huge group of people. We met a ton of family here since we were all in town for a wedding.

Stopped in around 3 pm today for a "quick" drink and appetizers while out on our motorcycles. Went…read moreup to the deck and there were about 4 people sitting at bar and maybe 2 tables. Oh. Where do I start? I could start with the absolutely awful music that was playing. I'm sorry, but these 2 people have no business being on a microphone and it's hard to believe anyone would pay them to do so. I will say, in fairness, that there was only 1 bartender/server. Yes, the same person doing both...so it's obvious that there might be a wait. She took our drink orders and left us with menus. Came back with a tray of drinks, only to spill them on the ground and had to go get new ones. Finally got the drinks and the beer was not cold at all. Ordered 3 orders of wings and a wrap. How difficult is that? About 30 minutes later we get 1 order of wings and the wrap. In the meantime, 3 other tables came in and sat down. 30 minutes more, we still don't have the other 2 orders of wings and the tables that came in after us are already served and eating. Waitress never comes over to see if we need anything. When she finally does come over we explain still waiting on wings. She acted clueless as if she didn't know what was happening. We waited, stupidly, another 30 minutes and finally had to tell her we were leaving. She asked if we wanted the wings removed from the check...REALLY? No, we'd love to pay for food we didn't receive! I went downstairs and asked for a manager, of course I was told there wasn't one. But the woman there said our wings were given to another table. I don't really believe that. And even if it was true, HOW LONG does it take to make 6 wings? Please don't waste your time going to this place.

Went here on Saturday for an early dinner with my cousin. We didn't have reservations but they do…read morerecommend them. We were seated immediately and we had the best waitress. She was so good about explaining some of the questions we had. And her recommendations were spot on . We tried the mushroom Swiss burger on a ciabatta roll so fresh . Juicy. And my cousin had a braised short ribs with a red wine reduction and mashed potatoes and asparagus. Amazing how tender . Then she suggested the beignet with butter pecan ice cream delicious very light and airy . Beautiful inside . It started getting busy when we were leaving. Our waitress said the menu will change to a spring summer and they will have outdoor seating as well . Can't wait to go back again and try other menu items ..Handicraft ramp lover level seating as well.. Highly recommend!!! Enjoy Chris

Anca Great server, pleasant, efficient and personable…read more My wife and I stopped infor lunch, enjoyed the patty melt and crispy chicken sandwich.

Dark and Wonderful…read more We love this local spot lots of good craft beer choices, hard working bar tenders that not just tends bar but serve tables. We went in for a couple beers and some wings and stayed for hours. Wings were great, cooked and dressed properly. We met a lot of nice people. I guess this place gets rowdy later in the night, we were out by 7pm. A must stop if you are in the area. Thanks

Amazing home bar. Great ambiance and even better food at an affordable price. The service was…read morefantastic and they're super friendly.

I love the atmosphere food is decent I hate the fact that your kitchen closes like an hour before…read moreyou close. If your kitchen is going to close an hour before you close just say that's when you close.

This small tavern, located in a barn, was right along our 'avoid highways' route. The building is…read moreset back from the road with a large gravel parking lot. They have a good amount of outdoor seating to the right of the entrance. Inside is a small bar with about eight seats (didn't count) and several high tops. There is also a loft with more seating overhead. We walked up a few steps to enter the building from the parking lot. I'm not sure if the side entrance also has steps so if you have mobility needs, call ahead to check. We sat at the bar and as it was a hot day, I asked for a water before ordering a drink. The water was refilled several times during our visit without my needing to ask. I really appreciate that! The bartender seems to be the owner from the way he was talking and let us know they have live music two night a week plus some nights they offer a special menu like Prime rib night or dogs eat free night. Yes, besides the kids menu, they have a menu for your pup. The interior is very much a barn, with lots of fun, metal signs and train memorabilia all around. Two TV's were on in the front corners of the room so you may be able to watch your game (golf the day we went) but it's not really set up as a sports bar. There is one fair sized restroom for everyone that is clean and locks with a hook and eye latch. They have a good size drinks menu which includes a variety of cocktails, a selection of draft and bottled beers and wine. The bar has quite a collection of whiskeys and tequila's. A separate menu is available for their pub fare foods. The menu is very well crafted. Lots of chicken options, sandwiches and wraps, burgers, hotdogs and salads. My SO got the spicy chicken sandwich. When asked, our bartender let him know it was spicy, but not too spicy and they have hot sauce behind the bar if he wants more heat. Which of course he did. He enjoyed the sandwich; crispy chicken, tasty sauce, fresh veg and bread. Messy to hold, after using several napkins he finished it off w/his knife and fork. Table ware set on the bar after ordering is in small paper sacks. I went for a burger. The patty is quite large, cooked to order and juicy. Fresh veg on there, soft bread and tasty. I enjoyed this burger and it was large enough I almost couldn't finish it. I opted for a side salad (for an up charge) instead of fries. The salad is a good sized side, the veg were fresh and the dressing is on the side. I did try the fries that came with the chicken sandwich and those are really good fries. Fresh potato, crispy outside, fluffy inside, salted. Really good. This was an excellent stop. Chatted with some friendly locals and the barkeep. Had a beverage. Grabbed a tasty sandwich. We left stuffed and happy. What more could you ask.

Ordered a bacon cheeseburger burger with fries and coleslaw. I also ordered chicken tenders. The…read morecheeseburger was okay but the chicken tenders tasted like they were cooked in old oil. And still very oily. Definitely would not order those again. I ordered delivery and Staff was friendly.

I'll start by saying that my expectations were pretty low heading in, based on the reviews. This is…read morevery much your standard local dive bar--and I mean that in the most straightforward way possible. You're not coming here for a standout meal or craft cocktails. You're coming here because it's open late, has cold drinks, and it's probably close by. In my case, it was conveniently located near our Airbnb, and with limited late-night dining options in the area, I ended up eating here two nights in a row--strictly out of convenience. Both nights I had the Clam Strip Roll. It's fine. Not great, not terrible. Just... fine. On the first night, I made the mistake of ordering the French fries, which came with an extra charge. They were underwhelming--small portion, cold, and not seasoned. Definitely not worth the upcharge or the calories. The second night I opted for the default chips instead. Still not great, but at least they didn't cost extra. My friend had the BLT on night one--nothing offensive about it, but nothing to write home about either. The toast was uneven, and the onion rings (also an upcharge) were a letdown: soggy and bland. On the second night, they went with the Works Burger and a side salad. Again, both were just average. The burger checked the usual boxes, and the salad was basic but fresh enough. In short, the food does the job, but it's not going to be a highlight of your trip. Drinks were a brighter spot--cold and reasonably priced, which is really all you can ask for in a place like this. The atmosphere? Exactly what you'd expect from a small-town dive bar. There are a few pool tables, TVs mounted on the walls playing sports, and music that leaned into classic rock and barroom standards. It's unpretentious and low-key--probably the kind of place where regulars sit at the same bar stools every night. Service was solid. Orders were taken quickly, drinks arrived fast, and needs were met with minimal fuss. Nothing over the top in terms of attentiveness, but nothing lacking either. It's the kind of service that keeps the gears moving without drawing attention to itself. Overall, Lyme Tavern is a functional, no-frills stop. Not somewhere I'd go out of my way to visit, but in a pinch--especially if it's late and you're nearby--it'll do.

As with any ownership change, new staff and new (higher) prices…read more Some core menu items are still avail, pizza items made in the new oven seem to be a hit. Can't say I'd overwhelmingly recommend it anymore, but still decent.

My wife and I had dinner at The Hideaway tonight, and unfortunately it was not a good experience. I…read moreordered a burger that was extremely sloppy, with juice running everywhere and soaking some of my fries until they were soggy. My wife ordered the beer-battered chicken fingers, which looked more like oversized sweet-and-sour chicken from a Chinese takeout place. They were overly oily, and not at all what we expected. The food also took quite a while to arrive, even though the restaurant didn't seem particularly busy. To top it off, soda was $3.50 with no free refills, which feels excessive given the overall quality of the meal. Service wasn't bad, but we left very disappointed and won't be returning.

Really friendly staff at the bar. Seems like a lot of regulars hang out here... wonderful to catch…read morea sports event at any of the tvs. Enjoyed a great burger and noticed the food other ordered all looked very good.

Good atmosphere and good food .Staff is very friendly and bar has a warm feeling . The place is…read morehidden in a Madison neighborhood .

I took the train from NYC to Westbrook and waited here to be picked up at the Highliner as it is…read morereally just a train stop with no station, but the Highliner is right next door. The bartender was friendly and made me a very large aperol spritz (it came in a tall glass) and I could tell that everyone else was a local here to watch sports. Not being a local I felt a bit out of place but not in an intimidating or unwelcoming way. A fine spot to wait for a train, but not somewhere I'd probably go unless I was a local. Note: Cash Only but there is an ATM on site

A Saturday afternoon and about 6 people inside. I walked in with my service dog and was instantly…read moretold dogs were not allowed by the bartender. My dog was properly identified and wearing a vest and my sister in law informed the bartender that he was a service dog. The bartender looked right at us, rolled his eyes, made a face and shook his head. Absolutely appalling behavior not to mentioned illegal. Our group of five walked right out. Will never return.