Nachos: Picture this. You're sitting with your closest friends on a perfectly youthful Thursday night, because you just couldn't wait for the weekend to begin. You're playing some ridiculous game you made up in an instant, and your laughter echoes through the bar, along with the strangers voices and the blaring music. You walk up to the bar, where a mirror stretches across the wall behind the bartenders, and you catch yourself in it, along with a few lingering eyes. You laugh at the audacity of youth, the absurdity of it, and look at yourself a little longer. You're young. Your hair's long, your eyes are dark, your cheeks and nose are red from the cold outside that has settled into your bones. You zone out at any reflection you catch yourself in, because you can feel the time passing. The bartender finally makes their way to you, and you order a plate of nachos that makes its way to your table on its own. There are so many hands reaching in, and you don't even notice when the table started overflowing with new and old friends. You take the first bite, and suddenly you're gutted. They taste incredible, perfectly flavorful. You have no idea where the feeling comes from. It's mushrooms and salsa, perfectly salted. It's relief and familiarity all at once, like the spark of something new that feels good because it's familiar, like it was waiting for you too. You close your eyes and melt into its warmth immediately. You open your eyes and suddenly, everything around you starts to move. Winter coats pile up on the hooks by the door, then disappear into spring. The patio opens with local indie bands, then closes with the sun coming up. The stool beside you fills up with the Irish guy you had the most awkward first date with that you counted the minutes. Months later you run into him again, and you laugh about it together until your stomach hurts. At the table near the windows, a girl you barely knew raises her voice at you over something out of your control, and you realize you don't want this. You cut her off, and she disappears from her seat. You see yourself passing through time in every corner of the bar. Old friends fade into the back of the mirror, and new ones take their seats in the same booths, laughing at the same jokes. The eyes around you linger as they pass. A guy at the end of the bar looks up every time you laugh. Someone holds your gaze in the mirror a beat too long, then looks down at his drink. You notice every one of them and hold on to none, because you can't seem to stay in the moment. Everything is already passing by while you're still standing in it. "SO?! What are you going to rate them?!" says your new friend sitting beside you, who just found out you write these ridiculous reviews for fun. You realize you seek out nachos the way you seek out love. It's a deep, familiar desire. You keep chasing the first bite that made you feel like this. He's waiting for your answer with a big smile on his face. Your hair's still long. Your cheeks are still red. Nothing has changed, but somehow, everything has. "Five," you say. "Five out of five." All else: I've said enough. This bar is my safe space and happy place. The bartenders are heaven-sent. P.S. I was listening to Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol writing this, hence the drama.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

Three Sheets - Nachos - American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Not sure when Richter's was sold and became Three Sheets, but it has a similar vibe. Really like that they put a stage in the second room and have local acts come play and get some exposure. Didn't try the food or cocktails, but decent beer list. Bartenders were nice and attentive, even when crowded. Not a fan of the weird circus vibe in the band room, back room could use some seating. read more

Three Sheets - Main bar - American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Randomly came here on a bar crawl and had a great time! Three Sheets is your typical dive bar with great happy hour prices of course!! read more

Three Sheets - American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Lemon pepper wings !!! lol. I was up here for my kids play date. I had to find some where to go ynot here. Great wings. Host/bartender lovely welcoming. Next time I'll try the burger. read more

This cool little dive bar a block off the main drag of the Yale campus was pretty chill. And for a dive bar, they make a few crafty drinks, including a delicious smoked old fashioned and a flavorful mezcal cocktail. The bartender was chatty and aptly dealing with the variety of people coming in for a drink or some food. We enjoyed a couple of cocktails and took the short walk back to the Courtyard hotel a block away. read more

Three Sheets - Great Cocktails - Smoked old fashioneds being made - American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Stopped here after visiting Yale. My husband wanted a beer . Place seemed like a locals hangout. Vibes were fine. Staff friendly. He also had a burger. No complaints. read more

Three Sheets - Inside - American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Came here because we heard about the dedicated gluten free fryer. Sat down, got some drinks ourselves. Went back for food and another round and their fryer was down. They were actively working on fixing it bc apparently we aren't the only people who come here specifically for that fryer! It didn't get fixed in time but we enjoyed the vibe nonetheless. Very crowded and loud but if you're in the mood for it...it's worth it a stop. read more

Three Sheets - The board - American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Stopped in here one our recent visit to New Haven. Very cute name and there is seating outside, inside by the bar, and in the separate room that has a stage for live music. We got the nachos and the yuca fritas. Both SO GOOD! We ended up having to take some home. The fritas come with two sauces, a creamy one and a cilantro-ie one. Loved them! The chairs are size inclusive, and sturdy. Parking is on the street, (pay to park). It was one of the highlights of our weekend read more

Three Sheets - Carnita nachos - American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Sarah was great. Excellent service! Thank you three sheets for a great time with friends.

Happened to be in New Haven and wanted a snack and a couple drinks. It was a Monday afternoon and we took a seat at one of the tables in the bar area, they have a limited menu which is perfect for what we were looking for. It was their Monday Funday so the vibes were cards and some cool board games! I got the glizzy of the week which happened to be a Bahn Mi all beef hot dog with all the fixings of a Bahn Mi, cucumber, carrots, fresh jalapeño on a baguette roll, was perfect! My wife got an order of the General Tso's tenders and we split an order of onion rings. You can tell a quality onion ring when the onion doesn't fall out upon first bite, sauces were good too, we got ranch and a smoked ketchup. Bartenders were quick and friendly, great place off downtown to grab a bite and a drink! As always, don't forget to pay for street parking in order to avoid a ticket! read more

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This past weekend, I had organized and hosted an After Concert party following the Hanabie show at Toad's Place here at Three Sheets. The organization was pretty casual, and post concert we had about 40 people meet up after the show, and more followed a bit later. Probably around 50 people attended the party Dan was a Rockstar bartender, and everything went smooth, and all attending had fun, while still seeing the regular Three Sheets crowd there and seamlessly being able to enjoy their night as well Great evening and job by all involved, and BIG thanks to Three Sheets for hosting us read more

Three Sheets - American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I stopped in for a quick drink, and noticed it was almost 4: happy hour. This was my first time going, I've always wanted to visit but couldn't for one reason or another, and I enjoyed myself. The atmosphere of the bar reminded me of old New Haven. I'm always a fan of dive bars that embed themselves in vintage New Haven-ness without being kitschy or annoying. I will definitely go again and the highlight was the bartender. She was perfectly attentive and made me a guava punch with the perfect pour. read more

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One of our stops on our New Haven bar hopping voyage. Small hole in the wall place with a lovely bartender. Wanted the one hoodie they had for a keepsake. Not in stock... sucked. Just had a drink but had a great time. read more

Sadly Terrible A dive bar that isn't a dive bar. A craft cocktail bar that can't make cocktails. Bad music and a dead atmosphere. I never realized how awful the bar scene is in downtown New Haven. This looked promising and flopped miserably. Honestly, one of the worst expresso martini's I have ever been served. Pass read more

Came here for lunch with my friend on St. Patrick's Day and had an okay experience. The food was not the most impressive, it was just okay. The fries were probably the best part, except they didn't have regular ketchup... they had smoked ketchup which I thought was kind of strange. I didn't love the type of hotdogs they had and they put way too much cheese on the hotdog. I would not necessarily rush back to eat at Three Sheets. read more

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Vintage+divey New Haven is the perfect want to describe this bar. It has a lot of personality! Beer list is solid - something for everyone. The bar can get crowded, but the bartenders did a good job handling the crowd. This summer, the crowd seems to be locals and graduate students. I think it might be different when the college students are back. Definitely looks set-up for live music, so I look forward to another opportunity to visit. Juke box for fun! Though the soundtrack for the bar, even without patron intervention, was great. read more

Three Sheets - Cheers to the beer goddess - American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Pretty disappointed. We stopped in on a cold Saturday afternoon for lunch with family. We walked in and there was only one other small table of three in the restaurant. We grabbed a table and the waitress/bartender quickly headed over with menus and water. We ordered lunch and beers fairly quickly, received our drinks add appetizers and then waited about 30+ minutes for our food. The appetizer of poppers was good but the tiniest order I have ever seen, there were about six half poppers on the dish, but they were tasty. When our entrees finally arrived the burgers and chicken dishes were sizable, the French drip was very small with very little taste. The French dip special was missing the fries so eventually the fries showed up after we asked our server and she again checked the menu. We really wanted to love this place but it was not reflective of the reviews. read more

Three Sheets - Love it. - American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

The nachos have the best queso and the pork was perfectly cooked! It's definitely a "dive" bar with a retro stool and decor vibe. But the food is worth the price and the service was great. A rare find dive bar that is worth the quick stop for a bite n booze! read more

Great dive bar. Pool table in the back. Shows a few times a month. What more could you want?

Came here bc of a yelp review. Got the fried clam platter as recommended. It was tasty, but the overall ambiance & food seemed like slightly above average "bar food." There are a lot of local brews on tap and the ipa the bartender suggested was great. Not the high-end chic place I was wanting, but needed a quick bite before a meeting. They got me in and out quickly. There's also a cute little patio with a few tables for outdoor seating although they were all full when I arrived. Would be a great place to meet and have drinks. read more

Three Sheets - Draft beer menu. Waitress recommended the clams, so of course, that's what I'm trying. Will keep you posted. - American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Why had I never heard of it this place before now? The great drinks, food, and divey-feel make this place the perfect go-to for classic bar fare. I was introduced to this place while on the Elm City Party Bike since this was one of the stops - and I'm super glad it was! The place has a great beer selection, but I was in the mood for a cocktail. The menu only had about 4 options so I wasn't expecting much, but I was super surprised to get this unique and beautiful drink that was also delicious and refreshing! It was called the "Starry Night" and it literally looked exactly that - a pretty purple gin and elderflower drink with edible golden stars. I would definitely come back for it. For food, we got the Buffalo Cauliflower Bites, the Grilled Cheese, and the Nachos. I'm usually skeptical about "healthy" substitutes for bar food so I didn't expect much from the cauliflower, but it was seriously delicious. The crunch these things had was unreal and the flavor was perfect. I would honestly order these over wings. The nachos were also great especially because I love refried beans and beer queso. The grilled cheese was as yummy as a grilled cheese can get, especially since it had garlic butter and smoked gouda! read more

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Went by myself after work. Reviews looked good so I thought I would give it a try. Definitely not a place for me. I'm giving it 4 stars because everyone else looked like they were having a good time. The place is confusing as to how order. read more

Good tacos, chicken nachos and strawberry margaritas. If you get cold easily bring a layer to wear inside. The service was kind and welcoming. We went on a weekday evening and it was busy. read more

Three Sheets - Nachos and happy hour strawberry margarita. - American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Came in on a Sunday afternoon and it was a chill vibe. The server was super friendly and the cocktails were super strong! We ordered fried pickles to much on, the pickles were cute like potato wedges so it was more like pickle nuggets so you gotta like aa thick pickle if you get them. Server said live music is coming back fter labor day. read more

I live this place. The former Rudy's is still holding it down as the gastro-dive of choice. If I lived closer, I'd definitely get there more often. First off, the ambiance. It's a dive. Slightly dim but brightened by a Pabst sign proudly displayed behind the bar. The bar area is small but comfy. Lately, there is no wait staff, you order at the bar, but I usually go during slow tines and the bartender comes to our table. The music (whether from the digital jukebox or from the bartender) is appropriate New Haven dive material. Pixies, Clash, rockabilly, at a correct volume. I'm not insulted by the typical trendy teeny pop bullshit top 40 boring f-ing people music. The back room has a tiny stage area for bands. Rockabilly, punk, etc. Always an interesting selection of international beers on tap, plenty more in bottles, including hard ciders. I'm not much or a beer person, neither is my girlfriend, but there's always a cider for her to dry, and the only way I can convince her to do some day drinking. The cocktail menu is always changing, something for everyone. Think, at least one craft cocktail for every major booze category. Last time I had an Old Fashioned made with Rye, and Earl Grey simple syrup. Food - upped gastro fare. Burgers, sandwiches, seafood. Plenty of vegan and GF options. The clam fritters can use a little more clam in the clam to bread ratio, but everything I've ever had here has been 100% tasty. Cheers New Haven. read more

Three Sheets - Bar area - American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Waited for service for 20 minutes. Bartender was rude when I asked for a Spanish drink she said and I quote "I'm not puerto Rican so I don't know what you are talking about". Food was not seasoned at all it looked like they just threw it together and served it. Music was ok not what I expected but ok. Also paid 40 dollars for food that wasn't even seasoned at all my burger was soggy and bread was wet they didn't care for quality all they cared about was money read more

Doesn't look like much from the outside but the interior is adorable with a great retro vibe. As my friend and I got there soon after they'd opened, there were more staff than patrons but that was just as well as they all seemed to get along and enjoy their jobs! I had three Hendricks martinis while my friend had three margaritas from their cocktail menu. Suffice to say, it was a good thing it wasn't windy when we left that evening. We had a great time and would definitely be regulars if we lived in New Haven. read more

Checked out this place today. Great tap selection and really good cocktails. Best local craft beer selection I've seen in a whileIt happened to be be happy hour so we ordered the half portion of nachos that was $5 for happy hour. It was yummy with queso and refried beans and a few other things, lots of flavor and I felt like it didn't need meat. There's lots of vegan options which we want to try one day (vegan cheesesteak, poboys etc). The bartender was super nice and personable and for the few minutes that the place got crowded she handled it well and was pumping out drinks quickly. There's no table service so you get whatever you want at the bar and take it to a table or whatever to eat. I liked the vibe. The place was decorated for Halloween which was cool. It was really quiet inside though so some music would have helped. Also, the place was a little dirty, like the floors and such and one of the glasses we were served had a big crack on two sides (minus one star for that) otherwise the place would have gotten 4 stars read more

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I've been a fan of Three Sheets for years! Excellent food (especially their appetizers), excellent craft beer selection, and they have great events and live music acts. My wife and I were happy to see that they were offering curbside pickup during the COVID-19 pandemic. We ordered two orders of the Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich with Pickled Fries on the side. When I arrived at Three Sheets, I was able to get a parking spot right out front. I called them and they brought the food right to my passenger side window. I never had to get out of my car. The food was delicious!! It was our first time trying the Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich. The hot sauce was great; hot enough to give the sandwich a kick but not overwhelming. The chicken itself was nice and tender, the slaw was good, and the hot honey was a nice little surprise! We loved the Pickled Fries too! We highly recommend Three Sheets and we look forward to when we can go back and eat in person. read more

Three Sheets - Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich with a side of Pickled Fries. - American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

How long is an appropriate amount of time to wait at the bar, for some kind of an acknowledgment from the people working behind the bar, that you are standing there waiting to place an order? After a decent period of time I asked if we should order at the bar or table, and was told that that the other person was the bartender and that other person takes the orders. It was loud enough for the bartender to hear, but there wasn't even a nod or "I'll be with you in a bit". I have worked in a restaurant with a bar and know it can get busy; it takes just a quick second to acknowledge people to let them know that you'll get to them as soon as you can. Otherwise it gets real awkward standing there, wondering if maybe you aren't welcome there. Sometimes you have to cut your losses and go somewhere else, and unfortunately that's what we ended up doing. Maybe we will try again sometime when it's empty because it looks like it should be a cool place to grab some food and a drink. read more

I am so glad this place continued to operate during this entire COVID time. We have got nothing but best service during this time. They offer curb side pick and the employees are always very friendly. The food is always tasty. On a few occasions they were out of the dishes we were looking for, but it's understandable during this difficult time. read more

Chips and salsa were on point. Great saltiness and the salsa was good. Would recommend for drinks and apps. Did not eat dinner here.

In a city with a student population that waxes and wanes with the seasons, Three Sheets has managed to hold out as a downtown refuge generally occupied by locals. If you've lived in New Haven for any substantial amount of time you'll know that this is a bar with all the humble townie charms you might expect of a small city favorite -- greetings by tall cans of cold Narragansett, more often than not ironic Jukebox serenades, and at least a few familiar faces. As delightfully divey an identity as Three Sheets might embrace, there is another, often overlooked and underrated side to this bar worth looking into: its food menu. Chef Kam fully understands the concept of the 'gastropub,' and continuously shares his mastery with those who test his kitchen. Yes, everything is still 'pub fare,' but it's always creative -- think fried pickles, pickled fries, octopus banh mi, muffuletta, and beet reuben sandwiches. Three Sheets also has the unofficial best (and officially most dog-friendly) patio in New Haven, an awesome pool table, giant chalkboard walls in the back covered in subsequent guest artistic creations, and live, local music usually on some nights. This is my 5/5 dive. read more

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Not impressed. We came in because of the yelp reviews, but I regret doing so. We ordered tots, a burger and clam fritters. The tots tasted burnt, and didn't taste good. The fritters were undercooked in the middle (I'm from Rhode Island so I know what a good clam cake taste like, and that wasn't it) We got the check, and it was over $40 for subpar food. I'm upset. We left most of the food because it was not worth even taking home. read more

Three Sheets - American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Best and most original street taco menu in the region. Vegan and gluten free options that aren't just there to check a box - they are fantastic. Specials are NOT to be missed. read more

Came here for the first time for the Vegan Pop-Up. I won't rate the food because it wasn't their menu, just the beer selection (amazing, +1), ambience (was pretty grimy and tables hadn't been cleaned, so divey enough? +1), and service (they seemed really overwhelmed by the number of people, so maybe they were understaffed). Also regarding the service, there is no table service here, or maybe it was the pop-up, not sure. I never want to walk into a restaurant completely confused as to what to do and what is going on, but that's how I felt that day. Plus screaming over other patrons to order at the bar made me super uncomfortable. I love supporting local businesses and they seemed really vegan friendly, but won't be back to give this a second look. read more

We came here for dinner one night based on the good reviews. I had the Muffeleta Sandwhich while my boyfriend had a burger. We also had the poppers and the gnocchi snacks/starters. The gnocchi was the best thing. Looking back, I wish I had just gotten a bunch of snacks. My sandwhich was good, a really good sandwhich but it wasn't anything special and after the first half it started to excite me less and less. Service was friendly and quick though, atmosphere was chill for the 6pm time frame we went in, and for small dishes and hanging out, I could see us coming back. read more

Three Sheets - American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Last night (MLK Monday) a couple of us were up around Howe Street looking to continue our conversation over a drink and it was decided we'd go to Three Sheets. As we walked in our friend casually commented that aside from good drinks they have some super fresh fare which is absolutely awesome. What? I'm a little bit embarrassed to say that I've been living on Howe for three months and I walk by Three Sheets just about every day. Given it's appearance, I figured it was just any old bar. Another lesson to stop judging books by their covers? I think so. We walked inside to find a relaxed atmosphere and I immediately felt good vibes. We started to order drinks and our friend-in-the-know ordered herself a gimlet. They actually know how to make them here, where so many places don't use the real stuff, she commented. I asked our bartender about her favorite cocktail. Tess was super nice and knows how to make a tasty beverage. She didn't have a name for this particular concoction that pulls together citrus vodka, squeezed limes, club soda, ginger beer, and grapefruit juice, but after I ordered, and the other two had a taste, that was the next beverage they ordered too. We talked about some potential name ideas, but hopefully someone will be able to report back on an official name for this beverage that seems to span seasons from summer to winter and back. Who couldn't use a little extra vitamin C with their vodka? Since food was on each of our minds and the clams are apparently as fresh as can be*, we decided to go clams three ways - raw, frittered, and steamed. No clear winners as each of them were a delight and it was nice to sample each of the varieties. The raw clams (littlenecks) come on the half-shell in sets of six with one spicy (tobasco) and one vinegar-based sauces (mignonette) plus a wedge of lemon ($8). Mom's Clam Fritters ($6) came hot and delightful, they seemed to strike a nice balance with a bready-ness meets clam flavor. I passed on the remoulade. And steamed clams are always tasty. The eleven Three Sheets steamed clams came swimming in a savory garlic, shallot, herb, yeungling, and butter sauce that was delightful to dip with toasted whole g baguette when the clams were gone. And that leftover steamed clam juice/sauce? I took it home and have plans to use it to make some risotto. As I was headed to see some friends post, I asked Tess what would be worth taking to go. She suggested the pretzels. They came nice and hot and were served with a side of mustard. Since they're flash fried they did end up feeling a bit heavier. And although tasty and probably the right amount of salt if they were paired with a beer back at the bar, they didn't work as well paired with... hot pot. Oh well, next time. Day 2, they didn't taste as good as Day 1, but weren't a bad snack. Great company always makes for a good time. But the atmosphere here early in the evening was super. The only bummer about this place I found? We just missed happy hour. It's 4-6PM. Also, no menu online, which isn't really a problem. It just meant that today I ended up back to check on the items we ordered (isn't accuracy important? Glad I live in the neighborhood). I wondered, are all the bartenders as friendly as Tess and Laura? Last, but not least, Three Sheets has only one thing to say about themselves on their less than active Twitter page - "a gastrodive." But do they need anything else? I can't imagine a better way to describe this place. Will I be back? Yes, neighbor, you bet your bottom dollar, I will. ----- *From the menu: Rick and Ed of Three Sheets also own Bear Neck Shellfish. With a combined 40 years of experience in the local fishing industry, you can be assured that you will only receive the freshest and highest quality seafood available. All of the clams on the menu will be sourced from our own boat and any other seafood will be sourced directly from other quality producers in the local area. read more

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Awesome Gastropub! I would rate it four and a half stars. Three sheets offers a great selection of local, craft beer and artisanal food. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I felt everyone was passionate about food and beer. The service was quick. It seemed like there were a lot of regulars as the bartenders were familiar with many of the clients. During my stop, there was a small tap takeover from Evil Genius. It was fun being surrounded by industry professionals in a casual environment. We had the opportunity to try a couple of specials including pesto wontons and non-seafood play on sushi. The wontons were delicious, and I'd recommend then if they're still on the menu. The non-seafood sushi included crispy pork, cucumber, and pickled radish. We also tried the clam fritters which were fried in a corn dog like batter. My favorite appetizer was certainly the wontons. read more

Your standard dive bar with a wide selection of beers and pool table in the back. Not sure if it's the norm, but the pool table was completely open to us when I came with a couple people - no one came in or out. Good for us, but I don't know if you can expect it when you come. That being said, I had a good time! I will say though, when others in my group tried ordering beers for themselves it seemed like a lot of their orders were out. Be open to suggestions and don't expect them to have what you want on hand. read more