What a fun night! Came here with a couple of girlfriends. Started at the little lounge area, but…read moresoon took the party to the bar when we ran into another yelpie! Don't let the outside of this place fool you because looks are definitely deceiving. We were cautious coming to this place due to the appearance of the outside, but once we were in it was so much fun. Agus, aka rawbartender, was Ah-mazing and truly made the night fun. He was truly such a vibe!! I ordered the SpongeBob, which was Goslings rum, pineapple spice, ginger, lime, angostura bitters. Especially with the show that was put on, my drink tasted even better. It was a Smokey, yet smooth and refreshing drink! We also got the Snow White, on the sweeter side made with Pear vodka, orgeat, pear juice, lemon juice, cinnamon. And of course, we can't forget our schooling in tequila and Mezcal from Agus. He was very informative of what he was serving and we tried a few different shots. He gave us the rundown of how you're actually supposed to taste tequila. And I have to say I've never had an experience like that before. I wish the party didn't stop and I will definitely be coming back specifically for Agus and of course the drinks!

Finally got to check out this hidden speakeasy in new Britain ! If you're looking for a fun night…read morewith the girls , a cozy date or just wanna grab a drink this is the place ! The code to enter is updated daily on the website , once inside the you enter through the bookcase door. The ambiance is nice cozy , low -moderate lighting ( not to dim ..you can still read the menus without a flashlight... which is nice) We sat at the bar and the seats were very nice and comfortable ( which I enjoyed a lot) and spacious I didn't feel squeezed between chairs/people ! The bartender was fabulous . And made great drinks ! We just got drinks I got the peaches peaches which was pleasantly really good not to sweat or bitter , not to overpowering with peach flavour very well balanced . They also offer small bites / food. I will def be back to try some more options !

Friendly staff, excellent brews, and pizza and pretzels made in a brick oven that are amazing…read more Great flavor combinations. They work very well with the local community and host the local community foundation's Giving Brewsday every year on Giving Tuesday right after Thanksgiving.

5 Churches is a brewery in the downtown New Britain area. It's located in an industrial looking…read morebrick building, but when you climb the stairs to the main tap room, you'll see high ceilings and lots of cool wood. A gorgeous space. 5 Churches also has a pizza oven, although I haven't tried their food. When I visited, I ordered a 4 beer flight with an American style IPA, an Imperial IPA, a Das Froot Blueberry Pancake Sour, and a Mashacre Imperial Stout. The Blieberry Pancake as a sour was well executed and tasty. Great color, density and mouthfeel too. The other beers were accurately described and pretty good. Would definitely return to check out more beer. 4 Stars

The Assembly Room is a new dining space in New Britain. One of the offerings, that'll immediately…read morecatch your eye, is their bar The Industrial. I've been here twice so far. The space is vibrant, with high ceilings and comfy quilted bar stools. I got their charcuterie board which had some tasty cheeses, salami and delicious prosciutto, etc. I also got their horchata, which I never had before, and it was very tasty. This is a Mexican, rice drink flavored with cinnamon, I really enjoyed. They have fun music playing here. My next time at The Industrial, I got their Mary Y Sol and my friend got the New Brit. I really enjoyed Mary Y Sol, its a subtle sweet rum, cocktail, sweetened with pineapple and coconut. It's a very different type of sweet. I really enjoyed this one. The New Brit was also great but the Bourbon base was too strong. As much as I like their vibe and their craft here, the service is lacking. I asked for water three times, and it never came. It also wasn't particularly busy. This is a huge turn off, especially for a brand new place. This is a beautiful space, that's bringing new attention to Downtown New Britain. I wish the bartender was a bit more attentive, a little smile never killed anyone. This a new place worth checking out, but their service could use a little attention.

While visiting The Assembly Room, we chose to grab food from The Industrial Kitchen because their…read moremenu really appealed to us. We ordered one chicken tamale and the cheese fondue. For the price we paid, we were definitely disappointed. The tamale was essentially all dough and barely any chicken... and the fondue that was supposed to come out with artisan bread and fresh vegetables came out with crackers and basically all broccoli. The ratio of cheese wasn't even enough for us to dip everything that it came with. The cheese itself wasn't bad, but the broccoli had some dark spots and didn't seem the freshest. We were curious about the chocolate fondue, but after not being happy with our lunch, we decided against it.

House of Goats New Britain, W. Main St. This was a great…read morelast minute date night for me and the hubby! The vibe was definitely chill. We were welcomed in by staff and the chef. We immediately felt welcomed as we walked in to the dimly lit but inviting ambiance of the bar. The drinks were made by India. She even inquired on how we prefer our drinks, more sweet or or strong, which was nice. Usually you just get what you get. She made sure we were happy with our drinks and she served our food as well. Very personable and driven to make sure we were pleased. The food was great! We got there in time for happy hour, my favorite!!! We ordered the Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls, the best we've ever had! I actually don't care for them, but this chef changed my mind! We ordered a plethora of wings; Garlic Parmesan, Peach Habanero and Sweet Chili Thai Wings, all of which were big, not dry, and perfectly glazed. We also ordered the Goat Burgers that we had to bring home. The kids scored those! Plating was to perfection and definitely impressive. We will definitely be back with family and friends! Give them a try, you won be disappointed!

Limited menu but what they make is great. Have been back several times. Bartender was super nice…read more Building and decor is unassuming, not the most inviting but food and service makes up for it. Just wish they had a couple more things. A few things on the menu were no longer available. But the Rasta pasta is a must try!!

Food, almost very good. Soggy burger bun. Waitress , Nina,…read morewas odd- curt, not listening. Ambience- interesting enough inside, but dumb music meant for the young ones -despite the average age of us who were eating as customers.

I dropped in, and to my pleasant SURPRISE, a beautiful renovation was underway! The space is open,…read morewith high ceilings, an airy feel, and a modern aesthetic. It's FIRE!!! (as the kids say) It was crowded despite being early evening. The only available seats were at the bar area near the windows, which was fine because we were determined to experience the "new" place. We ordered the tuna tartare and lobstah rolls. The accompanying chips are homemade (slightly salty, but my taste buds are really close together). The host was attentive and gave us the royal treatment. We put this gem back on rotation and we are definitely returning!!!

Went to Elmer's for the first time since graduating in 2014, and I was surprised to see the place…read morehad doubled in size since I had last visited. A package store that occupied the building with Elmer's closed and the bar was able to expand into that space, allowing for a much greater occupancy and less of a claustrophobic feeling on busy nights that hurt the bar pre-expansion. I went on a Thursday night, which is the Elmer's busiest night (I'm assuming since it's the unofficial start of the weekend for most CCSU students), and what would have been a crowded mess before was a lot more manageable with essentially twice the room as before. Thursday night specials included $3 Fireball shots (again - college bar), and $3 mini pitchers, which yielded roughly 4 glasses each. Very cheap and perfect for the cash-strapped college crowd. Since it is the only bar within walking distance of the CCSU campus that I know of, and located very close to the school's highway on/off ramps, Elmer's should never be hurting for business, at least while school is in session. Come winter or summer breaks, however, I could see the Elmer's being pretty dead, since most of the surrounding area is populated by the CCSU campus and students who live in the cheap apartments across the street.

Super Friendly staff, good food&drinks , I always have a fun time when I go , I love Elmer'sread more

My first time here and was very easy to find. Plenty of on street parking as well as a parking lot…read more Limited spirits available so I had to get a different type of vodka than normal. It was still pretty good and drinks were strong. They did run-out of Miller lite but probably to be expected when thats pretty much what the entire pool team drinks lol. Pool tables were in decent condition. Plenty of room to play. Overall a good time playing pool and drinking

Really nice bar with equally nice bartenders. They have four pool tables ,darts and a jukebox !…read moreThe place is clean and big and the bar is super long with plenty of seating . They sell food ,but I have to review that when I order next time I go.

I chose this location strictly based on novelty and the ratings. They delivered! The drinks, apps…read moreand the entree were wonderful. The environment was perfect for me. Families loved it too. Don't skip this gem.

My husband and I usually end up here for our Friday night dinner!…read moreAlways delicious ! Service is great! Atmosphere is Amazing

The place was awesome and the food was so good, definitely going back there again. The only problem…read morewas the space was too cramped but was the still 10/10

Still the best wings and French onion soup in Connecticut. JTims will always have our hearts and…read morepatronage. We made a first-ever fatal flaw as a family today. We went beyond the wings/apps page and got entrees and sandwiches too. I know. I know. We brought it upon ourselves. Rather than go into detail on our disappointment in a place we love. Just passing along the positive advice of eat as many dirt wings as you can. Guzzle gallons of their French onion soup - have whatever beverage you choose - and leave the other items right where they are and enjoy the wing and onion soup perfection. Always great!!! Service too.

This place has such great food! I got their Mac & Stack burger and their burgers were massive. The…read moreambiance was themed around trains, but subtly, there wasnt a lot of train themed items. The service was incredible, as our food came out fast and hot. If there are also any railfanners out there, the restauraunt is located right next to the Berlin train station. The only takeaways I have is that there could be more train themed objects and serving the burgers on hamburger buns instead of English muffins. Overall, great food, great service, and convienent location.

The atmosphere started off fine, but the bartender made the experience uncomfortable by becoming…read moreoverly sensitive and emotional over harmless joking around. Instead of keeping things professional and lighthearted, the interaction became awkward and tense, which really changed the vibe for everyone. Customers should be able to relax and enjoy themselves without feeling like they have to walk on eggshells.