This is a very delayed review as I visited over the summer. Our party of 4 visited on an early…read moreSaturday evening and was able to be seated right away. The vibe is very much dark and moody. They were setting up for what looked like a guest DJ of sorts? Once the DJ started their music, it was VERY loud which was a little disappointing. We didn't try any of the food. We did try some of the cocktails though and they were all great. Also tried the paper bag beer because we couldn't resist the mystery. The beers were 16oz cans of craft beers. not bad! Overall, really liked the place!

Very moody, vibey lounge, restaurant, and bar in downtown New Haven. Stopped in before a late…read moredinner nearby on a Wednesday night around 6. There are couches in corners, tables, and bar seating. Only the bar tender seemed to be serving so service was very slow. I liked the aesthetic and Dj Kamakaze provided tunes or else I'd give a lower rating. Would return for an evening outing, good place to get lost.

I love Gryphon's Pub! 204 York has been a staple of Graduate and Professional Student life at Yale…read morefor years - I am glad to be a part of it now too!

This is a place to go for cheap drinks and good conversation. They have a dance floor which gets…read morepacked on seemingly random nights. I'm not sure how they manage to keep prices so low, but from what I understand it is somewhat University subsidized. One of my favorite bars in New Haven for sure. Don't get five stars for three reasons, but two of these reasons actually sort of has a redemption. 1) it is cash-only, which is kind of inconvenient (redemption: they have an ATM with really low service fees). 2) you have to be affiliated with the University or go as a guest. My issue is that there's a cap on the number of people each University person can get in. (redemption: this is a good way to be selective about the patrons inside) 3) My coat got stolen a few trips ago - and it was in the middle of winter. I called an Uber - but it was still extremely unpleasant. I guess that gives you an idea of how much I like the bar in that I returned..

This is a stand up concert venue. Arrive early so that you can snag a seat along the wall (long…read morebench). Otherwise, you will be on your feet the entire concert. It's my understanding that there host events that are seated, but ask that question before you make a purchase. I enjoyed the concert I attended. I felt safe and the drinks are on point! They pour for adults so if you are a lightweight, bring a designated driver along. The staff are friendly and just want to do their job well. The photographers are there to snap pictures of the crowd and the band, so let them work too. Great spot!!

This is one of my favorite places to see bands. You have the opportunity to be up in person with…read moresome of the bands. The last few shows I've been to I've been able to stand right at the stage. They do have a bar there for folks that drink or they do serve water as well for folks that don't. Sound is pretty good there as well. I've seen bands such as The Spill Canvas, Pete Yorn, Smile Empty Soul, Kamenar, Hearts and Hand grenades, Mom rock and so many more. You could also rent out this location or at least you used to be able to host a private event. I hosted a benefit concert many moons ago.

Never had bad service here! Food is always great and plenty of entertainment. 2 pool tables and…read moreplenty of room. Often have bands and karaoke and bingo on Wednesday nights. Wings are amazing!

Nice hometown watering hole Friendly and comfortable…read more I like going to the Friday Open Mic

I am a big fan. Sidenote: I don't really play pool!…read more This is a large, wide open, well lit pool hall. Given it's tucked away, strip mall location, I found it very surprising that the place was immaculately clean. And the bartenders are super friendly and the prices are very reasonable. Even the other two players were very amiable. The place just has a great vibe. I am officially calling this one of Wallingford's little gems!

Great place to just go shoot some pool. Was surprised when…read moreI checked out and it was $24.50 for an hour and 15 minutes. I can't afford to do that again. Would have done that but somehow I thought it was to be nearer to half that. But it was a good time.

Have been coming to scoreboards since I turned 21 This is my favorite bar in west haven by far !!…read moreThe staff are all so welcoming , knowledgeable about drinks, and make this bar a fun environment to be in! They now offer food here as well! Great prices for drinks and very clean overall. Definitely stop in here if you're looking for a good drink & a fun time!

Great bartenders, diverse crowd. Everyone respects one another.. old fashioned neighborhood barread more

Visited Stella Blues while visiting New Haven. They were…read morehaving a retro gaming/music event with a $10 cover so we decided to check it out. We had a great time there. Drinks were well priced, beer was cold, and the vibes were great. Bartenders had a great attitude and suggestions. We'll definitely be back for another random even when we're in that area again. Thank you!

Stopped in Stella Blues for the first time while waiting for a friend's train to get in…read more It's definitely divey. I loved the framed posters on the wall from previous local events and the mural near the stage. I could've seen 21 year old Lanasha living it up in her punk era at this place. Service was okay. I got a tequila club which was only $4 during happy hour, woo! There is a $20 card minimum which I wish I had seen before ordering. They offer infused shots as well, definitely fun! I saw cucumber vodka, pineapple rum, and jalapeño tequila. Good spot for a quick drink. I'd be interested to visit when they've got a band in.

Nachos: Picture this. You're sitting with your closest friends on a perfectly youthful Thursday…read morenight, 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.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Not sure when Richter's was sold and became Three Sheets, but it has a similar vibe. Really like…read morethat 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.