"Concentric circles Wider and wider…read moreFrom the stones that you threw" (Fatboy Slim) Located pretty much under the Arrigoni Bridge connecting Portland to Middletown lies the Concentric Brewing Company. When you walk in, you'll notice two big attention grabbers -a big circular bar in front of you and big silver brewing tanks to your right. The tanks are key, because all of their beers are made right here at the brewery. Fourteen of them were on tap, with representatives from the IPA, Stout, Fruit Sour, Pilsner, Irish Red, Witbier, Brown Ale, Saison, and Stout branches of beer's family tree. The non-beer drinkers won't go home thirsty, because Concentric offers them cocktails, wine and ciders on the menu. A professional organization I belong to met there last night for beers, food, and a charity collection. I enjoyed a pint of their Portland Lite Pilsner (5.1% ABV) - it was refreshing and quite tasty. Concentric has a pretty nice bargain on four-beer flights for just $12. Our group bought quite a few of them and I also enjoyed a short pour of their Forever Red Irish Ale (5% ABV) and Quarry Brown American Ale (6.2% ABV). I enjoyed both and as a non-IPA guy, I was struck by how many non-IPA's they had. Now we all know that a good beer goes best with some good food, right? Well, we had big serving trays of Chicken skewers, French fries and excellent Firecracker Braised Pork and Beef Meatballs, cooked with Concentric Beer and a Smoked Ancho Glaze. The chicken was served over an incredible bed of spicy cabbage chunks that a friend described as "vegetable crack". That serving tray should have been classified as a controlled substance! It was cold last night, so we didn't have the chance to wander around outside and take advantage of the outdoor beer garden and lawn areas. The staff was excellent, especially the young ladies who chose a non-IPA flight for me! Well, done, Concentric.

I went for New Years Eve for about an hour because they closed early :(. I really enjoyed the…read moreflight, specifically the Donut stout or porter was well made, and actually tasted like a DONUT. I couldn't believe it! Definitely good vibes! I will be back to play games, there are plenty to choose from!

Came here after a work meeting. Driving in parking can be a bit tight. But you can also park on the…read morestreet. The team got a few drinks that they enjoyed and the boss order some apps that were good. Inside was spacious and I think they got two bars. There is plenty of seating also. I ordered the cheese steak wrap with tots and it was really good. When you order your food, they would send you a text when your food is ready for pick up. Overall a good place to have a drink and have a bite eat.

Best brewery I've been to so far in the Hartford area and I've been to at least a dozen. Unique…read morevariety. Tastes like top notch homebrew. Their lighter beers have complex subtle flavors where most breweries would just have token light beers for non craft beer drinkers. Nice outdoor space and a whole food menu. Bartender calls it "Baskin Robbin's of Beer" and he'll give you as many samples as you want to help you decide.

The bartender was very friendly and the vibe was just right on Saturday afternoon. We had several…read moredifferent beers and we always appreciate when the different beer styles are served in the appropriate glassware, so that is a definite plus! We purchased several more singles to take home for another day. They have a food truck outside, so if you want a bite to eat, you'll be all set. They also have an extra room where they have live music.

This place is the Best !!!!…read more Great drinks, great friends, great atmosphere!! Thanks Chris & Christina

I've been to Elicit Brewing Company in Manchester multiple times -- probably around six times at…read morethis point -- and every single visit has been such a fun experience. This place is HUGE and has so many different vibes all in one building, which I absolutely love. The drink selection is one of my favorite parts. They have so many beers on tap, plus cider flights, sour flights, beer flights -- all different types of flights if you're like me and enjoy trying a little bit of everything. And if beer isn't your thing, they have cocktails too, so everyone in your group can find something they like. The food is just as impressive. The Philly cheesesteak egg rolls are AMAZING -- crispy, flavorful, and honestly one of the main reasons I keep coming back. The burgers are delicious, and the desserts? Oh my goodness. The deep-fried Oreos are next-level. Atmosphere is where Elicit really stands out. There's the big open beer hall feel inside, but also different sections depending on what kind of night you're looking for. It can be chill and casual earlier in the evening, then turn into more of a going-out/club vibe later on. There's a cocktail bar upstairs, and as the night goes on the energy really shifts. In the summer they have bands (sometimes outside), a full outdoor bar, a fireplace, two inside bars, a little quieter lounge area with couches, and even a small game room. Bathrooms upstairs and downstairs make it convenient, and you can rent rooms for private parties too. I also like how the food ordering works -- they give you a pager and you pick up your food when it's ready. Tables are first come, first serve though, so definitely save your spot because you can lose your seat if you're not careful, especially on busy nights. It does get packed on weekends, so I recommend getting there early if you want a good table for your group. But overall, it's one of my go-to spots in Manchester when I want good drinks, great food, and a fun atmosphere. Definitely a place I'll keep going back to -- and those Philly cheesesteak egg rolls will always bring me back.

Normally I love elicit! always a good time to grab drinks and food with friends , they host fun…read moretrivia nights and have a dog friendly outdoor patio during the summer ( which I love ). . So I was super excited when I saw they were hosting a galentines day drag brunch !! The drag show was amazing !!! But I was disappointed that there was no BRUNCH food . You can't have a brunch show and no brunch . They did offer a regular menu to order from . The other problem is that there were no servers so we had to order food and go downstairs pick up our own food and. Then bring it back upstairs... which is very annoying if you are going there for a show and have to leave to get food ! Not to mention there was an issue doors were suppose to open at 10 am so we got there early to get seats settle in and order food . However the doors open well after 10:30 . And possibly an issue with the bartenders ( not being available) but they were able to figure that out thankfully by the 11 am show . So a lot of issues .. the show itself was amazing . The food was okay . I did end up getting the grilled chicken sandwich which was good ( nothing amazing ) and the fries were plain no seasoning . 3/5 for the food . The drinks were good ! I ordered the strawberrry Hugo spritz that had elderflower in it which I really enjoyed all flavours were balanced equally (4/5 ) and then I tried the peach hard palmer which I was not a fan off (3/5 ) Drag show 10/10 ! ( highly recommend ) I wish they advertised it a just a drag show and not a brunch + show ( since there was no brunch options ) ! And also a very limited Valentine's Day cocktails ( only one option of a red velvet martini) Overall fun event but need to plan events better if they do plan on hosting and consider adding food specific for the event ( or not advertise as brunch .. if you don't plan on offering brunch food ) !

I stopped by ClockTown Brewing Company on a colleague's recommendation, and wow, she just earned my…read morefull trust when it comes to brewery tips. I had two samples and ended up falling in love with the Big T IPA. Their craft beer selection is outstanding! The space itself is gorgeous. The outdoor patio is beautiful, bright, and inviting, totally ideal for sunny afternoons or a relaxed evening with friends. Inside, things were quiet when I arrived, but it quickly started filling up. Service was just as impressive. My bartender greeted me with a genuine smile and gave spot-on recommendations. The food? Fantastic. Over the top. I ordered the Poutine. The fries were perfectly crispy, the queso was rich and flavorful, and the egg on my dish was absolute perfection. Everything was fresh, hearty, and designed to complement the beer list. I almost ordered the frittata (which I hear is massive) and definitely plan to try a pizza next time. Even though it's about an hour's drive for me, ClockTown Brewing is worth the trip.

This is not where I thought it would physically be, which I think is a police station on the main…read morestreet. The Brewery, on the other hand, is BEHIND. There are signs. And speed bumps, drive with caution. I went for their 2026 restaurant week which was designed for two people but I was allowed the second course to have for lunch the next day. (Reheats great!) I had the mozzarella sticks, smash burger, and churros. All were warm and so filling. I tried their beer, and I'm sure it was great for those who like beer! (I do not, so my opinion there is meaningless)

I identified The Hop Knot as one of the CT spots hosting a miracle pop up. I was surprised I had…read morenever heard of it because it's a Craft Pretzel and Beer Bar, and that's a unique concept for CT. They have pretzels with dips, gourmet stuffed pretzels, pretzel sandwiches, wings, tenders and fish and chips. The bar was decorated for Christmas and they were serving special holiday drinks in fun Christmas themed mugs. I had the Christmasaurus in a red ceramic dinosaur and my wife had a Butter Rum Mocktail in a winking Santa mug. My drink was tasty and the mugs were fun. We bought a couple of the fun mugs to go. A person who I believe was the owner and the chef, was wearing a Christmas sweater and obviously loves the Christmas theme. Our server who doubled as the bartender was a bit more stoic about the theme. LOL. The food was generally good. It seemed like the pretzels may have picked up another aroma from the kitchen while the pretzels were cooking, because they had a slight aftertaste. Manageable, but not ideal. The pretzels looked great and had good texture. The beer cheese dip and mustard dip were both good. My pretzel stuffed with Mac and Cheese and short rib was good. We also split some holiday snack mix and Carolina BBQ wings. They were probably my favorite part of the meal. 4 Stars. The Hop Knot is definitely a place to check out. I understand that there used to be one in Middletown, CT and one in New Hampshire, although I'm unclear on the relation to the present owners in Portland.

Boneless wings were very good. I would order again for sure. Nice people work here and the…read moreprices, parking cleanliness, noise level etc were all just fine. Beer selection is decent. I had a nice IPA. It's a bit out of my way so I won't get here often but will stop in any chance I get to return. Highly recommend!

Great staff, drinks and ambiance. A lot of comfortable seating inside and outside! The food we got…read moreat the food truck was amazing. I would definitely recommend giving them a try!

This is a great place to come get a few drinks and hang out. They have quite a few TVs and often…read moreplay Premier League soccer. Their beer is great, but they have wine and a few cocktails available, as well as cider/coffee/hot chocolate. They had Cannon's everywhere food truck outside which had a really tasty looking menu. We tried the Ruben empanadas and they were delicious! Service was super friendly. We'll definitely be back soon!

Go go go to this cozy new brewery in Avon. Fantastic selection of their own brews plus otters and…read moresome cocktails too. Super attentive service.

Absolutely love having this new brewery in the neighborhood. They haven't launched the full menu…read moreyet but it looks fabulous. Staff is so friendly and helpful. My husband loves the beer but they have cocktails and mocktails for those of us who want something else. I've tried three of the mocktails already and they are unique and delicious. This is also a great place for sports fans to watch your favorite game.