Came for open mic night and had a great time. The atmosphere was amazing. Live music. Beautiful…read moremusic. The whole place was hoping!! The place was alive. You could feel the energy. The place is welcoming bar with the way it looks and I love it. Service was great. She was busy as hell.

Great local bar that has zero pretense. It's a bar, a little rough around the edges but do they…read moredeliver on food. I had heard about the lobster grilled cheese but they were out of lobster so I had the mushroom Swiss burger with bacon and it was excellent. My wife had Al's lasagna from The specials board and it was truly magnificent. Not what you expect for bar food at all. Service was solid but hey it's a dive ish kind of place . We will be back when we are in the area!

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

I have been here two times and had a great night both times. The staff and customers are very…read morefriendly, prices are average. Only thing that would make it better would be if they would upgrade the ladies' room. The uneven floor makes it feel like you might fall into the basement! Great entertainment by the Johnson Building Band. Parking is easy with free on street and a parking lot next door.

Tried food from this restaurant via an UberEats delivery. The beef and cheese Empanada was…read moreflavorful and crispy but not too greasy. Bolon De Verde Chicharron y Queso (Green Plantain Ball with Fried Pork & Cheese) was okay but not as flavorful as I was expecting. I wouldn't necessarily visit their restaurant in person based on this experience solely based on flavor.

Best place to have some wings and home taste Latin food! Hospitality is amazing and owner Elivis is…read moreso accommodating! Will recommend been coming here for 2 years now!

Bartender top notch. Made a perfect martin. Hummel hot dog platter w/sweet potato fries…read moreoutstanding. We will be back.

Went last night for a surprise party. The food was horrible. Probably the worst roast beef and…read morechicken I've ever had. The roast beef was slimy and had a funky smell. Everyone there had the same issues with the food. Just horrible. I'm surprised no one got sick, that's how bad it was. OAH never really had the best food to begin with but last night was a new low.

Between Frank Pepe's and BAR, my friend, a Yale student, prefers the latter, and as a mere tourist,…read moreI deferred the decision to her. Man, so glad I did. We arrived on a Monday around peak dinner time, but there was essentially no wait (apparently uncommon according to my friend -- just a delightful consequence of dining at a college town during the summer). We split a medium pizza (1/2 elote mexican street corn and 1/2 bbq brisket), proving to be more than enough for two plus a more than ample amount of leftovers. Recently, I've gravitated toward thinner pizzas, a far cry from the typical Detroit (foccacia-esque) style pizzas I used to prefer, and BAR's pizza is akin to a flatbread yet very thin, another fallen angel to the GLP's. The undercarriage boasts a brilliant crust, almost cracker-like. However, it should be noted that the pizza is indulgent all the same. The elote pizza is quite possibly the most memorable, unique pizza I've ever had; it arrives almost crimson-red with a generous layer of corn and takis atop. It's still incredibly well balanced despite the hodgepodge of varied toppings. It's hard to pick a favorite between this and the bbq brisket though; while one is incredibly unique the other is simply sumptuous, nothing pedestrian about either of the two. The service is also impeccable, almost rivaling that of southern hospitality. I always thought Californians were friendly but something is in the air every time I visit New Haven. Incredible!

Based on a recommendation, four friends and I visited for an earlier dinner on Cinco de Mayo (yes,…read morewrong type of cuisine, but we were in town and this restaurant was on our list.) BAR is an interesting restaurant: open air, picnic tables, open space, paper plates, no utensils unless you ask for them, etc. We were greeted right away by a less than friendly waiter who seemed peeved we didn't have a drink to order right away. Strike one. After a few minutes, everyone put their drink order in and I asked if the bartender could make me a mojito since it wasn't on the menu. The waiter said yes, so I waited. Then came the mojito. It was the worst "mojito" I've tasted in my life. I'm not one to send a drink back because of an "I don't taste any alcohol" excuse, but this was BAD. It tasted like margarita mix with lime and mint sprigs thrown in. It was absolutely terrible. When I double checked with the waiter if the drink was an original mojito he simply said yes, not "is something wrong with the drink?" or "would you like to send it back?" The drink was so bad I told him I couldn't drink it. He was peeved again. Strike two. I asked for a soft drink instead and the soda was flat (strike 3), but at this point I just needed something to drink... because who wants to have water with their pizza? Then came the time to make a dinner choice. My mission was to try the mashed potato pizza. It was hands down AMAZING!! Mashed potatoes and bacon on a pizza. Yes, please!! This was the only saving grace from my experience. I would return to BAR again if only for that pizza! Two of my friends had the clam pizza and the pepperoni/mushroom. Both enjoyed their own! Warming: New Haven pizza is thin crust. I got two meals out of a small, so if you visit with a group, consider ordering a few small pizzas so you can taste a few. I would've given BAR 4 or 5 stars, but the unpleasant waiter, the "mojito," and the flat sofa made for a trifecta, so I'm giving my visit 3 stars. If I find myself in New Haven again, I'll be back! Hopefully my next update will be 5 stars!

What an awesome place. Even if you are not into pool. The staff (Sarah & Catalina) are amazing…read more Definitely an A+++

Horrible and unprofessional service me and my friends came out to have a good night play some pool…read more We haven't seen each other in a while, for a little background context. we then get to the table. We're hanging out then we decide hey let's go grab a drink so we get to the bar it's not busy at all and then all of a sudden You know I'm sitting there thinking of what I wanted to drink , the bartender rudely doesn't give us a moment to think of what we wanted and acted as if he was busy when in reality, had nobody there. after that situation I decided not to grab a drink so while we were playing pool, he kept watching us and making remarks saying that we can't do certain things while we're playing pool like why are you watching us and behind us as if we were doing something wrong. never coming back. If I could give a zero I would. For sure discrimination as well they went up to no other (white) person and made us feel so unwelcomed

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..

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.