20 Best Beer Bars near Hamden

“Excellent food generous portions and a wide ranging menu. Definitely a must try for Mexican Food.“

“First time checking out Spruce Coffee and overall it was a good experience. I got a drink from the fall menu and it was really good. The vibe is chill, super cute decor, and the staff was friendly.

Only downside is the space is pretty small, it can feel tight if it’s busy. I was also a little confused where to order since the register is right by the main door. On a crowded day I could see the line being out the door with not much room to wait.

Still, worth a visit for the good coffee and cozy atmosphere.“

“First time there and we love the vibes. The folks that work there were so kind and welcoming.“

“This place is one of the most happiest accidents of my life :>
My father needed to go to the restroom and we happened to stumble upon this place. Being that we were quite hungry and haven't had dinner yet, we decided to have a quick meal here. The food was amazing and reminded me of the time I was in Korea a few months ago, especially the interior. Pricing is honestly superb. Only around 14 dollars (not including taxes and tips) for their signature Mr.Cookbop Stew/Soup which I split between me and father since although being quite hungry, the portion sizes were suuuper generous. Oh, did I mention unlimited side dishes and rice? Was quite surprised they do this since this is the US, but indeed just like Korea they give you unlimited side dishes and refills for your rice (which is also quite rare even in Korea!) Personally for me, the fishcake sidedish were my favorite. Service is also super nice and helpful, overall an amaazing experience. Only thing I was missing was spice, since the food had very little spice in terms of heat, but to be completely fair I do have quite a bit of a spice tolerance and they'd have to cater to locals here as well.“

“I feel like the quality has gone down Since they first opened, Although much has improved since then
like they have a full dinner menu. The pours seem less generous, but prices have remained the same, so I guess that is the alternative to raising the price of a glass. That said, during our last visit we were a larger party (about 10), and it felt like we were being rushed out. I understand there may have been another reservation coming up, but they began clearing every dish and even water glasses before we had paid, and we were done, drinking and eating, which made the experience feel uncomfortable and abrupt.“

“Great barcade, and I've been to a lot of them. This is the same co that has a– ostensibly the original– Barcade in Manhattan.

Great spot, cool shirts, good food, good games, good taps. I drank a beer that had a satellite on it and a great green tea shot, and their actual cocktails. Good service also

Games I remember: racers, shooters, digdug, Galaga, Ms Pac-Man, Asteroid, Joust, Tron, Classic Tetris, like 10 pinballs, burger time, fighting games like primal rage, frogger“

“Catering Party @ Sally’s Apizza Fairfield On Saturday September 13, 2025, we celebrated our 50th Wedding Anniversary. The food, service and staff were phenomenal. We all know how great the pizza is, but the appetizers and salads were equally great. I can’t say enough about the wonderful servers, Dan and Brandon. There were efficient, kind, friendly and polite. They went out of their way to insure everyone was having a great time. The bartenders and other staff went a long way to help make everyone enjoy the party. I also want to thank the General Manager, James Layfield and the Catering Manager, Helen Blanchard for their exceptional service and hospitality. Sally’s Apizza @ Fairfield deserves a 5 star rating for making our event the success it was. Thanks so much“

“Me and my mom went there to stop by after coming into town, we had the kindest bartender Stefan who was very personable, they also had comfortable seats with fun and wide board game collection that can keep you playing for hours. Loved the atmosphere and the complimentary popcorn was very nice! HIGHLY recommend for kids and adults.“

“i remember when it was called “trout brook.” i’m old hahaha. anyways, i’ve had hundreds of meals here. my favorite memories are from childhood-outdoor seating in the summer looking at the river, going up to the loft, the giant checkers, and celebrating so many birthdays. thanks for all of the memories ♥️“

“they have coffee and stuff“

“Great place. I’ll have to make it a point to work it into the calendar more. Beer was excellent. 24 different beers on tap I believe. Burger was great - big and delicious and my wife enjoyed her wrap. Bonus points for the King Diamond and Rob Halford photos on the wall. I didn’t get to check out all the prints. Cool spot. We’ll be back.“

“We stopped by for lunch and had the best hamburgers that we have ever eaten. The french fries were unbelievable and were perfectly cooked. The hamburgers were very flavorful. The atmosphere was incredible and the wait staff did an amazing job. Joseph, the owner, came out and spoke with us, and we told him that these were the best hamburgers we ever had. If you love hamburgers, then this is a destination location for you. The food is that good! You will not be disappointed!!!“

“It was great gathering place. Paul was great he got a little busy but he was super fun waiter“

“Finally, a coffee shop where the baristas are as excellent as their coffee. Great spot.“

“Heads up that they charge an automatic 20% gratuity on takeout orders“

“Excellent food. Highly recommend“

“Blue cheese dressing was a big hit with your wings for my gathering. Folks were like “this is some good s__t!”“

“At first I was like, “I don’t like seafood boils.” I came here, now I’m hooked, garlic butter spicy, all me. Delish, the best seafood boil compared to others. 😋“

“Was in the area with my buddy for a concert nearby that we traveled almost 4 hours for and we decided to try this place out since it was on the way to the venue. The exterior and appearance of the restaurant looked clean and neat. As we walked in the door we noticed Whiskey, Burbon, and Rye Specials on the screens noted with the states they are from (Bonus points for having some Vermont brands listed). We were greeted and seated by our waitress (i apologize i forgot her name) and she was absolutely wonderful! Very attentive to her tables, and friendly as well. Once the food arrived i was even more impressed. i got the 3 mini cheeseburgers and fries with a soda which came to about 20 bucks. Heres the thing, normally i would dread paying that much for a meal especially if its from Applebees, Chilis, etc where the chef is basically a microwave. however, from what i could tell these burgers seem like handmade fresh beef patties and they were flavorful as well. the buns were perfect and fresh as well. I was not able to finish my meal due to having a late lunch earlier in the day which saddened me because of how good my meal at Plan B was. I know theres a very slim chance of it happening but i would definately be in favor of a Vermont Location if you were to ever expand. 5 stars, absolutely no complaints“