34 Best Bars in New Haven

“New Haven's most adventurous restaurant. The mood is sexy and dark. The menu has many rich dishes, perfect for sharing. White asparagus in a creamy sauce - heaven. You've never tasted such beets, and I don't much like beets. Sauces galore, each one rich with complex flavors. Vincent greets you with a glass of champagne. Trust me - you know when you're in good hands.“

“Fabulous bacon and mushroom pizza“

“Always good bands playing on the weekends, really nice bartenders and everyone that goes.“

“Every Saturday and Sunday from 11am- 5pm they offer family day where kids can come in to play. My 6 year old loves this place. Wrestle Mania is definitely a favourite game. The food and drinks are excellent. Fries best in New Haven. The staff are lovely. The street Barcade is located on is closed to traffic in the summer creating a public promenade which is nice.“

“The spicy Thai peanut wings are worth the trip alone, but there's so much more to love about this place! Now if I could only marry my love of karaoke with the food, drink, and atmosphere here. I highly recommend a stop here. The food is amazing, the drinks are great, and the atmosphere is just what the doctor ordered. ❤️“

“Love the hotel gallery and rooftop environment!“

“First time at Toad's Place. I saw Nine Treasures, Fear Factory, and MushroomHead. Getting parking was a task. I found Public parking few blocks away. The general wait in line was quick. Instead Toad's Place is very well setup. The band merch was neatly setup on the left side near front doors. I didn't see what food prices were or stuff from the bar. I bought a red bull at Toad's Store for $4. Not bad at all. The stage is large and allowed for the bands to be spread out. I didn't get near the front. I stood by the back wall. Restrooms are downstairs. Men's was clean. I don't have a great camera. The photo I included is the main stage“

“If you remember the bar called Old Heidelberg that was in this location 40 years ago, this is not the same bar. That Old Heidelberg closed, and the space was a Thai restaurant for a number of years. More recently, it reopened as a bar under the old name. The new version is a traditional American bar with good drinks. Nothing fancy, but a good place to hang out. I didn't rate the food only because I haven't tried it.“

“3 of us came to watch my granddaughter play in a basketball tournament at SCSU. We had Googled 'dive bars' on the way. We were not disappointed. The neighborhood atmosphere was evident. From the 3 friendly patrons who greeted us to the genial bartender. A 'Cheers' atmosphere. The 'melt in your mouth' burgers were the best ever. And we were pleasantly amazed with the bill! A definite place to return.“

“Amazing people, delicious food, and a fantastic atmosphere in a safe location—plus, the fresh margaritas and tableside guacamole are my favorites! Special thanks to Michael, Patrick, Tony, Katie, Steve and many more for their exceptional service! PS I can't find ANY margaritas like Geronimo in California, so stop what you're doing don't look any further, you've found the BEST spot to go!“

“Maggie and Olivia are absolutely amazing! ❤️ I travel twice a month, and I always look forward to coming to the Grazing Goat! The food is so fresh and delicious, and the service is wonderful.

I do have one little request, though… I found it challenging to enjoy my favorite salad with a fork! 😂 It just wasn’t the same experience. Please bring back the proper fork for the salad! 🥗🍴“

“Whoever is throwing the shows on Sunday nights at Stella Blues are the bees knees!!!“

“Delicious food 👌 Chicken Shish is so goooood, just melted in the mouth. Had an amazing experience dining in outdoors. Murat, the chef/owner is a very approachable person. He even offered espresso and latte on the house. I’d go here as often as possible.“

“I Love The food very delicious!!!“

“Best mexican restaurant in the area! Delicious and tasty food. Birria tacos are my son's favorite I would say the best we've ever tried. Nachos, mojitos and margaritas are a must try. Service is 10/10 place is really clean and welcoming the ambience is great. 👌“

“Bar 19 is the best bar in new haven super upscale and classy, Aidan and Olson are the best!!! I broke up with my partner and they went heave and earth to cheer me up. This kinda of sympathy is hard to find nowadays. Please try bar 19 if you can, I can’t say anything except how good they are, plus they have great views on the city of New Haven 😍!“

“It always great food at Archie’s“

“The food is excellent, so full of flavor!“

“Excellent food! Excellent service!“

“Came to do trivia visiting from San Diego, CA. I gotta say what a good time! They have great food, greater drinks and impeccable service. Our server was Michelle and she was fantastic! We ordered the fish and chips and the turkey sub with fries. Both were delightful! We came in last place for trivia and got a consolation prize! ? Great times, good food, good people. Highly recommend for a casual night out for food and drinks!“

“Wow! We got the Tonkotsu 3.0 ramen, and the Curry Ramen. Delicious bowls, both of them. They were full of flavor and delicious individual ingredients! It seemed obvious that the ingredients used were quality, which led to the best ramen bowls we've had in a while. We have enjoyed places like TigerBelly, and find this a great substitute in a different area of the state.“

“Secrets is hands down one of the best clubs around! The atmosphere is always amazing, the music keeps the energy going all night, and the bartenders are not only beautiful but incredibly friendly and talented. The service is top-notch from the moment you walk in, making every visit a great experience. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just looking for a fun night out, Secrets is definitely the place to be. Highly recommend!“

“Everybody Rocks 🪨 🎸 the Actors are great and the food is yummy and Kayode rocks extra cuz he let me take a selfie with him“

“Food was delicious! Atmosphere great! My fried shrimp was nice and juicy with a sauce that had a spicy kick to it. My family loved their chicken wings and sliders. We ate good! The cocktails were on point as well. Definitely a nice place to unwind.“

“Hands down, some of the BEST pizza I’ve ever had! We ordered 2 pies (Cheese and The Max), and between the 4 of us, DESTROYED every slice! Joe has a talent that can’t be taught - you either have it, or you don’t. JOE has IT - and his Pizza Pies are his Masterpieces!“

“Frozen margarita and street corn were awesome! Service was also fantastic!“

“Mory's has great food. I can't get enough of the moule frites. Mussels topped with French fries and this amazing mustard sauce. It'll make you want to lick the plate. But please don't. Caesar salad is also a huge portion and can be topped with an add-on of chicken, salmon and even tofu. There are vegetarian options as well.“

“Was there the other night for a friend’s party. Handled a huge crowd with grace. Ordered the enchiladas suizas with no cheese or crema— because dairy intolerance. They went the extra mile and put sliced avocados and onions on top. No one does that ever— I just eat sad enchiladas usually. They made it so nice! There was a kick to the green sauce— subtle and tasty. Was so good! And all my friends’ dinner and drinks looked amazing too! Giant cheladas and delicious margaritas. Can’t wait to go again!“

“Food was great Drinks were great !“

“We just went for a birthday dinner. And some had the restaurant week menu and some ordered off the regular menu and it was an amazing. The portions are so big. BUT GOOOOOD. Cocktails are so dam good.“

“Decent drinks and food. Calamari is great for a bar. They haven't had the correct ingredients for drinks all week. Small things like cherries, orange bitters, orange peel, etc. Also run out of normal brands a lot.
Decent enough but a little pricey for not being able to get a correctly made drink.“

“Went there for my birthday on Saturday…. The atmosphere was very nice. Drinks really good. Music even better . Was having a good time until one of the bartenders told us to move in a rude way. No we have been dancing and coming back to the same spot at the bar so it was empty . Y ask us to move how abt the couple next to us. Or other people that have been standing there the same amount of time or longer. Not sure if I’ll go back which is really bad . 1 person can really ruin the way u see a place.“

“Great Quality food, atmosphere and service. Definitely one of our most favorite restaurant in New Haven. Vladi is a great host.“