Went here for Happy Hour. The place is beautifully decorated, and the vibe is incredible. I could sit there for hours. It has a warm, inviting ambiance that is perfect for meeting up with a friend and catching up. I think it was the nostalgia of a Gremlin on the light fixture for me that cemented this place in my heart! Well-worth a stop if you’re in New Haven. Metered street parking (paid) is available right outside, for your convenience.
Victoria
Fun place! We had dinner rezzies nearby but got to NH early. When we called to see if there was a wait the guy on the phone told us to come on in for a cocktail before dinner. Glad we did! Love the vibe-spooky and festive at the same time (this was right after new year’s and they had decorated the place fully for the holidays. I love an all-in theme! Bartenders (and the guy on the phone who let us in) were super nice! The seasonal cocktail meh was fun and the cocktails we had were good. 4 stars bc the music was SO loud and not good (IMO) that we couldn’t really hear one another. Loved everything else about it though and would love to see it during Halloween season!
Xiomari Caban Garcia
The environment, atmosphere, & ambience was 10/10. Good drink selection , great spot to gather with a good group of friends for a night out. Friendly service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jon Benack
Five star potential.. awesome decor and atmosphere.. but took 30+ mins for the (solo) bartender to even acknowledge me (not even a hello) sitting alone dead-center at the less-than-half filled bar. Cpl of regulars came in and sat to either side of me and both got attention and service before me... better once the 2nd bartender came on. Biggest foul- a 'cocktail bar' serving old fashioneds w/o whiskey cubes?! Maybe it's a CT thing.. Not a dinner spot.. but snacks are good, solid sliders
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
Hector Ramirez
First time in CT. and what are the odds we meet these incredible people. One of the owners, Ben gave us a printed list of the spots to check out in the area and meanwhile, Marcelo, the mixologist whipped up some of the finest cocktails we’ve ever had. We gave him our profile and he did the rest. Wish we had more time to spend here, but in the span of 2 drinks this is easily one of the best bars I’ve ever been to. 5 stars isn’t enough. Such a vibe
Sébastien Ghislou Bauval
welcomed in French by one of the servers as we were speaking French before switching to English. Quick service and good food. Could taste all the dishes served on our table
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
shaisky urena
amazing experience. We were walked through the menu and given amazing recommendations. Marcelo was a 10/10, he was a great bartender we told him what we liked and he made sure our drinks reflected that. It is very rare that we have great drinks, food and service! If you are in New Haven I 100% would recommend this place! The place was also comfortable and they had plenty of seating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ciana Belton
I stopped by Ordinary for a nightcap with my boyfriend on our date night and it DID NOT disappoint! They are currently in the holiday spirit with lots of winter themed drinks and decor. They have an EXPANSIVE selection of liqueurs and spirits. I found a few new things to try while just sitting at the bar. They also serve a few late night bites. We tried the Brown Butter Choco Cookies…to die for! Our bartenders were super sweet and even made us some special creative holiday shots (for a price of course lol). They have specials on a daily basis too. We were there on a Tuesday and got our “Vinylry” cocktails for just $10! The drinks were great, the people were friendly, the music was good, and the atmosphere was amazing. Holiday season or not, I definitely recommend if you’re looking for a chill evening out or a quick drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cosima Kymissis
Absolutely adorable spot. It’s a cute little speakeasy that is now Christmas themed with a really fun and inventive menu. We spent a good while here and had a great time. It was an intimate vibe, and the drinks were very good.
Felicia Jones
Had a great time. The ambiance was like if Gomez Addams had a sitting room or a Den. Only had drinks so cant comment on the food but was still a great vibe
I don’t usually write reviews but today I had to, Brandon was an amazing sever. By far the best experience I had. Thank you Brandon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steven Roberts
The drinks are always built well. The food is always rotating and never disappointing. I have never had a bad time here in the years I've been going.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick Pietrocarlo
The best old fashioned in Connecticut.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tracie Melillo
The mystery of it all is really cool. Love the hidden bar and the theme. The bartenders are very professional and the drinks are perfect. I got the Vampires kiss which was delicious and really cool at the same time. Had a good time period .
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Amanda Sanderson
Such a cool place! Speak-easy with a Halloween vibe (we visited Oct 15)
Went here for Happy Hour. The place is beautifully decorated, and the vibe is incredible. I could sit there for hours. It has a warm, inviting ambiance that is perfect for meeting up with a friend and catching up. I think it was the nostalgia of a Gremlin on the light fixture for me that cemented this place in my heart! Well-worth a stop if you’re in New Haven. Metered street parking (paid) is available right outside, for your convenience.
Fun place! We had dinner rezzies nearby but got to NH early. When we called to see if there was a wait the guy on the phone told us to come on in for a cocktail before dinner. Glad we did! Love the vibe-spooky and festive at the same time (this was right after new year’s and they had decorated the place fully for the holidays. I love an all-in theme! Bartenders (and the guy on the phone who let us in) were super nice! The seasonal cocktail meh was fun and the cocktails we had were good. 4 stars bc the music was SO loud and not good (IMO) that we couldn’t really hear one another. Loved everything else about it though and would love to see it during Halloween season!
The environment, atmosphere, & ambience was 10/10. Good drink selection , great spot to gather with a good group of friends for a night out. Friendly service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Five star potential.. awesome decor and atmosphere.. but took 30+ mins for the (solo) bartender to even acknowledge me (not even a hello) sitting alone dead-center at the less-than-half filled bar. Cpl of regulars came in and sat to either side of me and both got attention and service before me... better once the 2nd bartender came on.
Biggest foul- a 'cocktail bar' serving old fashioneds w/o whiskey cubes?! Maybe it's a CT thing..
Not a dinner spot.. but snacks are good, solid sliders
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
First time in CT. and what are the odds we meet these incredible people. One of the owners, Ben gave us a printed list of the spots to check out in the area and meanwhile, Marcelo, the mixologist whipped up some of the finest cocktails we’ve ever had. We gave him our profile and he did the rest. Wish we had more time to spend here, but in the span of 2 drinks this is easily one of the best bars I’ve ever been to. 5 stars isn’t enough. Such a vibe
welcomed in French by one of the servers as we were speaking French before switching to English. Quick service and good food. Could taste all the dishes served on our table
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
amazing experience. We were walked through the menu and given amazing recommendations. Marcelo was a 10/10, he was a great bartender we told him what we liked and he made sure our drinks reflected that. It is very rare that we have great drinks, food and service! If you are in New Haven I 100% would recommend this place! The place was also comfortable and they had plenty of seating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I stopped by Ordinary for a nightcap with my boyfriend on our date night and it DID NOT disappoint! They are currently in the holiday spirit with lots of winter themed drinks and decor. They have an EXPANSIVE selection of liqueurs and spirits. I found a few new things to try while just sitting at the bar. They also serve a few late night bites. We tried the Brown Butter Choco Cookies…to die for! Our bartenders were super sweet and even made us some special creative holiday shots (for a price of course lol). They have specials on a daily basis too. We were there on a Tuesday and got our “Vinylry” cocktails for just $10! The drinks were great, the people were friendly, the music was good, and the atmosphere was amazing. Holiday season or not, I definitely recommend if you’re looking for a chill evening out or a quick drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely adorable spot. It’s a cute little speakeasy that is now Christmas themed with a really fun and inventive menu. We spent a good while here and had a great time. It was an intimate vibe, and the drinks were very good.
Had a great time. The ambiance was like if Gomez Addams had a sitting room or a Den. Only had drinks so cant comment on the food but was still a great vibe
Restaurantji Recommends
I don’t usually write reviews but today I had to, Brandon was an amazing sever. By far the best experience I had. Thank you Brandon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The drinks are always built well. The food is always rotating and never disappointing. I have never had a bad time here in the years I've been going.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best old fashioned in Connecticut.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The mystery of it all is really cool. Love the hidden bar and the theme. The bartenders are very professional and the drinks are perfect. I got the Vampires kiss which was delicious and really cool at the same time. Had a good time period .
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Such a cool place! Speak-easy with a Halloween vibe (we visited Oct 15)
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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