I’ve been here a couple times and kind of purposely avoid it because it feels like whoever “designed” it put together two halves of two different bars that are two completely different themes. It is so incredibly loud in both sides of these bars of you can’t hear yourself think. It also seemed unfinished? Like no one had ever thought to continue a construction project. There was only one usable bathroom the last time I went and we spent the majority of the night waiting for it and then as we were getting kicked out at the end of the night we were told we couldn’t use the bathroom… The main reason I’m reviewing though is because Stella Blues recently made a social media post about how they’re “not racist” online which in and of itself is suspicious. The person who had the negative experience with them was in the comments and it seems like she was never reached out to directly; another bizarre choice. They doubled down instead of taking accountability and asking what can we do better as an establishment in this community? I’ve managed a business where we had a situation similar to this and we reached out directly to the affected party and asked how we can make the situation right and if and how we can make them feel comfortable coming back. It’s not about PR, it’s about your community and being part of a city full of diversity, you should know better.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 3
Britnie Frances
This is the worst bar I have ever been to in New Haven. I have been to this bar many times and am familiar with the manager as he often drinks at the bar next-door that I used to work at. He would come for drinks during his shift, and there was never a problem of me serving him. However, I had two drinks at this bar, and the bartender cut me off from ordering more even though I only had 2 drinks. Her excuse was that because I was dancing to the live DJ that was performing there that night (the reason I came) I must be drunk. I did spill 1 drink when I entered and apologized profusely for the inconvenience as I was dancing (to the dj set) and the tables are unleveled making it very easy for a drink to tip over. I tipped 20% like any other patron prior to my encounter. I will never return here and I hope that other people of color beware.
Food: 1
Alexandra Polino
Always good music and the crowd is eclectic .
Michael Lonchar
Manager was very rude
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Definitely one of THE BEST bars in CT. The staff is great and I’ve seen some amazing shows here!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Gregory G.
The bartenders are awesome, the deck out back is really cool, but the pest part was the live music. Definitely check this place out if you're looking for great live music with a great vibe.
Nicole Walden
Great place to catch some live music - & the bartenders are fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Samson Delilah
Great little spot goid sound and great service!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
eminemlova12
Worst experience ever. Staff is actually terrible, rude people. + they got rid of my favorite house dj.
Great spot, with great music, but there's one MAJOR PROBLEM that makes the spot a skip, 100% of the time. The owner. He's there working a lot of the time. He's the world's loudest, most arrogant, brash, GIANT A*SHOLE in the entire world. He treats his staff like GARBAGE. He treats his customers like GARBAGE. Don't give this dude your money. He opens a Grateful Dead themed bar, and he's COMPLETELY lost the plot.
scott cevallos
Went there with a bunch of friends and I was wearing a burger king crown, we had a blast. Amazing music and atmosphere with some of the most friendly bartenders ever. If you are even remotely in the area please make a stop at this bar, it is worth your time.
Evan Belliveau
If you have any class or self respect, you should not be drinking or shooting pool here. Bunch of creepy losers and the place is honestly a dump.And if you’re any good at pool I’ll save you some time: take your game elsewhere to one of the billiards halls outside of town if you want your sportsmanship to be welcomed. These guys kicked me out for playing too well on their table. Which is a shame because the table is pretty nice—that’s the reason for the two stars instead of one. Happy holidays.
Drinks and service was
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
I’ve been here a couple times and kind of purposely avoid it because it feels like whoever “designed” it put together two halves of two different bars that are two completely different themes. It is so incredibly loud in both sides of these bars of you can’t hear yourself think. It also seemed unfinished? Like no one had ever thought to continue a construction project. There was only one usable bathroom the last time I went and we spent the majority of the night waiting for it and then as we were getting kicked out at the end of the night we were told we couldn’t use the bathroom… The main reason I’m reviewing though is because Stella Blues recently made a social media post about how they’re “not racist” online which in and of itself is suspicious. The person who had the negative experience with them was in the comments and it seems like she was never reached out to directly; another bizarre choice. They doubled down instead of taking accountability and asking what can we do better as an establishment in this community? I’ve managed a business where we had a situation similar to this and we reached out directly to the affected party and asked how we can make the situation right and if and how we can make them feel comfortable coming back. It’s not about PR, it’s about your community and being part of a city full of diversity, you should know better.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 3
This is the worst bar I have ever been to in New Haven. I have been to this bar many times and am familiar with the manager as he often drinks at the bar next-door that I used to work at. He would come for drinks during his shift, and there was never a problem of me serving him. However, I had two drinks at this bar, and the bartender cut me off from ordering more even though I only had 2 drinks. Her excuse was that because I was dancing to the live DJ that was performing there that night (the reason I came) I must be drunk. I did spill 1 drink when I entered and apologized profusely for the inconvenience as I was dancing (to the dj set) and the tables are unleveled making it very easy for a drink to tip over. I tipped 20% like any other patron prior to my encounter. I will never return here and I hope that other people of color beware.
Food: 1
Always good music and the crowd is eclectic .
Manager was very rude
Definitely one of THE BEST bars in CT. The staff is great and I’ve seen some amazing shows here!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The bartenders are awesome, the deck out back is really cool, but the pest part was the live music. Definitely check this place out if you're looking for great live music with a great vibe.
Great place to catch some live music - & the bartenders are fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great little spot goid sound and great service!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Worst experience ever. Staff is actually terrible, rude people. + they got rid of my favorite house dj.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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Great spot, with great music, but there's one MAJOR PROBLEM that makes the spot a skip, 100% of the time. The owner. He's there working a lot of the time. He's the world's loudest, most arrogant, brash, GIANT A*SHOLE in the entire world. He treats his staff like GARBAGE. He treats his customers like GARBAGE. Don't give this dude your money. He opens a Grateful Dead themed bar, and he's COMPLETELY lost the plot.
Went there with a bunch of friends and I was wearing a burger king crown, we had a blast. Amazing music and atmosphere with some of the most friendly bartenders ever. If you are even remotely in the area please make a stop at this bar, it is worth your time.
If you have any class or self respect, you should not be drinking or shooting pool here. Bunch of creepy losers and the place is honestly a dump.And if you’re any good at pool I’ll save you some time: take your game elsewhere to one of the billiards halls outside of town if you want your sportsmanship to be welcomed. These guys kicked me out for playing too well on their table. Which is a shame because the table is pretty nice—that’s the reason for the two stars instead of one. Happy holidays.