18 Best Cocktail Bars near New London

“Great place to take an elegant date. Nice lighting nice music affordable atmosphere. Food is tight meaning excellent . Nice place for that nice girl you really like👍🏾“

“Just got back from the 1st Sunday of the month night with Mystic Dead. Met the owner who seemed like a super humble and unassuming guy. The staff and the food and the band (of course) were all amazing! Looking forward to chilling down by the river after the shows when the weather warms up a bit. Drove down 2 hours for this show at this venue. Totally worth it on all accounts!!“

“Delish food excellent customer service wonderful atmosphere“

“This was a last minute decision and it was well worth it and I can’t wait to go back. I sat at the bar with no reservations and enjoyed a cocktail that bartender crafted & it was fabulous. For bites I had the grilled shrimp
Skewer and the hummus and bread. The portion size was plenty. I highly suggest trying this great small spot with a menu that needs more five star reviews !“

“My husband and I visited S & P Oyster Co. on our honeymoon, and it truly could not have been a more exquisite experience. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was warm, inviting, and perfect for a special occasion. We started with fresh oysters on the half shell, pan-seared octopus, and pan-seared scallops, each dish was beautifully prepared and absolutely outstanding. For our entrées, we enjoyed the sesame-encrusted yellowfin tuna and the homemade squid ink pasta, both of which were exceptional in flavor and quality. Our waiter, Jeff, made the night even more memorable. He was attentive, knowledgeable, and kind, offering wonderful recommendations and never rushing us. The drinks were fantastic as well and complemented the meal perfectly. S & P Oyster Co. gave us a honeymoon dinner we will never forget. We can’t recommend this place enough and can’t wait to return. We make it a point to come every year!“

“Just enjoyed amazing cocktails (Gimlet and Curry Barbados) and Nosh (mushrooms had amazing flavor, Korean fried chicken sandwich, salty and delicious, empanadas crisp and yummy) from their Happy Hour menu which is being expanded from 4:00 to 6:00. On Tuesday starting at 6:30 or 7:00 is a jazz quartet which we sadly had to miss but will definitely be back. Our waitress Claire was darling and very informative. Bartender was spectacular!“

“We didn’t have the best experience for Valentine’s Day but we came back and had a much more enjoyable experience tonight ! Service and food were both great . We will be back 😀“

“I recently hosted a bridal shower at Mix in Mystic, and it exceeded every expectation. From start to finish, the entire event was beautiful, seamless, and so well done.

The food was absolutely perfect, and the staff did an outstanding job consistently replenishing the buffet so everything stayed fresh and plentiful throughout the event. The service was top notch—everyone was friendly, attentive, and genuinely seemed to care about making sure our guests had a great experience. They served with smiles and made everyone feel welcome.

A special thank you to Brittany, the Events Manager, who was incredible to work with. She was responsive, organized, easy to communicate with, and so helpful throughout the planning process. She made everything stress-free, especially when it came to dietary restrictions and providing alternative food options for guests, and was a huge part of why the day went so smoothly.

The downtown Mystic location and beautiful view from the restaurant added so much to the atmosphere of the event and made the day feel even more special.

Our guests had an amazing time, and I lost count of how many people told me how special and beautiful everything was. I would highly recommend Mix in Mystic for any special event. They truly helped make the day unforgettable.“

“We have had two outstanding meals here this summer. The food, the service, and the ambiance is exceptional. It is our favorite place to eat in Niantic. And Mike, the Bartender, makes great cocktails! Though it is so busy he takes time to engage the customers! He makes the best whisky sour !!!“

“Not much to look at from the outside, but very deceiving. Our dinner was excellent. My husbands muscles were served perfectly. And, I had the best and most unusual salad. And our server, Adam, was by far the best ever. Olio is lucky to have him.“

“100 stars a must try Sol Toro!! It’s way better than the fast food places .. food was all fresh guacamole made right at your table, waiting staff and managers were all marvelous!! Try the buffalo cauliflower tacos!! Chicken quesadillas chicken fajitas all came a must!!“

“Love the food and mango margarita.“

“Most important thing - it opens early and is in the lobby so easy to find!
Coffee comes strong and a tall coffee is exactly that! They also ensure you do not burn your hands. Is often a very cheerful lady (with a great taste in Puerto Rican music) there whose politeness and level of service is extraordinary“

“Make reservations!! This small but mighty gem had the best filet and sides I've had in recent memory. The bottle of wine I got to take home (restaurant week perk) was equally delicious. Our server was friendly and the food came out quickly. My partner had the chicken piccatta and raved about it. Can't wait to go back!“

“Rude young female hostess working there on 7/5 in the afternoon. Give us an attitude and side eye when we asked for booth. Food is great waiter and other service people are very nice. The place wasn't busy and we saw 3 booth table seats open so not sure what the issue was. I would recommend don't let the rude hostess ruine your experience.“

“I really enjoyed Nouvelle,the atmosphere is great, it's very low key ,but chic, and I loved the food! I had the steak and a salad ,it was delicious!My friend had the chicken Parmigiano, he had red wine,and I had a great Reisling wine. He used Mohegan Choice credits to pay,and the equivalent would be approximately $50 each for dinner and $150 for the wine. A bit on the high side,but if you are looking for an elegant ,but slightky casual place,its romantic and at the same time has gambling rooms for larger groups ,and machines inside! Twice they've had live music,on the weekend, sort of jazz. The service was excellent, and timely and the dessert was excellent.“

“Go to Mexican food when in Connecticut.“

“Dinner was great until mice were bombarding us, atleast 3 coming out of the booth, going in and out:/ idek what is happening here.“