50 Best Bars near Newington

“Went to one in Putnum last night and it was amazing and so much fun will definitely be going again soon. Foods great to“

“Amazing tacos on taco Tuesday! Full plenty of meat for 3 tacos. The truffle Mac and Cheese is also delicious - highly recommend! Service was also amazing and quick.“

“Food, service, drinks... what's not to love? Everything was fantastic from start to finish. The food was delicious, the drinks were great, and the staff went above and beyond to make the experience enjoyable. The atmosphere was welcoming, and you can tell they truly care about their customers. Easily a 5-star experience, and I'll definitely be back. Highly recommend!“

“I had a great experience at The Bar & Grill in Newington. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt casual, comfortable, and welcoming. It had the kind of neighborhood spot feeling where you can relax, enjoy good food, and not feel rushed.

The staff was friendly and attentive, and the food came out hot, fresh, and exactly as ordered. I also liked that it felt like a fun place to meet up with friends, grab a meal, watch a game, or just enjoy a laid-back night out. The overall experience was easy, enjoyable, and exactly what I was hoping for.

I would definitely come back to The Bar & Grill and would recommend it to anyone looking for a friendly local place with good food, good service, and a comfortable atmosphere.“

“Great food, friendly servers“

“Absolutely loved the seafood—everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The service was exceptional, and every staff member was so warm and welcoming. Thank you to the entire team for hospitality; it truly made our visit memorable. Highly recommended!“

“I’m not sure why the recent reviews I’m reading through now are on the negative side! My husband and I accidentally stumbled upon this restaurant (we happened to be in the area), and immediately were met with excellent hospitality. I am gluten free and vegetarian, so finding a place with kind servers and food I can eat is becoming increasingly difficult. They serve complimentary bread up front (which most restaurants don’t even bother with anymore) and have an option for gluten free bread(if you ask for it) at a slight up-charge. I ordered the Korean rice bowl and my husband ordered the Rigatoni Bolognese..the food came out super fast and was delicious. I have a very low spice tolerance, so I thought my bowl was on the slightly spicier side..but it’s Korean style food so that’s to be expected. We ordered a peanut butter bar for dessert, also gluten free. I didn’t get a picture unfortunately, but it’s was super rich but not too sweet. Definitely worth the trip!! People need to start writing more positive reviews for places because this restaurant definitely deserves more positivity.“

“Wow! Best burger on the Pike. Fries were crisp and delicious. You just can’t beat their $10.99 package. October 14, 2023.“

“One of my all time favorite spots . Hands down beats all the local competition for seafood . Drinks are amazing ?? Two favorite’s are coconut shrimp app ? and seafood boil combo Reels catch seasoned garlic butter the flavor is great and seafood is fresh not too mention the atmosphere of the Resturant , the waitstaff are very pleasant and seems to enjoy the work they do & knowledgeable on the seafood . It’s def an experience , so if ur ever in the area I suggest u stop by u won’t be disappointed .“

“Bryan D made our experience absolutely incredible! The food and service was exceptional and Bryan went above and beyond to make us feel special during my fiance's birthday. If you haven't tried this restaurant out yet, give it a try and ask for Bryan D!“

“Excellent service everyone knows your name once you’ve been there once or twice and very friendly people great food, great music and the bar staff is the most amazing. If you’re lucky, you might meet one of the owners and they are just fantastic.🥳😘❤️“

“🥰 Excellent food. Dining experience.“

“We had a wonderful small family reunion in a private room last night! Staff was courteous, joyful and perfectly attentive! Very refreshing. Food was excellent and reasonably priced. Highly recommend!“

“My first time dining experience was excellent! Food was delicious, waitstaff very attentive and friendly. Me and my daughter loved the atmosphere and we were lucky to come in while live Polish band was playing. Such a fun place with great food. Must try is definitely German chocolate cake😋 We will be back soon for sure!“

“Friendly staff, cold beer and tasty food!! Happy they’re showing the UFC fights now too!“

“Good and customer service is very very good“

“food was delicious waitress seemed a bit out of it.“

“I have yet to write a review of something l haven’t seen, BUT I am the biggest fan of Drag Brunches and have only ever attended them in NYC - but l am ever so excited to go to Piggy’s for Sunday Brunch.STAY TUNED FOR MY FOLLOW UP REVIEW FROM YOIR FAVE FAG HAG!!! Love You All!!! ?️‍???“

“super laid back, chill, and romantic date night cocktail bar. their drinks and tapas are amazing!“

“The place is absolutely adorable! Friendly, welcoming staff! Love the menu options! If you’re in the area, stop in! You won’t be disappointed!“

“Great atmosphere!!! Excellent location!!! Customer service is always a plus!! Everything I tried on the menu so far was tasty!! Fish sandwich (2x).....hot dog....onion rings(2x)...wings!!! I still have a lot more to try....so I'll be back a whole lot more!!!“

“Had a great experience here. The place has a nice, intimate feel, and the staff were friendly and attentive. The drinks were well made, and the small plates were really good too. It’s the kind of spot that feels perfect for a relaxed night out.“

“Great bar. Karaoke every day, great service and newly reflected pool tables. Amazing wings too! Giancarlo is the best host/Bartender you'll ever meet.“

“Celebrated our daughter’s birthday on Friday and everything was AMAZING! Our server, Jaden, was fabulous and our food was incredible!! Definitely a great experience!“

“I made a reservation here on a Saturday for a date night with my wife and we had a great time. The atmosphere was cool. The service and food were all very good. (We had Cuban Sliders, Calamari and loaded plantain nachos). It was nice to have a unique restaurant experience for a change. It’s the type of place that everyone in the area should do at least once.“

“Great restaurant top to bottom. Appetizers, entrees, deserts, wine, drinks service…the best“

“First time going to Stryker’s - came to see the fabulous duo/ band- had a wonderful meal with fabulous service- honestly not a place I would have normally gone to but everything was wonderful and we will definitely be back- great food, amazing service and fun night of music and really good food“

“Friendly staff and awesome food.“

“This place has been around since I was a kid. It has a lot of history . Every one in EH knows this place. The walls are covered in sports memorabilia. It's amazing to see it all. The bartenders are friendly. I definitely recommend this place. Remember lots of parking in rear of building.“

“The seafood, the atmosphere and our server, Amanda“

“It's one of those places where you feel a warm inviting atmosphere the bartenders are cordial and the music is nice they have one pool table but we share taking turns by putting your name on the board overall it a great place to be to “

“I'm new to Hartford Connecticut I've lived here less than a year. I also don't really drink ever. Lately I've wanted to be social so I check this place out. The people I've met here for the most part are really great people easy to talk to and it's a laid-back place. I really like it here I think you might too. 😁“

“The pizza here is amazing and don’t skip the wings! It’s worth the trip!“

“Excellent service! Lots of good options for food & beverages. Love their outdoor patio and the updated field bar was so gorgeous for my baby shower !“

“Overall, I had a good experience at The Common House Kitchen & Bar. The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was comfortable and enjoyable. Most of the food was very good, although a few menu items advertised fries, onion rings, or berries as included, but they weren't. The chicken pasta was a bit disappointing and lacked flavor, but everything else we ordered was well prepared and enjoyable. I'd still come back and try more items from the menu.“

“They have the best sour cream and onion chips“

“good bar and good people“

“The best chicken wings in CT are here! Large bar area, friendly attentive bartender (Monica you are awesome) and staff. Just a wonderful place to eat, drink and socialize.“

“Was there Monday night for dinner and it was amazing from the bread service to the apps drinks dinner and dessert got the bone in ny sirloin cooked to perfection and my friend got the short rib pasta special minus the short rib bc she is a Vegetarian they wete more than happy to accommodate and her food was equally as delicious!!“

“Great people, great food! Friendly folks at the bar too. I will be back! Nice meeting you all!! 🍻“

“yes, highly recommend. pizza is really great, we ordered ahead to go for my mom's 81st. enjoyed by everyone!“

“I know this was a million years ago (‘80s) the giant LI iced teas? They were served in like a gallon glass with siphons and they served a bunch of people, and they were buy one get one on your birthday! Does anyone remember?“

“Hosted our Holiday Party here, amazing atmosphere, food & music!! Holly & Carmine are the best! Check them out ♥️“

“Good food, nice staff and clean facilities! Never had anything bad from there“

“First time here. Service was excellent but food was mediocre. Burger was ok. Fries were not fresh. You could tell they were frozen. Pickles were really good.“

“Home town atmosphere.Great Music,and Food.“

“I was there last night with my family I came from Florida a few days ago and went to ct to see my brother that goes there all the time with his wife and I may say it was amazing service and all 🙏🏻😊“

“I don’t usually do reviews but I had to do one today after my experience here, my server Kylee was absolutely amazing with everything especially with showing me how the games and axe throwing works, the bartenders made some of the absolutely best drinks I’ve ever had plus the food was absolutely phenomenal, I will definitely be back next time with more family and friends“

“I had such a wonderful experience at Bella’s Ristorante! The food was absolutely amazing—everything we ordered was delicious and full of flavor. The portions were generous, and we had more than enough to enjoy.What really stood out was how friendly and welcoming the staff were. Our food came out quickly, which made the whole experience even better.I’ll definitely be coming back again. Highly recommend!“