50 Best Bars near North Haven

“First time here! My boyfriend and I loved it. Great ambiance. Did two flights. Will be back!“

“Great customer service! Bartenders are on point!“

“Great bar, attentive service, pub grub menus with excellent wings. Make your own pasta dishes, pizza and entrees to round it out. Just open three months but a welcome addition to the area.“

“We had a fun time celebrated a friend birthday! We really enjoyed the competition game. Food was delicious! Would definitely recommend it for a group outing“

“It was great and the outside is beautiful the waiters great Kristen and Cody“

“Delicious, fresh flavorful food. Nice atmosphere. Very attentive staff. Many different choices on the menu. Highly recommend!!“

“Have only had take out quite a few times from here but the girls in this section of the restaurant are always very friendly and accommodating.

Update 7/8/26
Got a garden salad. Had them add grilled chicken FOR $8 AND IT WAS ABOUT A 1/4CP OF CHICKEN! NEVER AGAIN! I WISH I knew how to incl a picture!“

“Went there for lunch...we had both specials...broccoli abd mushroom flatbread and clams over linguini...my husband was in heaven with the clams. This is one of if his favorite dishes and this was a top 10 rating. The place was super clean and friendly. We will be back! A 10 rating...5 stars x2!“

“I can't even remember my first experience here because whatever it was, I just...kept. Coming. Back. The food: top tier -- flavorful, thoughtful, creative, surprising. The service: an art that The Luke staff and chef have mastered and could teach a masterclass -- warm, informed, personable in a way that makes you feel like family. The atmosphere: unmatched. The vibe is always stylish, grounded, certain of itself in ways that it absolutely should be. Truly an experience every single time.“

“Amazing! Every dish was exceptional. What a gem to find.“

“Fabulous service, wonderful, and fun ambiance, and delicious, authentic food. It’s a gem! Try the cheese, cabbage, and all the desserts! Well worth a drive!“

“Great food, great music..“

“Nice atmosphere. Nice pool table“

“Fabulous bacon and mushroom pizza“

“Best metal bar in all of CT.“

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

“The first thing I think when I walk into toad's place is oh boy, if these walls could talk. The biggest axe ever including Billie Joel, Bob Dylan, U2, Jonny Cash, Foo Fighters the list goes on. It's like seeing the biggest acts in a local bar.. holds a thousand people or less with three full bars inside. Amazing acoustics..“

“I just read a story about these people went to eat and witness something was so totally wrong . A trooper came into this restaurant and was refused service. All these was based on the owners feelings about the law enforcement. These men and women put thier life’s on the line to protect everyone including you Mr. Owner. This puts a bad taste in my mouth about the owner , not the restaurant. This owner has good people working for him and they do make good food. However I will never go to this restaurant ever again. All this happened two hours after the Bristol’s policeman was killed on duty.“

“Always a Good Time !! Food, service, and cocktails 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻“

“It was magical. I tried something they called “Jamison”. 10/10 definitely do it again.“

“Love this place. Great pub food. Very reasonable. A mixture of Q college students and locals. Love their burgers BUT recently they seem to have changed the patty for the worse. Not nearly as tasty. If its because of a cost issue raise your price a buck and please go back to the old patty.“

“This was my first time coming here and I absolutely loved it!

Staff was attentive and wait times for food and drink were short. Extensive tap selection, solid mixed drinks, and the food I had was delicious.

Fantastic selection of both retro and some more modern games, a smaller space than I expected, but that wasn't at all an issue, if anything it made it feel cozier and more like a classic arcade of the past.

Absolutely coming back!“

“all around great place , super friendly staff from the owner right down to bartenders, you won't find nicer, friendly staff. Plenty of pool tables , dartboards, and bar seating!! just all around great place“

“I stopped in on a Wednesday night (during Yale commencement) and it was packed. The bartender, Michael, was alone. On a normal night handling a bar alone is already impressive, but with how packed it was, he was straight up masterful. I was incredibly impressed with how calmly and professionally he handled himself. Even with it being as hectic as it was, he was still very kind, patient and charismatic. Truly extraordinary.“

“One of my favorite spots , been going there for 35 years . Everyone that works there is amazing . Love the Owner Todd , and miss Lenny“

“We happened to stumble into Elm Diner by chance, and what a find it turned out to be. The moment we walked in, the bright, welcoming atmosphere and spotless space immediately stood out. Then came Nicole, our waitress, greeting us with a genuine smile that made us feel like we’d been coming there for years.

The menu is impressively extensive, offering something for everyone. When our salad arrived, it was fresh, crisp, and generous just like the rest of the meal. Our dishes were flavorful and satisfying.

Nicole was exceptional, and the entire staff added to the experience with their friendliness and energy. There’s a real sense of camaraderie here that you don’t find everywhere.

If you’re anything like me, this place will set the bar for every diner you visit afterward. Every once in a while, you come across a restaurant that truly has it all, and Elm Diner is that rare gem.

Do yourself a favor and go experience it.
Thank you, Nicole. We won’t forget you.“

“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. ❤️“

“Hands down best lunch I've ever had !! I celebrated my 60th birthday with my bff today ! I can't wait to go back... service: impeccable food: Outstanding cocktails: super fun and delicious ! This restaurant is not just a 10... is above and beyond !! Thank you Sabrina for a wonderful afternoon in your beautifully decorated restaurant. You and your husband have a winner in my book ❤️“

“I have gone here a couple of times now just looking for somewhere laid back to shoot a few games of pool. They have a coin op table, Bartender (I think her name is Rachel?) is wonderful and makes great drinks. Locals/Regulars vibe for sure, but very welcoming.“

“Amazing food. Chef mike is OUTSTANDING.“

“Best place with the best people and the drinks are great!“

“Best bar in West Haven. I mean if you are going to dance and pay for overpriced shots then no. This is not your place. If you are looking for a bar where everyone knows your name and the beer is always cold and served right then this is your place.“

“Great pizza!!! Will be back!!!“

“I love this place. The only attitude here is a good one. Safe and relaxed is the vibe. Friendly folks and lots of karaoke and open mic.“

“My favorite stomping ground. I love the home, family, Cheers feeling I get every time I walk in. It’s truly a place where you feel comfortable and everyone knows your name.“

“It always great food at Archie’s“

“Love the hotel gallery and rooftop environment!“

“Just moved to Wallingford and wanted to find a local bar nearby. Didn't realize Wallingford bars close at 11 on Sundays so someone told us about this place! My bf and I loved it!! Bartender Jordan was super nice, very attentive and fun!! Drink prices were great too! I was extra excited that it was karaoke night!!! Exactly what I was looking for!! Guess I found my new regular spot to hangout Sunday nights!!“

“This is a wonderful Black owned family restaurant and bar. The food, drinks and service are very good and the atmosphere has a warm and inviting vibe. There is Comedy Night on Thursdays and a DJ and Karaoke on Fridays. The entertainment is top notch in this safe venue where the mature can relax and enjoy themselves comfortably. I love going to this restaurant.“

“My Family and I went there for the first time to see Anthem Road (great band) but will definitely make this Bar one of our Go to places. Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere. Very friendly people that work there“

“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 😍!“

“Dangle's is a black-owned business in well established downtown. The restaurant is nice and quaint giving you the feels of being connected to the owner and staff. The food was delicious - delivered hot and fresh. The staff were friendly and accommodating. It behooves anyone reading this to try this place out. You won't be disappointed.“

“Un sitio Super Cool, los empleados muy respetuosos muy atentos y los secuity súper..“

“Love the ciders every time I come here. And dog friendly too! Def my favorite ciders!!“

“Great dive bar.Lunch with a view.“

“My son and I went today for lunch. I have been wanting a pistachio martini since I saw it made from the happy bartender with the huge smile. I didn’t get her name but see her on the Christos fb videos. Did not disappoint was delicious. She is a great bartender and a wonderful waitress l. We sat in the bar area and it was enjoyable as it wasn’t loud and the table gave us plenty of room for our meal. Brussels Sprouts were delicious as always I had a Cajun wrap and my son had a huge salad loaded with chicken and avocado 🥑 I remember Christos when it was in the plaza and the food never disappoints. I also enjoy the daily family specials text to me. If you haven’t signed up to get the daily specials text to you do it. So many great meals to pick up and bring home. There’s two different specials. Every day lunch and dinner. Give Christos a try if you haven’t been you won’t be disappointed. I live in West Haven but my son is lucky enough to live in North Haven and pick up from Christos on his way home from Westport.“

“Esta fue mi primera experiencia mas cercana a lo que se le podria llamar una discoteca y la pase super bien,creo que pude haberla pasado mucho mejor si fuera una persona que toma alcohol so me la pase hasta la 1am entre mojitos y margaritas,ambiente es sano solo que el DJ se concentro más en música mexicana y se olvido de otros géneros.“

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