13 Best Bars near Old Lyme

“Wow, just wow! What an amazing hidden jewel this club is!Ken was an amazing host, terrific human being and a dedicated contributor to the arts that has put his soul into the realization of such an amazing arts space.The space is cozy and intimate but really well setup for optimal sound to feature some of the best players one could imagine!Highly support this venue ❤️❤️❤️“

“Had a great meal as always at Liv's! We love the food and service. When we arrived it was a little chilly, we notified our server we were cold and it seemed others were too and he requested the manager increase the temperature a little. After that, everything was perfect! One little nitpick is the tables are very sticky. We noticed it last time too. Not sure whether the coating failed or what. They were not ‘dirty' just sticky. Other than that, the food was amazing. My wife and daughter both had a Halibut special. My daughter had the cauliflower soup which I tried and it was spectacular! I had the tuna tartare and a ribeye and they did not disappoint! Certainly am amazing meal and great service. Thanks Liv's!“

“We visited Al Forno for Dinner and were Pleasantly Impressed by the Food, Service, Desserts right down to the Cappachinos !!Ben and his staff were Outstanding and we really enjoyed our evening, it was a very nice Food Experience and we will return with Friends and Family to share the same Nicely Done Ben !!!??“

“The service was excellent. Cocktails were elevated, unique, and presented beautifully. 3 of our 4 meals were excellent and priced fairly. The steak dinner was the only disappointment. The cut of meat for a Prime Cut NY Strip Steak was too marbled and fatty. It felt more like a Ribeye Cut than a Strip and for $60 was a disappointment. The pasta dishes surpassed any past dish of any restaurant along the shoreline and the Roast Pork dinner from the trattoria menu was cooked to perfection. We will definitely visit again and won't order steak where the pasta is hand made.“

“From the moment we walked in we had great service. We arrived 30 minutes early to our reservation and they were more than happy to take us back right away! Our server was outstanding. She gave us the perfect amount of attention and allowed us to order as quick or as slow as we needed and take our time to have conversations while she snuck in to fill our beverages. The food was fresh, delicious and full of wonderful flavors we don't get at home! We will definitely be back next time we are in town!“

“Had a wonderful birthday meal. It was the day before St. Patrick's Day so the specials were Irish oriented. My husband had the whiskey honey glazed salmon which he said was very tasty. My daughter had the traditional corned beef and cabbage and my son had Shepard's pie. Not much was left to bring home in doggie bags. Lots of nice wood paneling inside and we were seated near the fireplace. The grandkids even enjoyed it.Parking: The restaurant is right off of Route 9 in Old Saybrook. There is parking in both the front and the back of the restaurant.Wheelchair accessibility: Walk up ramp for a cess to front door and outdoor seating when the weather is nice.“

“Love this place! Karaoke every Friday and Saturday. It's just a real cozy place full of regulars, and the people there go out of their way to make everyone feel included and safe. It's a popular wedding party hotel, so the spring through fall get to be busy and fun!Wheelchair accessibility: The door directly to the bar area is not wheelchair friendly, but the hotel entry is just to the left and it's very easy and close-by to go through the lobby and into the inner bar entry.“

“We didn't eat, as the kitchen is staffed during lunch hours, and I often go in the late afternoon. The service is friendly, the atmosphere is great (train theme, since it's in an old station!) and prices are comparable. A great hometown bar that features Open Mics and Live Music in the evening.“

“Hungry after a few hours at Gillette Castle, we were looking for lunch/dinner. We had a wonderful experience at Pattaconk! Our waitress was friendly and attentive to my dietary needs (Celiac’s). We had a burger, quesadilla & Nashville chicken stripes. My burger had a gf bun & was delicious, husb & daughter loved the stripes & quesadilla. Restaurant had a nice, chill atmosphere, everyone enjoying drinks & food. We will be back when out in the area.“

“I have been to Tapville Social in Westbrook many times now, and it is amazing! I love the concept of self-pour. Instead of one beer, usually I will try like 4 ounces of a few different beers which is fun! It's like how 4 sliders are more fun than one big hamburger haha. And the normal prices are good, and the happy hour prices are 50% off and insane, on Wed. and Thurs! Lots of beers are 30 cents per ounce, so you can get a good craft beer for only $3.60. The only other way to do that is to get a time machine and go back to the year 1988. And as of this time, I do not possess said time machine!Besides the awesome self-pour, there is also a full bar, and lots of drinks in the fridges (Headway, Truly's, cider, wine, etc.). Also I've had food there a few times and it's great. It's also fun to hang out and chill there with friends, or even solo, since there are lots of fun table games like Uno, Ring Toss, Simon, and many more! Speaking of stuff to do, there are always fun events at this location too, like tastings, make your own food and drinks, poker, book clubs, and more!My only "complaint" is that Tapville is not in my backyard haha. If it were, I would pop over every day, and self-pour like there's no tomorrow! Alas, I am forced to drive a whole 12 minutes to this excellent location; I will survive! If someone is not able to have fun at this establishment, then they are probably the type of person who dislikes fun, puppies, and ice cream!There is something for everybody. There is even wine on the self-pour! I look forward to visiting this location again very soon, and popping over to Pepperidge Farm which is right around the corner too. Yum Goldfish! Oh and I almost forgot to mention, the staff (and owners) are kind, funny, and just super helpful! They make you feel very welcome, and even spoiled! Please keep up the good work. Thank you! :)“

“Wandered in with a friend. We were looking for a quiet place to have a drink. Sat at the bar. The pinot noir was yummy so we stayed for another. Atmosphere warm and cozy. Service excellent. Stayed for dinner. Had the tagliarini with seared scallops. Amazingly good. I'm trying to figure out when I can go back. Glad to hear they are extending their hours to 7 days a week“

“Came down with friends for a few drinks and Sea Shanty Night. Good drinks at fairly reasonable prices. The singalong is always a good time. Come early to get a spot, place is small and fills in quickly.Parking: Plenty of parking on a Monday night in the off season, but weekends and peak season is a completely different story“

“If you are looking for good quality pub food at a fair price, you found it here at this cute little place in the heart of Old Saybrook. Nestled on Main Street, RHT provides good food and good service. This was my first visit at RHT and it did not disappoint. I came with my sister. She got a chopped Greek salad that came in an epic tower. I got the Cobb Salad that was perfectly proportioned with fresh ingredients. We split some honey chipotle boneless wings and fries. The wings were perfectly crispy, yet tender in the middle. I don't know what magic they put into making them, but I'm going back for more. The fries were flavorful and perfectly crispy.We came at 11:30 on a wintry Saturday and were the first ones there. By the time we left, there were 3-4 other couples dining. My guess is this place is packed in the evenings and especially in the summer. Food is served on ceramic plates, but utensils and drinks in plastic. If that is something you care about, you won't give it a thought when you are digging into the food. Bottom line, try it out, you won't be disappointed.“