26 Best Cocktail Bars near Shelton

“Great place! Super clean & fun atmosphere. Terrific chicken parm. Highly recommended!“

“We ordered 4 different appetizers and 4 different entrees, everything was AMAZING! Food came out perfect, cocktails were deliciously balanced, great atmosphere, and Samantha did an outstanding job taking care of us. Definitely going back, highly recommended. 10/10“

“it was great experience and I will come back soon“

“This is a very fun place with a great vibe. The menu is small but the food is outstanding. The bartenders are well-trained and the drinks show it.“

“A nice clean and cozy little place with a great bar and lots of high tables or dining area if you prefer. Great service. Friendly waitress who took the time to explain some of the menu. Everything was delicious and fresh.“

“This restaurant is fantastic! The drinks, appetizers, and main plates were all among the best we ever had! The service was impeccable and the selection was wonderful. The chef is very talented and his range is amazing . What a wonderful addition to Bridgeport!“

“Good food.and friendly staff.“

“We originally had a reservation across the street, but it turned out that they were actually closed so we ended up at Bank Sports Bar and are we ever glad we did! We were looking for a place to stop to get beers and a bite to eat before attending a concert nearby. When we walked in there were more than 65 in the bar and the vibe was exactly what we needed. Quickly we noticed there was one bartender behind the bar - ut oh. Right? Nope. Britt was truly amazing and this place is lucky to have her. We never went without a drink; she was attentive and kind. Turns out there was one person in the kitchen, too - AJ. Our food came out delicious and hot. All of the respect to these two. We hope to be back soon!“

“I’ve been a regular here since Day 1 and I can’t believe I didn’t post a review until NOW!! What can I say, it’s the best seafood in West Haven HANDS DOWN! The oysters are fresh, the lobster rolls are the best, and the mussels for 2 is so flavorful. The staff are like family and welcome you with open arms. For drinks, I recommend the manhattans, old fashioned, espresso martinis and dirty martini with the blue cheese stuffed olives (YUM!). Their Moby’s lager is delicious and there’s a great selection of tequila. The bartenders are the best around! My favorite dishes are the lobster Mac, Lobster Rolls, Tuna Sushimi Oysters, Oysters Rockefeller, and tuna tartare. Trust me, you will not be disappointed with your dining experience! Nick and the crew will take good care of you. I’m a customer for life ❤️“

“Love this restaurant. Favorite place in town I make homemade cheese and can't even come close to their house made ricotta. So rich and creamy. Love the pizzas. Definitely recommend!“

“Nice couple of hours there today on a rainy Sunday. Delicious food, awesome staff!!!!“

“We ate here last night and the food and service were wonderful! What was even more wonderful was the customer service when I left my purse at the restaurant. I called later that night to see if it was there. They were so kind and kept my bag and made arrangements to get it to me this morning before they opened. Would definitely go back!“

“I love everything about El Barrio. The food is outstanding as is the atmosphere. Eldar makes amazing cocktails! Highly recommend.“

“Went there for some wings and was very impressed at the way they were seasoned and cooked! Smoking hot well done and still juicy! Had the Fried tacos as well and had to order more of both! Everything I ordered was amazing. Under other circumstances I’d be there everyday.“

“Amazing food and service in a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend!“

“Good food, service and prices. Love the tacos 🌮“

“Best restaurant ever. Every visit was great! Food Great! Service great! Atmosphere great ! This is our go-to restaurant. Highly recommend !“

“The Vibes & food are an experience!!“

“On the way back to NYC from Foxwoods and decided to stop by Bridgeport for some Vietnamese food. The original Vietnamese restaurant we googled by Bridgeport led us to a location that was closed so we decided to stop by this place since we saw it also served pho among other things. We were very pleased with selecting this place after our initial viet restaurant wasn’t open. The food here is really good!! Kinda hope they can open one in NYC if they haven’t already! If not maybe I’ll make the trip up here again in the near future just for the food.“

“As first time visitors it was a little difficult to find but staff in the store were really kind and helpful. This is located in Azteca Market. It's in the back of the store.

The young lady who gave us our order did so with a pleasant smile.

The birria tacos were great. Definitely best enjoyed fresh however they still had a nice crunch after the ten minute car ride home.

The steak burrito was also very flavorful and filling.

We got two sides of rice and beans (one came with the burrito and the other as a side). Neither of these were anything to write home about. The rice was very bland and the beans were good but nothing special.

Will definitely be going back“

“Enjoy their happy hour, and lunch on the patio in nice weather, their friendly, personable staff, and warm interior space. Most recent visit we ordered their mushroom pizza (Portobello mushrooms, caramelized onions, goat cheese, garlic, truffle oil)…absolutely delicious (thank you Amy)“

“We always love coming here! Jose Luis and his team, especially the wonderful female bartender, always make us feel so welcome. The service is top-notch — friendly, attentive, and accommodating. The food is consistently great every time, and the drinks are just as good. It’s one of our favorite spots because we know we’ll always leave happy and full. Highly recommend!“

“Delicious drinks and wonderful friendly service. ❤️“

“This location has a wonderful atmosphere, everyone so friendly, respectful the owner rocks-very cordial, And does not mind getting his hands dirty if need to. Yesterday he was greeting, setting up tables everything- this is establishment gives you that cultural vibe and home feeling atmosphere“

“Cibus is an amazing gem in Stratford. From food to service you will always leave happy. Especially with Alex and Andres behind the bar, you can never go wrong!“

“I ended up having a great time at Joey C celebrating my birthday last night 6/5/25. They were able to accommodate me and the food was so good. Thanks Mike. Our waitress Michelle was awesome, very pleasant and there when we needed her. Thank you Michelle. Until next time!“