50 Best Bars near New Haven

“Very impressed. I had the blackened cod. Delicious. Fresh and cooked to perfection .. not over cooked. Service was great. Definitely a comfort food kind of place.“

“Top 5 best wings I've ever eaten in my life! Love this place! Biggest hidden gem in New Haven ever! Nettie has always been kind, nice, helpful, and an awesome lady in general. The wings are hot, fresh & crispy with many different delicious sauces. The fries and other menu items are delicious. Alcohol prices are also great. This place is so brave for offering the Tuesday wing special, and I know hundreds of people who are grateful for that! Great place with great conversations! Thank you Carl's for the amazing memories!“

“owner super nice Highly recommend!“

“Fun people, good times, great bartenders/servers/cooks! my favorite place to go!“

“I'd heard this is the best pizza in New Haven, so I decided to give it a try for lunch today. When I called in my order the gentle man that took my order was really nice and welcoming and patient being this would be my first order. My order was ready at the time I was told it would be and again the staff was even more friendly in person. When I picked up the box it was heavier than I thought it should be for a medium pizza. When I made it home and opened the box, this pizza had more toppings than I have ever seen on a pizza and it was delicious! I will certainly be back again. The only thing for me is the cigarette smoke makes the place smell bad, but I can definitely deal with that long enough to carry out a delicious pizza.“

“Wings are very good as are fries and tenderloins. I would rate the wings as one of my 2 favs in the Ft. Wayne area. Half price on Wednesdays. Wide selection of beer on tap. Can't recall last time I saw Coors Banquet(not lite) on tap. Reasonable prices particularly on beer. Friendly staff.“

“We happened to be in New Haven last night & decided to stop in for dinner. Sure glad we did! Best fresh food we've had in a long time in one of the cleanest places too! I believe Hall's new generation is making their Grandpa proud. We won't wait to be in New Haven to come back🥰 Rick & Deb Schimmoller“

“We happened to be in New Haven last night & decided to stop in for dinner. Sure glad we did! Best fresh food we've had in a long time in one of the cleanest places too! I believe Hall's new generation is making their Grandpa proud. We won't wait to be in New Haven to come back🥰 Rick & Deb Schimmoller“

“Stopped for lunch today. My Boyfriend and I shared the green goddess salad, crab hush puppies, and the chicken sandwich. Aside from the decor being lovely and the bar/restaurant being super clean, the food and service was spectacular! Lily, our server, was extraordinarily polite and helpful with our questions. She was kind enough to ask the kitchen to split our order ahead of time which was much appreciated. The green goddess salad and chicken sandwich were amongst the best we have ever had. Looking forward to checking out their brunch while we are in town.“

“Great views and staff.Good food.“

“Came here on a Friday night with a couple friends and it was a pretty chill spot overall. The music wasn’t too loud, so we could actually talk which I liked. Drinks were solid, nothing crazy fancy but made well and didnt take forever to get. Bartender seemed a bit busy but still checked in on us. Crowd was mixed, not too rowdy which was nice. Only thing was finding a seat took a minute, but we figured it out. Overall a good place to hang out, I’d prob come back again.“

“This place has the most unique drinks in Fort Wayne with the most knowledgeable bartenders. And they don't mind when you ask a million questions about ever drink they make. Tonight my favorite was the Songbird and the hubby loved the Si gorilla.“

“I went in and tried the specialty of the day, which was the crab Rangoon grilled cheese, and it was absolutely amazing and the service was friendly and kind, and the prices were very affordable!“

“This is a really fun bar. Wide selection of drinks and the decor is very retro and cool. Great place to meet up with friends! You can get takeout food from Bravas across the street and bring it over to enjoy with a beverage from Packard's.“

“Great atmosphere, Drinks, & Bartender ( Kimberlee)“

“We have been regulars at the Village Tap for YEARS since we lived in the ‘05. The food is awesome, prices are great, drinks are REAL and the staff are the best part. We try to sit at Emily’s table because she is like sunshine itself.“

“Wonderful atmosphere, wonderful staff, wonderful drinks. The very first time I went there on Saturday right after we ordered our first drink the electricity went out and half of downtown Ft. Wayne. The staff brought out a bunch of candles in the atmosphere, was so beautiful and unique“

“I've been going to this rustic old place for almost 15 years, laid back and friendly. It's been a great place to grab a beer,wine or lite bite to eat since 1895. Still has the original bar stand and alot of the original wood. This bar will take you back to the past.?“

“Always a great time!! One of the best stages for live music in The Fort.“

“Great food. Great bands good friends very enjoyable place to go to. Weekly drawings on Tuesdays Nd Thursdays. Come check us out“

“Good food people are so very nice I love it so very much thank sevice“

“We used The Fairfield for our non-profit’s fundraiser, and it was an incredible experience from beginning to end. The food, the drinks, the customer service…. from set up to tear down, the staff was one of the most accommodating and friendly in every aspect. All of our people kept commenting on how the coordinators were hands on with all of our problem solving, and jumped in to help whenever we needed an extra set of hands. Such a beautiful space (and we couldn’t get people out of the food line.. just kept going back because it was THAT good!) So friendly and kind. Jeremy is the GOAT. Would absolutely recommend for ANY event.“

“great food and great people“

“Decent local place for a few beers. Comfortable atmosphere and friendly bartenders. ***still the exact same as it was a year ago, as it was many years ago; A local bar for locals and anybody else for that matter that is looking for a down-to-earth place to relax and have a few drinks away from the busy areas of town.“

“I was shocked how awesome the pizza looked and bummed i only ordered a medium but it was All good later👍🏼Great Conversation about years ago. Plenty of parking directly across the street,,get there around 4pm everything is perfect✌🏼“

“Birdie’s is a huge gem in the crown of Ft. Wayne! Great drinks, creative menu and bartenders/ staff are top notch! I highly recommend stopping here should you find yourself in the “Fort”. If you’re fortunate you’ll find Tory who is very talented in mixology , she is witty and funny. Also an unforgettable bloke, Richie, who will do everything to make sure you are happy. Love it here !“

“Stopped in last evening for a quick bite to eat and our waitress took us to our table ...who's name was Caitlyn... (possibly a K not sure). But we had the BEST customer service that I have had in as long time. She was so Sweet and checked on us continually. She also suggested when I wanted a wrap...that I didnt have to have it with Buffalo sauce could get it just plain with ranch. When she bought the food she said, "Would you like an extra side of ranch". I thought that was so kind. Then when she bought boxes to the table for our left overs she bought a lid for my ranch and a sack to Carry our containers in...ALL without me asking. I asked for the manager to come to the table for her to be recognized for her impeccable customer service!! He said, " He appreciated me bringing that to his attention". I made sure she got an excellent tip for her Kind , caring and quality customer service. BUT I ALSO THINK SHE DESERVES A 5 STAR ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating here as well. Most of the time these days you dont get that kind of customer service...so when you do it needs to be reconized!! Thank you again Caitlyn on a job well done!!“

“Amazing wings, drinks, service, and atmosphere. On another note I call the wings here some of the best wings in town.“

“I've been all over this country and have spent several years living outside of Fort Wayne now. Every time I go back to town to see family I visit the Rail. One of the most under-rated things is just how amazing the jukebox is. 4 plays for a dollar but the really special thing is how well curated the selection is. You'll never come here without vibing to the soundtrack unless you dont have ears. Best bar in the world and one of the places I miss the most about living in Fort Wayne.“

“Thank you so much for sharing The Charlie Horse this past weekend at The Chris Center event! You were the talk of the town! So much fun!“

“Had a great night at Pulvers!! Ari and Marshall are the best!!! Made our night more fun!!! Definitely say hi to them if you stop in!!!“

“The Food was delicious and the Drink were amazing! I highly recommend this place!!!!“

“I love neighborhood bars. I knew a lot of people here and met new friends“

“We had my son’s 7th birthday party here! They are easy to communicate with and they have wonderful customer service. The arcade is extremely clean! As of right now — 8/3/25 for the birthday packages each child gets a $10 playing card. I added $10 of my own, so each child got $20. I still didn’t know if that would make it enough for 2 hours. They are thinking of making it 1 hour of unlimited play (minus the claw machines.) I also brought Minecraft bingo to do at the table until everyone arrived, so they started the arcade games at the same time. Overall, being new to birthday parties, they are trying their best and are happy to hear thoughts. I also understand they have to make money to survive! They gave my son a prize that was more than the credits he had and I thought that was very kind of them. Thanks for a great party Claw Crazy.“

“Great place. Laid back atmosphere, friendly people.“

“Pedal is good vibes. Perfect for summer. Lots of different activities from jenga, chilling outside with cornhole. Place where you can rent pedal cars if you plan ahead. Serve beer and liquor. They also have food too. They do close in the winter but it best in the summer for the outside patio. Great place to start the night with a big group of friends“

“We were there the first week they opened back in the 70's. The owners treated us like family. We drank, ate, then drank some more. Last call was usually too soon. We listened to Peggy Lee on the jukebox. That's when we were young. As we got older, we were less attentive and eventually drifted away. Jimmie, Luba, Tom and Bill. I miss them!“

“A one-of-a-kind building and delicious dishes!“

“Came in on a Friday night with a couple friends and the place had a nice, laid back vibe. It wasn’t too loud, which I appreciated since we actually wanted to talk. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger with fries and it was pretty solid, juicy and cooked how I asked. The wings were decent too, good flavor but not crazy spicy. Service took a little while when it got busy, but our server kept checking in and was friendly the whole time. Prices felt fair for what you get. Overall, it’s a reliable neighborhood bar & grill and I’d go back again.“

“After decorating at Charlie’s Awesome Venue I decided to pop over to the other side get a bite to eat. I was torn between the two burgers they currently have on the menu. I went with the blue cheese with bacon jam. I am here to tell you this was the best burger I have ever had in my life! Our server was pretty great as well. I will be back soon to get that awesome burger.!“

“I've been a regular at State Bar for awhile, and for the most part, I've always enjoyed the atmosphere. But last night was a wake-up call. It was honestly bizarre. The owner's wife, instead of trusting her staff to handle things, was obsessively micromanaging every little detail. And then, when things started getting a little rowdy, instead of defusing the situation like a professional, she was actually heckling the drunk patrons, making it worse. It’s a shame because the staff normally handles the crowd well, but she was actively undermining them. This isn’t just unprofessional; it’s damaging to the vibe that the bar has worked so hard to build. I really hope the owners recognize this before it turns into a pattern, because with the right leadership, State Bar could still be a top-tier spot. Here’s hoping they get it together before it’s too late.“

“All around great place to be! Great food, reasonable prices, super friendly staff! Definitely worth a try if you’re in or driving through the “08” area!“

“I absolutely love this bar, it’s my favorite go to tiny hole in the wall. Last time I was there I was sitting by the front entrance and someone opened the door then proceeded to fire off an automatic air soft gun. Luckily I had a thick coat on so all the ones that hit me didn’t hurt too much. I’m also very lucky that it wasn’t a real gun lolol always something new here“

“April 18,2026 The food was very good. Came as ordered. Didn’t order fries because we thought we would not be able to eat them hot for long. It was very cold in the restaurant, when you look around and everyone is eating with their coats on … not good. Person sitting behind us left to get his hoodie out if his car. Server said they only have on and off on the heating/air system!! They were planning on calling corporate about it. When we left, diners were stepping into lobby saying how cold it was in there.“

“Tried the mamma sandwich today so good amazing food as always“

“Good wings. Good rolls. We will be back!“

“Best coffee house/bar/cafe in all of Fort Wayne!“

“We’ve been here twice now, and even though it’s a smaller restaurant, it’s absolutely worth coming back to. The food is consistently delicious, and the salad bar is outstanding with a great variety of fresh, high-quality options. During our most recent visit, one of the steaks arrived medium rare when we had requested medium. Our server, Sydney, immediately apologized and offered to replace it without hesitation. She returned promptly with a perfectly cooked steak, and two managers stopped by to make sure everything was taken care of. Mistakes can happen anywhere, but it’s how a restaurant responds that sets it apart. The excellent customer service, attentive staff, and consistently great food are why we’ll definitely be back. Highly recommend!“