50 Best Bars near New Haven

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Perfected pub! New Haven can rest proud and party hard, quietly, this place peaks a top a countless selection of ale houses, bars, and the like I've sampled between Philadelphia and San Francisco! It's quaint, rustic, and smartly priced. Beyond all the classic atmosphere, fantastic menu, tasty poutine we ate too fast, and wow, what a draft selection, huge! So many amazing and curious options, low and behold, the Old Rasputin of lore! Even if you cannot handle the bitter and black, this is one of the most incredible brews I've ever had. Was thrilled my buddy got to try it, need to find that in bottles!
Keep going Trion! Perhaps grab some of my city's Teays River stouts and dark stuff this winter.“

“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“

“I was in town to see a friend as part of my quest to see all 50 states. I am glad this was the recommendation because I tried the local pork tenderloin sandwich with a side of really great coleslaw and had a really great chat with my friend. I managed to park in the back, but it seemed like parking could be a little bit difficult in the area. We also decided to head out when trivia night was starting as it was getting a bit loud and crowded. However, we could have enjoyed the patio!“

“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.“

“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“

“Great views and staff.Good food.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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'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.?“

“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!!!“

“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 !“

“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.“

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

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

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

“Dana’s apps and cocktails are some of the best in Fort Wayne! Definitely an elevated experience that we always look forward to!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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✌🏼“

“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!“

“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!“

“There wasn't any food because it was a bar, but the jukebox was free and they have such an awesome music selection. The live bands that played were amazing and I can't wait to go back! The bartenders are super friendly and the vibe is chill. There's art all over the wall that is hand painted. If you're alt in the slightest you'll love it.“

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

“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!!“

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

“Wonky and janky bar with a not so great restaurant with OK food and the staff was just rude all around. Take a pedal car out and pedal around Ft.Wayne, or don't! You'll greatly disenjoy your time spent here! 👍👌🙃“

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

“Nick’s recently reopened after a long hiatus. One of the first nights that they reopened happened to be the same day we had to say goodbye to our elderly cat. We stopped by Nick’s in hopes of a strong drink to cry out what we just had to go through. The bartender Amy recognized that we were going through something and asked if she could help, we told her what we just went through, and we all started sharing stories of all of our past and present pets. It really made us feel like family to be able to talk about our Dusty with a fellow pet lover who understood and listened and loved looking at our pet photos. Thank you Amy!“

“Food was delicious and arrived quickly. Great waitress and support staff and clean, well decorated vintage diner atmosphere. Our party tried the beer queso,cinnamon dough puffs, breaded tenderloin, French Dip, and Porky Mac and would recommend them all.“

“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.“

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

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

“This food was so good and there sure was a lot of it!! I was stuffed by the time we left. They time out your apps and entree but we were in a rush trying to get to Indy so just asked for quicker service which was accommodated.

The menu is super unique- it’s literally a heavy cleaver. Crazy for a first date but fun and interesting for a family dinner.

Crab cakes were clearly fresh and 100% crab meat. Large enough for 4 people to each get their own and feel satisfied.

Salad bar— I personally should’ve gone for the soup. I just don’t love a salad bar post-covid. But they did have caviar and lots of more typical salad bar toppings available. Classic Midwest salad bar.

Main course — The special today was a crusted halibut with lobster bisque. My friend I was with said it was the best he’s ever had and he has high standards for seafood. I think it was poached in butter. Genuinely so good and rich! I couldn’t finish my portion.

I’d visit again and try some dessert. Pricey but worth it for great service and food quality!“

“The food is delicious and served hot good menu selections at good prices.
The drinks are poured in a way that your know what you ordered. A good thing.
Come on in. The drinks are cold the food is hot and the atmosphere is fun!“

“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“

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

“what an amazing establishment went for the first time And definitely will be going back The staff was amazing The drinks tasted great and the prices were phenomenal!!!“

“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.“