Such a great addition to Waterbury. Came here for lunch with my boss and we really enjoyed our…read moretapas style lunch. Service was a little slow although there wasn't a lot of people.

I live in Waterbury so it's great to see this place is so nicely put together from the outside of…read morethe building to the interior. It's really pretty and warm, intimate, and inviting. The staff here are always pleasant and attentive. Depending on what you order on their menu, you won't be disappointed. I ordered a few items I wasn't too found of, and others were simple and to the point; nothing out of the ordinary. Their meatballs were shaped like small patties, so that way fun to see. I'd go back here if I was roaming and hadn't been in a while. Their drinks are just ok. I got one of their creative drinks that went from dark purple to lavender when you pour a shot of lemon juice in it. They handed this to me in a shot glass on the side to experience the this presentation. If I'm not mistaken, this cost around sixteen dollars. I'd go back but not for sometime from now . Thanks for the experience MIA.

The 196 Club is definitely a "speakeasy" location you should try! I went for a pre wedding…read morecelebration and we reserved half of the location. The bartenders were super friendly and made sure to keep up with the demands of our venue. The food and drinks were top-notch. We were served some finger food, and the meat balls were to die for. The drinks had interesting twists to classic drinks and left me wanting more. If you like mystery and enter a secret hidden bar for the elite just like in the movies, this location will make you feel like that with its setup.

What do you find behind a candy store in Hartford, Connecticut? A very cool speakeasy. We dropped…read morein for a drink after dinner. Our bartender, Jon, gave us great suggestions and made excellent drinks. It wasn't too busy, they played good music, and we could imagine the space with some live music. I highly recommend it, and we will definitely return. Thanks, Jon!

Excellent food with nice ambience, this is a neighborhood gem amongst all the "upscale" Newtown…read moreofferings. We had the mussels and crab cake to start and the pork chop and tagliatelle as mains. Both mains were excellently cooked with familiar flavors that were satisfying and filling. The desserts were good too with a lemon and chocolate/bannana dish that finished off the meal nicely.

First time at Nouveau Monde last night to celebrate our anniversary. Definitely an interesting…read moreplace. They have pages and pages of wine to choose from. However, when my husband asked the waiter which one we should pick. We were expecting to hear the taste from the waiter instead of him simply pointing to the expensive one. No fault on his part; I don't think people would have tried all the wine on the list. Not much description for the wine on the menu. We ordered a charcuterie board, salmon, and short rib for our dinner. They were good but could be better. The pâté de campagne on the charcuterie board was just meh. The truffle honey glaze is a good touch to the salmon dish but still feels overpowering the fish. I love the chef using different textures to tie all the ingredients together. As for the short rib, the fried truffle parm polenta is an interesting choice, but I am wondering if the potato pavé will do a better job.

This is a very nice lounge. Great looking crowd. People having a good time without nonsense…read morefighting and brawls spilling out. Diverse music, something for everyone. Drinks at the bar a little on the pricey side. Not a huge place but compact enough with a little space to handle. Security is tight, good staff. Grade: B+

*HONEST TO POST ALERT* Believe the reviews from 4-8 years…read moreago!! This place is not really the scene for a 21-27 year old. It's pretty run down and the music selection is not very diverse. I went last night and I felt like I was the youngest person there and I'm 22. The photos give you high expectations so if you still wanna pull up lower them.

The owners are so down to earth and know how to make a high quality drink!…read more The first time I came here was when they were pretty new and it's been busy ever since. They had a little booklet menu of at least a dozen espresso martini variations with high quality liquor and specialty liqueurs from multiple countries. If you're not a drinker and want a coffee in the morning, to catch up on work or meet some friends, this is still a cute place. They serve espresso drinks all day.

Perfusion is small cocktail lounge in a strip mall. A friend came across it on a social media post…read moreon local bars/lounges decorated for the holidays. From my understanding, it is a Christmas "pop-up" called Miracle. Since we just showed up without reservations, we sat at the bar, which was totally fine with us. The bartenders were very nice and offered up some recommendations. It turned out, my friend had gone to a Miracle pop-up at another bar weeks before, but hadn't realized it. The space is cozy and was very nicely decorated. I ordered an espresso martini off of their regular menu and my friend ordered the Candy Cane Lane. We didn't order food since we had dinner plans after. Our bill was $37.00, plus the $6 we left for a tip. For two cocktails that were good, but not fantastic, that is a little steep in my opinion. If we each had a second cocktail, it would have been close to $100. It's a bar in Newtown, not the casino. Would I go back? I would, just not during the holidays, and maybe a special occasion.

Woodbury Brewing Company is a craft brewpub that opened in Woodbury, Connecticut in December 2017…read more It was founded by friends and business partners Allan Cetrone, Tim Budrewicz, T.J. D'Alexander and Ken Mair. After he found his previous employer's ethical standards unconscionable, Cetrone decided to quit and find a new line of work. He and his friends frequently got together at a backyard barn man-cave which was complete with a fridge and kegerator. Cetrone had also been experimenting with his own homebrewed beers. Once their man cave became a popular spot for family gatherings, the four friends decided to open their own brewery. The taproom has a rustic saloon aesthetic (a nod to the friends' backyard barn man-cave) complete with a stage for live musical acts to perform. In addition to the housemade beer, WBC also serves wine, cider, craft cocktails, and a large menu of delicious food from their in-house kitchen. I recently visited Woodbury Brewing Company for the first time. I had heard that they host a lot of live music acts and I purchased a ticket to see Hudson Valley-based Rush tribute band "Limelight". I'm a HUGE Rush fan, so I was really excited to see the group perform. I arrived over an hour before the show started. I had a reserved table right by the stage. There was a modest crowd when I first arrived, but the whole taproom was packed by the time the show started. After looking over the menu, I decided to order the "Nashville Hot GIANT Chicken Sandwich" (hot honey, cajun spice, pickles, mayo) with "Sweet Potato Fries" as well as an order of "Cheese Curds" (served w/ house-made marinara). I was totally shocked when the food finally came to the table. When they say "giant chicken sandwiches", they mean GIANT! I could barely fit the sandwich into my mouth, but it was so delicious! The sweet potato fries were equally big and delicious, and the cheese curds were really good too! Throughout my visit, I enjoyed pours of "Yummy Beers" (Double New England IPA), "Collusion" (New England IPA), and "Barrel-Aged Don't Go Romanov" (Barrel-Aged Russian Imperial Stout). They were all surprisingly good! Limelight also gave an excellent performance to the very energetic crowd. Overall, I had quite an enjoyable evening and I'll definitely be back! I already have a ticket to another show!

We have tried the majority of brewery in CT! At Woodbury brews the beers weren't in my top 10 but…read moretheir food and atmosphere made up for it. The bathroom was very clean. We have gone twice and both times have had a live band so the place was packed. Would recommend to offer more sour beers. **stoper in for the fourth of July and the dring special was amazing!

This place is amazing.wonderful time, great vibe. Door music , had a fantastic time barter Mark was…read morefantastic great drinks and delicious food here. Service was quick and polite. Must come back.

The food is awwwsome! Drinks are just right and beautiful.The bartenders are hot. The music stay…read morejumping.

Great service, food, and decor! The waiter and bartender made great choices and drinks for us. The…read morefood was nice sized portions and delicious.

My boyfriend and I came for apps and drinks on a Saturday at 4:30pm. There was one other table of 3…read morepeople there otherwise we were the only customers. There were a lot of staff for hardly any people but I'm assuming they were getting ready for a rush to come later. The ambiance is nice, it's decorated well and gives a bit of a speakeasy vibe. We got mocktails and two apps. The sliders and the French onion chicken nachos which were on the specials menu. Our drinks were good, they made me one special as I wasn't a fan of some of the ingredients in the mocktail options! My drink was well made and was really good! Service was decent but our waiter was hovering a lot. The food was nothing special. We liked the sliders but they were a little bland. They were still juicy and not overcooked and the sauce on them wasn't bad. Overall not much flavor. The chips for the nachos were overcooked and fried in what tasted like old oil as there was a burnt aftertaste. The chicken was just dry shredded chicken with virtually no seasoning. I understand why the Gruyère was used as the cheese, as that's what used in French onion soup, but Gruyère is not a good melting cheese. It was congealed/it broke and was in globs and we needed a fork and knife to cut through it. The only onions on the dish were crispy fried onions and scallions which didn't add the French onion flavor you'd expect. All in all after our experience we had this is not a place we'd return to.