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    Back 9 Social

    4.5 (42 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Happy hour specials

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    Pomegranate Margarita with a black salt rim 5/5
    Logan D.

    Always a fun time at Back 9 social, been here many times, very lovely staff, some severs even remembered us and we haven't been here in almost 6 months!! The service for drinks is very fast, and you can order on your phone and it comes to your table. Drinks arrived in less than 5 minutes I was very shocked at how much their speed has increased. The drinks were very very good and the specials were phenomenal. I was pleasantly surprised to see that the lemon drop shots we ordered even had a sugar rim, I appreciate the attention to detail. The food is also very well plated and very good. They utilize Trackman as their software for the simulator which in my opinion is undisputed as the best for casual players and it also has an app that you can use to track your stats, I only go to simulators that have trackman it is that superior. It is $60 an hour per bay, which can be beneficial when your in a party but smaller parties you are paying a decent penny, but this seems to be very consistent across all simulators. The ambiance is very typical for your indoor simulator, they definitely have more space that others so coming in December seeing the Christmas decor was a nice touch. The only issues I have is that I can see wear and tear on the equipment with a lot of marks on the screen which are very noticeable when playing, and of the many simulators I have played this is the first time I've seen this kind of wear and tear. The other issue is that the screen kept glitching and was showing double everything and the screen kept going in and out, not enough to worry about or cause a stink but when your paying a premium price and depending the size of your party can be more than it cost to play 18 holes on an actual course I'd expect proper working equipment when it's all you have. If I could give 4.5/5 I would but 4/5 due to the equipment. As stated before I believe it should be well maintained when it's the entire business model. Please invest money into a new screens every year or two.

    Golf bay
    Greg G.

    Food is really good. We enjoyed the Philly Cheese Steak slider/taco and the pretzel. Beer menu is limited but good. I know my golf stats from my club Trackman and these machines were off. Not saying I am a great golfer but I was hitting the ball into the screen and I know in real conditions it would go better. That is fine. We had a couple hour work meeting to prepare for this year and golf was just something to do while we discussed plans. Service was inattentive but mid afternoon on a Wednesday might be expected. The bar would have been better if there was a bartender too. Ordering on the app just did not cut it. Nothing came in a hurry. There was a bartender on duty, we just saw him entering and leaving. When we wanted to order at the bar he disappeared. Oh well. I guess the bar doesn't matter here because it doesn't add to the bottom line of golfing for 2 hours. (Said sarcastically).

    a person with a golf club and a ball
    Scott G.

    I'm not a golfer by any means, but I went to Back 9 Social recently and had a great time! Advertised as CT's largest virtual golf facility, this spot is located on Route 5 in Wallingford, right across from Walmart. Reservations are recommended, but you can also walk-in and if there are no bays available, you can wait at the bar or tables/lounge area. You can make a reservation in advance using their website. They have 10 bays to choose from, and you can reserve from 1-4 hours, depending on availability. Once you're there and checked in, one of the staff members will get you set up with the virtual golf software. You can bring your own clubs, but they also have men's and women's sets available if you don't have your own. Once you're setup with the software, you can start playing! Food and drinks can be ordered via a QR code. There's also a full bar that you can visit. The virtual golf software gives you a bunch of different options for play, from playing a traditional game of golf to fun games and more. For example, I played a game where I had to try to aim the ball at different cars in a junkyard to make them explode. To eat, I ordered the Philly Steak Rolls and Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Dipping sauce, and both were delicious! The staff were very friendly and helpful. The whole place has a cool vibe inside. Overall, a great spot to hang out, whether you're an experienced golfer or a total newbie!

    French onion dip
    Allison C.

    Whether you play golf often, or were just playing for the first time like us, Back 9 Social in Wallingford is a great place to enjoy the sport. The restaurant is lined with golf simulator bays that can be reserved for a max of 12 people (no minimum) for as little as an hour or as long as you want! Their food and drinks were great, and Back 9 Social is really the perfect marriage between golf and the restaurant industry.

    Pizza Number 42. Braised beef was tasty!
    Amy L.

    Looking to practice your swings and enjoy some tasty food? Check out Back 9 Social. Stopped here unexpectedly with some friends and was happily surprised. Located in the old trampoline indoor park they have enough bays for many people to golf, high top tables to hang out and a bar area. We enjoy a variety of apps which were all tasty and the owner was very informative!

    The "Royale"
    Mario D.

    DO NOT SLEEP ON BACK 9 as just a "golf" simulator location! The food is OUTSTANDING. The "Royale" might just be the best burger you ever have! The beef & chicken tacos are juicy and delicious, the fries are crispy and perfectly salted as well. The Cocktails are top notch and the the ambience around the bar is chic & upscale. This is exactly the type of place that Wallingford has sorely needed for soooo long.

    What did we just walk into!
    Sylvia Y.

    We saw the reviews saying this place had "outstanding" food and a gorgeous bar so we were sold! As soon as we walked in I was completely blown away. First off, had no idea it was an indoor golf range (so great for date night). Walking in felt like walking into a museum. It was so clean with a great aesthetic. Drinks first, we started with an espresso martini and their Rainbow Room (basically a cosmo) with a citrus bubble on top that was really cute when we popped! My second drink I ordered a Pacific Punch and it honestly tasted like a winter style pina colada (if that makes sense ). I see myself sipping this by the fire in a beautiful vacation spot. A pina colada with fall spices. It was so delicious! For food we got their nachos that had refried beans and beer cheese! We were licking the cheese up with our fingers it was so good! I'm Mexican so refried beans on nachos is a huge PLUS! A great appetizer. We shared a mixed green garden wrap with fries. Fries weren't that impressive but the wrap was very flavorful. Never thought I would order a salad wrap but glad I did. Happy we came in!

    Italian Chicken Sandwich with fries

    This is a wonderful little bar and restaurant that my coworkers and I recently had a party at. The food was spectacular! The fried dumplings were cooked to perfection and were delicious with or without the dipping sauce. The mushroom pizza had a very unique flavor because the sauce was made with miso paste! Finally I got the Italian chicken sandwich and the pesto mayo was delectable and tied all of the other flavors together! The waitstaff are all very professional and friendly; we had a great conversation with Chris in particular. Also, since the restaurant is golf themed, they had areas with big screens where you can play virtual golf. We didn't try it, but it looked very fun! My friends and I are definitely going to come back here and try the game enjoy great food some time in the near future!!

    Royale Burger
    Angela S.

    Literally the best burger in town! Last night I didn't have time for golf (sadly) but stopped in for a bite to eat and a drink with a friend. I forgot how easy it was to order and be served. Before I knew it I was having the best burger this town has to offer. I would call it a high end Big Mac.

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    Hard Hat Cafe II - Doob wings

    Hard Hat Cafe II

    3.4(60 reviews)
    2.1 km
    $$

    Really enjoyed trying out the hard hat cafe a few weeks ago! This place definitely has a lot of…read moreregulars and I can tell for how chill and nice the ambiance was! We actually found out while we were there that they were doing music bingo which gave winners free drinks, food, and discounts as well, which was nice a touch! We went for happy hour and scored these impeccable Cosmo's for $7 each and they were delicious! We went for their loaded nachos, fried mozzarella sticks and some of their famous wings! We got the doob style (fried then grilled) along with their garlic parm ones and they were quite amazing! I've never had a Doob style but I absolutely loved it, between the char, the hints of buffalo flavor, I'm dying to see how I can make these wings myself! Would absolutely return here in a heartbeat.

    I've wanted to try Hard Hat's Doob wings since I heard about them. They're seasoned, Buffalo-sauced…read moreand fried, and then finished on a grill. One of the more unique and famous wings in CT. I was driving in Wallingford and noticed the Hard Hat sign. I immediately changed my plans and decided to order a small Doob Wings. There are two other Hard Hats btw. Hard Hat has a neighborhood bar and restaurant vibe. Not fancy. But fine. The name is Hard Hat after all. LOL Hard Hat seemed to be running on a small crew around Saturday lunch. One person was working the bar and all the tables. She was hustling and service was reasonable considering. From the time I ordered 6 Doob wings, though, it took me about 25 minutes to get them even though there were only three other small groups there. Whether or not you like the Doob wings, largely will depend on whether you like char-grilled chicken. I didn't love the char flavor or outer texture. The inner texture was very good and tender. Also I could have used more sauce. The sauce more or less became a grilled coating. I was happy to try the Doob wings. I respect that they went for something different. I didn't connect with them like some people do. Four Stars

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    La Piazza Restaurant - Eggplant rolatini

    La Piazza Restaurant

    4.4(57 reviews)
    2.6 km

    August 13, 2026 was our second time visiting La Piazza and we found our lunch to be tasty and the…read moreservice to be excellent. The place offers a pre fixe menu, allowing one to order a soup/salad, an entree, and a tirumisu for dessert. My wife had pasta fagioli, ravioli, and the dessert, which she shared with the rest of us. The soup and pasta were well-prepared, homemade quality, and the tirumisu was decadently tasty and presented very well. The rest of us ordered salads, two Caesar, and one spinach. We found the ingredients to be fresh tasting and LOADED with chicken. The portion sizes were huge and we each took ours home. We do not frequent this area very often, but it is a great midway point between us, so when we visit, we will definitely return to La Piazza for a great meal!

    5/19/26 around 8:30pm going for dinner. Manager, maybe owner, denied our service animal as a…read moreservice animal. He stated only blind people have service animal. I tried to explain ADA rules to him. He became abrasive and dismissed my statements, claiming he knows all the rules because he has a blind uncle. He is a big guy and was rather intimidating but in any case we were not going to stay here... and it appeared by his body language he wasn't going to let us stay anyway. He was extremely rude and ignorant plus hostile. He behavior needs to be corrected. This business is not in compliance with Federal law and is openly hostile to people with disabilities with service animal, a well trained dog. He followed us out of the restaurant, still angry and hostile. Very strange reaction. Arms folded and then waving us away angrily. We were already walking away. I think he didn't like to be corrected. Who knows. No one needs this.

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