Wow, what a find. Not sure exactly how I came across this business on yelp but so happy I did. I…read morestopped by an hour before close after dinner tonight. I just missed their live jazz band that they have on weekly Wednesday basis starting at around 7 or 8pm. I wasn't too disappointed because I knew I'd be back. The entrance is setup as a VHS store with VHS movie cases displayed all over the "storefront." Everyone here was polite and welcoming. I was met by a host who showed me the way into the hidden bar, that you enter via a soda machine. If I'm not mistaken, there's a specific button that opens the vending machine door (you'll get a hint as to which one it is.) I was lead to the back to a narrow, elongated bar area that was perfectly dim with cozy decor; incredibly inviting, warm, could make be described as elegant. At the end of the bar, near the exit (at the back of the establishment), is where the band usually sets up. I sat down and asked the bartender to free flow through his cocktail creativity and to please include smoke. He didn't disappoint, I can't recall the name of the cocktail but he included two scotches and delivered the smokiness I was looking for. I love a good spirit despite lacking the knowledge of its production to which Jeremy, the founder, explained to me in a way that helped me understand the distilling processes simpler than I thought possible. On their bar top there were two mini wooden barrels that held their own aged products . One contained Irish whiskey which was referred to as the Irish- the other was as a cherry infused bourbon-- both good but the bourbon? Divine. Tonight I learned that the wood you choose to age your alcohol in heavily impacts the flavor of the liquor, not only through the amount of time the spirit ages in the barrel, but the type of wood used. The example I was given was that of oak and its ability to allow sugar to be drawn from it via a liquor (can't recall which one exactly was used to describe this process). Here they also produce all of their bases/ juices or an additions to the drinks they make. You know exactly what you're drinking here. I had little knowledge of this distilling/infusion/aging components and also of Wallingford, a place that was once referred to as the wettest town in the U.S. It makes sense given that their main strip contains 18 bars in itself. This Gilded Curtain was incredibly immersive, there is no doubt that I'll be back, lots of times, with lots of different people to impress. Love this place, it's a must visit recommendation from here on out. Thank you Gilded Curtain (Jeremy).

Probably my favorite speakeasy I've been to in CT so far!…read moreLoved the traveling back in time theme. They had live music (cello, trumpet, and piano). Would give a 5 for atmosphere , though it is a bit small; bar seating only. It's also quite overpriced in my opinion, particularly for Wallingford area- $16 cocktails. I will say bartenders were very friendly and were able to make me a fun "feeling lucky" drink. Street parking is available up and down the street with a public lot a 5 minute walk down the road. I would definitely come back

Was in the area and wanted to try something new. Started with just wanting a martini and ended up…read moresnacking, desserts, and coffee. Small intimate dining/bar area. Bartender super friendly and attentive. Happy hour did not disappoint. Food was absolutely amazing, we'll have to pop back for entrees. Once we posted we were there a handful of friends raved that they go all the time and we can see why.

Absolutely love this place. The service is always top notch,…read moreas are the food and drinks. It's a cozy restaurant with a lot of warmth. Our server was knowledgeable of gluten free options on the menu, which was great. They start every table with potato chips and a yummy aioli, truly addicting! For food, the filet mignon was perfection. A previous time I came, they had shrimp and scallops in a saffron cream with wild rice and market vegetables and it was DIVINE! The menu does change so that dish wasn't listed this recent time that we went. It would be amazing if they brought it back as a permanent dish!!! For drinks, I loved by Buzzin in Bikini Bottom cocktail! It is my favorite! My fiancé liked the Negroni and Julep as well, but loved my drink above those. I'd definitely recommend going to Six One Nine for a date night or dinner outing!

This is my first time here. My brother sent me a Facebook post of the Berzerker I thought it was…read moreright up my alley. Once I saw that picture, I got in my car and ordered it. It did not disappoint. The sandwich is topped with a toasted pretzel bun. The sandwich contained eggs, crispy bacon, melted cheddar, chipotle aioli and hash brown patty. I also got the side of hash browns and the suggested paired drink of the Cookie Monster. The Cookie Monster is a cookie butter, cold brew topped with cookie butter cold foam. All of these items were very delicious. I do have to note my stomach didn't exactly enjoy the combination but a couple steps of Gingerale and I was good to go. That place was fairly busy. It was Friday night around 6 PM that I went. Staff was super friendly and walked me through the process as I've never been there before, so it was very easy to understand the process.

We were in the area so we decided to stop by yellow kings and grab the new golden hour coffee…read moreflight. It was so good. Came with 5 different iced coffees. Which were all delicious! I enjoyed every single one. My favorite was the MARSHZILLA COLD BREW it was made with the following HASTUR'S COLD BREW SHAKEN WITH OUR HOUSE-MADE NUZILLA SAUCE, TOPPED WITH MARSHMALLOW COLD FOAM. We also grabbed a jalapeño cheddar bagel with cream cheese. Service was fast and prices were fair.

I love a moody vibe and Conspiracy is just the right amount of dark and laid back. The entrance is…read morea bit tricky if you're driving by and expecting a big sign but once you're in the door and up the stairs, you're set. I got the pixie eyes which almost reminded me of an aperol spritz just a bit sweeter. The drink came with a banana bread shot which I thought would be strange but it works so well. We sat in the back and things weren't too busy. The staff is cool! Can't wait to come back.

Loved this intimate, 'secret', experience that Conspiracy has to offer!…read more The decor, the lighting, music, is all exceptional. I love the speakeasy vibe that they have very much achieved! Bartenders were great, it was so busy but they handled the rush very well (we barely waited for our drinks to come out, I was impressed!) I ordered the Devil (2024) drink and was very impressed. I will need to revisit for their updated menu this year!

Great dive bar. It's a small place but the live music here is awesome. I saw some metal bands here…read moreand had a great time, the sound was great and wasn't muffled or anything. They have a decent selection of beer but that could always be improved, but I'm not complaining, it's more than serviceable and the bartender was great. There's a decent outside area in the back with some picnic tables set up and there's even a koi pond which was pretty cool. It's one of the few places around that can have a decent setup for some nice metal bands and as far as dive bars go, this one's damn solid.

The bar was awkward in layout and was only saved by the awesome bands that played there. Beer…read moreselection was ok, they had some interesting brews in the bottle, less on tap. Beer was not super expensive, about $5 each. What bothered me the most was the obnoxious smoke machine. Really? The 80's called they want their smoke machine back! All it did was piss off the patrons and make it harder for the band to breathe and sing. Get rid of it!

Tip... make a reservation. Very small cozy restaurant. Sat immediately no wait. Order limoncello…read moreprosecco drinks. Delish and so refreshing! Our waiter was very good friendly and attentive. We ordered pretty quickly. We started out with a fried artichokes and we also got the meatballs. Those meatballs might be the best things I've ever had in the fried artichokes were absolutely delicious. For dinner, I got the special of shrimp and lobster and raviolis, which were a handmade pasta so very light and fluffy and the lobster stuffing had lobster meat in it and was very tasty. It was so good. I ate the whole bowl and had no leftovers! My friends all liked each of their meals and no one left with any doggie bags! They did offer us dessert But since we were going to a show, we did not have time for that. Highly recommended!

1st time going to Favio's Trattoria and I was pleasantly surprised. Made online reservation for an…read moreearly Saturday night dinner. Atmosphere was great food was great too. We were on the of the first few patrons for dinner that night and it got busy. Only thing I'd mention is because it got busy the service dropped slightly. Longer time to get water refills, dessert or the check. I'll overlook that as it still was a great meal and night out. If I got slightly more attention I'd have rated 5/5.

Driving through CT - need dinner, where you want to go? KNUCKLEHEADS!…read more WOW - great burger, great beer! Worth the stop.

Stopped here for lunch on our way back from powder Ridge Mountain biking. We were looking for some…read moreyummy veggie burgers. They had lots of vegetarian options. And the veggie burgers are Housemade and delicious! Not pictured we also got bang bang cauliflower, which was also very yummy. And they have a special which is corn with brown sugar rub yummy!!

Awesome from start to finish. We are a wedding venue and heartily Recommend Matt. He came out to…read moreview the venue and discuss the site for the bar. The decor was tasteful. Guests were speaking highly of their cocktails and the service.

From the owner: Welcome to the Crafted Cocktail CT, the premier mobile bartending service in Connecticut!…read moreSpecializing in crafted cocktails and personalized mixology classes, our unique horse trailer bar brings sophistication and excitement to any event, from weddings to corporate gatherings. Our professional team is committed to delivering high-quality service, ensuring your celebration is memorable and stress-free. Whether you're hosting a small private party or a large-scale event, we offer customizable bartending solutions to meet your needs!

"Imitator, intimidator, stimulator Simulator, eliminator"…read more(Eminem) If ten state of the art golf simulators are your stimulators, you'll love a visit to Back 9 Social. And your visit will not be handicapped by a lack of gastropub like food and drink. Their golf simulators are very impressive and combine radar and camera technology to faithfully recreate some of the best courses in the world, including St Andrews, Pebble Beach, and 120+ others. A professional organization I belong to held a gathering there last night and had a great time. We ordered and paid for our drinks through their big bar through a QR code, but you can still pay the old-fashioned way with cash if you prefer. We had plenty of their pizzas which were quite yummy. Our golfers had a blast and I should point out that although some of the other customers I saw actually brought their own set of clubs, Back 9 can hook you up with their clubs for men, women, lefties, righties, and kids. And of course, plenty of tees and balls to whack into their high-definition screens. The facility is gorgeous, the golf simulators were amazing, the staff was helpful and friendly, and it was a very enjoyable experience.

This place is a lot of fun, and we genuinely enjoy coming here, but our experience with management…read moreon multiple occasions has really put a damper on the whole establishment. We completely understand that the facility has every right to monitor alcohol consumption and prevent inappropriate behavior. Nobody wants people getting sloppy or disruptive, and we respect that. However, there's a much more professional and respectful way to handle it than what is done. We are unsure of her name, but the female manager present made us uncomfortable as she was constantly staring at our group throughout the evening instead of simply communicating expectations directly. The alcohol restrictions are also entirely ridiculous- I specifically was told by the bartender that I was being watched for alcohol consumption after having 2 Coronas in a time span of 1 hour and 45 minutes. The restriction on alcohol itself is not the main issue -- it's the way it is handled. We have felt watched and punished despite the fact that nobody in our group was loud, inappropriate, or intoxicated on multiple occasions. I also want to note that the bartenders have been spectacular and are always very nice. This is specially about the manager and the way she acts towards paying customers. When you're spending over $200 on the simulator alone, a little courtesy and respectful communication would go a long way. We really do like this place, but experiences like this make us hesitant to come back.

Love this place! If I owned a bar/restaurant this would be it!…read more Greeted by a charismatic young lady that was extremely helpful and welcoming for a mid week lunch stop off on my way north. I was hooked by the name. Quirky. Perfect for me. The decor is very local. It's plain but upper middle class dive feel. The menu was very ambitious, but delivered. Hot-crispy fries and chips seasoned perfectly. Chicken sando on a great focaccia was a banger. Beverage was a Fuzzy baby duck IPA. Quirky and I couldn't pass it up. Highly recommend!!!

Not a fan of this place. The decor was confusing.....sports, a crooked goat head, big sexy signs…read moreand a few ?? Satanic symbols similar to Baphomet. I just didn't get it. Loved their sours idea of the Cajun spiced chips but they were so excessively spiced they were inedible (your lips and tongued burned awfully) and I love heat (I'm a fan of ghost peppers) and spice. The big sexy sandwich tasted great but left me nauseous all night long making me wonder if something in it was off. It was disappointing. On the other hand they make an excellent expresso martini. As a bar I'd recommend this place but as a restaurant I would not