It's Saturday afternoon 4/5/2025) after lunch we decided to try a brewery new to us set in an…read moreindustrial park. First opinion was not positive as there are three doors with signs on them and a good amount of junk on the outside, so curb appeal was lacking. We went in, weren't greeted, but greeted the brewery-tender. He doesn't say anything really, doesn't welcome us, or offer to tell us about the brewery even though we share its our first time. The place is clean, with darts, and board games (in disrepair). The Rangers have just started playing, first period. I ordered a white wine, hubby a citra session ipa. Hubby thought the beer was great, however served with a 2" head so not as exciting. Quickly after arriving, a family arrived with a bunch of kids who treated the place as a McDonalds play space. No one said a thing as they ran crazy, throwing darts, and just being kids on a playground, yelling and screaming. Eventually, another group comes in, most likely owners as nothing was rang up, and kiddo was behind bar playing on POS system, but suddenly the bartender was friendlier, and the parents asked the kiddos to chill. This brewery can't grow with this experience to new customers. Dockside is only in their fifth year, they run like a well oiled machine. Plus side for this small brewery, it was clean, wine was not bottom barrel but a good choice, and hubby very much liked the beers. When we arrived, the bartender was watching the hockey game. The board games were all in disarray. I personally fixed most of them, because we were looking for something to challenge each other with besides drinking lol. Maybe in down times, fix things up. Overall, if not for the very rambunctious kiddos running and screaming, we would rate it a four. Today I can't. Six years in business and not growing, your beers are great, wine is better than most, but atmosphere is a playground. Another tip is to provide ice. Water provided is warm. Go check them out as beer and vino are good.

Milford Point Brewing is a craft brewery that opened in Milford, Connecticut in April 2018. It was…read morefounded by friends Chris Willett and Jerry Candido. The two are both Milford residents and originally met when both of their daughters played on the same softball team. Willett had been a fan of craft beer for some time and eventually started homebrewing. Candido had originally only drank macro brewery offerings like Bud Light, but soon converted to craft beer after trying Willett's homebrew. Willett began entering his beer into homebrew competitions and eventually beat out 40 other contestants at a contest in Stamford. Eventually Willett and Candido decided to join forces and open their own brick and mortar brewery: the first one to open in Milford which now has a growing craft beer scene. It is their mission to produce great-tasting quality beer for local beer drinkers. Most of their offerings are named after points of interest in Milford. I first visited Milford Point Brewing in March 2019. I devoted that day to trying out some new breweries in the area that I hadn't visited yet. Milford Point was my last stop of the day. They have a cozy taproom in a business park and most of the clientele seemed to be locals. I sat at the bar and ordered a flight of four which consisted of "06460" (Citra Session IPA), "Silver Sands" (IPA), "West Shore" (Double IPA), and "Settlers Stout" (Milk Stout). The Silver Sands IPA was my favorite of the flight and I purchased a four-pack of cans to take home. Milford Point makes a nice addition to the city's craft beer scene.

All you need they have it's a amazing place and i had a…read moregreat experience delicious tasting opportunity options

One machine for returnable cans in a store this size? They clearly don't want customers with…read morereturns. Mentioned to a worker. "You can go to ShopRite," she said in a snotty voice. Saving a couple bucks not worth the time on line.

8 Thousand Pizza is a pizzeria and pour-your-own taproom that opened in Milford, Connecticut in…read moreNovember 2023. It was founded by restaurateurs Skye Kwok and Tommy Nguyen. Kwok has more than 20 years experience in the hospitality industry. Some of the other restaurants he has opened include Sweet Basil in Fairfield, Pink Sumo Sushi & Sake Cafe in Westport, and Eat Noodle in Bridgeport. Kwok and Nguyen's latest venture opened at the Connecticut Post Mall in a restaurant space that was previously home to Cast Iron Chef Kitchen & Bar, which specialized in tavern-style pizzas cooked in a cast-iron skillet. 8 Thousand Pizza offers this same style of pizza, but what sets them apart from the previous pizzeria is that they also offer self-pouring technology, which became legalized in Connecticut in 2021. The food menu features two dozen tavern-style pizzas as well as burgers, wings, fries, salads and soups. Through the use of a supplied electronic bracelet, customers can self-pour their own beverage from a selection of 28 craft beer taps and 6 wine taps. There's a two-pint or 32-ounce limit for the self-pours. I recently visited 8 Thousand Pizza for dinner. I had previously visited the space when it was Cast Iron Chef Kitchen & Bar and was sad to hear that they moved. However, this new business concept of a tavern-style pizzeria with self-pouring taps sounded very interesting to me. This was actually my first visit to a self-pouring taproom, as these types of establishments only just began opening in the state in the last few years. After looking over the menu, I decided to order the "Grandma's Tomato Pizza" (fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, roasted garlic, tomatoes and EVOO) and the "Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza" (tomato sauce, pepperoni, hot honey sauce and mozzarella cheese). The latter happens to be 8 Thousand's signature pizza. Both pizzas had crust so thin that it's almost cracker like; they didn't flop at all. They were super crispy with excellent sauce and toppings. I honestly can't decide which one I liked better; they were both very good. During my visit, I enjoyed some self-pours of Grey Sail Brewing's "Captain's Daughter" (Double New England IPA) and New Park Brewing's "Cloudscape" (American IPA). Delicious pizza with craft beer is always an excellent pairing! I had a really nice experience at 8 Thousand Pizza and I hope to return with my family.

Took the Family here for a Saturday lunch. Got a meatball pizza and a margarita pizza. Both were…read moremade well. The beer system is interesting and you pour your own beer. Paying by the ounce. Service was nice and attentive. But you have to go up to the counter to order. Many of the betas were out or empty. I did like that. They had a wide selection of glasses available for the different styles of beer.

The manager of this small shop is so kind. He remembers all his customers even if you never…read moreformally introduced yourself. That said, if you happen to run into the girl (the one who never wears a mask) has the personality of a wet paper bag. If you happen to have her wait on you don't bother attempting to make small talk. Her miserable expression on her face will make you want to go across the street to the other liquor store.

I came in here on a Friday night and got a 12-pack. I searched for variety and didn't come across…read moremuch, I mean; they do have a lot to choose from but I found at another place that there was more selection. I didn't leave with anything special. It's small inside but the racks are stacked high with all sorts of stuff. I maneuvered my way around easily for it being my first time in there, I mean; all stores are set up the same. It's crazy that stores close at 9pm here and aren't opened Sundays! That's crazy talk!

We have been here many times and today was a repeat with the added advantage of the Marquette being…read moreback in stock and a favorite. We ship it to my father in FL. The ambiance is so pretty, service excellent and always spotlessly clean. In the warmer months, they have tons of outdoor seating options spaced far enough apart it seems almost private and the vineyards are so beautiful. Rolling hills. Gorgeous. We highly recommend.

Make sure to make the Stappa at Stappa Vineyard next time you're traveling through CT!…read more This vineyard is so easy to get to and is right off the Merritt Parkway. It is a great option if you are sitting in traffic and would rather have a glass of wine! Their staff was very friendly, and they have a great assortment of wines to choose from. We tried the flight and loved every single one. Their outdoor seating is great, and there's plenty of space for kids to hang out. Inside, it looks like it would be a great place to host a party or bridal shower as well. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area!

Absolutely incredible food! The service was great and it's very comfortable inside. All of the food…read moreand drinks are phenomenal.

We stopped in as an impulse because we usually do wasabi right next door, and we were so happy we…read moredid. Food was phenomenal, the lighting and decorations were delightful, and the staff attentive and friendly. We will definitely go again!

Great selection of Asian spirits - especially shochu. If…read moreshochu does not float your boat, you can get VEUVE CLICQUOT champagne. You can get the standard stuff too, but why not try something different. The only thing I'd like to see is a better selection of sake - there are US sake breweries that make a fine product and deserve a little more exposure.

They are now "The Best Liquor Store " and have great service, I usually get a sample before I buy…read moreanything. They have some hard to find spirits.

This really is an awful restaurant as everyone says, sadly:…read more - yes the service is insanely slow (albeit friendly!)- do not be hungry upon arrival - both of us got food poisoning - the burger salad-- the "salad" portion is JUST iceberg (it says mixed on the menu), PRE-doused in a creamy dressing. This is NO salad-- see pic, will upload from other phone. Iceberg already wilted from being pre- soaked in dressing. More like how they describe 'salad' in the south-- not fresh greens, whatsoever. - burger came out completely well done despite their asking 'pink' -burgers completely bland -the food poisoning part needs to be mentioned 2x, ridiculous

Zero star review! Been going here for 12+ years but never again after today…read more Worst experience ever. Went there at lunchtime, 12noon. Place had been ope n for a while. 3 tables with people at them. No one at the door to greet you, no bar tender, no wait staff... after 10 minutes of waiting I went to the door to the kitchen area and said that there were a 7 people waiting to get seated and all I got was a lousy attitude from the one employee who was there. I will never go there again and advise you to go elsewhere. Lousy service, food used to be ok. Go anywhere else!!!