The atmosphere is nice, service is really good. Prices are high for what you get. The pizza is…read moretasty still over priced for me. I got the lasagna, which in my opinion was a tiny portion . Its looked like a meatball. Ive had lasagna at many restaurants. This was the smallest portion ive ever had, it was greasy not really good. I asked the waiter why such a small portion for 29 dollars? They seen i was upset and gave me another portion. Its funny most restaurants one portion is bigger then 2 of their plates of lasagna. Except for the small food portions the dining experience was good. Food is pretty good not worth the high price tag.

Nice addition to Danbury.. kudos to the architect / designer…read more Not open yet but can be rented out through stanziatos for private events at this time

Good service & good food I had lunch here recently and it was plenty (see photo) of food. I will…read moresurely come back. The only complaint is the napkins on the table are too small.

Pretty much all of the "starrage" here is being awarded for the venue and the environment, not so…read moremuch the food. That's not to say that the food is bad or inedible, it's just kinda... there. Very small menu, very uninteresting options, and an expectedly average result when your food emerges from the kitchen. So, don't come here for the food, per se. But do come here for what I consider to be one of the cooler hangouts in D'bury. Beans is not big, but it is a bona fide sports bar; decorated like a man-cave, televisions all around. I think I counted 20. Not bad for a bar that isnt much larger than a two bedroom apartment. It's definitely worth a shot as part of your pub crawl, though I wouldnt make it your dinner plan.

Visited on Sunday before ST Patty's. Went to see Piper Dream to see Coryanne with her bag pipes!…read more Excellent music and dance area. Decided to have Irish food since that was the menu for the night. My friend had the shepherds pie and it was HORRIBLE. If you could find a carrot you were lucky never mind any of the other veggies. The potatoes were little scoops plopped around the top, no cheese. Bland and horrible. Worse Shepherds Pie ever. I had the corned beef reuben and the corned beef looked like scraps that should have been used on nachos instead of a sandwich. There were some strips of CB with sauerkraut and the swiss made the rest of the sandwich OK. Would go back for the music but would not have food here. Waitresses were not as attentive as they should have been as we had empty glasses of Guiness and needed refills and had to wait along time to get them to swing by. Excuse twice was the Guiness kicked? I can see 1 time, but not 2 in a short time. If you want authentic Irish fare go somewhere else.

Went to check out a band here. It's a big place really nice great venue for a band. We ordered…read morequesadillas, nachos, and wings, standard pub fare. The Irish quesadillas were fantastic! Love the corn beef and cabbage inside. Regular nachos were OK, they were missing key elements of nachos. No jalapeños, no salsa, no guac. Pretty lackluster. The wings were good, we had two different types smothered in the sauces. Wings were also very good and the waitress was really nice and accommodating.

This bar is a cut above your average dive! Their prime rib is better than at the famous BBQ joint…read moredown the street and their rib-eye steak sandwich is also very good! Great place to go have a few cocktails with your friends for happy hour. Decent prices, decent service. It's not too loud although they have a jukebox with a good selection.

I find it exceptionally difficult to assign a 'star-rating' to S J Barrington's. On one hand I…read moreabsolutely love dive bars. The criteria set forth for a good dive bar are all exceeded at S J Barrington's, and for that reason I'd love to give it 5-stars in that genre. On the other hand, stepping into this place from the real world, you can't help but think this is some sort of reality show joke. The decor consists of garden lattice with fake vines. The clientele is nothing but the cream of the working class crop. And the waitstaff... My friend and I went to S J's for a few drinks, some bar food and to watch the game on their 21" cathode tubes. Our buxom 58 year old barkeep served us up some Buffalo wings, potato skins and a round of brew. Half way into the visit, she returned to ask how the wings were, since she'd never tried them. Before we could respond she was dipping into the discarded bones and gnawing on the chicken knuckles from a wing I had just tossed in. I was waiting for Ashton Kutcher to pop out from behind the Big Buck Hunter arcade game and tell us we were being punked. Totally epic!

Great spot with amazing cocktails and food! The truffle…read morefries are the best ever; sit at the bar and service is outstanding! Trendy vibe with the most comfortable chairs!!

As the old saying goes: When kids are at sleep-away, parents will play…read more With the Progeny off at camp, the Pardner and I are partying hard. And by hard, I mean we're staying up until 11 p.m. instead of going to bed at 10. (Cue Forever Young. Just not too loud, ok? ) Our recent date at Rebellion Gastro Pub in Danbury, CT was absofreakinlutely great. The company was alright, I guess. But the drinks and decor were stellar. The latter reminded me of hip joints in Reykjavík, with its vaguely volcanic / below-decks-on-a-Viking-ship + 1920's lounge aesthetic. Food was sophisticated, but fun, and extremely likable, about 10x better what's usually served in most pubs or even gastropubs. We had: - Beef Tartare (cured yolk. anchovy. caper dust. coal toast. $20) -- The finely chopped beef was tender and very umami on the tongue, sharp with mustard and topped with some grated, salty cheese. I found the dish spectacular. - Beet salad (citrus. feta. mint. toasted sunflower seeds. $16) -- well executed. Sweet, fresh roasted beets + excellent mesclun + neatly suprêmed sweet oranges. - The Glizzy (Waygu beef. street corn. lime crema. cojita cheese. cilantro. chili oil drizzle; $22) -- In case you can't tell from the description, The Glizzy is a hot dog. A very, very good one. Tender, juicy, flavorful, all the good things, like master butchers Erica Nakamura and Jocelyn Guest used to make and sell via J&E Small Goods. It's about a foot long, but comes in a regular size bun. Corn was a wee bit chewy, but nicely dressed, and contributed some welcome vegetable matter. - Brick Chicken (crispy airline chicken. rosemary jus. whipped yukon potatoes. braised kale. $34) -- Airline chicken is a certain cut of chicken, also called Statler chicken, which includes a boneless, skin-on chicken breast with the first wing joint (the drumette) attached. This was nicely made with moist protein and flavorful skin that had either been seared in a pan or by a torch. Kale was a bit tougher than ideal, but the whipped potatoes and jus were likable accompaniments, retro, yet chic. (Perhaps out of nowhere, it made me think of Crown Shy in NYC.) Now a note on service. I had originally ordered the Mussels (saffron broth. fennel. herbs. $18) and was served a beautiful, generously portioned bowl with what appeared to be fat bivalves. Unfortunately, they smelled odd -- strongly and weirdly of human urine -- though the one mussel I ventured to eat tasted fresh and unspoiled. I was Googling for possible benign causes of such a smell and actually prepared to power through if I could -- prima donna types who send dishes back to the kitchen irritate me to no end -- but our amazing server, Mia, noticed my perplexed face, and graciously offered to take the dish away and off the bill. Later, the fantastically nice and charismatic co-owner, Tim Medina, stopped by the table to apologize and chat. And after that, they even generously comped us a dessert. I was too full to want to indulge, but the Pardner ended up requesting the whimsically named C.R.E.A.M. (see below). Even before all this, we were impressed by the gracious staff's sense of hospitality and their excellent team play. The hostess was occupied with other guests when we first arrived and the lovely bartender / mixologist immediately came out from behind the bar to greet and seat us. - C.R.E.A.M. = The CEREAL RULES EVERYTHING AROUND ME (vanilla or chocolate gelato. choice of cereal. $10) -- This was deeply nostalgic for me. Like probably just about every other kid, my sister and I made similar concoctions as children. Our favorite was vanilla ice cream mixed with peanut butter and either corn flakes or saltines. Rebellion's version came with an off-menu salted caramel gelato (good mouthfeel) and, at the Pardner's request, Cocoa Pebbles. Fun and irreverent. Also -- shhh -- sophisticated. Given our well-paced and leisurely meal over conversation and the World Cup, we were able to try quite a few cocktails, yet drive home completely sober. The mixologist(s) -- Google tells me chef Tevin Snider is the man in charge, here -- know their game. More than anything else, the drinks stole the show. All cocktails are $15 and well made classics served with those big, classy cocktail ice cubes. The menu is organized by primary spirit. We had: - Mexican Firing Squad (tequila, fresh lime, grenadine, bitters) - Oaxaca Old Fashioned (reposado tequila, mezcal, agave, bitters, orange peel) -- strong, fragrant, not-too-sweet -- my fave - Penicillin (blended Scotch, lemon, honey-ginger, smoky Islay Scotch) - Gold Rush (bourbon, lemon, honey) -- evidently invented at one of our favorite NYC establishments, Milk and Honey, in the early 2000s. Back when we lived a few blocks away. This makes me feel old. - Vieux Carre (rye, cognac, sweet vermouth, benedictine, bitters) It's been a while since we've been to such a fun, funny, classy place. I'm in love!

Very friendly people and extremely friendly bartenders. Nice…read moreand quiet so long as nobody puts money in the jukebox so it's a good place to meet and talk. Jukebox, bowling game, pool table, give-one-take-one library(!) and pinball. Ask for the drink special because it won't be advertised. There might not be a special. Usually $3 for a bud.

Longstanding neighborhood bar with very friendly staff and customers. Clean place with a pool…read moretable, plenty of seating and standing room, a small dance area and lots of different beers (they have Sam's) at good prices. Bebe's has holiday and sports-related events -- nothing fancy, just a good time. They've hosted New Music Night for us a couple times and no one bats an eye that a bunch of aging '80s "kids" suddenly take over their bar and bounce around to Nitzer Ebb and the B-52's. Aside from NMN, just a great bar to hang out at: no frills, no hassles, comfortable.

Such a fun place with lots to see and i've been craving a seafood chowder and it was everything I…read morewanted. Pretty reasonable compared to other restaurants in the area too!

I made the tactical error of visiting Rosy Tomorrow's for a work meeting…read more Not because the meeting was bad, but because this place clearly deserves a version of me who is off the clock, has nowhere else to be, and is prepared to make several questionable menu decisions. The atmosphere is fantastic. The people, energy, truly one of a kind décor, and wonderfully unconventional menu all make the experience feel like much more than lunch. The staff was amazing, the food was very good, and the portions were generous. One wrap at our table looked like it may have missed a growth spurt, but everything else arrived ready to feed actual adults. One important logistical note: If you are especially well hydrated, choose your seat strategically. The restroom is on the bottom floor, and getting there may qualify as the day's cardio. I left with two strong conclusions: First, I really like this place. Second, conducting a work meeting here was like going to an amusement park to discuss spreadsheets. I cannot wait to return in a more appropriately fun frame of mind and work my way through everything I wanted to order but couldn't reasonably explain on an expense report. Consider this the preliminary review. The full investigation will require another visit, several friends, and absolutely no agenda.

No minors under 21, no dogs. Ordinarily, this would be a deal breaker for us, since we like to roll…read moreas a Fambly. But with the Progeny at camp and the pup walked to somnolence, the Pardner and I finally had a chance to check this place out. Pros: - There's often live music -- without a cover! We saw the talented Eran Troy Danner perform. - The house-brewed beers are varied and delicious. We tried the Amarillo Sky Double IPA, Sacred Grounds Coffee Porter, and the Pirates and Parrots Island Lager, made in three very distinct styles. The Amarillo Sky reminded me of Lawson's Sip o' Sunshine, though a bit less hoppy. Pirates and Parrots would be a perfect session beer. It's fantastically refreshing in the heat. I have to wonder whether the Sacred Grounds Coffee Porter has anything to do with the excellent Sacred Grounds Coffee in Sherman, CT -- but either way, it's very tasty. - The bathrooms are clean!!! They're probably the cleanest bathrooms I've ever seen in a drinking establishment of any kind in the US. - The staff are really nice and friendly, affirmatively helpful. - There's a nice looking food menu. It was a little early for dinner, for us, but we'd love to head back... someday when we are again sans Progeny. - There is an air conditioned indoor space one can retreat to if it's really, really hot out. But the expansive outdoor area out back is where most of the action seems to be when weather permits. Cons: - No dogs allowed - No humans allowed under 21 I am tempted to ding a star because those are big fat cons for us. But... given those delicious beers, the clean bathrooms, the great live music... I can't. This place is sweet.

Housatonic River Brewing is a craft brewery that opened in New Milford, Connecticut in September…read more2018. It was founded by brewer Dave Littlefield. With brewery experience dating back to the 1980s, Littlefield had owned and operated Harbor Lights Brewing Company in Dana Point, California during the 1990s. A couple of non-brewery jobs later, Littlefield had relocated to Connecticut and looked to open a new brewery. He purchased a 7-acre property along the banks of the Housatonic River in New Milford. In addition to brewing good beer, Littlefield's goal was to create a venue that the community would appreciate and enjoy. The brewery features a large rustic taproom, a stage for live musical acts to perform, and a large seasonal beer garden under a pavilion. In addition to the housemade beer, HRB also serves wine, cider, craft cocktails, and a large menu of delicious food from their in-house kitchen. In May 2024, Littlefield purchased the former Quirk Works Brewing & Blendery space in Danbury for HRB to use as a secondary production facility. I recently visited Housatonic River Brewing for the first time. I had heard that they host a lot of live music acts and I purchased a ticket to see NYC-based Rush tribute band "Moving Pictures". 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 and grabbed a table close to 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 started off with a plate of "Smoked Macaroni & Cheese" (smoked bacon jalapeño macaroni & cheese) and "Cornbread" (w/ cinnamon honey butter). Afterwards, I moved onto a "Gourmet Brisket Grilled Cheese" (three cheeses between perfectly grilled rustic sourdough toast w/ bacon & jalapeños & fries). Everything was fantastic, especially that heavenly grilled cheese! Throughout my visit, I enjoyed pours of "Uncle Bock" (Doppelbock), "Less Gentle On My Mind" (Double New England IPA), and "Remedy" (Imperial Stout). They were all good, especially the latter two. Moving Pictures also gave an excellent performance to the very energetic crowd. Overall, I had quite an enjoyable evening and I hope to return to HRB!