I went to UCONN (20 mins away) but would visit ECSU to see friends. Awesome college bar..many…read morememories!

Your standard dive bar, including loud retro rock music and a strong smell of urine in the corner…read more Sat at a high top in front of the window; the chairs were a mismatched height (too tall). Friendly female bartender, decent drinks, and a very sticky bar. Whaddya expect in Willimantic.

It's a dark old bar full of townies and college kids. They've always got music playing whether it's…read morea the bartender phone DJ, TouchTunes or a real DJ depending on the night. Open mic Thursdays, karaoke Fridays! Bathrooms are a bit grimy but - dive bar people come on! Just make a nest, sit down and wash up. Lovely patio on the side of the building just don't get locked out. Back of the building always smells like skunk outside if you catch my drift. Bartenders are all very nice, including the owners daughter who's recently started. I've been here several times in the last few years since living here and of the few bars in town- this one is usually the most lit. If you come early though the place is very quiet and you could hear a pin drop! Great service either way. Oh and if you're hungry? Popcorn.

True Score: 3.5 Stars…read more This is a laidback local bar, oftentimes with live music. It's not fancy, and the beverages are pretty standard, but the vibe is pretty good and no one will bother you. I've come here several times with friends and we've had a good time, each time we've come here. You can bring your own food if you want as well (they don't really serve food). Parking can be a bit tight on busy nights, so be prepared to park nearby if you get here later in the evening. The bartenders are friendly, even when they're busy, and they tend to remember their regulars. There's also an outdoor seating area. Thanks

Great Bartenders! Amazing college and local crowd. Pool tables, karaoke, beer pong and more..read more

We came together here to remember a special lady who was a blessing. This place offered a place to…read moreshare our memories experience comfort among family and friends with good food great surroundings and wonderful people thank you

Maybe the beer is so good it warrants the huge space it occupies. The review below is baffling to…read moreme based on the love this place gets on Yelp and other review sites. The atmosphere and service were terrific. Expansive place in an old bank. Quirky, charming, and fun all at the same time. Loved the vibe - added to the excitement of having lunch. Server was terrific. The food: IF we ever go back I/we will get apps for the table only. Wide variety of options - all fairly good. They do no harm. Think airport or mid-level hotel restaurant. Appetizer portions (especially the nachos) gigantic. Clearly it's for the wow factor to distract diners from the 100% food service supplier, heat and eat options. Even all sauces and dressings come in the 2oz /4oz soufflé cup with the LID STILL ON. like we are literally in the airport. Wings to start along with nachos with shredded beef. The only wing sauce (we tried 4) that tasted like anything was their "Oy-Vey" which is hotter than their bottled, ready to serve buffalo. The buffalo, bbq, and dry rub jerk were tasteless, as was the blue cheese. The wings were medium size. Not the jumbo party wings that come in the 40lbs box. Nachos were ok. Good portion of cheese and meat. But the thimble of sour cream and tasteless pour from the bottle salsa were embarrassing But... if we were drinking and enjoying friends ... it would have been fine to soak up the microbrews, I suppose. Sandwiches were disastrous. One had the friend catfish sandwich, one the spicy shrimp wrap, and I had the farmers wrap/add blackened chicken. Portion sparse. Fries and/or onion rings mid-grade coated/cover the plate type. And I added coleslaw (maybe my favorite food on the planet) at our server's suggestion...the dry, tasteless cabbage set coleslaw back 50 years. KFC slaw is miles better (and I hate that). What ruined it was all sandwiches had the same "funk" to them. Each member of our table tried to identify in their own order, and sharing some of each others, what it was. The common denominator was the funky/carbon/dirty grease taste and smell that came from their grill (all wraps and sandwich bread/roll/wrap) was heated on it. It clearly was filthy. Taste permeated everything. They don't create/chef here. It's food service supplier "speed scratch" which is assembled in the kitchen. I know staffing is hard. I know no one wants to work (they do, however, want to get paid), but really really really disappointed based on reviews and menu. Best part, I asked for a small cup of oy-vey sauce as my tasteless wrap was so dry. Server said that she'd be happy to. But it would be $4 from the kitchen. Ummm... hard pass. Again, maybe phenomenal if you're a college student at East Conn. but if you're not drinking the food simply does not stand up on its own. Worst $178 with tip (with no alcohol) I have ever spent.

An intimate venue, with a good beer selection and tasty food choices. The Thursday Night Irish Band…read moreis a treat! Friendly locals as it is that kind of bar. Tasty burgers and I enjoy the Haddock Sandwich, messily magnificent. The Reuben is also very good, as is the Shepherd's Pie. Nice patio in the summer. Massive memorabilia assortment. A wee bit of the old country...

We enjoy the fish tacos; Irish stew; Reuben sandwiches…read more Their beer selection service is cordial and consistent. The ambience is authentic pub style; cozy and friendly.

Varied Wings and generous beverage sizes Service was crisp…read moreand friendly Ambiance was comfortable just before the crowds

Really great wings, service, and atmosphere to watch any sporting events. Looking forward to…read morecatching some World Cup games here this summer.

Food was excellent. No complaints. Staff was attentive and friendly. A little dark. Perhaps…read morethey could open the blinds when the sun is not shining on the sunny side of the building. Overall experience the many times we were there was very satisfying!

Went there last year. Nice clean place. Locals friendly. Nice place to shoot a game of pool…read more Foods decent for pub food. For a local establishment I give it Five stars. I believe in taking care of the local businesses. I'm sure covid put a dent in all businesses in and around but this place I'm sure will snap back quickly unless it already has !

My first time on a date at Fenton River Grill. We sat at the bar. The bartenders were both very…read morenice young men the food came out fairly quick and both the Moroccan Chicken and the Hosmer Root Beer Short Ribs were good. They could have used a little garlic but were very tender. The crispy Brussels were really good as an appetizer. It has a nice ambience in there with low lighting. It was a perfect night altogether.

Overall okay. The mussels smelled so bad I thought we'd get sick. The Hosmer short ribs were…read moreAmazing! My mom loved her food, my father grumbled at the price tag. I think I would have enjoyed it even more if there were three kids running wild all over the place.

Yummy! My friend who lives in Willimantic said this was one of her favorite eateries so we had to…read morestop by! Coming from New York, I eat a lot of good pizza and am sometimes disappointed in other states. However, I've had good pizza in parts of CT and Trigo was no exception! We started out with the salad which was absolutely delicious and perfect on a hot day. The lemon vinaigrette kept everything light and fresh and the addition of feta was fantastic. I kept going back for more! We were a party of four and opted for two white pizzas: mushroom bacon and shrimp pesto. I preferred the mushroom bacon of the two. The toppings were very generous and the bacon had a nice sweet flavor to it. The crust was crispy and delicious. Shrimp is one of my favorite foods but something was missing for me in this pizza; I couldn't put my finger on it. It still tasted good, just wouldn't be my go to. These pizzas + salad was plenty and we had a few leftover slices. We capped off the meal with a brownie to share with ice cream drizzled in olive oil. I love this combo and the cold hot effect. All in all, this was a great meal in Willimantic! Prices were great and staff were accomodating and nice. I liked the aesthetics at Trigo and the fresh flowers were a nice touch. Would go back if in the area!

Parking: street spots and also spots behind building as well…read more Decor: was suspect from the outside with a dark older brick facade but inside was done up right with a great paint color combo and open pizza area. Maybe some better lighting but a very nice interior with vintage grade school chairs!! Food: presented well and very tasty, pizza was good but had to ask for some crushed red pepper and seasonings. The beet gnocchi was excellent and the hummus was great too. The meatballs were in a skillet and were great but possibly needs more sauce Overall: 100% if in the area it's a revisit for me!!!