I made it back for trivia night! We had an AWESOME time!…read more The two bartenders were so attentive and friendly for the entirety of the night, we were never in need of anything. The mule is definitely my favorite drink here, it's been made perfectly each time I had it. We had a big group, so we ordered a variety of bar bites and I'm thoroughly impressed with the quality of all the food. Especially the garlic bread, wow!!! It was piping hot, fresh and fluffy and just perfect. The host for trivia did a fantastic job and created a super fun event for us. The questions were general-knowledge enough that mostly anyone could have participated. Somehow our team won and the prizes were so fun!! More people need to know about this place!!

Went to Spelunkers back on March 22 to check out some live music that they had that night. Good…read morelive music in Southington is hard to come by in the area. I used to go down the street, but the music selection there changed. For those of you frequent to Southington, Spelunkers took over the old Dial 9 speakeasy location. It's a competitive food area and I didn't know what to expect. I'm happy to say that for being marketed as strictly a dive bar, Spelunkers hit all the marks and some. It also was surprisingly large inside compared to what it looked like from the outside (Which was great because some of the other bars nearby are cramped). Their burgers were good and my friends felt the same way about the food that they ordered as wll. They have ample seating (and a variety of it) as well as a pool table and some arcade games to do while listening to music. Prices for drinks were also fair. The interaction that I had with staff, although brief was very friendly. The band they had that night was excellent. Glad I came to see them. They played an eclectic mix of both genres and decades. They were energetic, their song choice were great and they were refreshing to see compared to the typical Southington fare. If they come back to Spelunkers, I'll free my schedule up to come and see. Been watching the socials . Happy to have a fun bar experience again around here and look forward to my next trip.

The food is amazing (deff the wings) service is second to none and atmosphere is perfect for a…read morehometown bar!

As my previous reviews indicate, my sons and I are on the hunt for the best hidden gem wings in the…read morestate. Our travels took us to The Groggy Frog and we were thrilled we took the hour drive in the snow. Service: Prompt, Authentic, Laid Back - no corporate pieces of flare (thank goodness). Atmosphere: you had me at hello. Dive bar, watering hole, where everyone goes vibe. Small. Unique. They definitely do not make them like this anymore. Great music and bar noise. Rustic wood. High tops all around. Fantastic. The wings: so far the best hidden gem we have found. Way better than others in Southington I have previously visited and reviewed. Tons of flavors. They also offer wings in 5's, so, if you're like us and want to try a few sauces - you're in a great position until you find your go-to's. We ordered: hot buffalo, buffalo blue, chipotle honey horseradish, teriyaki wasabi, and an order of their fried shrimp tossed in hot buffalo. All hot, crispy, excellent. While all the sauces were good, the hot buffalo and chipotle honey horseradish make the cut for our next visit. We can't wait to be back and try 3-4 other sauces with the 2 we've fallen in love with. Note: I love the blue cheese dressing at places as much as the wings. I have noticed the wing places in Southington serve a thicker (almost spreadable) homemade blue cheese. It was excellent. But because of its thickness, we went through a lot. And, as you may read in my other reviews, I hate the 2oz soufflé cups in a wing place. 4oz minimum please. Only thing I've learned to do better next time - ask for tons of extra napkins. I prefer when they're either stored on the table, or better, have paper towel rolls on the tables at the elite wing joints.

This place seems like an old school chill spot. Pool table big bar great specials. The ac didn't…read more Work when I was there but it was fixed pretty quick. Service was great. I didn't eat anything so I don't have anything to say about the food but it was a chill spot.

Great food, staff and atmosphere!! They have a large outdoor…read morepatio and bands that play. Games include corn hole, darts and pool table. Just a great place overall!

Came here for the happy hour and truly enjoyed my food! They just updated their cocktail menu ( not…read moreincluded in happy hour) to include a lychee martini that's not only refreshing but a tad bit sweet perfect combination! The firecracker shrimp was well done and super tasty! I ended off with parmesan truffle fries and it was perfection! Definitely will be returning to try the rest of the menu. Alex was extremely sweet and gave me the perfect recommendations!

Interesting food/meals which are very tasty!…read more Very good drink menu as well. Service can be hit or miss.

Came in on 08/03. Great vibes and tasty food, we really loved the bartender Matteo who had an…read moreamazing sense of humor and provided friendly service while making great drinks. I would definitely come back next time I visit Bristol!

Need I say anymore. 2.50$ Drafts, cheap fresh food. South side meat market sausage patties, harvest…read morebakery rolls, spicy mustard, pepper mix. Thank me later

My girl and I went on a pub crawl in Bristol, and this place drew me in like a bear to honey. We…read moreimmediately took note of the warm, dive bar atmosphere, with cool tunes playing, sports on the screens, and what appeared to be happy regulars doing their thing. The service was quick and very friendly, and I just had to try the Sea Hag on tap (I'm not a big IPA guy, but it was excellent). The nachos were unpretentious, like something a kid might make at home, but you know what? They were damn tasty and perfectly fit the vibe of the place. A big cheers to the staff for making us feel welcome. This is a great bar.

Bleachers has some of the best sound and lighting for live music in CT, especially for a sports…read morebar! Kevin the sound guy is a master of his craft and the whole staff is super friendly. They also have good food and a ton of great beers on top. What more can you ask for?

Best "dive bar" in Bristol. Fastest and best service around. Our group of friends has a Christmas…read moreDay tradition to go to Augie's, and I honestly couldn't think of any other bar who would accept the lot of us with open arms. Their bartenders are so friendly, they have great drinks, and their BullShoot darts game entertains for hours. I would recommend this spot to anyone trying to have an awesome but exclusive time with friends. Enjoy!!!

Not a bad dive bar for Bristol. The bartenders are cool, the food is decent (fried mostly) and the…read moreprices are right.

Johnny B's Roadhouse Saloon So I haven't reviewed in a bit…read more I guess nothing worthy of my review but I have to praise Johnny B's Roadhouse. My husband has been wanting to come and try their updated menu. I couldn't be more impressed. I started with their specials drink "Peach on the beach" Malibu coconut rum mixed with peach nectar and tropical mango juice and a rim filled with Tajín. Oh my super yummy. My husband started with a braised Rip Tácito appetizer. I expected him to have 2 maybe 3 and was pleasantly surprised with the 5 that came out. They were amazing! Perfectly marinated meat with caramelized onions and cheese. It was perfectly wrapped in a flour wrap and perfectly grilled. It came with a delicious dip and garnished with tomatoes and jalapeños. I can't rave enough about these! For his main course, he had the mild boneless buffalo tenders. My husband said they cooked them perfectly for him. Just the right amount of sauce and chicken tenderness. I had the Rasta Pasta. Grilled teriyaki chicken with pasta in a yummy cream sauce. My starter was a Caesar salad that was mixed nicely for me. (I don't like when they serve the dressing on the side) We were stuffed and had to take our main meals to go after a couple of bites. Stop and try their food, I don't believe it will disappoint.

Johnny B's has quickly becoming a lunch go-to. The boneless Carolina Gold always hits, burgers are…read morereally good too! Huge portions, great prices, crispy fries, and the blue cheese is my favorite... Service is quick and friendly, the space has a bar vibe but a great dining room with a nice fireplace. Looks like they have a big patio too.

Firstly, the pizza here is phenomenal. The nachos not so much. Typical dive bar: regulars who…read moreconverse with the bartender & everyone shares a couple laughs. Great drinks, keno, scratch offs, pool table- everything you need for a chill afternoon.

Stopped in on a Friday for karaoke. Shelly at the bar is fantastic and sweet as can be. Davy Dee…read moredoes a great job with the karaoke. Stop in sometime!

Good Draft Beer Selection. The locals didn't make me feel…read morewelcome. One & done. The barkeep was very friendly and attentive. The jukebox had great selections with a nice sound system.

I would not recommend this pub because there is a culture of drinking there where the owners…read moreencourage their customers to get drunk. I have been aware of this lack of business responsibility for a number of years but have refrained from filing such a complaint on Yelp. I would hope that the owners would rectify this inadequacy and establish a more responsible platform with respect to consistently trying to get their customers drunk in order to increase their profits. When raising this concern with the owner in a respectable manner he cursed at me continuously in a vulgar manner.