My fiancée came here to play bingo with some friends of hers a while back and said that I needed to…read moretry out their wings, so here we are and I'm going to tell you how it went. Atmosphere/Appearance: Lots of people are afraid of dive bars for some reason. I don't know if it's because of the stuff they see in movies or what, but they're some of the best places to come! Everyone is friendly, no one is judgmental, folks just kinda mesh together! There is a private parking lot out front as this place is literally located next to Jerry's Pizza. I'm assuming they're owned by the same folks. Once inside you'll see the bar to the right, dining to the left then the pool tables and bathrooms all the way in the back. There's a TouchTunes digital jukebox here so you can play whatever kind of music you want loudly throughout the restaurant. Lol. Service: It seemed as if 1 to 2 lovely ladies were running the bar and the whole restaurant by themselves. They were doing an excellent job making sure we were all taken care of and I was quite impressed. Food: I came for the WWWIIINNNGGGSSS. We tried the Mango Habanero, Sweet Thai Chili and Thai Peanut Butter & Jelly. They were all just okay. I don't like breading on my wings. It just adds carbs and makes the wings "look" bigger. Like stuffing a bra... you feel me? Out of the 3, I think the Mango Habanero would've been my favorite, but overall I wouldn't go out of my way to come here for wings. Sorry. :-/ Value: I can't recall how much wings were, but they weren't expensive at all. You won't break the bank eating here, no matter what you get. In conclusion... this place is cool. I wouldn't get the wings here again, but I'd certainly be willing to try other things on the menu for sure.

Great little sports bar with great specials! How can you beat $2 beers and 40 cent wings??…read more Highly recommend the peanut butter and jelly wings, sounds weird but they are quite tasty!! It is our mission to try all of the wing flavors. It's a great local bar on the south side of town, where there are not as many bars and restaurants. Good place to watch sports or to grab a drink or a bite to eat.

Bristol isn't my normal haunt, but Bleachers has surprised me. I'm in the industry and can say,…read morethey have a SOLID craft beer selection. Kent Falls/ Twelve Percent/ Norbrook just to name a few. And as much as I like great beer, I enjoy live music even more. Bleachers consistently seems to be the place for Hard Rock and metal. Lots of great tribute bands frequent Bleachers. Their live sound is well above average. And whomever is their sound guy, he's doing a GREAT job with the mix. I haven't had their food and can't comment there. Bleachers is always on my radar for a chill bar with good beer and great live music.

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.

We came here from out of town after a concert at the oakdale theatre and the locals did not…read moredisappoint! There was karaoke on a Friday night and it was lively as hell in there. The bartenders were workin so hard and slangin drinks quickly. Plus they recently opened their kitchen (or a new menu maybe??) and the food was fire and pretty cheap! We had fries (they're the double coated kind, my fav) and burgers--which were huge and came on a toasted bun. Plus the kitchen was open at 1am which was SO clutch after being out all night. Really lovely time! Oh and it's a dolphins bar? Lol cool vibe in there

Omg! My friend and I went on a Friday night for karaoke. And this bar is like Toby Keith's sing, "I…read moreLove this Bar!" The people were so friendly and it was SO much fun!

Popped in after a concert on a Friday night and it was a little dead (no music til we hit the…read moreTouchTunes--everyone is welcome lol) but once the tunes started it livened up. The bartender (a gentleman in his 40s-50s) had such a cheery disposition and the beers were cheap. If I lived nearby, I'd definitely be a local. Plus I hear the jerky's great.

Cannot ask for more than good people and good drinks. Total local bar where all will feel welcome.read more

Nice people own and manage the place. They have tasty food and different events throughout the week.read more

Fabulous and Fantastic! What a great addition to downtown Torrington. The food was excellent and…read morethe service and staff were so enjoyable and just all around good vibes. I can't wait to go back and sit at one of the tables where they have games while you wait or sit in the window spots and people watch. There are 8 TV's, music, dartboards and an on-site ATM.

Hidden gem of a bar, they do live music some days. Food is great and the chef cares about customer…read moresatisfaction

Came on a Friday and they had great live music. I ordered a drink, the small size of nachos and the…read moreheirloom tower. Drink seemed mostly soda, but one of the people I sat with was extremely happy with their dirty martini. I tend to be a nacho snob and was not impressed with those. The cheese wasn't even completely melted and it looks like I was served the bottom of the bag because 80% of the chips were broken pieces. The heirloom tower was very good. Everything was fresh and the tomatoes crisp. The place itself is ok. There are two rooms and the room with the bar and entertainment was extremely stuffy and warm, the other room felt like Antarctica. Bathrooms were clean with 3 stalls, although one was out of order. Overall I'd give this place 3-1/2 stars, but with that not being an option I opted for 3.

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.

All of the flavors of wings we had were delicious & unique. Definitely try the capn' crunch wings…read morew/ fluff! They have a great draft list & other great options for food on the menu. Staff is very helpful & there's plenty of space to find a seat and hang out and listen to a band or karaoke.

The VB is a little hole-in-the-wall, locals-only sort of place where everyone will turn from their…read morebarstools to look at the strangers walking in, but are just as likely to buy your next round and then remember your life story the next time you show up. It's always a good indication of a place when the staff hangs around even when they aren't working, since they like it so much. I tend to only show up with Sarah G. is working (hi!) but it's one of my favorite spots to go when I know I don't have to impress anyone and can just be myself.

Nice little towny bar. Cash only but they do have an ATM in case you find yourself without cash…read more They have a couple pool tables in a separate room than the bar which is always nice and roomy. Service is perfect. Bartender is very observant and knows exactly when you need another drink. Drinks are made perfectly too