Great wine, selection, and friendly employees! Beautiful new flooring in this newly acquired…read morelocation. They'll order anything for you that you want and the owner is very friendly.

Excellent selection of wines, from many regions and grape varieties, across the price spectrum…read more Good selection of spirits, a tad expensive.

Easy to get in and out of. A knowledgeable young man helped me find a good Belgian beer. Ice is…read moreless expensive than at the grocery store.

Went to the Cordial shop today since we were in Old Saybrook buying cheese. Purchased two cases of…read morewine. Prices on a few items that I purchase regularly were $1.00 higher. The store gave me a discount of $2.00 on a $417.00 purchase. I did not get 10% off on a case buy. We questioned the cashier and his response is that it would bring it below state min. Did he really analyze each wine I bought to determine this? I go to other stores and the retail is $1.00 less and I get 10% off. Not that I go there often but now I never will. They do have a good selection, but a bit overpriced.

Very quaint store on beautiful and eclectic Main Street Ild Saybrook. The proprietor was super…read morefriendly. Was it the greatest selection of my favorite IPAs? No, but they had more than enough to choose from. I loved the little cooler in front of the register that had a bunch of singles in there of all types of canned libations. Very cool! I'd stop in again when I'm down that way.

I've lived in Old Saybrook for 40 years. For many years, 2 of my sisters, who live on Long Island,…read morewanted to send me wine as a Christmas present. The only shop in town who would deliver was Old Colony. He did it for free, and was persistent in getting it delivered. Today, there are 6 stores in town and some of them deliver (one has a $100 minimum for free delivery). I'm for the local guy. The store is on the small side, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have a wide selection. The aisles are narrow, but he has a good selection of wine and beer, and he's very knowledgeable and great with selections. He's also a one-man show. As far as I can tell, he's the only employee. He's got to be the hardest working guy in town. His prices are good; his service is impeccable; his selection is top drawer. What's not to like?

I attended the release party for Woman Up! A beer that is brewed using the Pink Boots Society hop…read moreblend (this year (2026) featuring Ekuanot®, Centennial, HBC 638, and Mosaic®). I thought the beer was delicious and will go back for more. The release party was so much fun. It is all about celebrating and supporting women in the fermented/alcoholic beverage industry. Who knew that these incredible women in the industry now have a global society supporting the advancement of women and non-binary individuals in the industry? I was there in the afternoon to enjoy music by Arlene Wow, lots of swag, Girl Scout cookies and the Pink Boots Society - all in support of the women brewers!

What a lovely space to stumble upon. OK, I used GPS, but what a find. Some really nice brews,…read morealthough my favourite had to be "Alexa, add beer to my shopping list." Very tasty options included a double ipa and "Five More Minutes." Great tunes played, plenty of seating and parking, and a family friendly atmosphere, although they did offer expresso and puppies to "free range children."

Last night we decided to take a much needed jaunt out of the house.we stopped in at the bar for a…read morecocktail and light bite. My husband had onion soup and he said it was the best he's had locally. I opted for the calamari and they were tender, cooked perfectly and the light sauce was a perfect addition. We both had old fashions and the bartender, Peter, made them exactly how they should be made. Delicious. He said he was new to the restaurant but obviously experienced in his trade. And one heck of a nice man. Highly recommend.

I was sooo excited to have lunch at Aspen today. It's been on my to do list for so long. We were…read moreseated promptly on arrival. They seemed understaffed and it was at least 10 minutes before anyone came over. Our server never introduced herself. (Later looking at the receipt, her name was Cate) She simply walked up with no greeting and just said "what are we drinking?" My wine pour was significantly less than my husband's, which was not a good start especially after having waited. We ordered small plates to start and I wish we stopped there. The seared tuna was great and had both an aioli and a spicy soy based sauce. My husband had the Kobe beef pot stickers and they were tasty, with a nice warm veggie medley in the middle of the plate. The pot stickers could have used a bit more sauce though. When it came time to order entrees, I was fully set on the lobster panini. The server advised me not to order that, and raved about the carbonara, so I ordered that instead. Big mistake. Huge! I wish she just let me order my panini. The carbonara was full of dark meat chicken (gross!!) that tasted gamey, and the sauce was broken. It clearly had too much butter and was not an authentic carbonara. I told our server multiple times that I did not like it. I had separated all the chicken in a pile and ate maybe 1/3 of the pasta. She strangely kept offering to make me the short rib pappardelle instead, which I declined, as I had no interest in that dish. I found it so odd that she picked out a specific dish to offer as a substitute. At least if she offered the lobster panini, it would have made sense since that's what I originally wanted to order, if not for her meddling in my order. My husband ordered a burger cooked medium. It was fully well done. The fries were limp and not crispy. Not a good showing. He wrapped his up to take home, but I did not. Clearly not eating 3/4 of the meal and also not taking it home was a sign of my discontent. I wish I took photo of my plate as I left it. I was pretty offended when she did not remove it from the bill. It's fine, we paid it, but that will be the first and last time we dine at Aspen. We paid our bill as charged, took the cost of my meal out of her tip, and called it a day. This is something I do not often do, but I felt warranted on this occasion, due to the poor food quality and her absolute indifference. We will not be back. Two stars only for the yummy small plates and the very very sweet hostess!!

I loved the ambience of this amazing restaurant. The food was great even the drinks were good too…read more I liked the service as well. I can't wait to come back. I recommend getting a flavored Arnold Palmer (Non-Alcoholic) and try the grilled chicken sandwich.

We had a lovely meal here on a Thursday evening. We were able to get a parking spot a couple…read morebuildings down. We had to wait a little for a table. The inside is a little small but it is cute. The menu has a variety of sandwiches, salads, and different entrees. They had specials for the day which was fun. We ordered the crispy brussel sprouts to split and they were delicious. A great crisp! I then ordered the Ahi Tuna Noodle Bowl and loved it. Tuna tasted fresh with great veggies and sauce. We then finished off with a special coconut cake that was so moist and great flavor. Overall a really lovely meal and would come back!

A good beer selection with mostly tasty food. The wings were disappointing but the spring roll app…read moreis amazing. I also had a burger that tasted good but was difficult to eat. It just sort of fell apart. Proper burger construction is a big part of a good burger. Haha I would definitely recommend this place especially because most of the restaurants in the area really aren't very good.

I have had lunch here twice and it was delicious both times. Enjoyed it so much, I got my coworkers…read moreto try it as well! You have a bunch of new admirers!!!

Liv's has been on my radar for years, but we never made the trek. I'm sorry we waited so long…read more Liv's is hands down the best dining experience we have had in years. The food (Scallops for her, Swordfish for me) was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented with wonderful plate mates and sauces. This is an incredibly well run restaurant! Staff and service were first rate, and special thanks to the back of the house on this sweltering 100 degree day! Seriously, go here.

This was a first visit for my wife and I visiting from Dallas. We had a wonderful experience…read moresitting at the bar for their happy hour. Let me start with the biggest highlight, the service. The bartending duo was Ashely and Sarah. Both could not have been nicer, more welcoming and efficient. They watched what became a full bar for needs and enjoyed talking to the patrons. Some of them they knew. Then I will comment in the food. We had the Happy Hour fried oyster, fried shrimp and cod potstickers. All three were terrific. The shrimp and oysters were accompanied by wonderful sauces! The atmosphere was very clean crisp and welcoming All in all a home run experience!!

My wife and I recently dined at 745 Osteria on a Saturday night. The space, especially the patio in…read morethe Summer, is very cool. Service was excellent the entire night. My wife and I shared arancini with a basil aioli. The three rice balls were beautifully plated and tasty. I ordered an Aperol Spritz (which was good) and Rigatoni Bolognese. The pasta had good texture and the sauce had a rich umami flavor. However, the sauce didn't pop for me relative to my favorite CT Bolognese's and there was not a lot of meat. I would definitely return to 745, but I would try a different meal next time. My wife enjoyed her Beet Salad, which I didn't photograph since she substituted Mozzarella for the Goat Cheese. The chicken she added had a nice grilled flavor. 4 Stars for the Food. 5 Stars for the Atmosphere and Service. Rounding up to 5 Stars Overall since I can't give 4.5 Stars.

We had great service. It's a nice restaurant but is located on a busier road. The food was great! I…read morerecently went to Italy and it reminded me of the quality of food there. I would definitely go back!