Decided to come to their Monday night trivia. It definitely gets crowded so it's a good idea to get…read morethere in advance. I couldn't find parking in their lot but it wasn't too hard to find free street parking close by. Everyone gets carded and stamped when walking in at this time of day. I went to get a drink, and got the hot cider with bourbon. Other people had some of their beers and had overall positive things to say about it. And luckily the was right next to a food court area with pizza, tacos, sushi, and sandwiches as options. The place got very loud during trivia night, and it was nice to be in such a lively atmosphere. Will definitely be back!

First visit- empty bar, pleasant bartenders. I did sampler of pils, Leatherman dopplebock,…read moreOktoberfest and East Rock lager. Pils was good, not too much bite; dark dopplebock had nice balance and wasn't heavy despite color. I thought Oktober was kinda lifeless and lager was, well, dank ( fine for 420 but not beer!). Adult playland unfortunately not open ( shuffleboard and such) but a decent stop.

Amazing staff, great selection, good food truck service, and good prices. Rotating choices and good…read moreapparel to choose from

New England Brewing Co. brings a new experience at a new location with all of their signature…read morebrews. Positioned at Indian Neck Avenue facing Branford Landing, the new spot does not only have relaxing views on deck, it's spacious and inviting decorated with exclusively commissioned art. It was a year long wait, and it was well worth it! Meeting their team was a delight and all their staff was absolutely accommodating. Choose from a number of items from their draft list or cocktails, non-alcoholics & more (they also have wine.) They also house two food trucks that are permanently installed on the grounds that are Nebco Kitchen that appears to have a rotating menu as well as Naples Wood Fired Pizza serving a variety of 12" pizzas who've been there for years. There's a choice for everyone, and they are family friendly!

Lemon pepper wings !!! lol. I was up here for my kids play date. I had to find some where to go…read moreynot here. Great wings. Host/bartender lovely welcoming. Next time I'll try the burger.

Sarah was great. Excellent service! Thank you three sheets for a great time with friends.read more

12 Percent Beer Project is basically a playground for anyone who loves their beer with personality…read more The vibe hits that sweet spot between minimalist‑industrial and "yes, I could absolutely spend an afternoon dissecting hop profiles here." It's spacious, energetic, and has that low‑key hum of people who actually care about what's in their glass. Service is dialed in. The staff knows their stuff--like, actually knows it. Ask about a collab stout or a triple‑dry‑hopped hazy and you'll get real tasting notes, not the generic "it's smooth" answer you get at lesser taprooms. And the beer selection? This is where 12 Percent flexes. Rotating taps full of experimental drops, collabs with cult‑favorite breweries, and a lineup that swings from pastry stouts to funky saisons to IPAs that taste like someone squeezed a whole orchard of tropical fruit into your glass. It's the kind of board that makes you want to order a flight just to avoid FOMO. While you can't order a flight they do offer two small pours at a time and I did just that. Maybe just a time or two. I recommend you do!! Cheers

This spot had been on my radar for years, and I was so glad my partner and I were recently able to…read morecheck it out. The aesthetic is sleek and cool. The high ceilings are quite lofty. I love the designs on the wall, which totally look like pouring beer. The minute you walk in, you smell the hops. There are some lovely, fresh options each day from local breweries. We had a great local stout and hazy IPA. Classics! You can order local food to the joint. There are only basic snack options sold here. There's a coffee counter, but beware of their hours! We didn't realize it would close, and we missed it by about half an hour. Don't make the same mistake we did!

I want to love barcade because the concept and the games are absolutely great. And we found a…read morenearby parking garage that was decently cheap on a Sunday afternoon. Buttttt the place was dirty as in tons of gross unbussed tables and drinks everywhere - it was literally the bartender solo or so I thought but later saw that a big guy playing games also actually worked there but was not "working" shall we say, too bad because the drink I had was good (margarita) and the games made for a fun time.

Decent spot. Beer selection includes a lot of local beers…read morewith many options I feel like everyone could find something here they like. Most of the games are kind of old, a bit of a weird and grungy vibe . Music very low and constant button mashing. We came for games but decided to just hang out , outside. Tables were old and hard to have a drink at considering the giant slits. the bartender was kind though, so that was nice. Got corn fritters that were very good and easy to share between two.

Between Frank Pepe's and BAR, my friend, a Yale student, prefers the latter, and as a mere tourist,…read moreI deferred the decision to her. Man, so glad I did. We arrived on a Monday around peak dinner time, but there was essentially no wait (apparently uncommon according to my friend -- just a delightful consequence of dining at a college town during the summer). We split a medium pizza (1/2 elote mexican street corn and 1/2 bbq brisket), proving to be more than enough for two plus a more than ample amount of leftovers. Recently, I've gravitated toward thinner pizzas, a far cry from the typical Detroit (foccacia-esque) style pizzas I used to prefer, and BAR's pizza is akin to a flatbread yet very thin, another fallen angel to the GLP's. The undercarriage boasts a brilliant crust, almost cracker-like. However, it should be noted that the pizza is indulgent all the same. The elote pizza is quite possibly the most memorable, unique pizza I've ever had; it arrives almost crimson-red with a generous layer of corn and takis atop. It's still incredibly well balanced despite the hodgepodge of varied toppings. It's hard to pick a favorite between this and the bbq brisket though; while one is incredibly unique the other is simply sumptuous, nothing pedestrian about either of the two. The service is also impeccable, almost rivaling that of southern hospitality. I always thought Californians were friendly but something is in the air every time I visit New Haven. Incredible!

Based on a recommendation, four friends and I visited for an earlier dinner on Cinco de Mayo (yes,…read morewrong type of cuisine, but we were in town and this restaurant was on our list.) BAR is an interesting restaurant: open air, picnic tables, open space, paper plates, no utensils unless you ask for them, etc. We were greeted right away by a less than friendly waiter who seemed peeved we didn't have a drink to order right away. Strike one. After a few minutes, everyone put their drink order in and I asked if the bartender could make me a mojito since it wasn't on the menu. The waiter said yes, so I waited. Then came the mojito. It was the worst "mojito" I've tasted in my life. I'm not one to send a drink back because of an "I don't taste any alcohol" excuse, but this was BAD. It tasted like margarita mix with lime and mint sprigs thrown in. It was absolutely terrible. When I double checked with the waiter if the drink was an original mojito he simply said yes, not "is something wrong with the drink?" or "would you like to send it back?" The drink was so bad I told him I couldn't drink it. He was peeved again. Strike two. I asked for a soft drink instead and the soda was flat (strike 3), but at this point I just needed something to drink... because who wants to have water with their pizza? Then came the time to make a dinner choice. My mission was to try the mashed potato pizza. It was hands down AMAZING!! Mashed potatoes and bacon on a pizza. Yes, please!! This was the only saving grace from my experience. I would return to BAR again if only for that pizza! Two of my friends had the clam pizza and the pepperoni/mushroom. Both enjoyed their own! Warming: New Haven pizza is thin crust. I got two meals out of a small, so if you visit with a group, consider ordering a few small pizzas so you can taste a few. I would've given BAR 4 or 5 stars, but the unpleasant waiter, the "mojito," and the flat sofa made for a trifecta, so I'm giving my visit 3 stars. If I find myself in New Haven again, I'll be back! Hopefully my next update will be 5 stars!

I've been wanting to try Skygazer for a little while and had the opportunity to try them. I am…read moregrateful that I did but the beer I had was just okay. I had one of their beers from their Watercolors series. A whole bunch of variants with a whole bunch of flavors. The version I had was Banana, Cherry, Raspberry, Graham Cracker, Marshmallow and Milk Sugar. Described as a Weisse type beer I had the impression that it would be a lighter beer in body but it wasn't really as it was pretty thick and had more of the traits of a sour. Very sweet to drink which was exciting at one point and time for me with this beer type but it was something I tired of quickly as many other breweries started making these types of beers. Just a bit too sweet and thick for me to get too wrapped up with this beer.

What a great group of brewers who love their stuff! It's not a regular brewery where you hang out…read moreat tables and sip, there's no taps.. but they let you sample any of the beer they're selling. It's really good stuff too. It's inside of a garage but decorated very cool inside. There's easy parking too which is nice. It's basically a few cool people who also like to brew/drink beer and are doing this as side job while they all also work real world jobs too! The sour ipas, ipas and sours are really great and flavorful. Love it.

Came here in the past and enjoyed it so ended up stopping by because I was in the area. They have…read moreAmazing hard cider here and they are Dog friendly too! Service is fast and friendly.

Great place! It was hard to choose from the large selection but you can't go wrong! Everything we…read moretried was really good and some unusual mashups!