It is a great place to hang out! I went for an event and it was so much fun. Great drinks and food.read more

I've been to Elicit Brewing Company in Manchester multiple times -- probably around six times at…read morethis point -- and every single visit has been such a fun experience. This place is HUGE and has so many different vibes all in one building, which I absolutely love. The drink selection is one of my favorite parts. They have so many beers on tap, plus cider flights, sour flights, beer flights -- all different types of flights if you're like me and enjoy trying a little bit of everything. And if beer isn't your thing, they have cocktails too, so everyone in your group can find something they like. The food is just as impressive. The Philly cheesesteak egg rolls are AMAZING -- crispy, flavorful, and honestly one of the main reasons I keep coming back. The burgers are delicious, and the desserts? Oh my goodness. The deep-fried Oreos are next-level. Atmosphere is where Elicit really stands out. There's the big open beer hall feel inside, but also different sections depending on what kind of night you're looking for. It can be chill and casual earlier in the evening, then turn into more of a going-out/club vibe later on. There's a cocktail bar upstairs, and as the night goes on the energy really shifts. In the summer they have bands (sometimes outside), a full outdoor bar, a fireplace, two inside bars, a little quieter lounge area with couches, and even a small game room. Bathrooms upstairs and downstairs make it convenient, and you can rent rooms for private parties too. I also like how the food ordering works -- they give you a pager and you pick up your food when it's ready. Tables are first come, first serve though, so definitely save your spot because you can lose your seat if you're not careful, especially on busy nights. It does get packed on weekends, so I recommend getting there early if you want a good table for your group. But overall, it's one of my go-to spots in Manchester when I want good drinks, great food, and a fun atmosphere. Definitely a place I'll keep going back to -- and those Philly cheesesteak egg rolls will always bring me back.

In 2010, Connecticut Valley Brewery created their Trailblazer beer, which is a New England Indian…read morePale Ale. That style of beer was still new at that time. They created other styles of beers since then, such as sours, seltzers, and stouts. Their Spiked Smoothie Blueberry Lemonade received awards in 2022. In 2019, Birdhouse Coffee opened in the same establishment; they serve coffee and food. The parking lot was spacious, packed, but we found parking. In the warmer months, they also have a nice patio area. The tap room was spacious with plenty of seating and high ceilings. I'm a huge fan of seltzers and sours, so I was excited to see that they had a few to choose from. I got to try two different flavors; those were called: 1. Blueberry Lemonade Spiked Smoothie- ABV 5% 2. Raspberry Lemonade Spiked Smoothie- ABV 5% Those were one of the best sours I've had in a long time. They also sell other brand's beers as well. My family and friends ordered beer and food from the Birdhouse Coffee. Aside from the food delay, we had a great time. The beertenders were friendly. The employees kept the area clean. They also hosts a number of events; the day we went, there was a toy drive. Overall, a great brewery with delicious beers; I can't to go back!

There are car cruise events happening throughout the week throughout the warmer months. Cruisers…read morehang out Sunday mornings for Cars & Coffee events and then on Monday nights are car themed nights. There's also open Cruise Night events on Thursday nights when every car is welcome to show up.

Fantastic place to grab a drink! Perfect for watching the game and a quick lunch. Service was…read morespeedy and the drinks were reasonably priced.

What an awesome hidden gem! I've driven by this brewery a hundred times and finally made time to…read morecheck it out. Very cool atmosphere and helpful bar tender. You can order more than just beer here - including cocktails. I sampled some beer but just wasn't in the mood so I got an old fashioned. Pretty good for $10! They have a bunch of games and other things to keep you and your group occupied. Will definitely visit again!

The Main Pub is always a great local place to have a drink, eat a meal, listen to some music, and…read morein warm weather, sit outside on a beautiful patio. We stopped by on a cold night for some dinner. Sat in the bar area at a high top table. It's welcoming, comfortable, and 'nice'. We were there on a Thursday night. They have trivia on Thursday, but not until 8:00. Since we came at 6:00, we didn't want to wait around that long, however, another time we will plan to come later. Our server was beyond nice (I wish I found out her name). Whether it was checking if we had what we needed or making sure our member number was recorded - they have a Loyalty program. My husband had a turkey sandwich as a wrap. I had the fish tacos. Comes with 2 tacos and a side. I got the ceasar salad as my side. Took 1 of the tacos home (lunch the next day) Delicious.

I met my friend and her college-age daughter here. We each ordered a different pub food item and…read morethey were all delicious. Friendly and efficient service. Ambiance is conducive to a nice dinner out.

I've been wanting to try this place since they've opened. Never could find the time, but on a…read moreWednesday night pre-comedy show I dragged my friends along. Time was of the essence and everyone was so accommodating. Staff couldn't have been more accommodating to my unrealistic time crunch. Old Specled Hen, on point. Sausage rolls and scotch egg shouldn't be missed. The true selling point is the warmth of hospitality. Thank you so very much Erin and Sam!!!!!

I'm back! I love this place! It's quiet here ) it's only a Tuesday) but we're late (arrived at 9:15…read morePM). There is no shortage of decor here! I like the huge carafe of ice water and the spicy potato chips! For my first drink, I'm having a Negroni. A negroni is an Italian cocktail, made of equal parts gin, vermouth rosso (red, semi-sweet), and Campari, generally served with ice, and commonly garnished with an orange slice or orange peel. It is considered an apéritif. They also have an Obi Wan Negroni made with Cold Brew Infused Campari instead. For my first food item, I'm having the Cream of Mushroom soup with chicken. Cream of mushroom soup is a simple type of soup where a basic roux is thinned with creamor milk and then mushrooms or mushroom brothare added. This is delicious! It's nice and hot with a lot of shredded chicken. For my entree, I'm having the Brussels Sprout Salad made with shaved Brussels sprouts, spring mix, bacon, pomegranate drizzle, silvered almonds, shaved Parmesan and lemon vinaigrette dressing. Look at the height of this! This tastes great! I am also having a side of mushy peas. Mushy peas are a traditional British side dish of marrowfat peas that are cooked until soft and mashed into a mush. The dish is especially popular in Northern England and the Midlands, and often eaten with fish and chips or served as part of "pie and peas". Here's a quick overview of mushy peas: Ingredients** Traditionally made with dried marrowfat peas, but can be substituted with frozen peas or green split peas. I love this! It's nice and hot.,What a rare treat! This is hard to find anywhere! I'm also having a side of cold slaw. Coleslaw, or "slaw" in North America, is a side dish of shredded cabbage with a vinaigrette or mayo-based dressing. The word "coleslaw" comes from the Dutch term koolsla, meaning "cabbage salad". Recipes vary by region and can include additional ingredients like carrots, apples, raisins, or celery. Coleslaw originated in the Netherlands in the 18th century, but references to similar cabbage salads appear in ancient Greek and Roman medical texts. This is the best! Nice, thick dressing! For my last drink, I'm having a Godfather. The Godfather is a sweet and strong cocktail that blends Scotch whisky and amaretto liqueur. It's typically served in an old-fashioned glass over ice and can be garnished with an orange twist. The drink became popular in the 1970s disco scene and is named after the 1972 film starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino. Some say bartender Joe Scialom created the Godfather to capture the movie's spirit. This is done just right! Good job! What a great meal here!

I can't remember the last time I was here. The restaurant is located at 320 Buckland Hills Dr. in…read moreManchester. The place is pretty big and has a very high ceiling. Notice the ceiling kegs at the entrance. The music is a variety of music from the 70's to the 80's. For my first drink, I'm high the Lucky Ducky. This is made with Altos Plata Tequila, Malibu Coconut Rum, Absolute Mandarin Vodka, Bols Peach Schnapps, Bols Blue Curaçao, Monin Sweet and Sour, pineapple juice and Starry. I love the prevention! It is served in a bathtub with a floating ducky! This is good. I can't really taste the alcohol but I like the overall taste. The presentation makes the drink. For our appetizer, we are having the Chicken Pot Stickers which are pan-seared filled dumplings, garlic, ginger, yellow chives, soy ginger sauce and slaw topped with rice sticks, sesame seeds and green onions. These are nice! Extra soy sauce and a rice stick topping. For my next drink, I'm having the Grand Patron Margarita made with Patron Silver, fresh orange and lime slices and topped with a mini bottle of Grand Marnier. Grand Marnier is a premium French orange liqueur made from a blend of Cognac brandy, distilled essence of bitter orange, and sugar, created in 1880 by Louis-Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle. It has a rich, complex flavor profile with notes of orange, vanilla, and hazelnut, and is typically 40% ABV (80 proof). It can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, in cocktails like the Sidecar, or used in desserts like Crêpes Suzette. They use a thinner salt for the rim. Still hard to taste the alcohol (because of the size of the glass), but as I drink it, the Grand Marnier kicks in! These more like it! For my next item, I'm having the Soup (clam chowder) and Salad Combo (House). The soup is hot and comes with crackers. It's good! The salad is good sized with croutons, it is very good! For my entree, I'm having the Enlightened Cherry Chipotle Glazed Salmon which is oven roasted Atlantic salmon in a savory Cherry Chipotle glaze with roasted asparagus and spinach. This is dipped hot! It tastes great! Very unique! Nice presentation! I love it! For my last drink, I'm having the Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned made with Woodford Reserve bourbon, simple syrup and Angostura bitters. Look at this! They use a large ice cube to slow the dilution process! It's nicely garnished and well-balanced. This tastes great! Good job! For dessert, I'm having one of their World Famous Pizookies - Strawberry Shortcake. This is a buttery sugar cookie, fresh strawberries, rich vanilla bean ice cream and whipped cream. This is heaven on a plate! Wow! What a great meal here!

Get them when you still can as the Monster pizookie is only around for a limited time only. It's a…read morespecial feature one that they have for a few months. We had to give the monster ice cream one we had to give it a try. It was just ok with the blue ice cream. It was gooey with a chocolate chunk cookie, stacked with Rich Vanilla Bean ice cream(blue), Oreo® crumbles and a side of hard-shell chocolate sauce poured on top. Glad we did get to try it before it's gone but our favorite still is the salted caramel pizookie. The service was alittle slow arriving with our order for a Tuesday evening.

Wow! What else can I say... this is a great brewery! Our friend introduced this spot to us and what…read morea winner! If you're from East Hartford you may recognize their brews from Burnside like the famous Ten Penny Ale. They're back as East Hartford Brewery with some of their old favorites and more! I got a flight and this was the first time in a long time I liked every beer I tried. My favorites were the Penny Weiz and the Leafy Penny! The inside/outside seating area is so cozy and filled with a bunch of heaters for the chilly weather. What a cool vibe. Staff was awesome as well. And the best part? They're dog friendly!!! They also have a great lineup for food trucks. We'll definitely be back!

Love the outdoor area - fun vibe. Always enjoy their beers but the coffee stout is off the chart…read moregreat this year ! You can bring your own snacks and the outdoor area has board games you can play. The music was so enjoyable we stayed longer than we had planned. For the women in the crowd, very clean restrooms also

This liquor store has an extremely limited inventory. I wouldn't stop back in unless if I was in…read morethis plaza and had no time to make it to another package store. The store itself is dim and the wine bottles were covered in dust. However, it sells liquor and after shopping at stop and shop the day before Thanksgiving I was all set with driving around town, so at the very least, it was convenient.

Surprised I never got around to writing a review here, for being small the selection is great. But…read morebeing small isn't a bad thing here, it gives the employees more time to spend with you one on one and get to know you. Anywhere that can maintain a first-name basis (without being judgemental) is a major win in my book. And this is where I found out about the new extended liquor laws in CT. There's always something sort of sale or special, which is great if you like new things and the wine selection is bigger than I thought it would be at first glance. Just missing one star because it is a small place and there are a lot more shops nearby with bigger selections, but this gets the job done fast and easily, with some personality rolled in.

Beware the owner is a scammer! Have shopped here out of…read moreconvenience living close by but it is amazing how much the owner uncharges every product in the store! He tried to tell me a bottle of Buffalo Trace was $85!! It is retailed at Total Wine for $38.99! He tried to pull the same stunt with my husband! He told me an 8 pack of sun cruisers was $20.99 when the sign said different and told me "try to find a place that sells it cheaper" well I'm standing in M&R and the price tag is $18.79. When I turned him down and said I was going elsewhere he told me to never return to his store haha. Do yourself a favor and stop giving this man business! M&R in South Windsor is way more knowledgeable and customer friendly!!

this guy is a scumbag! Never buy from here. I was looking for a nice bottle of tequila for a gift…read more we grabbed the bottle and said it was very rare and it would make a great gift. Charge me over $200. After I bought it, I figured I'd look it up and see what it was, turns out it the bottle only for $60. Went back to return it half an hour later and he said he would not give me a refund and all sales final. beware this will rip you off.

This is a well run liquor store with a well stocked assortment of spirits, wines and non alcoholic…read morechoices too. They even have bottle bags if you pick out a gift. Rolf is a pleasure as a mgr. To help with his expertise in the liquor industry. The staff is very friendly.

I was desperate to find a certain delicious beer for a special cookout next weekend. I called…read moreeleven local package stores. No, no, no...until your store! You had my favorite beer. So happy! 1000 thanks!