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    Strange Brew Pub

    3.8 (18 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Live music
    Outdoor seating

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    Very delicious beer.
    Ana B.

    This weekend I went with some friends to see some live music at Strange Brew Pub in Norwich! This is such a fun place, if I lived closer I would go here all the time. Strange Brew Pub was originally a distillery in 1741, after that it served a multitude of businesses, and as of 2017 it's been a music venue and a bar. What a strong living place this is! They don't brew their own beers, but they have over 100 available. This place has so much character! Just by walking close to it, you'll notice the beautiful peacock painting on the stairs next to this place. Upstairs, the walls are covered in records. It almost looks like a big barn. It's all natural wood everywhere. Here you'll find some beautiful artwork. Maybe a local high school's students work. You can play darts and pool, and of course enjoy live music. I had a very delicious beer, that I've never heard of before. It's called Complimentary Colors, and it's a delicious blueberry sour beer. They don't make their own food here, but you can order from nearby places, or bring your own food. This a pretty small place, when the full band plays the floors are shaking and for a minute I thought the we'd all crash through the floor. But this almost 300 year old building is truly handling it all! I really love Strange Brew Pub, if you're in the area I encourage you to stop at this historic place and check out the beautiful and unique artwork, throw some darts, or enjoy a beer you've never had before.

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    Great atmosphere. Love the trivia nights and their takeover nights. Drinks are always great as well.

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    Great place, but this dude they have running the front door sucks. Unwelcoming and rude. Screams at customers.

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    Always something to see here. Cool staff. Great music. And they sell artworks by local artists. Definitely worth a visit.

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    Not worth the $10 I paid to get in here.. good beer though.. the rest.. well come and find out.

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    The Inishmor - Sweet Jalapeño Wings

    The Inishmor

    4.3(210 reviews)
    13.6 mi
    $$

    So happy to finally get to try Inishmor. The line is always so long but lunch on a Saturday was…read moregood still packed. We tried the fried pickles, Shepard pie and Bangers and mash. The casual pub atmosphere adds to the comfort of the delish food.

    Stopped in for a late lunch yesterday and were greeted immediately and told we could sit anywhere…read more Seating is comfortable with a combination of tables and booths. Our server came and took our drink orders and provided us with menus. We chose the pretzel sticks that come with beer cheese. Entrees were the chicken tenders with barbecue sauce and the heifer burger minus the jalapeños. Strawberry margaritas completed the order. The pretzel sticks are served piping hot, you can see the steam coming off them as you dip them in the great tasting cheese. The are soft any nicely salted, just the right amount of salt. The chicken tenders arrived covered in a great tasting barbecue sauce. Baby carrots, a side of extra barbecue sauce, and blue cheese completed the dish. There are plenty of tenders in the order, enough so that we took some home for another meal. The barbecue sauce was nice and tangy and complemented the tenders perfectly. The heifer burger was served on a nice soft bun alone with crispy bacon and gorgonzola cheese. Could have had more cheese for my taste but no complaints on what was done with it. The burger was cooked a perfect medium rare and it was well seasoned and very large. It came with a large portion of French fries and pickles on the side. The fries were very crispy and stayed hot throughout the meal. This was definitely a great meal. Service was very good as our server was very attentive and took good care of us. Been here before and we'll be going back. A great place with a large enough menu that everyone should find something they will like.

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    Inside vibe

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    Chips with curry sauce

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    The Hare and The Hound

    The Hare and The Hound

    4.5(128 reviews)
    28.4 mi

    What a true Irish pub! Loved the atmosphere and the friendly staff!…read more Brussel sprouts were unique and delicious! Sweet savory combo bacon, fig jam, apples and crispy sprouts. The flavors danced on your tongue. Wished we had a few more sprouts. The Cuban Ruben was also a delicious flavor combo. I expected the sandwich to be warm but it was cold. The house made corned beef was perfection (lean, no fat and super flavorful)(wished for a tad more) slaw, fresh homemade pickles all very fresh and delicious! Don't pass on the house made chips, salt & vinegar. These were a delight! We loved it there and will definitely be back. The place had a great crowd and clearly a favorite for many locals. Many local options but this one did not disappoint!

    My friend and I were in the area but are not from CT. We saw their menu that they had a beef…read moreWellington and at the very end of the description it said "deconstructed" so I called to check with that meant. The hostess, who was on was very new, and I don't think she fully understood what I was asking. She ended up telling me that, Yes it was a normal beef Wellington. Cool, so excited, don't see those often. We get there, I order it because I already asked for clarification and didn't think I'd need to ask a second time. As we were waiting for our food, I saw some dishes come out from the table across from us and the waitress said, "Here is your beef Wellington". I realized that it was a concept of beef Wellington, but not a traditional beef Wellington, which is what I'd been worried about. We hadn't seen our server in a while so I went over to the bar and let them know that I wanted to cancel my order because it just wasn't what I wanted and the price tag was $60. I've been willing to pay that if it was what I had my heart set on, but it wasn't. They said they would cancel it. In a little bit, someone then came over, not our waitress, to tell me that I will be charged half of the price of the beef Wellington because I canceled it and it was already made. And of course, I was not OK with that. I once again explained to them that I had called and asked if it was a traditional beef Wellington and was told that yes it was. They said that the hosts are not trained on the menu so they cannot answer questions on them. I then asked what is the point of having someone who is untrained on the menu answer your phones because sometimes people are going to ask questions before they choose to come to a restaurant. I refused to pay the $30, she stated she would have to call the manager back because the manager was not on premises that day and see what she could do. In the meantime, they brought out the beef Wellington that they made and tried to entice me to eat it and I of course said no thank you. Finally, they told me I didn't have to pay. I ordered the stew appetizer. It was very small but tasty, and I was pretty hungry at that point so I'm glad I ordered it. Not sure I'd try this place again, but maybe if I lived closer. Not having a manager on premises really made it tough, it was a massive waiting game to get an answer, and I've never heard of a place blame the customer for their knowledge gaps. I definitely will not be going out of my way to come here again.

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    Fried pickles

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    Audacity British Style Pub - Bramble On Rose

    Audacity British Style Pub

    4.1(99 reviews)
    28.5 mi
    $$

    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!

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    Audacity British Style Pub - Complimentary crisps

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    Audacity British Style Pub - Happy hour sweet potato tots...good deal

    Happy hour sweet potato tots...good deal

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    Ryan's Pub

    Ryan's Pub

    4.3(25 reviews)
    12.5 mi
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    Great Dive Bar - Delicious Food…read more Ryans is old dive bar pub with dated decor (which is a good thing) and plenty of food and drink deals. The food at this pub is spot on. I love their kickin chickin. its a great value and you can choose the sauce and trust me, i've tried all of them and they are all fantastic. also, the lobster roles and fried seafood are of the quality you would see at a seafood restaurant but without the high cost. Definitely check this place out if you are in Groton area. Thanks

    In town visiting Of course I looked on yelp for a local…read moreplace to relax. I liked what I read so I decided to stop in. It's not easy being a woman and being by yourself but Erin the bartender made me feel welcome right away. My battery almost died and she went above and beyond by lending me her personal charger. I was grateful due to the fact that my phone was dying. She handled the bar with ease. Most people seemed to know each other and were very pleasant. I saw a couple pool tables to the side. Keno was playing but I'm not sure what else they offered. TV's were on playing sports and the enthusiast were really enjoying the game. I had already eaten so I can't tell you about the food but from what I saw it looked delicious If I'm ever in the area again I will definitely stop in and hopefully it's Erin's shift.

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    Ryan's Pub - That's what you see when you first walk in the Ryan's pub/bar it  opens up around the corner more tables & a pool table room.

    That's what you see when you first walk in the Ryan's pub/bar it opens up around the corner more tables & a pool table room.

    Ryan's Pub
    Ryan's Pub

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