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.

Unfortunately this business is no longer open. It was closed in May 2025…read more It was a great place to go. Nice decor, great staff and good food. The Mutually Assured Destruction Russian Imperial Stout was the bomb!

Last Smashburger & Oktoberfest beer. Place closes today. What a shame. Met a lot friends here for…read morefood and drinks over the past couple of years. Always packed. Don't understand why it's closing.

Hoax Brewery located in Da Legna at NOLO and NOLO. NOLO is a restaurant that is known for their…read morepizza. They make sourdough wood fired thin crust pizzas. The beer is brewed on-site; the beer canisters are out on display when you first walk in. There is a parking lot and patio area; I'm sure when warmer arrives, it's a great spot to dine and drink at. The restaurant was super trendy with high energy. We stopped in just to try the beers on a Saturday afternoon. The place was packed and seems to be a popular spot; I recommend you book reservations. We just wanted to try the beers so they let us use the empty table up front. The hosts and servers were very accommodating and friendly. I'm a huge sour beer fan so I tried two of the beers; the Raspberry toasted marshmallow sleight of hand. This beer had hints of raspberry, chocolate, and marshmallow. I thought it was a very tasty beer! Definitely would order this again. Next, I tried the Tropic Thunder. There are notes of raspberry, pineapple, banana, and guava. It was refreshing! I wished I ordered the pizza because it looked and smelled so good from afar but we were getting dinner elsewhere. Next time, I look forward to going back for more beers and this time, pizza!

No A/C so very hot. Only carries a couple beers not able to order any that are actually on website…read more Glasses were dirty.

Asking ourselves why we hadn't been to Haven Beer Company in Hamden sooner! I never realized how…read morebig the space/grounds were, and I'm obsessed with the rooftop. If I were a student at Quinnipiac, this would be my spot! The beer is exclusively brewed and sold on premises, so it was our first time trying it, and we really enjoyed it. Their food menu is huge, and while there's a lot of choices, we have to say they do everything well! Some elevated and international choices too that we weren't expecting, but everything we tried was fantastic, including dessert. That sampler platter is the way to go, and honestly Colten and I could've made a meal out of just that! We will absolutely be back!

I was excited to order the Belgium waffle with house made peach compote and fresh whipped cream…read more The presentation was nice and I was ready to dig in. This is where my food fell short. The peach compote was refrigerator cold but tasty, and my waffle was room temperature. The whipped cream was perfect. I figured out that the waffle was commercially made, not in-house but it should have been served hot. I was shocked that my peaches were cold. I asked if they could be microwaved but they didn't have one. I asked the waitress to pass along my suggestion and took my food to go. Once heated at home, it went down well. The syrup wasn't warm either. Good dish but not missing the correct temperature

This is my first time here. My brother sent me a Facebook post of the Berzerker I thought it was…read moreright up my alley. Once I saw that picture, I got in my car and ordered it. It did not disappoint. The sandwich is topped with a toasted pretzel bun. The sandwich contained eggs, crispy bacon, melted cheddar, chipotle aioli and hash brown patty. I also got the side of hash browns and the suggested paired drink of the Cookie Monster. The Cookie Monster is a cookie butter, cold brew topped with cookie butter cold foam. All of these items were very delicious. I do have to note my stomach didn't exactly enjoy the combination but a couple steps of Gingerale and I was good to go. That place was fairly busy. It was Friday night around 6 PM that I went. Staff was super friendly and walked me through the process as I've never been there before, so it was very easy to understand the process.

We were in the area so we decided to stop by yellow kings and grab the new golden hour coffee…read moreflight. It was so good. Came with 5 different iced coffees. Which were all delicious! I enjoyed every single one. My favorite was the MARSHZILLA COLD BREW it was made with the following HASTUR'S COLD BREW SHAKEN WITH OUR HOUSE-MADE NUZILLA SAUCE, TOPPED WITH MARSHMALLOW COLD FOAM. We also grabbed a jalapeño cheddar bagel with cream cheese. Service was fast and prices were fair.

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!

Great food and the staff was awesome! Only downside is they did not have all the scotch that was…read moreon the menu. Overall would definitely go back and recommend.

Awesome place to grab a pint and food! Nestled next to the walking trails, it's a good place for…read morepeople watching on a nice day. My friend and I thought we would grab a bite for dinner from here and I'm so happy that we did! There is an extensive selection of beers, ciders, and specialty cocktails. The food menu also offers something for everybody! I decided to give the birria tacos special a try, while my friend ordered the smoked meatloaf sandwich. We both thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The tacco meat was so tender and I tried a bite of my friend's meatloaf which was so good that I may order it next time! Our waitress was also kind and helpful! I'm happy to return to this establishment again in the near future!

On a street full of bars, this place had room for our group of four…read more Great craft beer selection, nice menu, and a good bar area.

The chicken was extremely dry, the service was terrible, my family disagrees with me, the service…read morecould have been better. Never coming back again!

Well - call me generous perhaps! But it is so refreshing to have another choice for pizza in New…read moreHaven... I should have written this long ago, but here it is now. I love the place. TBH, I only get pizza and salad, so this reflects that. The salads change with the seasons and what is fresh and tasty at the time... my favorite is when they have their berry salad - OMG - so delicious. The name says it all peppered with raspberries, blackberries... and more... but I must commend the balsamic vinaigrette!! I've never had a more delicately flavored dressing. I got one for a friend as take out once, and they too raved over it. The pizza is great as well. To each their own when it comes to pizza for certain. I feel you need to give your 'touchstone' pie for reference... mine is Sally's. Next door is not like that at all. But has a good sauce (a must) and gets the cheese amount right. It has some char on the crust, but not enough to be inedible. Last time I tried the sausage and . It deserves a spot on your to do list. BTW / ran into the owner there once - talked a bit - great guy and very appreciative! Keep it up Next Door!!

I have to admit, I was skeptical when I first heard that pizza was "a thing" in New Haven. I had…read morenever heard of New Haven style pizza, and certainly didn't expect it to wow me. And now here I am asking all my friends "Did you know New Haven has some of the best pizza?!" I ordered via Uber Eats with delivery to my hotel. They messed up the delivery, so unfortunately the pizza wasn't piping hot once I finally found it. However, it didn't need to be. The flavor was a masterpiece! It was spicy, with just the right amount of cheese and sauce. The sauce was not the tangy cheap-tasting sauce that I sometimes stumble upon so I was happy about that. The crust was not hard, but not soft. I was pleasantly surprised that it had so much flavor, yet was not at all greasy. I wish I knew how to describe it better, but I guess you'll have to try it for yourself! ;)

Maiden Voyage Alert Yes, for some odd reason last night…read morewas my very first time here? Don't know why, but I will definitely attempt to make a better effort in the near future? Friends of mine and I were pregaming dinner before seeing Spider Man Brand New Day. Everything was great ! Our server Maddy W was extremely friendly and attentive to everyone and everything at our table. The temperature and taste of my food was perfect. One of the best steaks I've ever eaten out anywhere ! Ribeye is my favorite Looking forward to visiting again soon. Any other folks, not been here yet either? I highly recommend it and you won't be disappointed I'm sure of it??

Came here for a friend's birthday after watching a movie. It was a Friday night and they sat 5…read morepeople pretty quickly. Inside was clean and there was a lot of seating. We sat down and review the menu. The waitress seems overwhelmed and a bit in a rush. She took our order and disappear. I order a ribeye, broccoli and sweet potatoes. Other servers end up drop off all our food. The steak was a bit fatty but good. They cooked it to the temperature I like. Everyone else enjoyed their meals. Everything was good but not rushing to come back here.