I haven't been to Relic in a long time. Last time I was there it was still just one tiny room…read moreserving their beer and a selection of whiskies. They've since expanded the size of their tasting room into another huge, open space full of high tops and comfortable lounge seating along with a bar mixing up creative cocktails. The new space also has tons of pinball machines and other games. We stopped in after a movie on a Friday at about 6:30. There were a few groups hanging out but it wasn't too busy at all. It was pretty chill vibe, and I got the sense that a lot of locals frequent them, which is cool. We hung out for nearly two hours and by the time we left the only other folks there were at the bar in the front room. The beer is still good! I did want to try some of their cocktails though. They have some pretty creative cocktails made with interesting homemade syrups, shrubs, and the like. I tried the Honey Don't which was tart but well balanced. I wished it was a little spicier, but I am a spice fiend.Then I felt for something a little sweeter so I went with the Poolside gossip. All the different ingredients really combined into a unique and delicious flavor! I really enjoyed what they have going on. The space was comfortable and relaxed and there's something on their drinks menu for literally everyone, plus entertainment. They have small snacks available, but you're also welcome to bring your own food. So it's basically like a very relaxed bar. We'll definitely be stopping in more frequently!

Relic Brewing is a craft brewery that opened in Plainville, Connecticut in February 2012. It was…read morefounded by brewer Mark Sigman. Although his professional background was in advertising, Sigman had been an avid homebrewer since 1994. Eventually he decided to open his own brewery. Sigman chose the name "Relic" to reference his world travels. Aiming to craft artisanal ales inspired by flavors from around the world, he thought of himself as more of a chef than a brewer. Sigman doesn't brew beer based on which styles are trendy, but rather beers that he personally enjoys with tastes that he views as complimentary or exciting. I have visited Relic Brewing multiple times since I first became serious about craft beer in 2013. At that time, Relic was one of maybe 10 breweries in the state (today there are over 100). Of those original 10, only half remain in business. The taproom was very small during my initial visit: about 10 square feet and they only served small free samples. I recently stopped there with my older son because it occurred to me that I hadn't been there in at least 10 years. A lot had changed! In 2016, a full bar was added and Relic began to serve full pint pours as well as craft cocktails. A large back room addition opened in 2019, which featured a fully furnished lounge and a pinball arcade slowly evolved. When I first arrived, I ordered a taster flight which featured "Oktoberfest", "Nebraska IPA", "The Whim" (New England IPA), and "Double Whim" (Double New England IPA). I grabbed my flight and headed to the back room with my son. He was so excited to play the pinball machines and other various arcade games. The two of us had a nice father-son bonding experience playing pinball as I also enjoyed my beer samples; the "Oktoberfest" was my favorite! If you like great beer paired up with pinball, then head down to Relic Brewing!

"You're the prettiest, smartest captain of the team I love…read moreyou more than being seventeen In the evening sun" (The Strokes) When I saw an event notice pop up on my Facebook feed for a "Fall Sip and Shop" event with 35+ vendors at a brewery I haven't been to, well that kind of clinched it for me. But the shopping portion was cancelled because of thunderstorms the morning of the event, and has been rescheduled for September 24th from 12 to 5. Well, since we had plans to go anyway, we did go to check out the Evening Sky Brewery in nearby Burlington, CT. They have a pretty large space with 20 counter seats and four tables that each seat 6 guests. There are board games and even a few pinball machines to entertain you. They have a big glass wall where you can see the beer tanks doing their magic. Evening Sky had nine choices on draft today. They had five beers, a blueberry cider, a cider wine, and two wines on tap. The beers represented all beer styles - Wheat Beer, a Pilsner, two Porters and a Pale Ale, so right off the bat I loved the way they offer a broad spectrum of choices and weren't IPA heavy like so many breweries are. I sampled "This Wheat Is BANANAS", a banana flavored American Pale Wheat Beer that clocked in at 5.0 ABV, "COCONUTS!". an American Porter with 5.8% ABV and a nice coconut flavor, and Moonlight Pale Ale with a 5.8 ABV rating. My two clear favorites were the Banana Wheat and Coconut Porter. They were quite delicious and super drinkable. We enjoyed our visit and thought the beers and service were pretty good.

First a warning - there is a rise/drop getting in and out of the parking lot. It's also on a very…read morebusy corner, soon after a light so be prepared to feel that change in elevation. The building actually has several potential store fronts - the brewery entrance is in the middle, so don't park in front unless you want to go walk around the front. The interior has several tables and bar seating, but can get a little claustrophobic. There is outdoor seating as well for much of the year, and the occasional food truck. Otherwise you can currently bring your own food. As of December 2022, a deli is planning on going into one of the front store fronts, and they will be partnering to provide food for brewery patrons. They have three classic video games, and two single use restrooms. They do not serve cider out of respect to the cider mill up the road. I tried the Creamsickle hard seltzer. I expected it to be a little sweeter than it was, but it was very good. The bartender was very friendly and all patrons seemed to be enjoying themselves.

Came across this cool pub while riding the Naugatuck Railroad train. I love the fire fighter theme…read morein this place. Staff were really cool and knowledgeable. Enjoyed their IPA very much. Great tasting and super chilled. Great prices, they have an arrangement with some local eateries if you want to get some food. Call and they'll deliver to you. Place is nice and clean and all of their tap beers are locally brewed. Highly recommend this place.

The building has been renovated nicely and the upper level is available for private parties…read more It was a quiet Saturday afternoon and the staff were friendly and welcoming fot our first visit. We checked out the brewery using our CT Beer passport. For our BOGO we tried the pumpkin spice dark ale which was pretty tasty. We ordered a pizza from the nearby joint and had to pick it up as they were short staffed. Overall a nice stop on our trip.

Went here with my Boyfriend and his family and celebrated his Father's birthday, Amazing Drinks and…read morehad very good Pizza, I had 4 slices and I never have that many The service was alright no one ever came to our table but if you went up to the bar and ask for a sample they would give you one. It was so beautiful there too 10/10 definitely would go back

Been wanting to come here forever, but every time it's been so busy so I've only had takeaway cans…read moreof beer. Finally made it a few weeks ago. Was a Thursday night and still fairly busy but manageable. Beers were good (Glowjob was the favorite of the night). Pizzas were all decent, but nothing over the top amazing either. Glad I came, would definitely come back.

Had some random extended family members that happened to be in town for the weekend so we all got…read moretogether here. I wasn't really familiar with smoothie beers, but enjoy sours and omg these were addicting. Even my wife, who barely drinks, and never beer, was asking me to look in the to go case. Food options were all excellent. I took a few pics of things that I'd gotten for my family, I know others got other stuff that we all shared and everything was great. Will definitely be back.

Enjoyed the Prevail and a fruit sour beer which was more like an alcoholic smoothie!…read more Ordered cauliflower and wings for apps. They were just okay. Probably wouldn't order again. Had the Caprese Foldie (so good!) and a Smashburger (husband said it was pretty good!). Would definitely order those again.

I've been here once before, but when only the first floor was open. Their second floor was a nice…read moreaddition. Service is quick and attentive. Upstairs has cans and bottles only, nothing on tap. There are not as many games upstairs but lots of lounge and seating areas. Bathrooms on both floors too! I love the variety of games, old school pinball machines and arcade games. It's a great time for a date night or a night out with friends.

One of my favorite spots in Southington! They've got a great mix of old and new games, good music,…read moreand drinks for 21+. They added a second floor this year I believe and it's only made the place better. It's perfect for friends, date nights, or even Sundays during their Family Night (kids just need an adult with them). Super friendly atmosphere all around. And the best part? Their tokens never expire. I came back after almost a year with old tokens and they still honored them -- that says everything. If you're in Factory Square, or nearby it's definitely worth stopping in. (This review draft took me forever to post)

Great little Restaurant in the center of town. Seems like a hidden gem. Not sure why this place is…read morenot busier. The food was great. Our bartender was very friendly. The restaurant is very cozy and comfortable. They had a singer with live music in the lounge area. I highly recommend people start supporting these local businesses so we don't lose them. We had the baked burrata special, fish and chips, and a burger. Everything was cooked perfectly and we had no complaints.

One word, INCONSISTENT! I called to place an order, the Marry Me Pasta with shrimp. ($30) I asked…read moreif garlic bread comes with the meal and the girl stated"yes" I even confirmed that there would be no up charge and she stated "yes". I used to go weekly to this place and I know they had some hiccups at the beginning, hence my questions while ordering. I get there and they're trying to charge me for a full sized garlic bread. I reiterated what was stated to me over the phone and the manager or owner that was there refused to honor what their staff had stated over the phone. They said they had no problem keeping the bread.... Save yourselves the time and energy and DO NOT come here! Prices are never consistent and now their customer service is less than satisfactory.

Came here to grab a drink with my mother while in the waterbury area. This brewery was clean and…read morethe staff was friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed a hard seltzer and a hard cider. Also played a few games that they have available for customers.

Brass Works Brewing Company is a craft brewery that opened in Waterbury, Connecticut in December…read more2015. It was founded by brothers Michael and David Ieronimo and their partners Christopher Urban and Kyle Ondrush. The two brothers started out as homebrewers in their mother's kitchen in the late 1980s. By 2004, David's brother-in-law Christopher and Michael's co-worker Kyle had also come into the fold. The four formed a homebrew club and brewed together out of a garage. The homebrew club evolved into a homebrewing obsession and the next logical step was starting their own brewery. They chose the name "Brass Works" as a reference to "The Brass City": the official nickname of the city of Waterbury. Kyle retired from the brewery in 2021, but the other three partners still continue to share their passion for good beer. I first visited Brass Works in June 2016. I was driving around the state visiting some breweries that were new to me. The interior of the taproom was really nice; lots of neat decorations. During my stay, I ordered a sampler flight of five beers which included: "Wee Windy English Bitter Ale", "Sweaty Sisters Blonde Ale", "Abel Porter", "Uncle Zac's Stout", and "Double Bird IPA". The latter was my favorite of the bunch; great notes of Amarillo hops! I ended up purchasing a growler of that one to bring home. Keep up the good work gentlemen!