The food was good but the drinks where better The service…read morewas great Michelle took good care of us Hands down she made the best drinks If you ever in the area you must stop in and have Michelle make you a drink

When I heard that the owners of Tunxis Grill and Pizzeria had bought the old Union Street Tavern, I…read morewas excited. I have really enjoyed the TGaP over the years, and consistently rated them 5-star worthy. So when Station 1633 (catchy name, near the train station and Windsor's settlement date) opened, I knew I had to try it. So, on a recent visit w a friend, I did. Very busy for a weeknight. We were seated and given menus. Then...nothing for over 10 minutes. Our server apologized profusely, and took our drink and food orders. Our server also said that another server would assist, and we would be tag-teamed. Food came out in a reasonable amount of time. My Station Burger was, w/o a doubt, the worst burger I've ever had at a tavern-type eatery (and I've had burgers all over the country). It's a patty on a flimsy bun that fell apart after a few bites (see pic). For the first time in memory, I had to use a knife and fork to eat a cheeseburger. No charbroiled taste, and who puts mustard on a burger? I guess I was expecting it on the side. My fault for not reading more closely. The fries? Seemed to be from a bag of frozen fries. All this for $18! Seriously, in my opinion, the burgers at BK are better. There are numerous places in the Hartford - Springfield area that serve hand-formed burgers on substantial buns w hand-cut fries, FOR LESS. Even the TGaP uses brioche buns. As far as being tag-teamed...didn't happen. We were obviously done, and waited about 15 minutes until we flagged down our server, who again apologized profusely for the wait time. Several other things. The menus are not similar. Some of the popular items at TGaP (pizza, eggplant fries, Reuben rolls, Philly rolls, to name a few) are not on Station 1633's menu. Why not?!? Even though the two eateries are less than 5 miles apart, they seem to draw from different areas, for the most part. Just as I'm sure I'm a "one and done" at Sta 1633, I'm also pretty sure that the owners will make a boatload of $$, especially on drinks. I'll stick to TGaP, or other pubs in the area. I very seldom rate something a "1", or "2". I'm making an exception in this case. Poor service, disappointing quality, inflated price. Thankfully, good company, and the excessive wait times allowed us to catch up. Grudgingly, 1 and 1/2 stars rounds to 2 in Yelp

this place doesn't seem like anything special from the outside or inside but the food was…read moreabsolutely phenomenal. we showed up with 6 people on a sunday night and sat way in the back corner. the server (younger blonde bartender whose name escapes me) was very attentive and left her post at the bar to serve us promptly. the food came out quickly and it was absurdly good. i will be recommending this to the local people i know. 4 stars instead of 5 for the charge of a refill on a soda.

Stopped in on 25 August to have lunch at 2:30 with our pet as the website and maps says it's pet…read morefriendly. Come to find out apparently they've changed the rules and decided it's not pet friendly here at this location. Very much a waste of our time. Maybe take pet friendly off your website?

Stopped by after work for drinks ! And it was very good ! We had a great time they offer happy hour…read more4-6 M-F and have trivia Tuesdays and margaritas and taco Tuesdays on occasion . I ordered a margarita which was good . My personal favourite go to drink The nachos were really really good ! Highly recommend . I also got 3 chicken tacos which were good they were good size with good amount of filling and tasted good too ! Overall 4/5 on food , good atmosphere with dim lightening and pretty spacious ! and the staff were very sweet and the bartender was really good too !

I'm back for my last Tuesday Night Trivia of the year. The restaurant is located at 623 Main St. in…read moreManchester, CT. While technically a sports bar, the food and drink quality is way above a normal sports bar. Right off the bat they serve waters. For mg first drink, I'm having a Black Manhattan made with Elijah Craig Small Batch, Carpano Antica, black walnut bitters and filthy cherries. Filthy Black Cherries are premium, all-natural Italian Amarena cherries, slow-cooked in copper pots and widely recognized as a top-tier garnish for whiskey and tequila cocktails, such as Old Fashioneds and Manhattans. Known for a sweet-tart flavor profile, they are a favorite among professional bartenders for their firm texture and rich syrup. The Manhattan is a classic, spirit-forward cocktail made with whiskey (traditionally rye), sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters, stirred with ice and strained into a chilled glass, typically garnished with a maraschino cherry or a lemon twist. It's known for being strong, sophisticated, and balanced, with a mix of spicy, sweet, and bitter notes. This is real good. It is nicely garnished and perfectly balanced. I think the bartender is the owner. For out first appetizer, we are getting the Fornarelli's Meatballs. These are these of their "famous" meatballs made with their signature marinara sauce with fresh basil and mozzarella. These are good! Wow! We are next getting the Onion Rings which are their signature house-made onion rings fried golden brown with chipotle aioli. Yep. These are good! I like the sauce! For our third appetizer, we are getting the Sicilian Calamari which is fresh calamari and hot cherry peppers fried with their signature marinara sauce. These are tasty! I love the sauce! Sprinkle that lemon! For my next drink, I'm having the Pearly Old Fashioned made with Maker's Mark, filthy cherries, Cara Cara orange, raw sugar and Angostura bitters. The Manhattan is a classic, spirit-forward cocktail made with whiskey (traditionally rye), sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters, stirred with ice and strained into a chilled glass, typically garnished with a maraschino cherry or a lemon twist. It's known for being strong, sophisticated, and balanced, with a mix of spicy, sweet, and bitter notes. Oh yeah! This is well garnished and perfectly balanced. For my entree, I'm having the Chicken Piccata made with chicken breast sautéed with artichokes and capers in a white wine sauce and chefs choice of starch and veggies. This is delicious! I love the sauce! For dessert, I'm having the Nonna's Tiramisu. This is their authentic tiramisu recipe just like Nonna used to make! We are also getting the Covonut Gelato Truffle made with coconut gelato, mango sorbet center enrobed by chocolate and coconut flakes. This is the biggest chunk of tiramisu I've ever had! What a great meal here!

One of the finest meals we had on our trip. We went with our hosts to a local favorite of theirs…read more It was fairly close by and a stand alone restaurant that had been enlarged from just a pub years ago when it was established. Our hosts were regulars and the staff was familiar to them. The descriptions of all the highlights of the specials as well as the main menu items made them all sound delicious and I will attest, they certainly were. Their warm house baked breads with soft butter started us well. I took the prix fixe special of the night and I could not have been happier. The scallops were numerous, the specialty gazpacho so filling, I only ate half, the tagliatelle was perfect. The grilled artichokes are a fave for me. I gave the ice cream from my cinnamon roll a la mode to my husband so it worked out well for both of us. All of us loved our food and the experience. But we were so talkative, I never got pics of their meals or any of our drinks. My husband loved his beer, my cousin her wine, her husband his drink. I would certainly eat there again when in the area.

Service 10 Food 10…read moreDrink 10 Went tonight after a round of golf nearby and was not disappointed. Food and drink were excellent and the bartenders were super friendly and attentive. Will definitely recommend to others and will be back!

Was in the Storrs area, looking for lunch spots on Easter Sunday l, and we came across this Tavern,…read morewent into just have some appetizers. We ended up ordering a ton of food for four of us. Clam chowder soup chicken wings and tenders with Thai sauce Hand cut onion rings Lamb Satay ordered this twice as it was so good and well made Chicken Curry - a surprise dish which was simple and very tasty, was made it to taste. All the food was good and has come in time. The restaurant was not too crowded, may be because of Easter Sunday and the time we went there were a couple of tables occupied. They have a full bar and drinks available. The seating is booth style and the place has plenty of parking. All in all good experience, will go back to try more of the entree items next time. Giving a four star due to a slight fishy order that was bad as we enter the dining area.

Went for an early Saturday dinner. It was quiet when we were there…read more Clean. Please. Great ambiance. I'd love to be here when the fireplaces are on. Service was friendly. We had drinks (I tired the pomegranate cosmo. It was ok!) and a great appetizer - tika masala fries. For entries we had the herb crusted chicken and a chicken Marsala with linguine. Ended with a glass of wine and gin & tonic. We are moving soon but if we weren't we'd be headed there again!

The decor is, well, a sports pub. Lots of TVs. And during a UConn game, they're all on the game…read more And it turns out the kitchen can churn out great little pub fare. We stopped by recently in the middle of a game and got food quickly. The dry rub wings were recommended for good reason. Excellent. And the buffalo chicken egg rolls are not to be missed as well. Service was friendly and efficient. And prices are in line for the food

I've had Huskies Tavern (on the other side of campus with the patio) many times before, but this…read morewas my first time visiting the new restaurant & bar location in downtown Storrs. THE FOOD My friend and I decided to go here for the $10 beer & burger lunch special advertised every Tuesday-Saturday. I frequently walk past the sign advertising their deal and when my friend said we should grab lunch I immediately suggested this spot for that reason. It was a Wednesday afternoon at 12:30, but unfortunately we were told we could not have the special since they don't do it on game days. The game wasn't until 7pm but it must be an all day game day thing. Disappointing but we moved on. Grilled chicken sandwich -nicely toasted bun, flavorful seasoned chicken, good aioli. If I came back I would eat it again. -fries were pretty good too. -after paying and looking at the receipt I realized I was charged more for the sandwich than what was printed on the menu (didn't say anything to them) Sweet & sour cauliflower -my friend enjoyed it. Said the sauce was good. They were small baby cauliflowers but a decent sized appetizer for one. Not much for a large table to share but fine for ~2 people. She wanted something small for lunch so it worked out well. THE DRINKS -after not being able to do the deal with the beer my friend went with the angry orchard on tap -I got a screwdriver. It was fine, a basic well drink. Didn't taste the vodka really so not sure how much their standard pour is. THE SERVICE -service was polite, attentive -we were the only ones in there for most of our time, so I'd be curious how service is when they get a bit busier. THE ATMOSPHERE -typical bar/restaurant vibe -nice bar, it seems like a cool place to hang out and watch the game Overall it was a nice lunch catching up with my friend and I'm glad I was able to check out the new location. The food and drinks were good--what you'd expect for a typical bar & restaurant and it's a nice, friendly, clean environment. If someone wanted to go back here I would join but it wouldn't be first on my list to recommend in Storrs Center. I ended up spending about $30 on a lunch I was expecting to spent around $13 on, so I'd say check the game day schedule so you aren't disappointed like us. Overall I'd probably rate this closer to 3.5 stars so I rounded up to 4.

My favorite spot in the area. Consistently delicious upscale American gastropub fare, warm but…read morewell-appointed tavern atmosphere, pleasant and helpful staff. Excellent beer list that features some of the best CT breweries. Recommend the fish tacos, steak frites and the smash burger (happy hour menu only).

I grew up in Glastonbury but moved to Fl 8 years ago and every-time I come visit family Birch Hill…read moreTavern is the fire stop I make. My mom and I frequent it quite a bit! It's def one of our mother daughter special spots. I'm on a mission to try everything on the menu at least once and I was told the Crispy Chicken cutlet was a crowd favorite and it's safe to say I agree and I could not stop talking about it last night. It's made with two chicken cutlets crisp to perfection giving you that nice crunch with each bite. Inside you've got flavors of peperonata, fresh mozz, smeared pesto aioli , arugula on a thick ciabatta roll. It's a mix of comfort and quality all in one. I really enjoyed the mix of all the vibrant flavors here. Pair it with their sweet potato fries and you got yourself a real deal of a meal! My mom got the Handformed burger cooked medium on a brioche bun . It consists half-pound patty, bacon, white cheddar, lettuce, pepper mayo, She said it was one of the best burgers she's had in a long time and she's a harsh critic so that says a lot. She also enjoys the sweet potatoe fries here as well . Ps every Wednesday is Wine night which is 1/2 price bottle of any wine of your choosing . We showed up not knowing that and we may just make it a Wednesday tradition "Wine down Wednesday" :) Our server Lauren was excellent , it was a packed house and you can def see they have quite a few regulars myself included. It makes you feel like it's the friendly neighborhood restaurant!

Just had a birthday lunch with a friend at Bidwell Tavern…read more Great blackened burger, generous and tasty Margaritas and excellent wings.. Super attentive service by our waitress The interior is a little tired but overall a solid lunchtime experience

Bidwell Tavern has an amazing "tavern" vibe to it. It is exactly what I think of when I want to go…read moreto a tavern. I had the Tavern platter of wings, 30 wings 3 flavors. They were excellent! I had the Santa Fe rub, Cajun hot honey and the lemon pepper. All very distinct and delicious flavors. The beer selection is very good, you can also get mixed drinks or plenty of non alcohol drinks too. Fast and friendly service to go along with the awesome vibe. Bidwell Tavern is a great gathering spot.