Tucked away in the Heritage Hotel, The Tavern was a great place to grab a bite and a beer. There were plenty of tables, with a decent sized bar, a pool table and plenty of TVs. The food was very good, priced right, and proper portions. We shared the mild buffalo wings, extra crispy. The sauce was good and wings cooked well. The bleu cheese dip did not seem to be homemade but it did the job. My wife had a French onion soup which was very good, and the tots-chos. The tots were crispy and smothered in what we believe was a homemade cheese sauce, olives, jalapeños, pickled red onions, and fire roasted corn. It came with salsa, which in our opinion wasn't really needed. Sour cream may have been better but they were fine as is. I had the Tex-mex wrap with fire roasted corn which came with sidewinder fries. Everything was well seasoned and we brought home plenty of leftovers. The beer list was smaller but had a good selection of local crafts and some more well known brands. Our server, Jules, was very nice, attentive, and made good recommendations. Overall, would definitely come back for a low key dinner or to watch the game. read more

The Tavern - Tex-mex chicken wrap with fries and slaw - New American Near Me - Southbury, Connecticut

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I went here for Southburys restaurant week. The first thing I learned is this is part of a hotel. It has no designated parking lot or entrance. You have to park around the hotel guests and employees, and there is definitely parking but some more of a hike then others. Some spots are signed as unavailable to to hotel, so avoid those. There is a small sign on the side of building, which brings you to the back of the hotel. Continue to follow signs, and it brings you to the back the The Tavern. There is a front with a hostess station, and I suspect you get there from the lobby. The interior looks to me like a honky tonk. Lots of room to dance, huge TV, everything made of wood, a bar, and a pool table. There are high tops and normal tables. The food was delicious - I had a wedge salad, lamb burger, and milk with warm cookies for dessert. Everything was fresh and perfectly prepared. The burger was a little heavy, but moist and the fries with a little crunch. read more

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Located in the Heritage Hotel, The Tavern blends traditional charm with modern comfort. As soon as I walked in, I noticed the displays highlighting local spirits, beers, and wines, a detail I always appreciate. They even offer a happy hour featuring significant discounts on local selections. My martini was served in an ice-chilled glass. The vodka was shaken briefly with ice and poured into the cooled glass, though a few ice chips remained in the drink. The olives had great flavor and texture, and while the glass was slightly wet from chilling, it was presented as expected. There's something about a hotel bar that I always enjoy. Between wedding guests checking in, locals playing pool, and travelers unwinding, the atmosphere offered excellent people-watching. Our bartender was especially friendly and made the experience even more enjoyable. For me, however, the real standout was the food. Sometimes you just need a really good burger, and this was a really good burger, beautifully charred, perfectly cooked, and served with sidewinder fries that were crispy on the outside and soft and creamy inside. Between the welcoming atmosphere, friendly service, and standout comfort food, The Tavern delivers an experience that is well worth a visit. read more

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We chose the Tavern after a long day and were impressed with the menu choices, the service from Cole and the quality of the food. The location is a bonus for Heritage Villagers and Southbury residents. read more

This place is connected to a hotel and is a very good cozy lodge style restaurant! The waitress was very nice and provided great service. The heritage club was by far the best club I've ever ate ! The turkey was tender and just fell apart ! The sauce was amazing paired well with the turkey! 10/10 The fries that come with it are crispy and soft on the inside , with a great flavor! 10/10 Slaw was a small side as well a little too tangy 5/10!!! Highly recommend!!!!! read more

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Tried the burger and mac & cheese with chicken -- and both delivered. The burger tasted amazing. Juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right. The mac & cheese with chicken paired really well together. Creamy, cheesy, and hearty without being too heavy. read more

The Tavern - Mac & Cheese with Chicken - New American Near Me - Southbury, Connecticut

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Let me start by saying, I live close by and have been to the Tavern over a dozen times. Friday august 7th we went again. The guy at the hostess stand, manager? 30s, facial hair....abruptly asked if we had a reservation. No we did not. We said we like to play Pac man and eat at those tables, he said they usually dont allow that. Usually?? Ok we said we would like to sit at the family large table at the end, he said they usually dont allow that. There's "usually " again. We sat at pac man and Cole came over and took care of us. GREAT Server. The manager? should be told hospitality is about meeting guests needs if possible. then a lone guest sat at the family table. Very unwelcome vibe that night. USUALLY everyone is friendly. read more

Been here many times--servers are really friendly and well trained. Food is kind of elevated bar food. I particularly like the onion rings and fries. The Tavern has a comfortable, rustic feel to it. Doesn't seem like a hotel restaurant. And the trivia game on Thursdays is really fun! read more

Good food and drink location. Very busy some nights and dead others. Prices are very fair. Easy to get to and plenty of parking.

Went of with my friends to the tavern, we played pool and ordered some appetizers and drinks. Lauren was very pleasant and our drinks were amazing! I will definitely be going back. I really had a great time. read more

I had the most WONDERFUL evening here all thanks to the lovely bartender LAUREN! She was super lovely and knowledgeable. I hope to return soon & see her again! read more

We absolutely love The Tavern! Great food and service. Lauren is perfection at the bar! It's a nice, relaxing, welcoming ambiance.

Genuinely the worst food I've tasted in a long time. Unfortunately, I've actually had better hospital food. I can't even imagine where they're sourcing their ingredients. You'd be better off lighting a $20 bill on fire than spending it on a meal at this establishment. I dumped my whole tray in the trash because it was so inedible. Very disappointing. Not to mention, they got our order wrong and when I called to let them know, they said they would call me back with a solution. Never did hear back, and I don't expect to receive a call. My family and I will never spend money here ever again, and I'm only posting this so nobody else wastes their hard earned money too. read more

The Tavern is inside the Heritage Hotel. We were staying there for a staycation close to home. We were thoroughly impressed with the food and amazing happy hour special that runs from 5-6;30 pm. For $35, choose any appetizer, entree and dessert, 50 percent off drinks. WOW! The serving sizes were huge and the food was cooked perfectly. I had the fried calamari appetizer, ribeye steak dinner and cheesecake dessert. My husband just got the ribeye sandwich. We shared the appetizer and dessert and could not finish our dinners. We will definitely be back. There was also live music, which we enjoyed that started right before 7 pm. read more

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Keshawn and his crew at the Tavern made my family feel welcome and comfortable all weekend! They made everyone feel special and surprised us with a birthday celebration. This is why the Tavern and the Heritage Hotel is our destination for family celebrations! read more

Has gone downhill. Recently changed menu. Quality of food not good. Disappointed as we went there often.

Tips: I would not normally choose to spend $18 on burger and fries with Leo's ($12) minutes away, but when staying at the Heritage Hotel and feeling lazy and craving quiet, the hotel restaurant (Tavern) is a viable option. However at $10 for the same on Tuesdays, including a bottle of beer... that's a deal I'd consider returning for! That said, keep in mind that the kitchen closes at 9:30 PM. The Tavern is a good destination to gather to access a few local beers on tap, and sip in a quiet, no-rush setting. Periodic events are scheduled at the Tavern, including live music with no cover charge! Experience: Fiya, the server, was super friendly and introduced me to a local beer on tap (Ice Cream Man IPA, Bloomfield, CT), offering tiny cups of the two options I had been debating. read more

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I don't know about the food, but we went to the bar several times. The drinks are great, Lauren the bartender is awesome. An Angel who actually takes an interest in her guests. Thank you Lauren we appreciate you, we are the couple from CA read more

Loud drunken crass crowd at the bar. Ordered food then asked for it to go. Not a good look for Southbury. I won't return to this place.

Did anyone ever hear of a $2.00 charge for "the rocks" when ordering a scotch on the rocks? This really floored us! But it honestly just happened. The poor waitress, who was very nice, tried to explain, but she even had a hard time. No excuses for this one, except, gouging! For $2.00, they totally lost us as customers! Hope it was worth it. This isn't political or ranting, just the true, very sad, fact. read more

I love the atmosphere of a hotel. I am happy they are getting rid of high top tables, not comfortable for older people. The burgers and fries are good and service is fair. read more

Improvements are obvious and the menu has been amped up to add quality and variety. Overall great food and service.

Great burgers and sandwiches. The fries are hot and delicious. The wait staff is very knowledge and the service is fast. The place is very clean and has a great atmosphere. We go often. read more

Not sure why there are so many low reviews but maybe it's what they ordered, I ordered what was recommended ribeye steak and man I was not disappointed it was excellent, everything from food to service was great here if you come here try the steak you won't be disappointed. read more

Lauren is an Angel, she is an amazing person. I have only been here once before and she remembered me from 6 weeks prior. She is a fantastic bartender and is all around hospitable! I came into The Tavern broken and she immediately brought a smile to my face. The world needs more people like her, she literally brought light to my darkness. Thank you Lauren! read more

Check out their brand new menu from their new chef. It's fantastic. This is the hotel bar nestled in the heart of the building. You can't see it from the outside and don't know it is there until you walk in. This is a nice place with a spacious dining area. Since parking at the hotel is free and unregulated, this is an easy place to stop in for a bit when you're passing through Southbury. The food was fantastic. Truly a delight. We waiting a bit longer than expected because of the newness of the menu. Luckily, it didn't disappoint. The fare is your standard pub food with some fun takes on old recipes. The Pub Burger was flavorful, the Guinness Battered Fish was perfect and the bacon ranch french fry appetizer was fanatics. If you're spending some nights at the Heritage Hotel, this joint is great for a bite. They have a full bar as well with some pool tables and a slew of TVs playing sports or what not. The weddings from the hotel usually end up there as the receptions end, so it can get a bit busy on the weekends during wedding season. read more

The Tavern - Pub Burger and French Fries - New American Near Me - Southbury, Connecticut

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Can't speak for the food but the bartender Lauren is amazing! She is so attentive and fun :)

Worst service we have ever seen and food was not great. Last night of restaurant week and were given prix fixe menus with pens to circle our selections... seriously??? my husband elected to have a hamburger instead of the prix fixe.. grilled salad was cold and not grilled properly.. squash ravioli was hard on the edges..when the entrees arrived 3 out of 6 came @10 mins before 2 more arrived still waiting for the burger which showed up as our desserts were finished. The manager stated,"I have no control over the cooks". Will never go there again read more

Decent bar located inside of the Hotel the have a few pools tables the drinks were ok the Malibu bay breeze was good but their Long Island ice tea was sweet and could have used better well drinks read more

I have to say that they have the very best french fries ever!!!! Staff is very nice and efficient.

Caveat... we went there on Christmas Day. Two couples, staying at the resort for a little adult getaway. Ryan at the bar was excellent. My boyfriend prefers stemware for his beer and Ryan said it wouldn't be a full pint, so he said "I can give you two!" (Which may have amounted to a little more than a pint?) When it came time to order, we were told the special was ham. (We'd had ham earlier, so moved on to other entrees.) I ordered salmon. Was told they were out of salmon. (That's two entrees off the menu.) I ordered steak tips. Was told they were out. I ordered filet mignon. Was told they were out. Finally, we arrived at the shrimp and scallops, with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, garlic and angel-hair pasta. Three of us ordered this, and one ordered chicken parm. The garden salad was fresh and crisp. When the entrees came, it was a very, very generous portion of shrimp and scallops.... over fettucine alfredo. Cream sauce. No veggies, no garlic. We all agreed that it wasn't what we expected... but it was tasty. The person who ordered the chicken parm was still eating and the waitress said "can I bring your check?" No offer of coffee, no dessert. (On Christmas!) As she left the table, I said (perhaps too loudly) "I realize that it's Christmas, but that was pretty abrupt," and she turned and said "I wasn't abrupt!" We had a lovely stay at the Heritage, but I wouldn't eat at The Tavern again! read more

If you need to get a drink within a 2 mile radius from the hotel then this is about the only show in town. The food is OK but probably best to eat somewhere else, drive back to the hotel and unwind with a beer. The bar staff were all friendly (Ryan) and the waitress Elena very attentive. Lots of tables to sit at or simply sit at the bar. There are 2 big TV's across the walls with sports. They have a pretty good selection of draft beers and some localy taps also. read more

Coming here is a tradition when I'm back home in Connecticut so in I went yesterday night with a few friends. The pool tables are pretty good (and free) although they can get crowded if there's an event at the Heritage. And the place is usually overrun with townies. The service varies depending on the bartender as does the quality of the drinks. When I went a year ago the bartender was attentive and made an excellent espresso martini, but on my most recent visit the bartender ignored me and my two friends and took the drink orders of others before us even though we'd been waiting, and he'd made eye contact with us several times. Plus my espresso martini was basically chilled Baileys (so pretty gross). Shadrach's could just as easily result in an awesome night as a terrible one: go at your own risk. read more

This was our first time here in many years. Decor and service were very good. Our sever (Kaitlin) was attentive and knowledgable. My wife and I each had a medium rare burger which was done perfectly and came with steak fries and a good pickle. One concern is the fries have a coating, so adding salt is not necessary. THIS SHOULD BE NOTED ON THE MENU OR SERVERS SHOULD GIVE NOTICE. I would hope they give the option of plain fries. The specials for this Saturday might was King or Queen cut Prime Rib. Neither of us was hungry enough to give it a go, we observed a close-by table who ordered and the Rib looked very good. The only issue we encountered was my wife ordered apple crisp for dessert with no ice cream or whipped cream. It took forever to the point my wife cancelled the order, which then arrived (it's a miracle). To her credit our sever apologized and comped the dessert. Overall: Good service, nice Pub like atmosphere and good burgers. Magoo read more

I've been here twice, once to sit at the bar and once to have dinner. I highly recommend this place for after-dinner drinks, but not for dinner itself. Bar service is fast and friendly, while dinner service takes a very long time. If you're staying in the hotel and would like food from the tavern, order up room service so that you can wait in your room. I waited over an hour for an order of fries at the table. All in all its a decent place to spend time with friends. The atmosphere is cozy. read more

Had a BLAST at this place! Ryan, the bartender served us up "well." (See what I did there?) :) He was a refreshing personality after a full day of travel hell from Chicago. He made my hubby and I feel like we were welcomed regulars and that we belonged on the comfy bar stools that held our exhausted asses. We tried the wings as well. Both BBQ and buffalo were amazeballs! And the roaring fireplace.....my gawd, what a site that exuded beauty AND warmth. We will DEFINITELY be back next time we are in Connecticut!!! :) read more

At best adequate food and very unconcerned, borderline impolite service. Unclear why they make no effort, nice enough ambience, maybe they feel they have a captive audience in hotel guests. read more

Salads and desserts are TINY. The only acceptable thing in the menu are burgers. Ambience leaves a lot to be desired and it can get LOUD due to the pool tables in the room. Honestly, not really a good experience. read more

We chose to go to Shadrach's when we decided that everything that we usually ate in Southbury just wasn't going to cut it. We arrived feeling a little awkward because there were only a couple of table there at 6:00 PM on a Friday night, but we must have just shown up too early because it filled up with people pretty quick. Whether you're looking to sit at the bar and enjoy a drink, or sit down and enjoy a meal, this is a great place to go. The clam chowder was awesome: creamy and flavorful. The bacon cheddar ranch fries were good, but the cheese could have been melted a little more and the BBQ wings were awesome, but could have used a little less sauce. (We just ate appetizers.) Overall, everything was small and I was able to overlook it for the unique yet cozy atmosphere. The prices were reasonable and the service was great. Our waitress was very attentive and always got us whatever we needed when we asked for it. The one thing that set me off was that I was seated close enough to the bar so that when our waitress asked the bartender if he wanted to make her one of our drinks, he replied with "Not really". As a former restaurant employee, I understand workplace jokes, but as a customer it wasn't extremely appreciated that the bartender didn't even want to make my drink. Overall, I would recommend Shadrach's as a place for good food, drinks, and free pool. I would recommend trying it if you're in the area, but don't go out of your way for it. read more

Formerly Shadrach's, the Tavern has made some amazing improvements. The beer selection is fantastic, as well as all items on the new menu. Some of my favorite are: The veggie sliders ahi tuna portabello fries Everything I've had here is great, definitely worth it, even if you're not a guest at the hotel. read more