This was a suggested restaurant to check out while visiting New Haven. We entered on Wednesday evening. It was very dark and empty which was surprising. We sat inside and waited for someone to greet us. They did not have a large amount of options so we stuck to their offerings. We ordered a large tray of nachos with chicken and several appetizers. The nachos were okay but I had better. The appetizers were the better option to go with. Maybe it was a quiet night but I would have preferred some more light and better food options. The place was okay but I don't know if I will come back here on a weeknight. read more

Yesterday after work, I decided to head to Trinity for a late St. Patrick's Day lunch. I pulled up a seat by the bar and ordered the "Corned Beef Reuben" (w/ sauerkraut & Swiss on rye bread, served w/ hand-cut fries & thousand island dressing) with a draught pour of Guinness. The sandwich was so delicious and the beer was so refreshing. There was a festive crowd and the staff were very helpful; it was a sea of green apparel and flat caps. Before leaving, I also enjoyed a "Black Velvet" (Guinness mixed with Magner's Cider) and a "Guinness 0.0". Trinity is an Elm City treasure and I hope it is around for many more years to come! Sláinte! read more

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True Irish pub experience, great atmosphere extensive beer menu and of course, they know how to pour a Guiness. I was there to watch college football with a buddy, ordered buffalo wings and their homemade tater tots. Wings were very good, the tots were lights out! Inside, this place brings you back to Dublin, great atmosphere. My only issue and this is my issue... this bar caters to European Football (soccer). Most people come there to watch it. On the first weekend of college football, the big screen and others were dedicated to soccer. Not a bad thing, just something that you need to know. They advertise the NFL package, but obviously American Football takes a backseat. Also, at one point the bartender was asked to change a football game IN OVERTIME, to Tennis and she did until a few patrons watching the game protested. What heck are we doing here! 5 stars food and atmosphere, 3 stars sports decision making. read more

Been wanting to try the Dublin Spice Bag for awhile. Fries and homemade chicken tenders were top notch. I'm not a big curry sauce fan and would have preferred a creamy aioli or something but it still worked well. Only issue was it was incredibly spicy. I guess that's the point, but I wasn't expecting it to be quite that hot and I can typically handle some heat. read more

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I've wanted to visit The Trinity Bar for a while, but I'm not from the area and I had no idea where it is. As I was walking somewhere else on Sunday morning around 11 am, I noticed some people hovering outside a bar. Then I saw the Irish flag, and the sign -- "The Trinity Bar". I had just enough time for a beer. The inside was cool and appropriate for an Irish bar. All of the seating was basically taken by 11:30 a.m. for the Liverpool and Arsenal game. You've got to respect a bar that can fill up before noon on Sunday. They had a good beer selection. I ordered CT's own Tribus. Very good. I've seen pics of Fish and Chips. I've heard people who know food say it's the best in CT. It looks like it may be. I'm going back for it. At least until then . . . 5 Stars. read more

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I have been here so many times across years and ownerships. It is a solid pub staple in New Haven that has endured. I can only hope it will continue on. My heart broke when Anna Liffey's had to close and then Christy's as well. Dim, laid back pub vibe with TVs and football (soccer) on everywhere. Menu is always solid with some good Irish classics and solid sports bar staples to keep you fed as you catch a game or two. You can usually grab a seat on a "normal" day, but big events and tournaments are sometimes standing room. Not necessarily a bad thing if you love the vibe and joy of watching a match with so many others. World Cup, for example, is always a fun party. Giving it five stars because the proper pub has become a rarity in New Haven with the loss of the others mentioned above. Keep this place alive and well please! read more

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Great spot for Guinness, Irish stew, real brown bread, and Premier League. Owners are aces.

"Blood in the streets in the town of New Haven Blood stains the roofs and the palm trees of Venice Blood in my love in the terrible summer Bloody red sun of Fantastic L.A." (Jim Morrison and the Doors) My brother lives in Fairfield County, I live in Hartford County, and we try to have lunch once a month, somewhere halfway between us. It was his turn to choose a place, so yesterday we had lunch at the Trinity Bar in New Haven. It's an old school super traditional Irish Pub and we felt right at home the minute we walked in. We sat at a high top table in the main dining room and Tracey took our order. She really impressed us -it seemed as though she was running the whole place by herself - bartending, taking customer orders, running food from the kitchen to both dining rooms, clearing tables, settling bills. She was very efficient and worked her ass off. I ordered a Southwest Salad $11 and my brother ordered a calamari plate $14. My salad was very good and was priced right. It had romaine lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, black beans, shredded cheddar, tortilla crisps, pico de gallo, and a side of homemade chipotle ranch dressing. My brother's calamari was great. I know because I sampled a few pieces of the squid, cherry peppers, and a taste of the marinara. Calamari is a tricky dish -sometimes its very rubbery and hard to chew, like having a mouth full of rubber bands. Sometimes its super greasy and oily. But not at Trinity - their calamari was terrific. We skipped any booze or brews, so our lunch tab was just $27. And we learned that Tracey had yet another talent -she is an excellent photographer and snapped a photo of us. I liked the way I came out so much, I cropped it for my new Yelp Primary Profile pic. read more

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Amazing Guiness stew- I've had it in Ireland and this one here is just as good. Great service and friendly bartenders. This is a good come as you are type of place for after work drinks or on a Saturday afternoon. read more

Wow! I love finding new places ... New to me, not new to New Haven. Always looking for good fish n chips. This Irish Pub delivers. Great looking, spacious interior, nice staff - shout-out to Hannah, my server, good selection of beers on draft ... I will come back soon with friends. read more

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Went here to watch the MLB Playoffs and had a great time! The staff behind the bar was super friendly, and there were plenty of screens to watch the game. The shepherd's pie was to die for! read more

Best fish and chips that I have found in New Haven! Absolutely perfect and the Irish way I love. The restaurant is very clean and welcoming. The servers and workers are super friendly and helpful. If you're looking for an authentic Irish pub this is a great option. read more

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I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!!!! The bouncer denied us service after holding our California IDs for 5 minutes inside the bar, while we waited outside and then said he would've shredded our IDs but he still wasn't sure if they were "real" or not, so he didn't shred them, praise the lord, or else he would've stranded us in the East Coast. Tells me everything I need to know about this establishment when they hire such a terrible bouncer to represent their bar. Not to mention every other bar we visited in New Haven let us in with no problems and when we asked about the Trinity bar they told us it's a trash bar that will let anyone in as long as they have a pulse. After speaking to the local police and getting their confirmation that our IDs passed every test in the book, we went back to the bar with our other friends from California whose IDs immediately passed and apparently "seemed legit", so we asked the bouncer why me and my friend were denied service when we have the same IDs as the guys they just passed with no problem and apparently our appearances didn't sit right with him. I'm glad we didn't get into this bar that has such a discriminatory bouncer because if he's the face representing the bar I'd hate to meet the people who actually own and tolerate such an environment. read more

It's Thank You Thursday and I want to give a shout out to The Trinity Bar in New Haven! I have been here several times now and have such a great time every time I do. #thankyouthursday #tyt Definitely recommending a Guinness here. And I have had their Fish N Chips a few times as well and they are so delicious! Flaky, crispy, not soggy---so good and the fries have always been excellent. I have also tried and would recommend the Shepherd's Pie. Classic and perfect now that the colder weather is here. There's lots of space to move around and watch a game. It's cozy and during nice weather, the patio is a fun spot to hang out as well. All great things to say here. Staff is super friendly too! read more

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First timer! This place was fantastic! Went here to watch the Ireland rugby game. Early morning game and a delicious breakfast sandwich. The bar is double sided. TVs everywhere. Great place to watch the Irish with local support. Bartenders were super personable. Crowd was friendly. Great atmosphere and will definitely be back! read more

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Our most odd bar hopping stop with how quiet it was inside. This place is a soccer Irish pub for sure. They have a bunch of memorabilia on the walls of all types of Soccer things. Service was nice and attentive. Only had 1 drink inside at the bar that seats about 15-20 people. read more

I live in the luxury apartment across the street, first and last time placing an order at Trinity Bar & Restaurant in the two years I've lived here. Not only did the owner automatically assume I'm an Uber driver because of how I look, the bar attendant went on to verbally abuse me for trying to get her attention when she forgot to hand me HALF my order. I've had friends from my apartment complex recommend this place multiple times, not once have they been called a "delivery boy", not once have they been humiliated. read more

We went on a Saturday night and got seated immediately. Plenty of seating. Clean and fun atmosphere. The service was ok, they could have been a little more attentive but overall not a dealbreaker for us as we were enjoying a night out. We started with the homemade tater tots. I enjoyed their take on it as it does not look like the traditional tater tot. My boyfriend on the other hand was not a fan of the texture. I had the Cobb salad which was a solid Cobb salad. Nothing extraordinary but a good salad. My boyfriend had the corned beef Reuben which is one of his favorites. He enjoyed the sandwich but wishes the corned beef had less fat. read more

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A good place for a college student. My friends and I walked in and immediately we were id'd. I guess I was expecting a more restaurant like place instead of a heavy bar scene, but should've expected that considering it was a Saturday night. Food was delicious but service was a tad slow. Nice place to try! Irish curry was delicious! read more

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A couple friends from out of town were visiting me recently, and we were in need of a place in downtown New Haven to grab dinner on a weekend without a reservation. The Trinity Bar was such a great find! Such a nice atmosphere with Pitkin Plaza right outside the restaurant, friendly staff, and a wide array of options to choose from on the menu. This is a fun place to come with friends if you are looking for pub fare or just to enjoy a couple beers. It was nice and calm when we went, which was exactly what we were looking for. I ordered the buffalo chicken wrap for dinner, which was hearty but didn't make me feel as though I overate. I am definitely keeping this in my rotation of restaurants to go with friends and family. read more

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Great authic Irish Pub in downtown New Haven. Good food & drinks friendly staff dart boards Europe and American sports on the big screen TV's comfortable fun relaxed good prices. read more

This is a great place to eat before an Isles game! The staff is incredibly friendly and acoomodating. Don't skip the espresso martini while it's on tap! They have a great variety of apps and main dishes including a phenomenal steak sandwich. We didn't have enough time to check out the dessert menu, but we'll be back for more! There's a larger parking lot in the back that's metered after 5pm. read more

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Had lunch and a few beers..loaded with soccer fans ..nice place for the experience..food was ok

What a great place to go barhopping we popped in here after seeing a band and they had a very large screen TV for football. The place was quite crowded. We had a great dinner here and set the bar very very enjoyable! read more

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Very poor service. Came for lunch and no one appeared to be working. Took a good 10 minutes before we saw anyone after we seated ourselves, because other customers told us too. Food was pretty subpar. read more

Went with a friend who was a regular before she graduated and was super lovely to meet the owner Eddie. My friend (pictured) and I both got Magners which is an Irish Cider (I liked it but it tasted a little too much like beer for my preference), and I got the shepherd's pie which was yummy and rich. Overall Trinity feels like a nice lowkey sports bar vibe that you would always have a good time at. It's pretty dimly lit and has a nice energy. read more

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Great spot! Easy to drive and find parking, accessible to the train station as well. Have visited for soccer games, NFL games, birthday dinners, and corporate events. Great pub, Eddy is a caring and personable owner. Both owners actually spend most of their time in the kitchen and managing. Which is a good sign for the quality. Favorite meal: irish breakfast Favorite beer: Local Counterweight IPA Favorite Team: Chelsea FC (lot of Liverpool and united supporters frequent since there are so many tvs!) read more

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Finally, it's back! Trinity unfortunately suffered from a fire a couple years back, but now it's back and awesome. The prices are reasonable and the food is decent for typical bar fare. I held a wing eating contest and sourced all my wings (sriracha honey) from Trinity since the price was amazing and the quality was decent. The food was prepared with time to spare (plus I got the veggie sides and a huge bucket of blue cheese and ranch). Otherwise this spot has a solid atmosphere, a decent beer selection and again the portion sizes are awesome. Super happy this cool hangout spot is back with a vengeance. A nice bonus is trivia on Wednesday nights and a really nice outdoor seating area (one of few in the New Haven area). read more

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Went there on a Sunday afternoon for brunch. Had the Irish Breakfast, it authentic and delicious!!! The staff was very attentive considering the place was getting very crowded because of the Soccer match. The place made you feel like you were in a pub in Ireland. read more

Bar service was quick at 12:05 am on a Friday. Outside patio is nice and you can bring your drinks outside, nice place to wind down or ramp up a night. read more

Best Irish restaurant I've been to. The Irish curry was incredible and so was the Irish cider. Atmosphere is very New Haven with Yale school spirit all around on Harvard vs Yale game day. read more

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Quick service at 12:05 on a friday and had two people check on us. I ordered a gin & tonic - very yummy. Cute environment inside and outside. The structure of the picnic tables is wonderful like no gaps in the table at all. The highlight was the gnome outside. Good place to chill or party. read more

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Wish I could give less stars. The bouncer here was so rude to my friends and I. He mocked our friends while saying they couldn't get into the bar but would provide no real reason as to why. The police officers near by stepped in and said my friends were fine to go in and he still denied entry. He said I was too red and I replied that I am Asian so that's what happens when I drink (a genetic trait). He said I was pulling the "race" card when I was just trying to explain why my face was red. Disappointed that this was the person the bar chose to be the first impression for patrons. read more

Staff are very friendly and helpful! They were very sweet and loved to chat. The bar itself if cosy and has a great ambience. The food was however not good. The stew was very tasteless and lacked flavor unfortunately. Maybe next time I'll try something different! read more

Received unwanted attention from men at this bar both times I went as a female alone. My third visit, bartender told me I was a problem patron & unwelcome to return. The security guard was as confused as I was! Noticed another reviewer said he was racially profiled (assumed to be a cab driver due to skin color). I'm sad because I really wanted this to become like - a place to visit over & over. But no: I won't be back read more

You cannot go wrong with the buttermilk southern fried chicken. Probably the best I've ever had in the northeast. Nice place with tons of room at the bar. You can actually hear the person sitting next to you which is a huge plus. Great service. Would highly recommend. read more

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A bar with Irish beers and Irish bartenders calls for an automatic 5 stars. Not packed, your typical pub atmosphere aka heaven. read more

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Wow! This place is superb. So I was feeling like a fat kid and got two meals. A salad with avocado, carrots, and ya know salad stuff. It was stellar and ready in front of me legit five minutes after I ordered. Then I got the Reuben and my oh my what a great sandwich. It had the perfect ratio of everything, thousand island sauce to dip in, and homemade fries! All this was accompanied by banging music and a super chill lady who was one of the owners. Def recommend read more

Great Patio, and fun! The Shepherds Pie and Steak Nachos were delicious! Of course, wonderful drinks! It's an excellent find in New Haven. The good authentic kind of Pub! Eddie- one of the owners could not have been more kind/nice! His work ethic was obvious, and we look forward to chatting with him again one day as the rain cut our time short. Hannah our server was very nice and attentive! We would definitely recommend and will return with friends! read more

This is one of my favorite bars to go to for any occasion. I have been multiple times and each time the food has been amazing. They have a great outdoor patio and the inside space is huge so you never feel like it is overly crowded. They have live music sometimes on the weekends, but the place is so big you can easily sit in a booth and have a conversation without screaming. I usually get the buffalo chicken quinoa salad which i love love love, but last time i went i got the portobello Benedict as i was there for brunch. It was very good. Also, bloody marys and mimosas are 6 dollars during brunch which is a great price for NH. Overall, i really love this place. Prices are reasonable and food is great. Service can be a tad slow and they only have street parking ( ive never had trouble getting a spot). Definitely hang here on a summer night!! read more

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