The best bars & nightlife in Ledyard

8 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Nightlife · 8 places · showing the latest additions first

Glitzy bowling alley & lounge serving creative comfort fare & craft drinks in the Foxwoods Resort.

350 Trolley Line Blvd (MASHANTUCKET)

Glitzy bowling alley & lounge serving creative comfort fare & craft drinks in the Foxwoods Resort.

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Game Time Sports Bar and Restaurant packs wall-to-wall sports, arcade vibes, and weekly karaoke/live music into a spot perfect for catching…

577 CT-12 (Groton)

Game Time Sports Bar and Restaurant packs wall-to-wall sports, arcade vibes, and weekly karaoke/live music into a spot perfect for catching every matchup with friends.

From the New London newsletter, September 8, 2026

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Comix Comedy Club keeps this week lively with national headliners, comedy magic, Story Warz, Last Comix Standing, plus drag bingo and bull…

1 Mohegan Sun Blvd (Uncasville)

Comix Comedy Club keeps this week lively with national headliners, comedy magic, Story Warz, Last Comix Standing, plus drag bingo and bull riding under the same roof. Slide in for dinner and drinks at the Roadhouse, then stick around for the kind of chaos Norwich friends text about.

From the Norwich newsletter, September 10, 2026

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Whether you want to catch the game or make it the main event, Longshots Sports Cafe is an entertainment complex with a legit sports bar…

2020 Norwich-New London Turnpike (Uncasville)

Whether you want to catch the game or make it the main event, Longshots Sports Cafe is an entertainment complex with a legit sports bar vibe, sturdy burgers, messy wings, nachos, and beer. Peep their events calendar for bands and sports traditions this week, then rally the crew.

From the Norwich newsletter, August 28, 2026

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When your week needs a proper pint and some comforting Irish fare, The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House brings Gaelic flair and that…

1 Mohegan Sun Blvd Space 116a (Uncasville)

When your week needs a proper pint and some comforting Irish fare, The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House brings Gaelic flair and that friendly public-house energy to Mohegan Sun. Settle in for hearty classics, cold beer, and the kind of atmosphere that turns neighbors into mates.

From the Norwich newsletter, September 15, 2026

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Mohegan Sun

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When you want epic variety without leaving our corner of CT, Mohegan Sun packs two casinos, a 10,000-seat arena, the Wolf Den and a comedy…

1 Mohegan Sun Blvd (Uncasville)

When you want epic variety without leaving our corner of CT, Mohegan Sun packs two casinos, a 10,000-seat arena, the Wolf Den and a comedy club into one playground. Add over 35 dining spots, spas and an 18-hole championship golf course for a weeknight that actually feels like a weekend.

From the Norwich newsletter, September 16, 2026

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When the week calls for extra, Sugar Factory Foxwoods brings the spectacle with candy-filled goblets, over-the-top Insane Shakes, stacked…

350 Trolley Line Blvd (Mashantucket) · ✓ checked Aug 13

When the week calls for extra, Sugar Factory Foxwoods brings the spectacle with candy-filled goblets, over-the-top Insane Shakes, stacked burgers, and old-school sundaes. Grab a couple friends, lean into the sugar rush, and turn an ordinary night into a mini celebration.

From the Norwich newsletter, August 20, 2026

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Whether you're craving true wood-fired pizza from a stone-brick oven or a laid back bar and grill hangout, Modelo Bar & Grill is part of…

543 W Thames St (Norwich)

Whether you're craving true wood-fired pizza from a stone-brick oven or a laid back bar and grill hangout, Modelo Bar & Grill is part of the Bella Fiore family right here in Norwich, doing it right since 1993. Slide in for Italian comfort food, sip something nice, and make this week easy.

From the Norwich newsletter, August 17, 2026

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