The best bars & nightlife in Milford

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

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Dive Bar & Restaurant

Nightlife

Compact, beach shack-themed bar offering craft beers on tap & seafood-centric bar fare.

24 Ocean Ave (West Haven)

“Compact, beach shack-themed bar offering craft beers on tap & seafood-centric bar fare.”

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Whiskey Barrel

Nightlife

Casual restaurant featuring comfort dishes such as whiskey cake, nachos, and pretzels, plus live music.

251 E Main St (Stratford)

“Casual restaurant featuring comfort dishes such as whiskey cake, nachos, and pretzels, plus live music.”

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Archie Moore's Bar & Restaurant

Nightlife

Chicken wings & bar snacks such as potato skins lead the pub grub menu at a casual statewide chain.

15 Factory Ln

“Chicken wings & bar snacks such as potato skins lead the pub grub menu at a casual statewide chain.”

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My Bar & Grille

Nightlife

Casual tavern featuring burgers, wings, tacos and beers on the menu, along with live music at times.

12 Broad St

“Casual tavern featuring burgers, wings, tacos and beers on the menu, along with live music at times.”

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Pre Game Stratford

Nightlife

Elevated sports restaurant dishing up comfort food and small plates, plus cocktails, beer, and wine.

2399 Main St (Stratford)

“Elevated sports restaurant dishing up comfort food and small plates, plus cocktails, beer, and wine.”

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Gipper's Restaurant & Ale House

Nightlife

Informal tavern offering American bar bites, wings & many beers, plus TVs for sports viewing.

304 Old Gate Ln

“Informal tavern offering American bar bites, wings & many beers, plus TVs for sports viewing.”

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Bonfire Grille

Nightlife

Casual restaurant featuring a menu of BBQ fare, burgers, pretzels and tacos alongside cocktails.

186 Hillside Ave

“Casual restaurant featuring a menu of BBQ fare, burgers, pretzels and tacos alongside cocktails.”

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Bistro Mediterranean & Tapas Bar

Nightlife

Relaxed restaurant with wine and a menu of tapas and paella.

1015 Bridgeport Ave Unit A

“Relaxed restaurant with wine and a menu of tapas and paella.”

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