New Britain’s best local businesses

The 169 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Sep 2

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169 businesses across 12 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants57 places · newest: Babylon Hookah And Restaurant, Aug 27
• 02Beauty29 places · newest: Benefit Cosmetics BrowBar, Sep 2
• 03Shopping22 places · newest: Emilia Soy Aromas, Aug 27
• 04Entertainment7 places · newest: Lessard Lanes, Sep 2
• 05Nightlife12 places · newest: Montana Nights Axe Throwing - Newington, Aug 27
• 06Bakeries & Sweets10 places · newest: Carvel, Aug 27
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage4 places · newest: KC's Gold and Collectibles - Open by Appointment Only, Aug 27
• 08Health & Wellness5 places · newest: Big Sky, Sep 2
• 09Home & Garden5 places · newest: Ashley Store, Aug 27
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts3 places · newest: Central Connecticut State University Book Store, Aug 14
• 11Pets4 places · newest: NEHERP / New England Herpetoculture LLC, Sep 2
• 12Cafes7 places · newest: PHO VIET VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT & OH! BUBBLE TEA, Aug 27

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• Batterson Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Whether you’re itching to slide a kayak into calm water, sneak in a few casts, or just wander along the shoreline with a coffee, Batterson…

  95 Batterson Park Rd (Farmington) · riverfront.org ↗

• Crescent Lake

  Parks & Outdoors

  Skip the long drive, Crescent Lake has color-blazed hiking from a hilly 3-mile trail to an open 1.5-mile, calm water for kayaking, canoeing…

  495 Shuttle Meadow Rd (Southington) · southington.org ↗

• New Britain Museum of American Art

  Arts & Culture

  New Britain Museum of American Art packs more than 9,000 works across three centuries into a space that somehow feels fresh on every visit.…

  56 Lexington St · nbmaa.org ↗

• Smoothie King

  Other

  Health-conscious chain featuring blended drinks in varied flavors with fruits & veggies.

  3117-A Berlin Tpke (Newington) · locations.smoothieking.com ↗

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