The best bars & nightlife in New Britain
14 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Ideal Tavern
NightlifeModernized American favorites & craft drinks served in a casual, wood-accented space.
Ideal Tavern
NightlifeI Know You Know
NightlifeCraft cocktails and food are served at this hidden spot.
I Know You Know
NightlifeFork and Fire
NightlifeBistro-inspired fare with communal high tops & lounge seating & happy hour & taco Tuesday specials.
Fork and Fire
NightlifeBella's Ristorante
NightlifeCasual family-run pizzeria serving Italian dinners & pasta in addition to its brick-oven pies.
Bella's Ristorante
NightlifeChili's Grill & Bar
NightlifeFamily-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.
Chili's Grill & Bar
NightlifeCasual restaurant at a golf club with a patio and a 1920s-era clubhouse.
The Bar & Grill
NightlifeRelaxed tavern and burger joint, with a menu of typical bar fare, plus volleyball courts and game areas.
The Bar & Grill
NightlifeHarvest Wine Bar & Restaurant
NightlifeUpscale New American dishes paired with wine & cocktails in a sleek, sophisticated locale.
Harvest Wine Bar & Restaurant
NightlifeLong View Ciderhouse Orchard Bar
NightlifeRelaxed location featuring craft hard cider and food trucks amid orchards plus scenic views.
Long View Ciderhouse Orchard Bar
NightlifeBleachers
NightlifeSports-centric hub in a strip mall with bar food & many beer choices, plus pool tables & live music.
Bleachers
NightlifeHyde Away Cafe
NightlifeCozy, cash-only tavern with late-night hours, a pool table, and regular live music.
Hyde Away Cafe
NightlifeThe Elbow Room
NightlifeTrendy New American spot serving gourmet comfort food in a roomy setup with a rooftop & terrace.
The Elbow Room
NightlifeDawg House Bar & Grill
NightlifeRelaxed watering hole dishing up craft brews and beer, plus wings and other grill bites.
Dawg House Bar & Grill
NightlifeLe Mazet
NightlifeCozy spot for steak tartare, duck sandwich, and other French fare, plus wine and happy hour.
Le Mazet
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