Newington’s best local businesses

The 164 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 Aug 28

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164 businesses across 11 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants67 places · newest: Buffalo Wild Wings, Aug 27
• 02Beauty8 places · newest: Benefit Cosmetics BrowBar, Aug 27
• 03Shopping30 places · newest: Aéropostale, Aug 27
• 04Entertainment8 places · newest: Callahan's Bowl-O-Rama, Aug 27
• 05Nightlife10 places · newest: Montana Nights Axe Throwing - Newington, Aug 27
• 06Bakeries & Sweets14 places · newest: Carvel, Aug 27
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage5 places · newest: Goodwill Rocky Hill Store and Donation Center, Aug 27
• 08Home & Garden4 places · newest: Ashley Store, Aug 27
• 09Hobbies, Books, & Crafts4 places · newest: Barnes & Noble, Aug 27
• 10Sporting Goods3 places · newest: Alpine Haus, Jul 21
• 11Cafes4 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 ↗

• Namco Pools

  Other

  Retailer providing equipment & gear for above ground pools, hot tubs, patios & game rooms.

  30 Waterchase Dr (Rocky Hill) · namcopool.com ↗

• Smoothie King

  Other

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

  3117-A Berlin Tpke · locations.smoothieking.com ↗

• Westfarms

  Other

  Contemporary indoor mall offering many brand-name retail stores & cafes with a central seating area.

  1500 New Britain Ave (West Hartford) · simon.com ↗

• Petco

  Pets

  Chain with pet food & supplies such as toys, beds & pet technology products, plus medication.

  188 Kitts Ln · stores.petco.com ↗

• W1AW

  Arts & Culture

  Hidden in plain sight in Newington, W1AW is the Hiram Percy Maxim Memorial Station at ARRL HQ, known worldwide for on air Morse code…

  225 Main St · arrl.org ↗

• Webb Deane Stevens Museum

  Arts & Culture

  This museum complex features a restored 18th-century residence, barn & colonial-style gardens.

  211 Main St (Wethersfield) · wdsmuseum.org ↗

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