The best bars & nightlife in Stamford

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

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Bianca Restaurant & Bar

Nightlife

Modern Italian restaurant with an emphasis on the cuisine of the Campania region in a lively setting.

30 Greenwich Ave (Greenwich)

“Modern Italian restaurant with an emphasis on the cuisine of the Campania region in a lively setting.”

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Alba's Restaurant

Nightlife

Upscale, organic Northern Italian cuisine & wines are served in an elegant setting with a fireplace.

400 N Main St (Port Chester)

“Upscale, organic Northern Italian cuisine & wines are served in an elegant setting with a fireplace.”

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Lugano Salumeria & Wine Bar

Nightlife

Italian small plates & entrees accompany a curated wine list in a chic space with a long marble bar.

1392 E Putnam Ave (Old Greenwich)

“Italian small plates & entrees accompany a curated wine list in a chic space with a long marble bar.”

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Scena Wine Bar & Restaurant

Nightlife

Italian spot features a steel-&-glass wine case, plus a full bar facing a wood-burning brick oven.

1077 Post Rd (Darien)

“Italian spot features a steel-&-glass wine case, plus a full bar facing a wood-burning brick oven.”

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The Brickhouse Bar and Grill

Nightlife

Relaxed watering hole with sports on TV & a menu of pizza, burgers & comfort food with a twist.

244 Bedford St

“Relaxed watering hole with sports on TV & a menu of pizza, burgers & comfort food with a twist.”

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New York Comedy Club - Stamford

Nightlife

Relaxed comedy club presenting top headliners, up-and-coming comics and more.

230 Tresser Blvd

“Relaxed comedy club presenting top headliners, up-and-coming comics and more.”

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Sono Sky Rooftop Bar

Nightlife

Upbeat rooftop bar serving craft cocktails (some say potent) and small plates.

45 S Main St (Norwalk)

“Upbeat rooftop bar serving craft cocktails (some say potent) and small plates.”

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314 Beer Garden

Nightlife

Casual eatery offering wood-fired pizzas and burgers, plus beer, wine and cocktails.

314 Wilson Ave (Norwalk)

“Casual eatery offering wood-fired pizzas and burgers, plus beer, wine and cocktails.”

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Bar Rosso

Nightlife

Italian small plates & wood-fired pizza in an upscale bi-level space with stone & steel decor.

28 Spring St

“Italian small plates & wood-fired pizza in an upscale bi-level space with stone & steel decor.”

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Brennan's By The Beach

Nightlife

Easygoing place offering burgers & other American food along with a full bar, TVs & patio seating.

82 Iroquois Rd

“Easygoing place offering burgers & other American food along with a full bar, TVs & patio seating.”

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