The best bars & nightlife in Stratford

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

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Nightlife · 11 places · showing the latest additions first

Casual bar featuring happy hours, private karaoke rooms, and live music and performances.

1103 Main St (Bridgeport)

Casual bar featuring happy hours, private karaoke rooms, and live music and performances.

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Classy waterfront eatery & bar with outdoor seating turning out elevated seafood plates & cocktails.

10 E Main St (Bridgeport)

Classy waterfront eatery & bar with outdoor seating turning out elevated seafood plates & cocktails.

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Casual restaurant serving Jamaican specialties alongside Mexican standards, plus cocktails.

211 State St Ste 211 (Bridgeport)

Casual restaurant serving Jamaican specialties alongside Mexican standards, plus cocktails.

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

251 E Main St

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

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Historical venue showing films & live events in a space with 202 seats (theater- & cabaret-style).

275 Fairfield Ave (Bridgeport)

Historical venue showing films & live events in a space with 202 seats (theater- & cabaret-style).

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Standup comedy and improv shows at a relaxed venue with burgers and beer and friendly servers.

167 State St (Bridgeport)

Standup comedy and improv shows at a relaxed venue with burgers and beer and friendly servers.

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

15 Factory Ln (Milford)

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

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Hip beer garden featuring European-style brews, plus food and bocce courts.

90 Golden Hill St (Bridgeport)

Hip beer garden featuring European-style brews, plus food and bocce courts.

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

12 Broad St (Milford)

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

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

2399 Main St

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

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

1015 Bridgeport Ave Unit A (Milford)

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

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