When a seafood craving hits and you want it casual, Westbrook Lobster delivers with hearty plates, cold draft beer, and specialty cocktails…
300 Church St
“When a seafood craving hits and you want it casual, Westbrook Lobster delivers with hearty plates, cold draft beer, and specialty cocktails that keep the table happy. Easy choice for a laid-back Wallingford weeknight or catching up with friends who swear they’re just here for one.”
From the Wallingford newsletter, September 13, 2026
Crush Winery leans into a grapes-to-glass experience, from sun-kissed strolls among the vines to bottles you can actually bring home. They…
29 N Plains Hwy #7
“Crush Winery leans into a grapes-to-glass experience, from sun-kissed strolls among the vines to bottles you can actually bring home. They started with a tiny plot and big dreams, and it shows in the fun, low-key vibe that makes lingering with friends feel perfectly acceptable.”
Back 9 Social is the golf lounge locals actually agree on, with premier launch monitors and simulators, gastropub eats, and craft cocktails…
805 N Colony Rd
“Back 9 Social is the golf lounge locals actually agree on, with premier launch monitors and simulators, gastropub eats, and craft cocktails that play nicely with a long iron. Reserve a bay with friends or book a private event... competitive fun without chasing balls into the woods.”
From the Wallingford newsletter, September 14, 2026
Center Street Brewing Company calls itself the Center of the Brewniverse for a reason. Wallingford’s award-winning crew pours well balanced…
24 Wallace Ave
“Center Street Brewing Company calls itself the Center of the Brewniverse for a reason. Wallingford’s award-winning crew pours well balanced crowd-pleasers, from ESB to Helles Lager to Double IPA, and keeps the vibe friendly enough that if you swing by this week you might leave with new friends.”
Thin, char-kissed New Haven-style pizza, specialty pies, and other Italian comforts meet a solid draft lineup at The Bar, just down the…
369 Washington Ave (North Haven)
“Thin, char-kissed New Haven-style pizza, specialty pies, and other Italian comforts meet a solid draft lineup at The Bar, just down the road in North Haven. Grab your people, share a pie or two, and call it a midweek win.”
Wallingford-made, Soulstice Kombucha Brewing Co. crafts raw, unfiltered kombucha in small batches with green, black, and herbal teas,…
29 N Plains Hwy #4
“Wallingford-made, Soulstice Kombucha Brewing Co. crafts raw, unfiltered kombucha in small batches with green, black, and herbal teas, flavored only with fresh fruits, herbs, and spices.”
Malachy’s Public House is the kind of neighborhood Irish pub where Mondays actually get fun thanks to trivia at 7, Thursdays bring jam…
171 Quinnipiac St
“Malachy’s Public House is the kind of neighborhood Irish pub where Mondays actually get fun thanks to trivia at 7, Thursdays bring jam sessions, and Fridays and Saturdays mean live music. Easy place to meet friends, catch a set, and feel like you accidentally extended your weekend.”
Yellow King Brews is that Wallingford staple where a smooth morning latte can turn into an easygoing evening hang in the Carcosa Lounge,…
920 S Colony St
“Yellow King Brews is that Wallingford staple where a smooth morning latte can turn into an easygoing evening hang in the Carcosa Lounge, with a rotating slate of events, a Mug Club for diehards, and plenty of reasons to text a friend and make it a thing.”
If your week needs a reset, Gouveia Vineyards has wine flights where you pick any five from their lineup to sample. They grow 17 varietals…
1339 Whirlwind Hill Rd
“If your week needs a reset, Gouveia Vineyards has wine flights where you pick any five from their lineup to sample. They grow 17 varietals on their Wallingford farm and pick every vine by hand, so settle in and let that old world meets new vibe do its thing.”
Double Play Cafe is the neighborhood sports bar where every NFL game finds a screen, trivia keeps the brain buzzing, and the steamed…
320 Main St
“Double Play Cafe is the neighborhood sports bar where every NFL game finds a screen, trivia keeps the brain buzzing, and the steamed cheeseburger lives up to the hype. Made fresh, nothing frozen, with saucy wings and loaded nachos, the friendly vibes make it a clutch weeknight or Sunday move.”
When a craving hits this week, Sliders Grill & Bar keeps Wallingford fed with crispy, saucy wings, shareable bar bites, and a beer and…
950 Yale Ave
“When a craving hits this week, Sliders Grill & Bar keeps Wallingford fed with crispy, saucy wings, shareable bar bites, and a beer and cocktail lineup built for game-time gabbing. Bonus points for weekly trivia and those sports-themed private rooms that make fantasy drafts feel gloriously official.”
If you want something fresher than your group chat takes, New England Cider Company presses locally sourced apples into boutique hard…
110 N Plains Industrial Rd
“If you want something fresher than your group chat takes, New England Cider Company presses locally sourced apples into boutique hard ciders and pours them in a relaxed tasting room and bar. Easy spot to meet up, try something new, and toast to everyday Connecticut.”
Wood-N-Tap keeps it local-friendly with a true scratch kitchen turning out legit comfort food, plus craft beers and plenty of TVs for the…
970 N Colony Rd
“Wood-N-Tap keeps it local-friendly with a true scratch kitchen turning out legit comfort food, plus craft beers and plenty of TVs for the game. Weekly specials, trivia, live entertainment, and igloos keep it fun when you just need an easy hang close to home.”
