Choosing a beer spot depends on whether you want an active production taproom with limited food or a spacious outdoor garden with full kitchen service. Family and pet policies vary widely between urban industrial spaces and suburban beer lawns. Map pins show location, but they rarely indicate seating capacity, food truck schedules, or whether minors are permitted after dark.
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East Rock Brewing Company
285 Nicoll St, New Haven, CT 06511
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Hoax Brewing Company
687 State St, New Haven, CT 06511-6509
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Armada Brewing
190 River St, New Haven, CT 06513
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The Beer Garden at Central Patio
650 Central Ave, New Haven, CT 06515-2800
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Quinnipiac Brewery
New Haven, CT
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CITA Park
745 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06510
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Erector Brewery
687 State St, New Haven, CT 06511
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2nd Bridge Brewing Company
642 Hilliard St, Manchester, CT 06042
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Urban Lodge Brewing Co.
47 Purnell Pl, Manchester, CT 06040
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Elicit Brewing Co - Manchester
165 Adams St, Manchester, CT 06042
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Labyrinth Brewing Company
148 Forest St, Manchester, CT 06040-5906
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Tullycross Tavern & Microbrewery
1487 Pleasant Valley Rd, Manchester, CT 06042
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Witchdoctor Brewing Company
26 Alton St, Manchester, CT 06042-3504
Milford 6
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Tribus Beer Co.
100 Raton Rd, Milford, CT 06461-1726
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Dockside Brewery
40 Bridgeport Ave, Milford, CT 06460
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Southport Brewing Co.
33 New Haven Ave, Milford, CT 06460-3308
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Soundview Beer Works
230 Woodmont Rd #29b, Milford, CT 06460
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Milford Point Brewing
230 Woodmont Rd Ste 29b, Milford, CT 06460-2885
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Center Mass Brewery
Freedom way\n, Milford, CT 06460
Stamford 6
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Half Full Brewery
43 Homestead Ave, Stamford, CT 06902-7262
Tues - Sun 8am to 3pm
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Beer Garden at Shippan Landing
290 Harbor Dr, Stamford, CT 06902
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Lock City Brewing
54 Research Dr, Stamford, CT 06906
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Cisco Brewers at The Village
4 Star Pt, Stamford, CT 06902-8927
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Beer Garden at Harbor Point
15 Harbor Point Rd, Stamford, CT 06902
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Beer Garden Stamford Ct
299 Harbor Dr, Stamford, CT 06902
Branford 5
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Caius Farm Brewery
101 N Branford Rd, Branford, CT 06405
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New England Brewing Company - Branford
5 Indian Neck Ave, Branford, CT 06405
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SBC Restaurant & Brewery
850 W Main St, Branford, CT 06405
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Thimble Island Brewing Company
53 E Industrial Rd, Branford, CT 06405-6525
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Thimble Island Brewing Company
16 Business Park Dr, Branford, CT 06405-2924
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Berlinetta Brewing
90 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport, CT 06604
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Brewport Brewing Co
225 South Frontage Road, Bridgeport, CT 06604
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Twelvenote Brew Co.
3389 Fairfield Ave Unit 3, Bridgeport, CT 06605
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Foolproof Brewing Company - Bridgeport
800 Union Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06607
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Aspetuck Brew Lab
3389 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605-3228
Bristol 5
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The Factory Brewing Collective
139 Center St, Bristol, CT 06010
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The New Cambridge Project
139 Center St, Bristol, CT 06010-5074
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Yellow King Bristol
67 Race St, Bristol, CT 06010
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Boondoggle Brewing
139 Center St, Bristol, CT 06010
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Horsepower Hill Ale Works
121 Illinois Ave, Bristol, CT 06010-2824
Danbury 5
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Charter Oak Brewing Company LLC
39B Shelter Rock Rd, Danbury, CT 06810
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Elicit Brewing Co - Danbury
15 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
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Cross Culture Kombucha Taproom + Na Bottle Shop
60 Shelter Rock Rd Ste 12, Danbury, CT 06810-7093
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Housatonic River Brewing-Danbury
78 Triangle St, Danbury, CT 06810
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Quirk Works Brewing & Blendery
78 Triangle St, Danbury, CT 06810-6977
Hartford 5
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Urban Lodge Brewing
88 Pratt St, Hartford, CT 06103
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Dead Language Beer Project
1429 Park St, Hartford, CT 06106
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Hanging Hills Brewing Co
150 Ledyard St, Hartford, CT 06114
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Hartford on Tap
1 Civic Center Plz, Hartford, CT 06103-1504
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City Steam Brewery
942 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103-1214
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Forest City Brewing
180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT 06457
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Bergen House
725 Main St Unit 27, Middletown, CT 06457
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Still Hill Brewery
725 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457-2973
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Stubborn Beauty Brewing Company
180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT 06457-2247
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Eli Cannons Brewing Collective
49 Randolph Rd, Middletown, CT 06457
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Five Churches Brewing
193 Arch St, New Britain, CT 06051
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West Side Wine and Liquor
987 W Main St, New Britain, CT 06053
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Alvarium Beer Company
365 John Downey Dr, New Britain, CT 06051
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Trianglehead Brewing Company
339 Glen St, New Britain, CT 06051-3405
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Tox Brewing Company
123 Bank St, New London, CT 06320
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Tox Brewing Company
635 Broad St, New London, CT 06320-2557
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AleCraft Brewery
1, New London, CT
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Creature Brewing Company
635 Broad St, New London, CT 06320
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Twelve Percent Beer Project
341 State St, North Haven, CT 06473
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Skygazer Brewing Company
341 State St, North Haven, CT 06473-3112
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Front Porch Brewing
341 State St, North Haven, CT 06473
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Alike Brewing
6 Roarke Rd, North Haven, CT 06473-3438
Norwich 4
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Epicure Brewing
40 Franklin St, Norwich, CT 06360-5806
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These Guys Brewing at American Wharf
1 American Wharf Rd, Norwich, CT 06360
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These Guys Brewing Company
78 Franklin St, Norwich, CT 06360-5806
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Norwich Nano Brewers
16 oz Hop Street, Norwich, CT 063607246
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Witchdoctor Brewing Company
168 Center St, Southington, CT 06489
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Cork & Brew
35 N Main St, Southington, CT 06489
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Hops on West at Hidden Valley
2060 West St, Southington, CT 06489
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Vue Brewing Company
36 Triano Dr, Southington, CT 06489
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Two Roads Brewing Company
1700 Stratford Ave, Stratford, CT 06615
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Fairfield Craft Ales
724 Honeyspot Rd, Stratford, CT 06615-7109
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Area Two Experimental Brewing
1526 Stratford Ave, Stratford, CT 06615
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Athletic Brewing Co. - Former Brewery Location
350 Long Beach Blvd, Stratford, CT 06615-7167
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Center Street Brewing Company
24 Wallace Ave, Wallingford, CT 06492
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New England Cider Company
110 N Plains Industrial Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492
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Soulstice Kombucha Brewing Co.
29 N Plains Rd # 4, Wallingford, CT 06492-5841
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Front Porch Brewing
226 N Plains Industrial Rd Unit 4, Wallingford, CT 06492
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Nordic Moon Meadery
5 Industrial Dr, Ellington, CT 06029
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Cold Creek Brewery
6 Industrial Dr, Ellington, CT 06029
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McClellan
26 Stein Rd, Ellington, CT 06029-3713
Hamden 3
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Haven Beer Company
2323 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
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Counter Weight Brewing Co.
23 Raccio Park Rd, Hamden, CT 06514
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No Worries Brewing Company
2520 State St, Hamden, CT 06517-3004
Norwalk 3
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314 Beer Garden and Wood-Fired Pizza
314 Wilson Ave, Norwalk, CT 06854
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Spacecat Brewing Co. Taproom & Beer Garden
57 Chestnut St, Norwalk, CT 06854-3622
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East Coast Kombucha Company, LLC
57 Chestnut St, Norwalk, CT 06854
Putnam 3
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Bear Hands Brewing Company
75 Main Street Ste 1, Putnam, CT 06260
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The Crossings Restaurant & Brew Pub
45 Main St, Putnam, CT 06260-1917
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Little river brewing
32 Harrisville Rd, Putnam, CT 06260
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Connecticut Valley Brewing Company
765 Sullivan Ave, South Windsor, CT 06074
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Cohoperative Brewing Company
2 Jeffrey Dr, South Windsor, CT 06074-5410
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Pioneer Beer Co
765 Sullivan Ave, South Windsor, CT 06074-1945
Suffield 3
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Broad Brook Brewing LLC
915 South St, Suffield, CT 06078
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Broad Brook Brewing Company
915 South St, Suffield, CT 06078
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MaJilly's
Prospect Street, Suffield, CT 06078
Avon 2
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Progression Brewing Company
300 W Main St, Avon, CT 06001
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Hopmeadow Brewing Company
205 Old Farms Rd, Avon, CT 06001-2246
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Back East Brewery & Kitchen
1296 Blue Hills Ave, Bloomfield, CT 06002
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Thomas Hooker Brewery
16 Tobey Rd, Bloomfield, CT 06002
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Hogan's Cider Mill
522 Spielman Hwy, Burlington, CT 06013
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Evening Sky Brewing Company
280 Spielman Hwy, Burlington, CT 06013
Cheshire 2
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Cheshire Craft Brewing
125 Commerce Ct, Cheshire, CT 06410
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Counter Weight Brewing Co
7 Diana Ct, Cheshire, CT 06410
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Hop Culture Farms & Brew Co.
144 Cato Corner Rd, Colchester, CT 06415
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Stranger Tides Brewery
199 Old Hartford Rd, Colchester, CT 06415
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Luppoleto Brewing Company
17 Kripes Rd, East Granby, CT 06026
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Almost Famous Brewing
17 Kripes Rd, East Granby, CT 06026
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Rule of 3 Brewing
201 W High St, East Hampton, CT 06424
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Champion's Hill
63 Champion Hill Rd, East Hampton, CT 06424-1913
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The Plourd Brewery
1277 Main St, East Hartford, CT 06108
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Paddle Creek Beer
1277 Main St, East Hartford, CT 06108-2250
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Problem Solved Brewing Company
2 N Rd #4, East Windsor, CT 06088
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Brook Broad Brewing
150 East Rd, East Windsor, CT 06016-5714
Enfield 2
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Red Brewster Brewery, Enfield, Connecticut
50 Weymouth Rd, Enfield, CT 06082
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StrongHaus Brewing
Enfield, CT
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Elicit Brewing Co - Fairfield
111 Black Rock Tpke, Fairfield, CT 06825
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Samp Mortar Brewing Company
51 Taquoshe Pl, Fairfield, CT 06825-7246
Groton 2
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Beer'd Brewing Co
225 Leonard Dr, Groton, CT 06340
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Outer Light Brewing Company
266 Bridge St, Groton, CT 06340
Milldale 2
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Kinsmen Brewing Company
409 Canal St, Milldale, CT 06467
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Ragged Mountain Brewing Company
1783 Meriden Waterbury Tpke, Milldale, CT 06467
Mystic 2
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Jealous Monk
27 Coogan Blvd Ste 20, Mystic, CT 06355-1920
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Bank & Bridge Brewing
54 W Main St, Mystic, CT 06355-2518
Newtown 2
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Reverie Brewing Company
57B Church Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 06470
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NewSylum Brewing Co.
Keating Farms Ave, Newtown, CT 06470
Niantic 2
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Niantic Public House and Brewery
243 Main St, Niantic, CT 06357
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Noble Jay Brewing Company
11 Freedom Way Unit D, Niantic, CT 06357
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Shunock River Brewery and Village Cafe
2 Wyassup Rd, North Stonington, CT 06359
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Glen Meets Brook
17 Putker Rd, North Stonington, CT 06359-1119
Oxford 2
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Black Hog Brewing
115 Hurley Rd Bldg 9a, Oxford, CT 06478-1037
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OEC Brewing
7 Fox Hollow Road, Oxford, CT 06478
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Relic Brewing
95 Whiting St, Plainville, CT 06062
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Transcend Beer Crafters
45 Northwest Dr, Plainville, CT 06062-1234
Portland 2
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Concentric Brewing Company
91 Main St, Portland, CT 06480
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Giles Corey Brewing Co.
5 Birch Tree Hill Rd, Portland, CT 06480-1358
Salem 2
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Fox Farm Brewery
62 Music Vale Rd, Salem, CT 06420
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Rob's Homebrew Supplies
1 New London Road (Rt 85), Salem, CT 06420
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Hops on the Hill Brewery
275 Dug Rd, South Glastonbury, CT 06073
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Hops on the Hill Farm Brewery
275 Dug Rd, South Glastonbury, CT 06073-2006
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Jealous Monk
27 Coogan Blvd, Stonington, CT 06355
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Beer'd Brewing Co. - The Mill
22 Bayview Ave, Stonington, CT 06378
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Bad Dog Brewing Company
117 Water St, Torrington, CT 06790
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Cedar Swamp Brewery
Torrington, CT
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New Park Brewing
485 New Park Ave, West Hartford, CT 06110
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WeHa Brewing & Roasting Company
141 Shield St, West Hartford, CT 06110
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Luppoleto Brewing Co.
20 Main St Unit 15, Windsor Locks, CT 06096
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Buck Wild Brewing
Windsor Locks, CT
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Tree House Farm Brewery
54 Joy Rd, Woodstock, CT 06281
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Taylor Brooke Brewery
818 CT-171, Woodstock, CT 06281
Barkhamsted 1
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Black Helmet Brewing
12 Wallens Hill Rd, Barkhamsted, CT 06063-4411
Berlin 1
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Coles Road Brewing
817 Farmington Ave, Berlin, CT 06037
Bethel 1
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Broken Symmetry Gastro Brewery
5 Depot Pl, Bethel, CT 06801
Brooklyn 1
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Black Pond Brews
389 Pomfret Rd, Brooklyn, CT 06234-1523
Canaan 1
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Great Falls Brewing Company
75 Main St, Canaan, CT 06018-2463
Chester 1
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Little House Brewing Company
16 Main St, Chester, CT 06412
Clinton 1
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Ba Sing Se
Clinton, CT
Colebrook 1
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Norbrook Farm Brewery
204 Stillman Hill Rd, Colebrook, CT 06021
Coventry 1
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Twin Hills Farmstead and Brewery
Twin Hills Dr, Coventry, CT 06238
Cromwell 1
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Two Devils Brew
4 Timber Hill Rd, Cromwell, CT 06416-2228
Danielson 1
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The Boroughs Brewing Company
21A Furnace St, Danielson, CT 06239-3040
Dayville 1
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Black Pond Brews
1001 Hartford Pike, Dayville, CT 06241-1749
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High Nine Brewing
6 Winter Ave Ste 7, Deep River, CT 06417
Derby 1
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BADSONS Beer Co.
251 Roosevelt Dr, Derby, CT 06418
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Yankee Cider Company
23 Petticoat Ln, East Haddam, CT 06423
East Haven 1
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The Beeracks
250 Bradley Street, East Haven, CT 06512
Essex 1
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Surfridge Brewing Co
6 Main St, Essex, CT 06409
Farmington 1
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Relic Brewing
108 W District Rd, Farmington, CT 06085-1446
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Greenwich Brewing Company
109 Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Haddam 1
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Steady Habit Brewing
95 Bridge Rd, Haddam, CT 06438
Higganum 1
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Phantom Burger & Brewery
199 Saybrook Rd, Higganum, CT 06441
Kent 1
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Kent Falls Brewing
33 Camps Rd, Kent, CT 06757
Madison 1
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Tangytowne
63 Nathans Ln, Madison, CT 06443
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Shebeen Brewing Company
180 N Main St, Marlborough, CT 06447-1349
Monroe 1
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Veracious Brewing
246 Main St, Monroe, CT 06468-1178
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Wicked Ways Brewery
47 Shennanagans st, Naugatuck, CT 06770
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Brewery Legitimus
283 Main St, New Hartford, CT 06057-2750
New Milford 1
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Housatonic River Brewing
30 Kent Rd, New Milford, CT 06776
North Grosvenor Dale 1
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Triple Raven Brewing LLC
27 Main St, North Grosvenor Dale, CT 06255
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Kent Falls Brewing Company - Northford
418 Forest Rd, Northford, CT 06472
Oakville 1
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Lasting Brass Brewing Company
1864 Watertown Ave, Oakville, CT 06779
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Myrcene Ale Co.
39 Ragged Rock Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Orange 1
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North Greenbrier Beer Garden
Orange, CT
Pawcatuck 1
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Cottrell Brewing Company
100 Mechanic St Ste 22, Pawcatuck, CT 06379-2163
Redding 1
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Redding Beer Company
7 Main St, Redding, CT 06896-3203
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Nod Hill Brewery
137 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Rocky Hill 1
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Still Hill Brewery
1275 Cromwell Ave Bldg C , Unit 9, Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3427
Seymour 1
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Lopa's Barn & Grill
Holbrook Rd, Seymour, CT 06483
Shelton 1
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Smoke In The Valley
Shelton, CT
Stafford Springs 1
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Off The Rails Brewing Co.
86 Main St, Stafford Springs, CT 06076
Thomaston 1
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Clocktown Brewing Company
135 S Main St, Thomaston, CT 06787
Tolland 1
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Rough Cut Cider House @ Lemek's
351 Goose Ln, Tolland, CT 06084
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Brass Works Brewing Company
2066 Thomaston Ave, Waterbury, CT 06704
Westbrook 1
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Coastline Brewing Company
4 Grove Beach Rd N, Westbrook, CT 06498
Willimantic 1
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Willimantic Brewing Company
967 Main St, Willimantic, CT 06226-2330
Wilton 1
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Sly Bandit Brewing Company
4 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT 06897
Windsor 1
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Dudleytown Brewing Company
1001 Day Hill Rd, Windsor, CT 06095
Winsted 1
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Little Red Barn Brewers
32 Lake St, Winsted, CT 06098
Wolcott 1
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Shebeen Brewing Company
1 Wolcott Rd 2611, Wolcott, CT 06716
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New England Brewing Company - Woodbridge
175 Amity Rd, Woodbridge, CT 06525-2201
Woodbury 1
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Woodbury Brewing Company
738 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798
Also in Connecticut
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- Wineries with Food54
- Wine Bars45
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- Wineries with Tastings28
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- Dog-Friendly Wineries13
- Winery Tours9
Good to know
Do breweries and beer gardens allow children and dogs?
Policies differ by venue and time of day. Outdoor beer gardens and family-oriented taprooms often welcome kids and leashed dogs, but some urban spots restrict entry to ages 21 and over in the evening. Always check a venue's specific rules before visiting with minors or pets.
What is the difference between a brewery taproom and a beer garden?
A brewery taproom focuses primarily on beer brewed on-site, often with indoor seating and a view of the brewing equipment. A beer garden is typically an outdoor or semi-outdoor space that serves beers from multiple producers alongside full food service.
How much do flights or pints typically cost?
Pints of core craft beers generally range from $6 to $10, while specialty, barrel-aged, or high-ABV releases may cost more. Tasting flights usually run between $10 and $16 for four small pours.
Is Napa or Sonoma better?
Napa Valley is generally known for luxury estate experiences and Cabernet Sauvignon, while Sonoma County offers a more relaxed, rustic atmosphere with diverse microclimates. Choosing between them depends on whether you prefer high-end luxury or informal country vineyards. You can explore 206 top wine destinations across Connecticut on WineryAtlas.
How to find cheap weekend getaways?
Look for tasting rooms and boutique vineyard stays in emerging wine regions rather than major tourist centers, and book mid-week or off-peak seasons. Visiting local tasting rooms offers affordable entertainment and regional culture. Discover budget-friendly wine getaways across 206 locations in Connecticut.