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Though the bar is called Ordinary, it is anything but. This elegant and popular bar is imbued with an elegant atmosphere and features carved, polished wood walls, tables and seats, and leather banquettes. In addition to the craft beer and cocktail selection, they serve up a menu of light meals and sophisticated snacks like cheese plates, Giardiniera, cookies, and cupcakes. If you're looking for a classy night with drinks and good company, look no further than Ordinary.

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Gryphon's Pub at GPSCY

Located in the heart of Yale's campus, Gryphon's Pub at the Graduate and Professional Student Club at Yale is a popular spot for people looking for cheap drinks and a good time. This campus pub is always presenting some kind of special or event, whether it be pub trivia, martini night or DJ dance party.

168 York Street Cafe

168 York Street Cafe is a chic hangout spot, just ideal for enjoying a fun evening with your friends. This gay and lesbian bar is known for offering an extensive beverage list that include your favorite spirits and refreshing cocktails to accompany you for an evening here. The menu is moderately priced and the Happy Hours make this easy-on-your-pocket. The bar hosts some entertaining performances regularly and also has TV and WiFi for your entertainment. In case you feel hungry, 168 York Street Cafe offers a scrumptious finger food menu to munch on. While, on Sundays, they have special American breakfast and brunch menu that will entice your palate.

Stella Blues

Ring in the weekend with some great drinks and good music to accompany at Stella Blues. This chic bar is a popular hangout spot amongst the locals as well as the tourists and is known for the regular live music gigs that it hosts. Besides, Stella Blues offers an impressive list of beers and ales. The menu is priced moderately and the Happy Hours assure that you can drink without digging a hole in your pocket. In addition to the live music performances, the bar has a pool-table and TV to keep you entertained. All in all, you are sure to have a good time when here.

Sports Haven

This is heaven for any sports waging fan! Enjoy a state-of-the-art simulcast theater where you can watch and wager on the best thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing and jai-alai on four high resolution movie-sized screens. Races from all around the country are viewable from screens to personal television sets in the balcony restaurant and clubhouse. If you need a break, relax at the bar located in the center of the complex, where a 2,800-gallon aquarium filled with exotic sharks entertains. Admission is restricted to age 18 and over.

Partner's Cafe

Partner's Cafe is a fun hangout spot, popular amongst the locals and tourists at New Haven. This LGBT bar is known for offering a wide range of beverages to choose from at moderate prices. If you don't want to go for the regular spirits, you can enjoy some colorful concoctions that are sure to entice your palate. Besides, the bar has different events like dance and DJ parties, karaoke nights and others to keep its guests entertained.

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Two Roads Brewing Company

1700 Stratford Avenue, Stratford, CT, United States, 06615

Housed inside the U.S. Baird Building, the Two Roads Brewing Company is is known for its year-round beer line-up that includes Ol' Factory Pils, Unorthodox Russian Imperial Stout and the Honeyspot Road White IPA, among several others. The brewery conducts weekend tours for interested parties on a first-come, first-serve basis. For those who are more eager to sample the brewed goods can do so in their bustling tasting room, open Tuesdays through Sundays. There is also a beer garden where you can gulp down your favorite beer. If you're feeling peckish, bring your own food, or perhaps one of the local food trucks can help you out.

Space Ballroom

295 Treadwell Street, Hamden, CT, United States, 06514

From rich dark wood furniture to retro memorabilia, Space Ballroom oozes an old world charm and is a hotspot for some of the most eclectic live music events in the city. With performances of exceptionally talented local musicians, Space Ballroom is a haven for all the music lovers in Hamden. Relax in this laidback bar with a chilled craft beer and nosh on delicious pub fare while crooning to your favorite songs.

Ordinary

265 College Street, New Haven, CT, United States, 06510

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Olive Tree Hookah Lounge

2007 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford, CT, United States, 06460

If you wish to try smoking a hookah, then do consider visiting Milford's Olive Tree Hookah Lounge. This adult bar is only open to those who are over 18 years of age. About 18 flavors of shisha are available with pineapple, blueberry, grape, mango, strawberry, watermelon and mint with lemon being the popular favorites. Alcohol is not permitted but you are allowed to bring your own food or beverage to the lounge or order from the nearby Olive Tree Restaurant.

Three Sheets

372 Elm Street, New Haven, CT, United States, 06511

This local dive bar is a popular favorite amongst locals with a taste for good food. Three Sheets boasts all the laid-back appeal of a locals bar, with the added perk of a food menu with delicious options like pickled fries, Angus beef burgers, clams on the half shell, sandwiches and personal pizzas to choose from. Paired with an impressive beer list, a full bar selection and live music, an evening at Three Sheets promises to be an enjoyable one.