Patrick’s Day 1999, and has been serving traditional food and fun ever since-try the beef & Guinness stew, corned beef and cabbage or bangers and mash. O’Neill’s Pub and Restaurant was opened by a true Irishman, Ollie O’Neill (where the name comes from), on St. This South Norwalk pub is just about as authentic as you can get short of booking a flight to Ireland. If you haven’t been, make haste to Sir Sean Connery’s favorite pub in the U.S. With a pretty little river in the back (with outdoor dining in season) and a display of flourishes inside that includes a guitar signed by the Rolling Stones and a vintage Indian motorcycle behind the bar, it’s the go-to spot for great burgers, shepherd’s pie and lots of other hearty pub fare, all of which can be enjoyed amid the glow of a roaring fire. (860) 868-1496, The White Horse is the classic roadside country pub that you’d find in the beautiful countryside of England-except, luckily for us, this incarnation is located in the gorgeous Litchfield Hills. Plus, there’s the adjacent luxury inn and spa, perfect for creating an entire romantic weekend escape. Boats come and go but the elegant dining experience here stays the same-American cuisine heavy on local seafood (from a bountiful raw bar to grilled Block Island swordfish) but also versatile enough to include burgers, chicken, veal and lamb. And it all can be enjoyed fireside during this time of year.Īlthough the large stone fireplace is the focal point of the dining room in Fresh Salt, pardon us if our gaze drifts past it and out the windows that overlook the picturesque confluence of the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound. Chilled lobster, Ninigret oysters and Cherrystone clams can be included on their impressive raw bar. From the seafood staples we all crave, including linguini and clams and Stonington scallops, to some less fishy options like wood-fired pizzas, gorgonzola-crusted beef filet and butternut squash ravioli, this restaurant has something for everyone. It is often said that the freshest seafood can be found near the water, and that is certainly true at the Harbour House at the Inn at Mystic, which serves up a wide array of fresh, seasonal, local cuisine. See the website for options and elaboration. It's a luxurious experience worth every penny-and in cold months the warmth of a real fire is a “free” luxury bonus. Executive chef Chris Eddy's cuisine is nuanced and brilliant, and the wine selections paired with each dish are fabulous. (860) 567-9600, “A remarkable experience unfolds each evening in the fire-lit 18th-century dining rooms of Winvian’s renowned Litchfield Hills restaurant, where simplicity and indulgence artfully converge to create the ultimate fine dining experience.” The words come from Winvian's website but we can personally vouch that they're gospel truth.
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