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• Thomas Hooker Citrillo

  IPA · 6.3% · Bloomfield, CT

  Brewed with a blend of three hops. Aromas of orange blossom lead into big juicy flavors of overripe tropical fruits, with a sturdy yet balanced bitterness, American IPA 6.3% ABV

  16oz Draft $7

  Local

• Stony Creek Little Wing Haze

  NE/Hazy IPA · 6.7% · Branford, CT

  A dry-hopping of citra, simcoe, and mosaic is the wind beneath the wings. And plenty of flaked oats for a perfectly soft landing.

  16oz Draft $7

  Rare|Local

Cocktails

• Banana Mudslide Martini

  Blue Chair Banana Cream Rum, Kahlua, and Baileys; Shaken & Served Up

  $10

• Campari Spritz

  Simple but Refreshing; Campari with seltzer and topped with an orange slice

  $8.50

• Captains Mule

  Captain Morgan, Apple Cider, topped with Hard Cider; served in Mule Mug

  $9

• Creeker's Punch

  Blue Chair Coconut Rum, Smirnoff Vodka, Pineapple, OJ, Grenadine, Splash of Sour Apple Pucker; Shaken & Served Over Ice

  $8.50

• Espresso Whiskey Fizz

  Bulleit Whiskey, Creme De Cocoa Dark, Fresh Brewed Espresso, House Simple Syrup; Served in Rocks glass

  $10

• Fuzzy Naval

  A simple blend of Orange Juice and Peach Schnapps, served over ice.

  $7

• Kissed Caramel Apple

  Smirnoff Caramel Vodka, Apple Cider; Served over ice

  $9

• Lemon-Ginger Mule

  Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, House Simple Syrup, Goslings Ginger Beer

  $8.50

• Reef Hazy Lemonade

  Titos Vodka, Bacardi Rum, Herradura Tequila, Asylum Gin, Blue Curacao, Lemonade and Cranberry topped with Foxon Park Gassosa; Served Over Ice

  $10

• Salted Caramel Martini

  Smirnoff caramel Vodka, Rumchata topped with nutmeg; shaken and served up

  $10

• Signature Shot: Butterfingers

  Butterscotch liquor, Baileys Irish Cream, and Godiva White Chocolate Liquor

  $5

• Sonar Delight

  Pyrat XO Reserve Rum, Disaronno, Peach Tree Schnapps, Cranberry & OJ; Shaken & Served Over Ice

  $8.50

• Spicy Margarita

  Tanteo Jalapeno Tequila, Patron Citronage, Fresh Lime Juice, Splash OJ; Shaken & Served Over Ice

  $10

• The Deep Reef

  Absolut Citron Vodka, Midori Melon Liqueur, St Germain, Fresh Lemon Juice, Club Soda; Served Over Ice

  $8.50

• Toasted, Toasted Almond

  Amaretto, Kahlua, and a dash of cream served in a rocks glass

  $8.50

On Tap

• Angry Orchard Crisp Apple

  Cider · 5.0% · Cincinnati, OH

  A balance of sweetness and bright acidity from apples and dryness of traditional cider making, resulting in a refreshing hard cider with crisp apple flavor.

  16oz Draft $6

• Blue Point Hoptical Illusion

  IPA · 6.8% · Patchogue, NY

  A generous amount of the select hop balances out malty backbone of this delicious golden beer.

  16oz Draft $7

• Bud Light

  Pale Lager · 4.2% · St. Louis, MO

  Bud Light is brewed with a malt and hops ratio different from Budweiser for a distinctively crisp taste with fewer calories.

  16oz Draft $5

• Counter Weight Void

  Stout · 7.0% · Hamden, CT

  Void utilizes six different malts to achieve chocolate, caramel, and pronounced coffee-like flavors and aromas. Light roast undertones accompany a fully viscous mouthfeel.

  16oz Draft $7

• East Rock Pilsner

  Pilsner · 5.2% · New Haven, CT

  A crisp golden lager with a fresh herbal bit and subtle malt finish.

  Draft $8

• Guinness

  Dry Stout · 4.2% · Dublin, Ireland

  Rich and creamy. Distinctively black. Velvety in its finish. This iconic beer is defined by harmony.

  Draft

• NEBCO Seahag IPA

  IPA · 6.2% · Woodbridge, CT

  Columbus, Centennial, Amarillo and Citra

  16oz Draft $6

• Sam Adams Cold Snap

  Witbier · 5.3% · Boston, MA

  The crisp character of this lively unfiltered White Ale gets a kick from a bright blend of spring spices.

  16oz Draft $6

• Stella Artois

  Pale Lager · 5.2% · Leuven, Belgium

  Premium European lager of noble traditions that is still brewed using natural ingredients in the same processes of mixing and fermentation used in the old days.

  16oz Draft $6

• Stony Creek Little Wing Haze

  NE/Hazy IPA · 6.7% · Branford, CT

  A dry-hopping of citra, simcoe, and mosaic is the wind beneath the wings. And plenty of flaked oats for a perfectly soft landing.

  16oz Draft $7

• Stony Creek Winter Weight

  Porter · 5.9% · Branford, CT

  Chocolate Raspberry Porter.

  16oz Draft $7

• Thomas Hooker Citrillo

  IPA · 6.3% · Bloomfield, CT

  Brewed with a blend of three hops. Aromas of orange blossom lead into big juicy flavors of overripe tropical fruits, with a sturdy yet balanced bitterness, American IPA 6.3% ABV

  16oz Draft $7

• Two Roads Road 2 Ruin

  Double IPA · 8.0% · Stratford, CT

  A big, temptingly hoppy Double IPA with plenty of bite! Our hopcentric DIPA has a lean malt character and is brewed with Cascade, Amarillo, Centennial and Citra

  12oz Draft $8

• Yuengling Traditional Lager

  Pale Lager · 4.5% · Pottsville, PA

  Famous for its rich amber color and medium-bodied flavor with roasted caramel malt for a subtle sweetness and a combination of cluster and cascade hops.

  16oz Draft $5

Bottles/Cans

• BAD SONS Doobious

  IPA · 7.2% · Derby, CT

  Completely danked out w/ notes of citrus, pine,cherry & sweet orange goodness. Dry hopped to the max w/ copious amounts of Citra, Mosaic, & Idaho 7 hop nuggets.

  Can $8

• Blue Moon Belgain White

  Belgian Ale · 5.4% · Denver, CO

  A wheat beer brewed with Valencia orange peel for a subtle sweetness and bright, citrus aroma.

  Bottle $5.50

• Bud Light

  Pale Lager · 4.2% · St. Louis, MO

  Bud Light is brewed with a malt and hops ratio different from Budweiser for a distinctively crisp taste with fewer calories.

  Bottle $5

• Budweiser

  Pale Lager · 5.0% · St. Louis, MO

  Brewed using a blend of imported and classic American aroma hops, and a blend of barley malts and rice resulting in unparalleled balance and character.

  Bottle $5

• Cisco Sankaty Light Lager

  Premium Lager · 3.8% · Nantucket, MA

  This delicious creation is light-bodied with tremendous balance and distinct hop character.

  Bottle $5

• Coors Light

  Pale Lager · 4.2% · Golden, CO

  First, aged (lagered) below freezing to give our beer its crisp taste. Then it’s filtered cold so that it gets that brilliant, bright appearance.

  Bottle $5

• Corona

  Pale Lager · 4.6% · Anáhuac, México

  Made with the finest quality blend of filtered water, malted barley, hops, corn, and yeast.

  Bottle $6

• Corona Light

  Pale Lager · 4.1% · Anáhuac, México

  A pleasant fruit-honey malt aroma and distinctive hop flavor, with only 99 calories and 5 grams of carbohydrates. Light, gold color with refreshing crisp taste.

  Bottle $6

• Downeast Orignal Blend

  Cider · 5.1% · East Boston, MA

  The original unfiltered. A hard cider that tastes like apple cider. Smooth and refreshing, perfectly balanced. Like the cider your grew up drinking.

  Can $5.50

• Heineken

  Pilsner · 5.4% · Netherlands

  Crisp & smooth Euro Lager.

  Bottle $6

• Lawson's Finest Sip of Sunshine

  Double IPA · 8.0% · Warren, Vermont

  This lupulin-ladin India Pale Ale is packed with juicy tropical fruit character, bright floral aromas and delectable layers of hop flavor.

  16oz Can $8

• Michelob Ultra

  Pale Lager · 4.2% · St. Louis, MO

  Low-carb light beer with taste smooth enough to carry the Michelob name.

  Bottle $5

• Miller Lite

  Pale Lager · 4.1% · Milwaukee, WI

  The Miller Lite recipe uses a unique blend of choice Saaz and Pacific Northwest hops and a significant amount of caramel malt. Continues to be purposefully brewed for more taste, aroma and golden color than other light beers, with just 96 calories.

  Bottle $5

• Peroni Nastro Azzuro

  Premium Lager · 5.1% · Italy

  Rome, Italy. A unique balanced taste with a delicate aroma arising from the hops of the most exclusive varieties. Young, balanced and sparkling.

  Bottle $6

• Stella Artois Cidre

  Cider · 4.5% · St. Louis, MO

  A soft, fruity sweetness paired with a crisp, dry finish.

  Bottle $5.50

• Thimble Island Coffee Stout

  Stout · 5.5% · Branford, CT

  A classic American stout featuring whole coffee beans from Willoughby's Coffee in Branford.

  12oz Bottle $6

• White Claw Hard Seltzer Variety Pack

  Variety Pack ·

  White Claw Hard Seltzer is made using a perfect blend of seltzer water, our gluten free alcohol, and a hint of fruit. The variety pack contains 4 refreshing flavors: Black Cherry, Ruby Grapefruit, Natural Lime and Raspberry. All flavors are 100 calories, 2g sugar, and 5% ABV.

  Can $6

Non-Alcoholic

• Athletic Upside Dawn

  Non-Alcoholic · 0.0% · Stratford, CT

  Clean, balanced, refreshing. Light-bodied. Aromas subtle with floral and earthy notes.

  Can $5

• Heineken 0.0

  Non-Alcoholic · 0.0% · Netherlands

  Heineken 0.0 is brewed and fermented with Heineken’s unique A-yeast made with natural ingredients, gentle alcohol removal and blending to achieve a fruity flavor and slight malty notes

  Bottle $5

Red Wine

• Alamos Malbec

  Malbec · 13.6% · Mendoza, Argentina

  This Malbec oozes dried raisiny fruit character, lots of blackberries, a full body and ripe sweet tannins.

  Glass $8

  Bottle $28

• Apothic Red Blend

  Red Wine · 13.5% · Modesto, CA

  A bold blend of primarily Zinfandel, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, Apothic Red leaves a lasting impression of flavor and texture on the palate. Zinfandel offers bold dark fruit flavors and spicy notes, complemented by the soft mouthfeel of Merlot... more

  Glass $8

  Bottle $28

• CK Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon

  Cabernet Sauvignon · 13.6% · California

  Our Cabernet Sauvignon has a classically deep red color & is rich with cherry & blackberry flavors that are perfectly balanced with a hint of oak fruit finish.

  Glass $7

• CK Mondavi Merlot

  Merlot · 13.6% · California

  Our Merlot is medium-bodied with a hint of oak and flavors of cherries and plums. It is rich in the mouth and ends in a soft fruit filled finish.

  Glass $7

• Kenwood Yulupa Pinot Noir

  A pleasing mix of black cherry, strawberry, plum & soft tannins.

  Glass $9

  Bottle $34

• Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma

  Cabernet Sauvignon · 13.6% · St Helena, CA

  Deep burgundy hue and rich aromas of dark cherry, blackcurrant, vanilla and baking spice. Concentrated flavors including wild berries, plum, licorice and mocha.

  Glass $9

  Bottle $34

• Toscolo Chianti Classico

  Chianti · 13.5%

  Full ruby color w/garnet hues; ample, classic bouquet of berry fruit, violets, iris& vanilla; chewy, abundant fruit, silky texture, good body balance & extract.

  Glass $8

  Bottle $28

• Trinity Oaks Pinot Noir

  Pinot Noir · 13.7% · Helena, CA

  Strawberry aromas with a well-structured acidity and finish.

  Glass $8

  Bottle $28

White Wine

• Bay Mist J. Lohr Riesling

  Riesling · 13.45% · San Jose, CA

  These delicious aromas are complemented on the palate by minerality and a refreshing acidity balanced by a touch of residual sugar.

  Glass $8

  Bottle $28

• Benvolio Pinot Grigio

  Pinot Grigio · 13.0% · Santa Rosa, CA

  Vibrant on the palate, the crisp acidity acts as a counterpoint to the peach, almond, and light floral notes in the wine.

  Glass $8

  Bottle $28

• CK Mondavi Chardonnay California

  Chardonnay · 13.4% · California

  A refreshing wine on its own, this Chardonnay is also the perfect accompaniment to roasted chicken, seafood, hearty cheeses and pastas with cream sauce.

  Glass $7

• CK Mondavi Pinot Grigio

  Pinot Grigio

  Glass $7

• CK Mondovi Moscato

  Moscato · 10.1% · California

  Our Moscato has a floral, fruity nose and ends with a sensation of lemon zest on its finish.

  Glass $7

• Echo Bay Sauvignon Blanc

  Sauvignon Blanc · 13.0% · New Zealand

  The bright, pure flavors of our Sauvignon Blanc echo the spectacular beauty of New Zealand’s South Island.

  Glass $9

  Bottle $32

• Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc

  Sauvignon Blanc · 13.0% · Oyster Bay, New Zealand

  Pale straw green in colour with brilliant clarity, Oyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is zesty and aromatic with lots of lively, penetrating fruit character

  Glass $8.50

  Bottle $30

• Sea Glass Sauvignon Blanc

  Sauvignon Blanc · 13.7% · St. Helena, CA

  Aromas of lemon, lime, grapefruit and fresh cut grass. Clean and crisp with gooseberry and tangerine notes.

  Glass $8

  Bottle $28

• William Hill Chardonnay

  Chardonnay · 13.8% · Napa, CA

  This wine has flavors of ripe tree fruit, underscored by hints of brown spice, citrus and tropical fruit.

  Glass $8

  Bottle $28

Rosé Wine

• Domaine de Paris Rosé

  Rosé · 12.5%

  Packed with crisp, savoury berry fruit and spice.

  Glass $9

  Bottle $34

Sparkling Wine

• Canella Prosecco Brut

  Prosecco

  Straw yellow with lively perlage, the bouquet is fresh, fruity & aromatic; on the palate, it characteristically combines softness and freshness thanks to perfectly balanced acidity and sugar

  187ml Bottle $9

  Bottle $29

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