The Eel Pot - Branford

What a fantastic discovery! This charming brewery spans multiple floors and offers both indoor and outdoor seating right by the river. We opted for Adirondack c... read more What a fantastic discovery! This charming brewery spans multiple floors and offers both indoor and outdoor seating right by the river. We opted for Adirondack chairs outside on June 28, 2024, around 1:00 PM. It's important to note that beverages are ordered inside, while the food is managed separately (check their website for details). The menu caters to a variety of tastes, and I have to say, the bacon cheeseburger with fresh jalapeños was absolutely delicious. The fries were excellent, and the pretzel bites were fresh and soft; however, the cheese could use some improvement—it tasted overly processed and not like real cheese, which is the only reason I’m not giving a five-star rating. The service was top-notch. The atmosphere is open and beautiful, both inside and out. Pets are allowed, and there’s a nice area for dogs by the entrance; we even saw one inside, so I'm assuming it's permitted. You can visit with confidence—we'll definitely be back soon!

I visited after exploring the Thimble Islands and loved the atmosphere! The place is large and roomy—though the upstairs was reserved for an event, which we cou... read more I visited after exploring the Thimble Islands and loved the atmosphere! The place is large and roomy—though the upstairs was reserved for an event, which we couldn't check out, it didn't take away from our experience. They had cornhole set up outside, food trucks, and an overall fantastic vibe. I really wish we lived closer!

On the positive side, my husband and I enjoyed the BBQ chicken pizza from the food truck. At $18 for a pizza that serves two, I thought the price was reasonable... read more On the positive side, my husband and I enjoyed the BBQ chicken pizza from the food truck. At $18 for a pizza that serves two, I thought the price was reasonable; however, our friends found it a bit steep and decided to eat somewhere else. With a few adjustments, this place could be amazing! The location really is unbeatable.

Don't go here! We arrived around 7:10pm for a beer and sat down for food- ordered through the ordering system and an hour later no food! They refunded for the l... read more Don't go here! We arrived around 7:10pm for a beer and sat down for food- ordered through the ordering system and an hour later no food! They refunded for the lobster roll because they ran out of lobster an hour ago and the pretzel bites never showed up- kitchen closed. No service no food nothing- just the worst

Fun night out with friends at Drag Queen Bingo at Stony Creek! The theme cocktails were fun and, as usual the beer was tasty. We had a nice server help us snag... read more Fun night out with friends at Drag Queen Bingo at Stony Creek! The theme cocktails were fun and, as usual the beer was tasty. We had a nice server help us snag a table when he noticed we didn't have one so two thumbs up to their staff for their attentiveness and for going the extra mile. Also the Naples pizza truck was quite tasty too! I only wish this event were better organized. It was hard to hear in some parts of the brewery so the bingo cards were unusable at times.