Norwich, CT area

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  1. PA-Michigander

    PA-Michigander Grand Pooh-Bah (3,372) Nov 10, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    Work is sending me to Norwich for a week the last week of January. What is nearby that shouldn’t be missed? Anywhere nearby that I would be able to grab cans/bottles for the hotel room?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    #1 PA-Michigander, Jan 18, 2023
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  2. ColdOne

    ColdOne Maven (1,346) Jan 19, 2013 New York
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    Fox Farm, baby!
     
    #2 ColdOne, Jan 18, 2023
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  3. SenorQuesadilla

    SenorQuesadilla Crusader (482) Jul 18, 2014 Connecticut
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    Well, you’ll be about 20 minutes from Fox Farm and an hour from Tree House. Both must stops especially if you don’t get up here often. Other than beer, you’ll be about 10 minutes from either Foxwoods or Mohegan casinos, both are really nice with plenty of restaurants and bars if you’re not looking to gamble. Would assume you should have no problem getting an Uber/Lyft to either one if you’re not looking to drive.
     
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  4. Arminius757

    Arminius757 Zealot (572) Aug 29, 2014 Connecticut
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    Dont sleep on Tox! just south of you.
     
    #4 Arminius757, Jan 18, 2023
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  5. crt3qjoejoe

    crt3qjoejoe Devotee (331) Sep 14, 2005 Massachusetts
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    Beer'd as well in Stonington is close by.
     
    #5 crt3qjoejoe, Jan 19, 2023
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  6. jaxon53

    jaxon53 Pooh-Bah (2,235) Mar 1, 2006 Connecticut
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    Fox Farm, Beer'd, Epicure..
     
    #6 jaxon53, Jan 21, 2023
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  7. sulldaddy

    sulldaddy Grand Pooh-Bah (5,716) Apr 6, 2003 Connecticut
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    Adding to the Fox Farm love. You really need to go there and have a draft or two. Great spot and good people plus awesome beer. If only one place, this is the win. Plus beer to go is easy!

    Tox Brewing in New London is about 16 minute drive from Fox Farm and is a cool little spot with solid beers.

    Outer Light in Groton is good and pretty close to Tox (6 minutes) good beers, but never had any mindblowing stuff.

    Hop Culture is 24 minutes west of Norwich and has good beer and usually has live music. Better spot to visit in the summer with nice outdoor seating available. Otherwise the interior is kinda meh.

    Finally, These Guys is a brewpub right in Norwich. Ive never been. Never heard anything bad about the spot but never in the "top places" either. But drafts look fairly diverse right now (two amber ales and a black ipa?!!) Should at least be closest to you. maybe be surprised by something there.

    A non beer related thing is Mystic Village area. Some cool shops, and restaurants and a fun aquarium, could be a decent non beery thing to do.

    Hope you enjoy the trip to our little state of Connecticut!
     
    #7 sulldaddy, Jan 21, 2023
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  8. PA-Michigander

    PA-Michigander Grand Pooh-Bah (3,372) Nov 10, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    I appreciate all the responses and a insight, especially @sulldaddy who I believe is friends with Jeff Martin, who I’ll give your praise next time I see him.
     
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  9. jaxon53

    jaxon53 Pooh-Bah (2,235) Mar 1, 2006 Connecticut
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    Let us know where you end up and what you think!
     
    #9 jaxon53, Jan 24, 2023
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  10. PA-Michigander

    PA-Michigander Grand Pooh-Bah (3,372) Nov 10, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    I absolutely will. I strongly dislike when people ask for help then don’t provide a recap. My trip isn’t until the week of the 30th so it’ll be a little bit.

    I see that Fox Farm and Tox have BA beers to go, I hope that remains for another week.
     
    #10 PA-Michigander, Jan 24, 2023
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  11. WoolEnthusiast

    WoolEnthusiast Crusader (482) Dec 15, 2018 Connecticut
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    Fox Farm accepts orders up to 2 weeks out so if there’s something available now that you really want, doesn’t hurt to just order it.
     
    #11 WoolEnthusiast, Jan 24, 2023
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  12. sulldaddy

    sulldaddy Grand Pooh-Bah (5,716) Apr 6, 2003 Connecticut
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    the beer to go are both always avail from those breweries and I know you can pre order at Fox Farm and I believe you can also order ahead from Tox. So you shouldnt have any problems getting beers to go at those spots.
     
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  13. ColdOne

    ColdOne Maven (1,346) Jan 19, 2013 New York
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    Hey @PA-Michigander, are you driving to Norwich? Because that would open up a world of Hudson Valley options.
     
    #13 ColdOne, Jan 25, 2023
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  14. PA-Michigander

    PA-Michigander Grand Pooh-Bah (3,372) Nov 10, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    Hey Mike, I sure am. Unfortunately I leave early Monday and have to be at work Monday afternoon. I have a little more flexibility Friday on my way back but my wife will probably want me home ASAP as I’m pinning our six month old on her for the week.

    Edited to add - she’s a damn good wife, when I found out I was headed to CT for work the first thing she asked was ‘are there good breweries up there for you?’ She’s a keeper.
     
    #14 PA-Michigander, Jan 25, 2023
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  15. ColdOne

    ColdOne Maven (1,346) Jan 19, 2013 New York
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    Well, at least you can haul back plenty of CT beer. But please feel free to text if you happen to suddenly have an extra hour or so on either end. I’ve got that region scoped out pretty thoroughly.

    A burger at District 96 (and a juicy pint) would be a no-brainer.
     
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  16. Arminius757

    Arminius757 Zealot (572) Aug 29, 2014 Connecticut
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    I wouldn't worry about running out of to go options at either Fox Farm or Tox. Both tend to have plenty around and tend to last for a little while.

    As mentioned, Fox Farm lets you order up to two weeks in advance. I can recommend just about everything on their menu. I live near by and its hard not to spend hundreds when i visit...
     
    #16 Arminius757, Jan 26, 2023
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  17. CTBeer

    CTBeer Initiate (158) Jan 4, 2022 Connecticut
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    Fox Farm and Tox are definitely the ones to hit if you’re short in time. Mohegan Sun is the casino to hit, even if you don’t gamble.

    Obligatory mention of the New Haven pizza spots being an hour away from Norwich but only 40 from Tox (Modern, Sally’s, Bar in order. Skip Pepe’s if only time/stomach room for one).
     
    #17 CTBeer, Jan 26, 2023
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  18. Jcorn

    Jcorn Savant (1,220) Jun 17, 2015 Massachusetts
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    It is not beer, but I HIGHLY recommend the Nautilus museum just outside the sub base down in Groton if you have a little time. I was in the Navy and on submarines. Due to that I didn't think i would think it was that cool. But I went a few years ago and I was sooo wrong about that. It is free, and it is actually very cool.

    https://ussnautilus.org/
     
    #18 Jcorn, Jan 27, 2023
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  19. bootdown21

    bootdown21 Savant (1,114) May 14, 2009 Connecticut
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    I know you are staying in Norwich so you might hit Epicure and These Guys as they are in town but in my past experiences their beer is awful. Fox Farm is light years ahead of these guys and so is Tox but to a lesser degree.

    Some food places of note in Norwich.
    Philly's - a legit philly cheesesteak place in CT. It's no frills but man they are great.
    Brick and Basil - amazing wood fired pizzas. Best pizza outside of Pepe's at Mohegan in the area IMO.

    Other spots
    Comix Roadhouse in Mohegan Sun - a good craft beer bar / country roadhouse / standup comedy lounge. Prices will be high as it is a casino but they typically have a well rounded menu (i.e. not all NEIPAs) https://www.comixroadhouse.com/menu/beer-list
    Canterbury Liquors - If you are a bourbon fan this is a must stop. Irene runs Whiskey Mentors and offers free tastings of her picks. At any one time she will have 20 or 30 private barrel pick bottles to choose from.
     
    #19 bootdown21, Jan 27, 2023
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  20. ClarkstonMark

    ClarkstonMark Zealot (515) Feb 21, 2016 Michigan
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    Any good taplists or pizza (without driving to New Haven) in Groton ... will be in town for a night in mid February
     
    #20 ClarkstonMark, Jan 27, 2023
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