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New Haven bars that are relatively chill

New Haven bars that are relatively chill

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Created by Nick D • Updated On: November 26, 2012

Most of the time, these bars are pretty good. If you're looking for fancy food, I have another list for that.

Rudy's Bar is one of New Haven bars that are relatively chill.

1. Rudy's Bar

8.2
1227 Chapel St (at Howe St.), New Haven, CT
Karaoke Bar · Dwight · 38 tips and reviews

Nick DNick D: Get the fries with samurai sauce and grab a few Belgians.

BAR is one of New Haven bars that are relatively chill.

2. BAR

9.0
254 Crown St (at College St.), New Haven, CT
Pizzeria · Downtown New Haven · 174 tips and reviews

Nick DNick D: Best pizza in New Haven. Definitely go for the mashed potato and bacon pie.

The Cask Republic is one of New Haven bars that are relatively chill.

3. The Cask Republic

179 Crown St (at Temple St), New Haven, CT
Bar · Downtown New Haven · 47 tips and reviews

Nick DNick D: Best beer selection in New Haven. Get the idiot IPA, if they have it.

Delaney's Restaurant & Tap Room is one of New Haven bars that are relatively chill.

4. Delaney's Restaurant & Tap Room

882 Whalley Ave (Central Ave), New Haven, CT
Bar · Westville · 39 tips and reviews

Nick DNick D: Great beer selection and knowledgeable bartenders. Try the buffalo wings.

Wicked Wolf Tavern is one of New Haven bars that are relatively chill.

5. Wicked Wolf Tavern

144 Temple St, New Haven, CT
Music Venue · Downtown New Haven · 15 tips and reviews
Gryphon's Pub (GPSCY) is one of New Haven bars that are relatively chill.

6. Gryphon's Pub (GPSCY)

7.4
204 York St, New Haven, CT
Pub · Downtown New Haven · 8 tips and reviews

Nick DNick D: Great deals all night, but you have to be a Yale grad student. Make sure to be one, or bring one along.

The Owl Shop is one of New Haven bars that are relatively chill.

7. The Owl Shop

8.0
268 College St, New Haven, CT
Smoke Shop · Downtown New Haven · 33 tips and reviews

Nick DNick D: Come here for a smoke, beer and a cup of coffe. Decent venue for live blues also.

Olde School Saloon and Bistro is one of New Haven bars that are relatively chill.

8. Olde School Saloon and Bistro

418 State St (Court St), New Haven, CT
American Restaurant · Downtown New Haven · 11 tips and reviews
Richter's is one of New Haven bars that are relatively chill.

9. Richter's

990 Chapel St (College St.), New Haven, CT
Bar · Downtown New Haven · 12 tips and reviews

Nick DNick D: Stop by for a yard.

Firehouse 12 is one of New Haven bars that are relatively chill.

10. Firehouse 12

7.4
45 Crown St (Orange St.), New Haven, CT
Cocktail Bar · Downtown New Haven · 12 tips and reviews

Nick DNick D: Feels like your drinking in someones swanky basement, because you are. Great beer selection, but eat before you go because there's no food.