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spirited1 t1_jcrhwzo wrote

Barcade, just play games

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Ok-Pickle8294 t1_jd0juy8 wrote

Barcade seems like such a date spot. I’ve been a handful of times and have never seen another solo person at the bar, just lots and lots of awkward dates. which are fun to listen in on, but definitely not a place that seems welcoming to solo diners/drinkers.

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badsp0rk t1_jdto3nd wrote

As someone who has spent a lot of time at the bar at barcade, there are a good amount of dates for sure at there.

But there is also a large solo bar goers scene there, too. Not as many people fly solo on, say, a Friday night, but Sunday afternoon? Tuesday at 7pm? Wednesday at 11? The place has more of a mix of both tinder dates, friends, and solo folks.

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IMNOT_A_LAWYER t1_jcrn4yf wrote

I think my off the cuff answer is Trinity. Low key atmosphere and there’s a lot of room so you can either do your own thing (not bothering anyone) or, if you’re social, glom on to other conversations.

On slower nights, Ordinary is a good answer here. Bartenders are always great to chat with. However, this is a smaller bar that can get busy and I think a solo drinker might end up feeling like they’re taking up space.

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NilesRiver t1_jcrfe05 wrote

I like Stella Blues for a quick pop in to see some live music!

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peezlebub t1_jcrrpug wrote

Ordinary if you want a solid cocktail and to chill, barracuda if you want to meet some fun co-drinkers

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MaterialFit8064 t1_jcw3e8z wrote

Second ordinary. Maybe make a reservation even for a bar spot depending on when you go.

Those bartenders really know their stuff. Incredible cocktails and fun food.

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6th__extinction t1_jcrs3kn wrote

All bars in New Haven are fine for this, I think the large number of Yalies from all over the country/world have made dining & drinking alone pretty acceptable all over town. I was at Tavern on State last night, which is hip and busy FYI, and 2 people had dinners and drinks alone up at the bar.

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talktochuckfinley t1_jctn03h wrote

I woukd agree. That said, I have had particularly good experiences with this at Cask Republic (RIP), Zinc, Barcade, Rudy's, and on the right night: BAR (over on the right), Geronimo, Elm City Social (downstairs), and Ordinary.

Granted that was about 5 years ago, based on where my apartment was located, and I'm also pretty comfortable going solo most places, but these stuck out.

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flytweed t1_jcru0uq wrote

If open weekend pre-show definitely Cafe Nine. Three Sheets, Rudy’s, Old Heidelberg.

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crymeariver_a t1_jcrot6a wrote

I’ve only been with people to elm city social but it’s the first bar that comes to mind— I’d def go back by myself and the bartenders can be friendly even when pretty packed :)

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Resurgemus t1_jcs22t6 wrote

Cafe 9. The Musician's Living Room. Nice for all folks though.

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Japes96 t1_jctphx1 wrote

Blue orchid is great! Plenty of space, great drinks and the bartenders are always super kind!

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jesuiscaffeinated t1_jcttmv9 wrote

Bar August is nice. I like to go there and read & chit chat with whomever is behind the bar

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MochaUnicorn369 t1_jcu7mxs wrote

That bar at Nolo is great solo if you want to eat too.

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curbthemeplays t1_jcuj68n wrote

Bar August, Firehouse 12, Three Sheets, Anchor Spa, Cave a Vin, Ordinary, 116 Crown, Rudy’s, Cannon. Any brewery: Armada, East Rock, NEBCO. Cafe Nine and Stella Blues if there’s a good show. Gather has beer and has nice events.

There’s probably more bars that are good for a chill solo experience than not.

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TopChampionship2987 t1_jcubtwo wrote

Trinity is nice and low key if you want to have a chill night out great food awesome mature crowd

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jokingonyou t1_jcuwxqh wrote

Surprised nobody's mentioned three sheets

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PoopyDoodyButt t1_jcz78uj wrote

I’ve been sitting alone at bars for weeks trying to have this happen. It worked out once. Best of luck

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lo_stesso t1_jd0jk7v wrote

I regularly go to Rudy's alone

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