Welcome to Mystic CT!
Local breweries
New brewery in town! local brews and food menu. Amazing space with a great vibe. dangerously close to my home 😁 DOG FRIENDLY
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Bank & Bridge Brewing
54 West Main StreetNew brewery in town! local brews and food menu. Amazing space with a great vibe. dangerously close to my home 😁 DOG FRIENDLY
This is a local microbrewery....actually, it's a nanobrewery, lol. Great brews! Limited food items. DOG FRIENDLY.
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Barley Head Brewery
12 Water StThis is a local microbrewery....actually, it's a nanobrewery, lol. Great brews! Limited food items. DOG FRIENDLY.
More great brews nearby drive. DOG FRIENDLY.
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Beer'd Brewing Company
22 Bayview AveMore great brews nearby drive. DOG FRIENDLY.
Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island
63 Canal StLocal brewery nearby drive.
Cottrell Brewing Company
100 Mechanic StAnother local brewery
Food scene
Just a few recommendations tried and true, and a few newer establishments. Mystic has so many dining options! This is not a comprehensive list.
A recent article about Mystic's food scene:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-06-22/where-to-eat-in-mystic-connecticut-summer-s-top-dining-destination
https://vacationidea.com/restaurants/top-restaurants-in-mystic.html
https://nypost.com/2021/06/15/theres-dining-to-be-had-beyond-pizza-in-mystic-conn/amp/
The basement pub is where you want to be. Cozy, a locals hangout, and really good food.
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Captain Daniel Packer Inne
32 Water StThe basement pub is where you want to be. Cozy, a locals hangout, and really good food.
Ask to be seated at bar upstairs - BEST view in Mystic! Food is good, or just sit at the bar and have a Bloody Mary with a jumbo shrimp, celery stalk, and olives as your salad.
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S&P Oyster Restaurant and Bar
1 Holmes StAsk to be seated at bar upstairs - BEST view in Mystic! Food is good, or just sit at the bar and have a Bloody Mary with a jumbo shrimp, celery stalk, and olives as your salad.
A short walk from where you are staying, a farm and sea to table local favorite. DOG FRIENDLY.
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Oyster Club
13 Water StA short walk from where you are staying, a farm and sea to table local favorite. DOG FRIENDLY.
DOG FRIENDLY patio and great happy hour deals M-F 3-6 pm!
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Pizzetta
7 Water StDOG FRIENDLY patio and great happy hour deals M-F 3-6 pm!
Famous and recently expanded menu. Pricey, but worth it as a special treat.
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Sift Bake Shop Mystic
5 Water StFamous and recently expanded menu. Pricey, but worth it as a special treat.
Have not been yet, but definitely plan to check it out. Nice outdoor venue.
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Mix Rooftop & Bar at Sift
5 Water StHave not been yet, but definitely plan to check it out. Nice outdoor venue.
Looking to order a great pizza and Greek salad for pick up? Best value and great quality! Also a generous happy hour if you want to hangout in the bar.
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Angie's & Pier 27 of Mystic
25 Roosevelt AveLooking to order a great pizza and Greek salad for pick up? Best value and great quality! Also a generous happy hour if you want to hangout in the bar.
Ryan's Pub
112 Fort Hill RoadBEST fish and chips around! Get a large F&C dinner and split it for $15! Local dive bar.
A fun way to sample a variety of yummy tacos for $4 each. Drinks are a bit pricey.
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Taquerio
30 Broadway AvenueA fun way to sample a variety of yummy tacos for $4 each. Drinks are a bit pricey.
A Taste of India
35 Williams AveA nice family owned restaurant that serves really good indian food.
BEST sushi around! Nearby Old Mystic Village off of I-95, a quick drive from downtown Mystic.
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Peking Tokyo
12 Coogan BlvdBEST sushi around! Nearby Old Mystic Village off of I-95, a quick drive from downtown Mystic.
A local hangout for all age groups - albeit may be hard to find a place at the bar. Good beer selection. DOG FRIENDLY.
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Engine Room
14 Holmes StA local hangout for all age groups - albeit may be hard to find a place at the bar. Good beer selection. DOG FRIENDLY.
Wood River Inn
1139 Main StREALLY GOOD FOOD. Relaxed friendly bar/pub vibe. 20 minute drive from Mystic.
Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream
2 W Main StThe name says it all...ICE CREAM!
Great happy hour M-F 3-6pm and Sunday 3-930 pm!
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Chapter One Food and Drink
32 W Main StGreat happy hour M-F 3-6pm and Sunday 3-930 pm!
A local brewery with GOOD FOOD! Dangerously close to my house 😂
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Bank & Bridge Brewing
54 West Main StreetA local brewery with GOOD FOOD! Dangerously close to my house 😂
Ford's Lobsters
15 Riverview AveA short drive for fresh seafood on the water.
If you plan to spend the day at our local beach near Groton Long Point, here is a nearby seafood restaurant to try.
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The Fisherman
937 Groton Long Point RdIf you plan to spend the day at our local beach near Groton Long Point, here is a nearby seafood restaurant to try.
Noble Smokehouse
4 Roosevelt AvenueExcellent authentic smokehouse fare!
Best place around for a full breakfast and great coffee. It's about a 3 mile drive from downtown Mystic.
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Somewhere In Time
3175 Gold Star HwyBest place around for a full breakfast and great coffee. It's about a 3 mile drive from downtown Mystic.
Port of call
15 Water StreetJust opened Spring of 2033, a unique experience.
Rio Salado
8 Coogan BlvdExcellent Mexican food, especially the mole!
Sightseeing
Many interesting places to explore in our area, and here are just a few that are well worth it.
Great place to spend a day outside, so much to see and experience!
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I-Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville AveGreat place to spend a day outside, so much to see and experience!
The aquarium does good work to rehabilitate sea animals.
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Mystic Aquarium
The aquarium does good work to rehabilitate sea animals.
Remote and over a mile long beach. Parking can be challenging during peak beach season.
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East Beach
East Beach RoadRemote and over a mile long beach. Parking can be challenging during peak beach season.
Our local art gallery located just down the hill.
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Mystic Museum of Art
9 Water StOur local art gallery located just down the hill.
Mystic and Noank Library
40 Library StA must-visit library if, for no other reason, just to see the architecture.
Esker Point Beach
Groton Long Point RdA small local beach only a 3 mile drive
Neighborhoods
Mystic is a "village" that straddles two "towns" - Groton and Stonington, CT - divided by the Mystic River. On the Western edge of Groton is the Thames River, and on the Eastern edge is the Mystic River.
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Groton
Mystic is a "village" that straddles two "towns" - Groton and Stonington, CT - divided by the Mystic River. On the Western edge of Groton is the Thames River, and on the Eastern edge is the Mystic River.
Dog friendly
Looking for dog friendly places or hiking trails? Here are a few suggestions that are close by.
Try this resource
https://www.bringfido.com/restaurant/city/mystic_ct_us/
Travelling with your fur baby? Check out our local pet store! Owners are great people 😊
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Mystic Sweet Shop
7 W Main StTravelling with your fur baby? Check out our local pet store! Owners are great people 😊
Sheep Farm Park
126-498 Hazelnut Hill RdGo hiking here with your dog. Waterfalls and nice trails. Very close by.
Avery Farm Nature Preserve
Lambtown RoadPet friendly hiking, close by.
Great dog friendly hiking trails with views of beautiful estuaries. About a 10 min drive.
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Barn Island Wildlife Management Area
Great dog friendly hiking trails with views of beautiful estuaries. About a 10 min drive.
Another great place for a hike with your dog. Amazing views from the bluff, and a beach about half a mile walk in. 10 min drive.
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Bluff Point, Groton, Ct
Depot RoadAnother great place for a hike with your dog. Amazing views from the bluff, and a beach about half a mile walk in. 10 min drive.
Annexes Bluff Point SP trails. Great birding and hiking, and dog friendly. 5 min drive.
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Haley Farm State Park
24 Haley Farm LnAnnexes Bluff Point SP trails. Great birding and hiking, and dog friendly. 5 min drive.
Interesting shops
I'm not into shopping personally, but here are a few places within walking distance that I can recommend for cool stuff.
Also, check out https://thisismystic.com/shopping/
The Ditty Bag
7 Roosevelt AveJust opened!
Framers of the Lost Art
48 W Main StSuper nice owner, beautiful framing work and local artists
The Spice & Tea Exchange
6 W Main StFun place to check out.
Mystic Knotwork
25 Cottrell StBank Square Books
53 W Main StOur local independent book store!
Artisans, brewery, bakery, farmers market, and much more!
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The American Velvet Mill
22 Bayview AveArtisans, brewery, bakery, farmers market, and much more!
Entertainment
Restored historic theater in Westerly, RI featuring a number of different venues. Highly recommend supporting this treasure, which is a NPO.
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United Theatre
5 Canal StRestored historic theater in Westerly, RI featuring a number of different venues. Highly recommend supporting this treasure, which is a NPO.