Jakes Tavern in Wallingford

179 Center St, Wallingford, CT 06492-4111, Wallingford

Overview

Cuisine
  • American
  • Bar
  • Pub
  • Armenian
Features
  • Seating
  • Waitstaff
  • Serves Alcohol

Restaurant Hours

Monday

2:00 am

Wednesday

2:00 am

Friday

2:00 am

Sunday

2:00 am

What is happening today Friday.

Call them and ask.

Is there dj or band playing? What kind of music they play? Any halloween event?

Always on the weekends

Review

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Jakes Tavern
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Jonathan Brown
google
03.29.2024
4/5

Conveniently located in Wallingford's downtown on Center street, you have a better shot at getting on street parking with a short walk compared to the limited parking on Main. Walking into Jake's is reminiscent of a classic NYC or Boston local with the dark wood tones and vaulted ceilings. Deceptively large based on it's minimalist exterior, the space starts with an open bar area to the left and large seating area to the right for regular table service. The back of the tavern explodes into a spacious room that can serve for private functions or networking events (reason for this visit). Open with a small stage in the front corner and baby grand in the other, I imagine it works well for performances for solo or small group musicians. The back half of the room is fitted with a cluster of 4-tops and another regular sized full service bar. Draft options in the back were limited but overall is a fantastic space.

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Timothy Michael
google
08.27.2018
5/5

Visiting the area and loved it! Great prices, food, drinks and service ! And so happy it's gay friendly!

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Marianne Stone
google
08.19.2018
5/5

The food was amazing!! Staff was great as was the atmosphere!

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valerie miller
google
06.21.2018
5/5

Great local. Specials are super

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Tara Theilemann
google
05.04.2018
5/5

I love to go to Jake's for good beer and good bar food. This place can get loud, but every time I've gone, the food was good and I love that they have micro brews. It's a nice bar to sit at, if you can get a seat, and sometimes they put out free food for happy hour. There's a lot to look at and the bar tenders are usually pretty friendly, but busy.

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Doug Clark
google
05.01.2018
4/5

We love wine Wednesday's. A nice night out for two, a bottle of wine with dinner and not too loud-you can carry on a convetsation.

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Kat Ranciato
google
04.03.2018
5/5

Great band. So fun. Great atmosphere. Good bar service

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Ron Panda
google
03.24.2018
5/5

Very friendly, food was good , crab app was great

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Phylis Iqbal
google
03.24.2018
5/5

I love Jake's! They always have some interesting beer on tap and their food is really good. It's almost always busy, but it's a fun atmosphere!

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Jonathan Wyatt
google
03.16.2018
5/5

Good service. Fantastic food. Extraordinary drinks. By far, my favorite place to eat and drink in Wallingford.

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Chris Fanolis
google
10.04.2017
3/5

Stopped in just for a few drinks. We ordered a few moscow mules, the drinks came in regular glasses not copper mugs. If I was in a dive bar this would not of been a big deal but when I'm paying $10+ for a drink I would expect better, especially because I noticed another customer order one shortly after and relieve it in a copper mug. The drink was also pretty bad, the ginger beer they used must have been flat because you can barely taste it. Our server was great, just expect a higher quality of drinks for the price.

Jakes Tavern
Nicky
google
09.12.2017
5/5

The food is so good that I couldn't even wait until we left to write this review... we're still at the table!! We got the grilled steak crostini and calamari for appetizers, and the mac and cheese with pulled pork as well as grilled chicken sandwich for entrees. Everything was delicious. Who knew a grilled chicken sandwich could be so dang tasty?? I can see why it's so busy here on a Friday night. Check this place out... it's not to be missed!!

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Phillip Mangiaracina
google
09.01.2017
5/5

I often go just for the bands. They bring in some great cover bands and it's never super busy. The beer selection is very standard fare, so if you're a beer snob, this isn't the place for you. I haven't had food there, so can't comment on that.

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Fam Bam
google
07.17.2017
5/5

Always a good spot for a quiet night

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Mama Llama
google
06.18.2017
5/5

I love the food, staff, and atmosphere. The steak tartare is the most delicious bite of food I'd ever had!

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nicole williams
google
06.15.2017
4/5

Nice seating areas in the bar area; Not over crowed. Area in the back with music does not interfere. Good food and service.

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Simone Minichino
google
06.15.2017
5/5

Great local place to hang out with friends and enjoy local bands. Check out their website for the entertainment lineup.

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Larry Treichel
google
06.09.2017
5/5

Jake's is a great place for live bands

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Markus Schumacher
google
06.08.2017
5/5

Nice atmosphere and great staff! Food is delicious and fresh!

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Chuck Lindblom
google
06.06.2017
4/5

Came here on a Saturday night trying to find a quick drink. We were able to grab a seat in the bar and got served pretty quick. Was a little nervous that the live band would be to loud to hold a conversation, but the layout of the bar makes that a non issue. The front bar is separated enough where you can hear the music but it is not over powering.Poutine was pretty good, just wish there was more of the meat inside.

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Andrew Patrick Reynolds
google
06.05.2017
4/5

Great food, great crowds, great music

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Natasha Facin
google
04.17.2017
4/5

Love the fact there is no cover here We drive nearly 40 minutes to see certain bands who play here. Fast service and always a decent mixed crowd.

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Anthony Pompano
google
04.07.2017
4/5

Had a company Christmas party here. Food and upstairs bar were great. Everyone had a good time.

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Kimberley Ray
google
03.26.2017
5/5

It's a great place! I highly recommend it.

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Derrick Weiss
google
03.01.2017
5/5

The bartender here really knows his stuff. Drink specials are priced well and worth it. I'd recommend the french onion soup if you're getting something off the menu as well.

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andrew reeves
google
02.07.2017
5/5

Just had a small impromptu office party and it was amazing, great staff, great food, great prices.

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Dan Kahl
google
01.24.2017
5/5

I tried to order a drink, cause that's what you do at a bar right?...instead a bald guy with glasses called me a "young man" clicked his heels and then proceeded to perform a leprechaun-like curtsy...He tipped his imaginary tophat at me and before I knew it he was gone. Was I dreaming? No. Where am I? Oh yeah, Jake's. This is Jake's. I once witnessed a man wearing a balaclava and a falconery glove while snapping a bull whip in the center of the street in front of this place. I would be baffled by this anywhere else on the planet...but again, this is Jake's... I hope you happen to carry around bitcoin or Mars rocks, otherwise you might have difficulty making a transaction. If you want to get in scuffle with the lead singer of White Snake, this is the place for you... It's like walking into an underfunded 80's Bowie film...5 stars...

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Dannie Lynn
google
01.08.2017
4/5

Good burgers at a good price

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Celina Dorn
google
01.02.2017
5/5

Good food, good drinks, nice atmosphere, very friendly stuff, we like it

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R Maddox
google
09.19.2016
5/5

The menu and service were beyond my expectations. We really liked the ambience of this place. Great spot to take the family out for dinner.

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Vincent Morgillo
google
09.16.2016
5/5

A great weekend place to have a cocktail and listen to live music

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Clay Carrington
google
09.15.2016
5/5

If The Holy Smokes are playing at this bar and you are not attending I don't want to be friends.

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Mark Bellucci
google
08.25.2016
5/5

Very appealing food and drink menu. Have yet to eat or drink anything that I didn’t like. Staff and service do an fantastic job. A fun atmosphere with great bands on weekends and live Acoustic in the bar area on Thursday’s!

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Kevin McManus
google
08.23.2016
5/5

Good time. Lots of laughs.

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Moe Levesque
google
08.11.2016
5/5

Unbelievably funny bartender. Great atmosphere and good food.

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Jana Ziolkowski
google
07.17.2016
4/5

Wonderful ambiance with friendly, attentive staff. The bartenders all make amazing martini's. The food is always fresh and delicious no matter what you order. I LOVE their short rib poutine. Stop in and give it a shot, you won't be disappointed. Somewhat pricey, but worth it.

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Stephanie Rivkin
google
06.27.2016
5/5

Awesome.service,.great drinks and a fun atmosphere on a Friday night!

Jakes Tavern
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Brett Cary
google
05.12.2016
5/5

Good food and I love the atmosphere. My kinda place!

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Kathleen Vitale
google
05.06.2016
4/5

Great time. Good food. Good music. Good service. Thanks Chris

Jakes Tavern
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Roy Haskell
google
04.19.2016
5/5

Great beers. Nice atmosphere.

Jakes Tavern
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Lynn Bellucci
google
04.03.2016
5/5

Great food and atmosphere! Quality live music on weekends! Drinks are on point!

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Ben T
google
03.13.2016
5/5

Great place. Just bring your ear plugs. Back room where the band play is crazy loud.

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Nydia Dimartino
google
02.25.2016
5/5

Good service and excellent food and entertainment

Jakes Tavern
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Catherine Deitelbaum
google
02.14.2016
5/5

Great service from start to finish. The greeter was friendly and kind and our waitress was outstanding. We let them know we were trying to eat quick to make an appointment and they were so accommodating. Fast food service, we had the wings which were delicious and flavorful. A fun date spot!

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Christian Wilkie
google
02.04.2016
5/5

Nice place to visit after work and grab a bite to eat. The chili was really good! 🔥

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Lynne Bahr Cowen
google
01.27.2016
5/5

Our networking group meets at Jakes once a month. The waitress takes wonderful care of all of us.

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Jeanine Dias
google
01.23.2016
5/5

Awsome music and drinks

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Jody Raymond
google
01.21.2016
1/5

Ordered a $13 burger to be served on Texas toast, it came out on untoasted cold white bread, it was horrible. While the beef was of good quality, i ordered the burger to be well done and it came medium rare, to rare. Again horrible. And the French fries were oily, soggy and cold. Overall a negative experience for my first time. Will not return.

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Ivy S
google
01.17.2016
5/5

HOLY SMOKES ! AWESOME BAND!

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Steve Mlinarcik
google
01.05.2016
4/5

Great bar great food and usually great bands on Friday and Saturday nights

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