Primera clasificación Vida nocturna en Essex

Indie and regional bands flock to Oasis Pub in New London and you can be sure to see them before they're big. If you want to get away from the Top 40 and cover band tunes, Oasis Pub promises to whet your musical appetite as well as your love of beer (there are over 20 on tap!).

The Captain Daniel Packer Inne Restaurant and Pub on Water Street in Mystic is located in an historic home, constructed in 1756 for Captain Packer and his family. The lovely home remained in the family until the mid-1970s, at which time it was restored and converted into a fine restaurant. The upstairs restaurant serves modern New England fare (plenty of seafood) and contemporary American dishes. Or if you prefer something more casual, you can just head downstairs to the bar with its exposed ceiling beams and original stone foundation. The pub has an extensive pub grub menu with everything from chicken wings to burgers, and these foods are served for both lunch and dinner. There is live music after 10p nearly every night. Note that dinner is served from 5p-10p, but the downstairs pub is open until late.

Just across the drawbridge in Downtown Mystic is the Harp & Hound Irish pub. Enjoy traditional Irish pub-grub favorites, like Shepherd's Pie and Bangers & Mash as well as locally-caught seafood all for reasonable prices. If you are looking for a drink after a long day our touring the area, the Harp & Hound is just the place for you to pull up a stool and grab a pint.

Open since 1993, S&P Oyster Company in Downtown Mystic has a great variety of seafood and local dishes to please young and old. Everything here has seafood in it, from the stuffed potato skins to the quiche. Enjoy your meal overlooking the Mystic River and watch the boats so sailing by. The S&P Oyster Company is just three blocks away from Mystic Seaport, so be sure to stop by after an outing in Mystic.

Christopher's Café in Groton does it all. Come in for a meal, hang out at the pool table or put on your dancing shoes when it gets late. The restaurant men serves your traditional bar food: plenty of wings, burgers, wraps, sandwiches and big steaks. No matter when you pop into Christopher's Café, you will find something to do and eat.

Dine at the inn where British soldiers stayed during their occupation of the Shoreline in 1812 and soak in the quaint charm that cloaks the tasteful confines. The restaurant at The Griswold Inn, lovingly referred to by locals as "The Gris", serves traditional New England fare in a relaxed and lively setting that is favored by locals and tourists alike. Their seasonal menu takes advantage of fresh seafood, regional meats and produce whenever possible to ensure an authentic flavor for their dishes. Christmas is also an excellent time to visit, and you can bet on a quartet of carolers stopping at each table to sing your song of choice. On Sundays, come for their famous Hunt Breakfast, which offers a delectable variety of breakfast and lunch entrées in a buffet style. Every night of the week, there is live music in The Taproom, and guests can pick from a range of savory bites to accompany their choice of beer.