Danny O's Downtown

I don't know why my BMX racing friends wanted to come here, but they did, so I went.  Maybe it was more fun when they were young and were getting wasted, but stopping in around 7 p.m. for dinner was not the best idea.

Nice bar, pool tables, okay food.  

Come here to hang out and drink.

Had an above average experience at Danny O's in Shelton.  Despite the numerous reviews about the bartenders being surly, I found them to be reasonably polite and efficient.  Came here to meet up with some old high school friends and the place was jam-packed but I was still able to meander through the crowd to the bar and order my drinks in good time.  

Living in the city, I am accustomed to overpriced drinks but at $5 a pop here, it felt like a steal.  Wouldn't mind coming back again for another high school reunion.

What's good about Danny O's:

The Venue: Come on, a two-story bar with a retractable roof? That's cool. You probably wouldn't appreciate a place like this if you're over 40, but for those of us that haven't reached the age of reason yet, you'll enjoy the multiple environments Danny O's offers. Plenty of TVs too.

The Food: Solid pub fare. Good nachos and wings.

The Bartenders: Sorry OSHA, but Danny O's exclusively employs hot young women. Nothing wrong with that at a place like this!

What's bad about Danny O's:

The drink prices: They're not totally outrageous, but come on, this is SHELTON, not West Hartford. Can a brother get a drink special?

The crowd: as has been uttered in a dozen previous reviews, "It's The Valley." Need I say more? Bring enough friends to drown out the riff raff, or you'll be sorry.

There's probably no better place for a night out in Shelton, but that's not saying much :). Archie Moore's accross the bridge in Derby is good too, but I'd rather go here.