As a native of New London, it's easy to be biased but simply put the Dutchy is everything a watering hole should be. If you can find a more unpretentious place to have a beer, go there instead - but you won't. Owner Peter Detmold is also lead singer of New London's finest band The Reducers. Fond memories of sweaty dancing at the El N' Gee to The Reducers followed by more beers at the Dutchy. Amen.
Review Source:This place is a complete dive! Â I love that! Â sometimes there will be poets performing or a lone guitar player. Â Sometimes it is just people hunched over papers. Â Sometimes it is a gaggle of college kids airing it out away from campus. Â You never really know what to expect but it is definitely an experience. Â The place is pretty comfortable for a small bar and I love to grab a bite and several beers and just lose a few hours in the quiet darkness. Â This is absolutely one of those don't miss type of places.
Review Source:Living seven years in New London I spent a good deal of time here. To say it was my favorite bar is an understatement. Oh, and I owned a bar myself :-). Peter and Martha are two of the most amazing people. Lunch (served till 3pm) was always amazing. Peter makes the best chili (just add a bit of hot sauce). If it's busy, be patient. It's worth the wait!
Review Source:The Dutch Tavern is one hell of a watering hole. Â I'm far from a regular but I try to make it there when I'm in New London.
It always seems like there's a lot of people there but it never seems crowded. Â Plus you can't go wrong with the $1.50 Schaefer cans!
My only regret is that I haven't made it there to try the lunch yet!
A local hangout and a favorite haunt of writer Eugene O'Neill, it is said to be one of the oldest continuously operated taverns in all of New England. While we did not have an opportunity to partake of the hamburgers ($3!), which are rumored to be the best in town, we were able to spend time enjoying some local beer. The atmosphere is rich with history and the owners give great service.
Review Source:The Dutch is the place to see Classic Characters from New London. They have a variety of beers and also serve wine.
It is a historic landmark off of State Street... rumor has it Eugene O'Neill used to drink here. Â ??? Can anyone corroborate?
Note to visitors- it gets hot in here when its crowded... dress in layers.