The Playwright Irish Pub Restaurant &Banquet Facility

1232 Whitney Ave, Hamden
(203) 287-2401

Recent Reviews

Rich Hanley

Great place for a gathering of friends and family.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Phillips G

On Monday I went in at about 3;30 in the afternoon and had a full dinner menu as I had eaten little for breakfast. The waitstaff was attentive.the dining room only began to have customers at 4:00 pm. While alone the piped in Irish jig music got a little wearing but initially it was pleasant.I chose potato leek soup, a corned beef ruben with fries and pickle. For dessert I had pie.It all was adequate and no complaint but nothing in food to draw me back quickly

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Jo B

I used to come here often for the friendly service and the great food. Sadly, both have declined immensely. The waitress was rude and dismissive, the boss as he was called was the same. The whole atmosphere is unfriendly. The once excellent food quality and beer menu now mediocre.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Peter Olson

Great Irish Pub!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shepard's Pie, Fish and Chips, Chicken Pot Pie

Chandra G

Great food, friends, and fun. If you looking for an Irish pub this is the place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jim J.

Food is excellent and authentic. Service and ambience is very nice. If your in Hamden, CT make it a point to visit.

Colleen D.

Love going here for trivia on Wednesdays. Wish the trivia was more pop culture/music based but that's just a personal preference! They also have great food and everything comes out timely!

Dez Solis (Adventurer Princess Peach)

Unexpectedly went on a trivia night with my boyfriend so was a lot busier than anticipated (we just went for dinner and drinks) I kid you not I was blown AWAY by our meals. ? I had chicken pot pie bf had fish and chips. We shared a Jameson flight, my ale was great. Service was great (can't remember my servers name but he turned out to be attentive and kind) I also had a carrot cake which was pretty decent.Anywho, I'll be dreaming about my food for years now! I'll update when I go back about anything else I try next.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Irina P.

Live music, great service - awesome atmosphere. Haven’t tried much of the food other than the burger and fries. Wasn’t for me but it’s exactly the kind of bar food you’d expect.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Theodore Rhoades

Love the atmosphere, food & drinks! Try the pub steak!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tim L.

The service and food is always on point and the Craic is Mighty! Never disappoints. Our go to spot.

Carly Wickell

Food, drink and atmosphere was stellar. Pic/vid is of the Shepherd's Pie and steak fries. Def recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shepard's Pie

Val Dr34

A real Irish bar in

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Doralee Bohner

Very decent restaurant. Fun with nice servers. I was in Wednesday night and was there for dinner.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Betty G

Hadn’t been here since I graduated college in 2008, still fantastic atmosphere and drinks! Wish I had the bartender’s name from tonight, she was excellent!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

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The Playwright Irish Pub Restaurant &Banquet Facility

1232 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 287-2401