Blackback Pub

Blackback pub is mostly a bar downstairs and an elevated gastro-pub upstairs.. Upstairs is very warm and inviting and the food is excellent. The service however is next level. These folks are keen to accommodate without hovering or being to ever-present. They have an extensive beer and cocktail menu and a decent wine list as well.. I find this rate, it is usually on or the other. If they offered beer flights the place would be perfect. A must visit in Waterbury

The food is superb, the service workflow would benefit from additional staff. This is a two level pub and restaurant. First floor is bar with some limited table seating. Second floor contains the dining room and another bar. On the night of our visit, you had to hunt for the host and once seated the waitress politely informed us that she was “all alone up here” in a room holding about 60 people. We waited 45 minutes for our food on a Wednesday night during ski season. Once the food arrived, it was outstanding. Most of the dishes have an asian-fusion component. I had salmon over a risotto cake with spicy chili oil and an herb aioli. It was unique and easily one of the best salmon plates I’ve had. The others in my party were similarly impressed with their dishes. This isn’t an inexpensive place but the food is worth it. I’d suggest visiting on a day when they are not busy. If you walk in and see a crowd and no one is eating (as we did), you should come back another day.

You can’t ask for a better beer bar! The owner Aaron is an awesome dude that treats his customers like they are his pals. The beer selection here is always killer and the food is excellent! My wife and I recently attended Distribution Day and the tap list was insane! I also ordered the sticky maple gochujang shrimp. These were insane! They were large shrimp that were seasoned perfectly! My wife got the PEI mussels and they may be a new favorite when we stop in. Love everything about this place and can’t wait to go back!

We decided to visit this place after reading a review for Mac and cheese. We can confirm that this place serves one of the best mac and cheeses we’ve tried. The brussel sprouts were also a hit! Staff were warm and welcoming and we love the chill vibes!

One of my favorite pubs in the world! I usually don't review bars but the food here is so exceptional, I need to. I had the peel and eat shrimp one night and wasn't expecting anything out of the ordinary. What I got was really well seasoned shrimp with a cocktail sauce that now haunts my dreams. How can cocktail sauce be so good?? I think they might put curry seasoning in it. Pair that with phenomenal service from veteran bar keeps and the best selection of craft beer in the area and you can't lose. Pictured are the brussel sprouts and a crab cake(?).