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Landmark tavern since 1822 serving wings & other pub fare under historical photos & exposed beams.
Hours
| Sunday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–12 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1260 Main St, Coventry, CT 06238
Phone: (860) 742-6978
Website: https://www.thebidwelltavern.com/
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Bidwell Tavern in Coventry, CT. Landmark tavern since 1822 serving wings & other pub fare under historical photos & exposed beams.
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Details. . 92% recommend (1,825 Reviews). . $$. . Open now. . 1260 Main St, Coventry, CT, United States, 06238 ; Links. . thebidwelltavern.com ; Services. .
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Allan Harris
I can still remember the first time I came here, in 1992. A pint of Guinness and a tavern of wings. I never thought any of us could eat 36 in a sitting, but we were all up to the task (except Doug).
It became a Monday night ritual, $2 pints of Guinness and a tavern of wings. The dark, colonial vibe could not be beat, and we never once had a bad visit Almost every week until I left for the bright lights of Boston in ’98…
28 years later and I finally got the opportunity to come back. Wings are split in 10s instead of dozens, but most of my favorite flavors are all still here. I ordered Santa Fe hot for my dry rub, mustard horseradish for my special sauce and complicated for my buffalo. Still as awesome as I remember it, and if you like spicy, complicated does not disappoint. But now that I’m in my 50s, I shared a few. 24 still feels respectable. I coulda done 12 more easy. At least that’s what I told the table.
I will not wait another 28 years for another go.
… moreIt became a Monday night ritual, $2 pints of Guinness and a tavern of wings. The dark, colonial vibe could not be beat, and we never once had a bad visit Almost every week until I left for the bright lights of Boston in ’98…
28 years later and I finally got the opportunity to come back. Wings are split in 10s instead of dozens, but most of my favorite flavors are all still here. I ordered Santa Fe hot for my dry rub, mustard horseradish for my special sauce and complicated for my buffalo. Still as awesome as I remember it, and if you like spicy, complicated does not disappoint. But now that I’m in my 50s, I shared a few. 24 still feels respectable. I coulda done 12 more easy. At least that’s what I told the table.
I will not wait another 28 years for another go.
Angie Peck
Had a wonderful lunch with my family this afternoon. I haven’t been here in over a decade. They are famous for their delicious wings.
You can sit yourself upon arrival in the bar area. Jessie was our server and she was great.
We started with the garlic pepper dry rub wings with hot buffalo sauce and ranch on the side. They were seasoned perfectly with the garlic pepper rub. Crispy outside and moist and cooked inside. It honestly didn’t need any sauce but my guys love dipping. The mozzarella sticks were lightly battered and crispy. The cheese pull was great. The mozzarella sticks were served with delicious marina sauce.
The shrimp taco was mediocre. The shrimps were on the smaller side and heavily battered. It was served in a soft flour tortilla, cut romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onions and on their delicious coleslaw. It came with a side of tartar sauce which was tasty. The coleslaw definitely saved this dish. I wouldn’t order it again.
The tuna melt with cheese and tomato on rye bread was phenomenal! I opted for the coleslaw instead of fries and I’m so glad. The coleslaw is lightly tossed in a mayo base but very refreshing. It has a nice bite to it. I would definitely order this again and would love to try other sandwiches.
The cheeseburger was okay. Not the worst and not the best. Cooked medium as requested and their French fries are delicious.
Casual tavern ambiance. A bit loud because of the bar but they also have patio dining and a restaurant area in the back.
I would definitely return to try more dishes.
… moreYou can sit yourself upon arrival in the bar area. Jessie was our server and she was great.
We started with the garlic pepper dry rub wings with hot buffalo sauce and ranch on the side. They were seasoned perfectly with the garlic pepper rub. Crispy outside and moist and cooked inside. It honestly didn’t need any sauce but my guys love dipping. The mozzarella sticks were lightly battered and crispy. The cheese pull was great. The mozzarella sticks were served with delicious marina sauce.
The shrimp taco was mediocre. The shrimps were on the smaller side and heavily battered. It was served in a soft flour tortilla, cut romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onions and on their delicious coleslaw. It came with a side of tartar sauce which was tasty. The coleslaw definitely saved this dish. I wouldn’t order it again.
The tuna melt with cheese and tomato on rye bread was phenomenal! I opted for the coleslaw instead of fries and I’m so glad. The coleslaw is lightly tossed in a mayo base but very refreshing. It has a nice bite to it. I would definitely order this again and would love to try other sandwiches.
The cheeseburger was okay. Not the worst and not the best. Cooked medium as requested and their French fries are delicious.
Casual tavern ambiance. A bit loud because of the bar but they also have patio dining and a restaurant area in the back.
I would definitely return to try more dishes.
Jorge Velarde
This was a recommendation from a couple of friends mentioning a really good wings.
Love Coventry due the market and motorcycle rides, so, I planned to stop in this place for lunch.
When we arrived the places give you the impression of a 1800 building, lol, and yes, has been there for a while. The decoration it is traditional American.
We ordered wings because was the recommendation on the place and so far it have been probably best wings so far in CT, if not wrong they sauce and refried the wings something that love it, perfect crisp, perfect temperature, and a lot of flavors, we order mexican spicy and the green giant (I believe was the name), we sayed that well take some left over to home but we end the plate.
If you dont like wings the menu is pretty big, I saw salads, burgers, wraps and more (gumbolaya).
I do recommend this place 100%
… moreLove Coventry due the market and motorcycle rides, so, I planned to stop in this place for lunch.
When we arrived the places give you the impression of a 1800 building, lol, and yes, has been there for a while. The decoration it is traditional American.
We ordered wings because was the recommendation on the place and so far it have been probably best wings so far in CT, if not wrong they sauce and refried the wings something that love it, perfect crisp, perfect temperature, and a lot of flavors, we order mexican spicy and the green giant (I believe was the name), we sayed that well take some left over to home but we end the plate.
If you dont like wings the menu is pretty big, I saw salads, burgers, wraps and more (gumbolaya).
I do recommend this place 100%
Kara Neigel
It actually pains me to write this because I’ve always told everyone that Bidwell has the best wings in CT. Unfortunately, tonight was really disappointing. The wings were extremely dry, almost inedible, which was surprising given how incredible they used to be. The nachos were also underwhelming, just plain tortilla chips with a few slices of melted cheese and some lettuce, tomato, and onion on top.
I’ve loved this place for years and wanted it to be our go to date night spot, but based on this experience, I’m not sure we’ll be back. It’s sad to see the food quality decline because it truly used to be out of this world.
… moreI’ve loved this place for years and wanted it to be our go to date night spot, but based on this experience, I’m not sure we’ll be back. It’s sad to see the food quality decline because it truly used to be out of this world.
lilly
Ordered their bone in wings with three different flavors. I’ve always been a fan of this place and their wings but the last few times I have gone they haven’t been great. They’re not bad, but not great especially for the price. Not super saucy and kind of dry and over cooked. Not to mention the bad service when going in to pick up our take out order. I could’ve had a nice sit down meal for the price of just these wings.
… moreDavid Cyranowicz (Cuban)
Hands down without exaggerating the BEST WINGS IN THE STATE!!! I’ve brought friends that lives in SC and TX and both have said that they were the best wings they’ve ever had…real grade A premium chicken with numerous delicious flavors to choose from. Mix and match with dry wings like the Ranch(one of my favorites) to wet wings like the Honey mustard or dozens of others to choose from. Has that cozy local restaurant feeling with a wooden fire place, Live bands that play there, and don’t even get me started on their massive amount of draft beers to choose from which makes it tough since they have so many amazing kinds. Hands down my favorite is Sam Adams Cherry Wheat with extra cherries(lol I know my friends love to crack jokes when I order it lol). I only have it unless I’m at the Bidwell. Nothing compares to having it straight out of their fresh kegs. Highly recommend you go there. Earlier the better because it does fill up quickly.. Ask about “Rocks and Wings” that’s a special that they do on Wednesdays
… moreTonda B
So this place has a long-standing history with me, going back to the early 1989, some 36 years ago… I brought my girlfriend who is know my wife on a date here, actually on Valentine’s Day. 🙂 Back then I heard an advertisement on the radio which made it sound good, romantic, so I made a phone call for directions and broke out the road Atlas. Yes, the map. There was no Google back then.. I was excited and made directions for Coventry and we made a visit. Our food was great then, the bar area features an older type setting, the late 1880s, historical. The food and drinks have always been good here, this is a busy place in Coventry but with a stop. Our next visit here, we will sit at the bar. Cheers everyone and Happy Easter.
… moreJoshua Lamb
Best wings in CT now that I’ve tried them all. This place is historic and delicious. Nachos were also on point! I can’t recommend this enough. 10/5 stars actually. Honey hot bbq will be my go to forever.
… moreJean M. Grenier
We opted to dine outside on the patio. Each table had a fan designed to keep the flies away from your food but they weren’t much of a problem. The server was good. It was a beautiful late afternoon to enjoy the patio. I ordered a pumpkin martini for starters. I was disappointed by how small it was and that it came in a plastic cup but the martini itself was good. I ordered a salad which was very good but the plate it was served on made it difficult to cut the vegetables and mix the salad dressing. I ordered the baked, stuffed scallops. They came with rice and steamed vegetables. The scallops were very good but the rice had a pasty texture and was bland. I don’t care for vegetables but I did like the green beans. I would come back again and try some other dishes.
… moreOM
I’ve been going here for many years (I’m old). The live music, still good. The atmosphere, lovely, especially in the winter (wood stove!!). The food, delicious. I know everyone goes on about their wings but the French onion soup will warm your soul. I recently had the Bidwell Shrimp. Crispy, spicy and served with HOMEMADE blue cheese dressing. The staff is always friendly. A very New England place to eat in a New England town. ♥️
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