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Best of Summer: Beer Gardens

What better way to beat the heat than with an ice cold pint? The Fairfield County area has jumped on the beer garden bandwagon that has become a popular trend in recent years, and we have no complaints about that. If you like beer and sitting outside, then check out 11 of the area’s most popular outdoor watering holes. Vote for your favorite in our poll, or tell us if we missed one in the comments!


What is the best beer garden in southwest Connecticut?
Love beer? Love outdoor seating? Then you probably love beer gardens. Tell us your favorite!
What is your favorite beer garden in southwest Connecticut?

SoNo Beer Garden – Norwalk

Captain’s Cove – Bridgeport

Old Heidelberg – Bethel

Beer Garden @ Shippan Landing – Stamford

Port Chester Beer Hall – Port Chester, NY

Viva Zapata – Westport

Pier Restaurant and Tiki Bar – Rye, NY

Stonebridge Restaurant – Milford

Barnum Publick House – Bridgeport

Dulce Cubano – Stamford

Murphy’s Townhouse Cafe – Stamford
Best of Summer: Beer Garden