2024 Chicken Wings Guide: 90+ Connecticut Bars + Restaurants for the Best Wings
Phew, we can all breathe a sigh of relief as football season is finally back and in full swing and with that comes anxiety, heart palpitations, and, oh yeah, WINGS! Connecticut might be a small state but man oh man, do our local restaurants know how to represent when it comes to great barbeque and deliciously elevated pub food. Listen, not everyone is a sports fan (which maybe you should reevaluate), but you don’t have to be a fan to enjoy all the chicken wing options that CT has to offer. So, whether you’re hitting a local restaurant for a Sunday brunch or headed to your neighborhood bar hoping to share some wings among friends during a Monday Night Football game (go birds btw), this comprehensive wing list has you sooo covered. But watch out for those extra spicy ones, or they’ll have you crying like a Chiefs player begging the ref for a penalty that wasn’t called. All is fun in love and football. It’s wing time, baby. Let’s go.
Shout out to CT’s own WINGADDICTS, Tommy Wyatt, Doni "The Cleaner" Peronace & Chef Ryan Pasler, for doing a ton of legwork on CT’s wing scene as we researched this article.
Fairfield County
The Blind Rhino - Bridgeport, Norwalk
The Blind Rhino has been serving wings to Southern CT since 2015! The wings are fresh, never frozen, and baked with 48hr dried house rub. They are fried to order for a perfectly crisp skin, and come with a choice of more than 25 original flavors made from scratch ingredients. The menu also offers monthly sauce specials, seasonal limited releases, and regular collaborations with other bars and restaurants across the country. Rhino wings have won over 30 major awards, and eleven at the National Buffalo Chicken Wing Festival in Buffalo, NY. These include the best traditional hot (buffalo) wing in the country two years in a row, and festival best in show wing for Plum Sriracha!
Magic 5 Pie Co. - Norwalk
Photo credit: Andrew Dominick
From the creators of local favorite The Spread! After testing the waters and customer palates for the Super Bowl earlier this year, the team had no choice but to add wings to the menu, permanently. With fan favorites like barbecue, teriyaki, buffalo, and new flavors always in development, your only problem will be deciding which one to try this time. Tucked into the East Norwalk train station down the tracks from the Pooch Hotel, this hidden gem with its outdoor patio and bar does not disappoint! With pickup and delivery options available, you should also try their unique pizzas and salads. This is the definition of family dinner made easier.
El Segundo - Norwalk
https://www.elsegundorestaurants.com/norwalk/
Whether your thing is fútbol or football, El Segundo is the place to be on game day! Can’t choose between their three delicious options? Make it a trifecta platter and get traditional buffalo, bbq, and mango habanero, complete with a waffle cone full of French fries and all the fixins! There’s no better place for friends, games, and excellent grub to come together.
Archie Moore’s - Fairfield
The original Archie Moore’s opened in New Haven in 1898 and since then, they’ve expanded to five different locations in both Fairfield and New Haven County. Their famous Buffalo-style wings and boneless wings come in different sizes and can be tossed in nine different sauces, like peach chipotle, raspberry bourbon, and general tso’s.
Black Duck Cafe - Westport
https://www.blackduckwestport.com/
The “Duck” is a Westport staple, located in the Saugatuck area. Its charming waterfront location pairs perfectly with their popular assortment of wings, a few being garlic parmesan, mango habanero (my favorite), and “hell fire.”
Bonchon - Fairfield
Bonchon is a Korean fried chicken restaurant with one goal: to spread the joy of Korean food all over the world. They offer wings, drumsticks, strips, and boneless wings, any of which can be tossed in their homemade sauces, including soy garlic, spicy, Korean bbq, or half n half (with a complimentary side of pickled radish or slaw).
The Brickhouse Bar & Grill - Stamford
https://www.brickhousebarngrill.com/
Located in downtown Stamford, The Brickhouse is a family-owned and operated sports bar with gourmet food. Their wings have been voted best in Stamford, with 11 hot and sweet sauces available, from buffalo and ghost pepper to Jack Daniel’s bbq and chunky garlic teriyaki.
Coals - Norwalk
This cozy neighborhood joint is home to the famous grilled pizza, award winning burger, and great wings! Coals offers classic buffalo wings as well as cilantro and maple rosemary wings (a fan fave!).
Cover Two Sports Cafe - Sandy Hook
https://www.covertwosportscafe.com/
Every Tuesday night is wing night at Cover Two, a Newtown sports cafe that is committed to providing a great atmosphere and delicious food. Enjoy their many wing flavors, including “The Mistake” (buffalo & old bay mix), “Kickin’ Bourbon,” “Ethiopian,” and a bunch more!
Fortina - Stamford
Craving something new for game day? Fortina's wood-fired wings are a mouthwatering mix of sweet and spicy, glazed with Calabrian chili and maple, and paired with their house-made goddess dressing.
HooDoo Brown BBQ - Ridgefield
They brought their style of Texas outlaw barbeque to the Northeast in 2015 and the community has enjoyed it since day one. Dine-in or take-out Tuesday-Sunday and enjoy their smoked chicken wings with your choice of buffalo, bbq, garlic parmesan, or RyThai sauce.
Icons Sports Bar & Grill - New Fairfield
Icons Sports Bar is truly iconic, as they offer so many wing sauces and dry rubs for you to try. Order anywhere from 6 to 50 to 100 wings, with sauces like Vermont maple, Cajun ranch, truffle honey, PB&J, and many more.
Michael’s Tap Room - Bethel
https://www.michaelstaproom.com/
Michael’s Tap Room at Stony Hill has 40 beers on tap and a chef-inspired menu featuring 20+ wing flavors, from sweet and mild to hot and spicy. Whether you want traditional or boneless, all wings come with celery and bleu cheese.
Notch8 - Bethel
It’s always a good time at Notch8, the area’s only outdoor bar. With its large selection of wing sauces and dry rubs and the 24 beers on tap, this is your place to be. Join them Mon-Thur for “Happier Hour” for their discounted drinks and $12 10-wing special.
Pippa’s Sports Cafe - Danbury
Pippa’s has been around since 1985 and was voted Danbury’s best tasting wings! Traditional or boneless and served with bleu cheese or ranch, their many sauces and dry rubs are just the ticket for your wing craving. Join them on Sundays for their Sunday Funday food & drink specials.
Porky’s Cafe - Shelton
Porky’s is dedicated to serving 100% fresh meat and all natural ingredients. Try their famous chicken wings (buffalo, barbeque, or spicy Thai) along with one of the many popular and local beers available on tap.
Redding Roadhouse - Redding
https://www.thereddingroadhouse.com/
This cozy restaurant offers classic pub-style food and drinks, whether you’re looking for a good brunch spot or a place to enjoy wings and a fresh pint. Wing choices include classic buffalo/bbq, Thai pb&j, ranch dry rub, chipotle, gochujang, and spicy chili.
Sitting Duck Tavern - Stratford, Trumbull
https://www.sittingducktavern.com/
A “New American” neighborhood restaurant with regionally and locally grown produce and ingredients, Sitting Duck’s tavern wings are served bone-in (gluten-free) or boneless and are tossed in several sweet or spicy sauces. They’ll be offering a special Oktoberfest menu until October 27th, so check them out ASAP!
SoNo Wood Fired - Norwalk
They don’t only use their wood burning pizza oven to crank out great Neapolitan pies, they utilize it as much as possible, especially when it comes to their wings. Never fried, always wood-fired, these wings come out charred, juicy, and with your choice of three homemade sauces, garlic parm, house BBQ, and spicy garlic citrus (we hear a Calabrian hot honey flavor is coming soon, btw), and a side of homemade blue cheese with gorgonzola crumbles.
The Stacks Mobile - Food Truck
Stacks is a food truck serving a rotation of seasonal pub-style foods, including uniquely-flavored wings (classic or dry rub), burgers, sandwiches, fries, and more. You can find them at breweries and distilleries all around CT, so check out their website to see where they’ll be headed next!
TK’s American Cafe - Danbury
https://www.tksamericancafe.com/
With 76 flavors of wings, 50 beers, and 30 flat screen TVs, TK’s is the ultimate location for exciting sports games and great bar food. They’re ranked the #1 sports bar in Danbury and their farm fresh, never frozen wings will prove why.
Vinny’s Backyard - Stamford
https://www.vinnysbackyard.com/
Vinny’s is a family-friendly place that serves wings, pizza, and other comfort food. Their famous wing flavors include the OG buffalo/bbq, Thai chili, chipotle, general tso’s, honey bbq, and garlic parmesan. Check out their happy hour 10pc wings for $6 and drink specials.
Wing It On! - Stratford
Voted best-tasting medium traditional buffalo sauce at Buffalo’s National Buffalo Wing Festival, Wing It On! puts the “win” in wings. They have over 20 wing flavors and many of them are even gluten free!
Yuki Kitchen - Westport
Yuki Kitchen opened just last year and has already won over the Westport community with its authentic take on Korean, Japanese, and Chinese cuisines. Their Korean street food menu includes fried chicken wings, which feature a thin, crunchy crust and are glazed with a red spicy “Yum Yum” sauce.
Hartford County
Fork & Fire - Farmington
Fork & Fire in Farmington is a hidden gem that has the crispiest and juiciest wings in the state of Connecticut. Recognized as some of the best by Wing Addictz and Sisters Snacking, the wings are coated in flour and seasoning, baked and then fried to order, allowing the wings to retain moisture and flavor. Be sure to stop in and try this renowned wings - especially with the crowd favorite Kitchen Sink sauce and homemade blue cheese and ranch dressing.
Hop Häus - Berlin, Southington
At Hop Häus, wings are the perfect way to kick off your meal or to share with friends alongside the signature Taproom Tapas. With classic options like Buffalo Blue Cheese, Garlic Parmesan, and the fiery Ghost Buffalo, these jumbo wings are for those who crave big flavors alongside elevated American dining. Pair them with Connecticut’s best craft beers or enjoy them as part of a meal crafted by award-winning chefs. Whether you’re savoring the heat of Nashville Hot or the sweet and spicy kick of Apple Jerk, Hop Häus wings fit right into the gastropub’s lineup of creative, locally sourced dishes. It’s more than just bar food—it’s a full-on flavor experience.
The Salty Dog Tavern - Southington
https://thesaltydogtavern.com/
At The Salty Dog Tavern, their jumbo chicken wings are more than just a menu item—they’re an obsession. Known for their incredible variety, these wings are for serious wing lovers who demand bold flavors. From classic buffalo to daring creations like Chipotle Peanut Butter or the fiery Arc of the Covenant (for which you’ll need to sign a waiver), there’s a sauce or dry rub to satisfy every craving. The Black Garlic Parm elevates a familiar favorite, while the Apple Jerk adds an unexpected, delicious twist to the classic jerk wing. Whether you’re watching the game or just fueling up with friends, The Salty Dog’s wings are in a league of their own.
Sliders Grill & Bar - Berlin, Plainville, Southington
Sliders Grill & Bar owes much of its success to a legendary lineup of award-winning wings. Sliders' wings are always homemade, fresh, and never frozen, with dozens of sauces and dry rubs to keep the flavors exciting. You can even find Sliders' famous buffalo sauce in Hartford County grocery stores. The energy that fills a packed sports bar during a big game is hard to quantify unless you’re there. From the moment all the flat-screen TVs are powered on to the moment the last batch of wings comes out of the fryer, Sliders strives to make the experience unbeatable for everyone who walks through their doors.
Beachland Tavern - West Hartford
https://www.beachlandtavern.com/
Beachland is a staple in the West Hartford community with its fresh comfort food and great selection of drinks and beer. Their wings are big and meaty and are served traditionally or slow-smoked. Mild or hot wing flavors include buffalo, bbq, sweet garlic chili, honey chipotle, and “kitchen sink sauce.”
The Blackboard Cafe - Windsor Locks
https://www.blackboardcafe.com/
Established in 2005, The Blackboard Cafe offers great food, atmosphere, and exciting events and entertainment. Every Monday night for Monday Night Football, they offer $2 off their famous bone-in & boneless wings along with $10 Bud Light & Yuengling pitchers.
Bonchon - West Hartford
Bonchon is a Korean fried chicken restaurant with one goal: to spread the joy of Korean food all over the world. They offer wings, drumsticks, strips, and boneless wings, any of which can be tossed in their homemade sauces, including soy garlic, spicy, Korean bbq, or half n half (with a complimentary side of pickled radish or slaw).
Carmine’s - East Hartford
https://carmines389.wixsite.com/
At Carmine’s, they combine traditional Italian flavors with a modern take on taste and presentation. They feature always fresh, never frozen wings tossed in classic buffalo/bbq, Cajun, sweet n spicy, honey mustard, or sweet chili sauce.
The Fire Place - Southington
https://www.thefireplacect.com/
It’s all in the name! This cozy, yet modern restaurant is known for its award winning wood-fired pizza and its 30+ beers to choose from, but they also have a unique selection of wings. The wings are baked in their wood-fired ovens with multiple mouth-watering flavors and are finished with freshly-grated parmesan – some are even gluten free!
The Flying Monkey - Newington
https://www.theflyingmonkeygrill.com/
The Flying Monkey offers slightly elevated comfort food, whether you’re in the mood for Mexican, Italian, surf n’ turf, or American (we mean wings, of course). There’s no monkeying around with their jumbo wings, which are baked and fried crispy with housemade secret monkey rub and are then tossed in any of their many monkey sauces!
The Groggy Frogg - Southington
https://www.thegroggyfrogg.com/
The Groggy Frogg has won the Southington Chamber of Commerce Best of Award for their chicken wings six years in a row! Try one of their whopping 70 flavors of wings, whether you’re there for a game or just in the mood for some delicious food. Enjoy $5 wings (5) and $2 off domestic beers & well drinks Mon-Thurs during happy hour.
J Timothy’s Taverne - Plainville
J. Timothy's Taverne serves over 300 tons of wings annually, most of which are their famous "Dirt Wings,” which are wings fried and sauced then fried and sauced again, creating a crispier and caramelized wing. The Food Network called their buffalo sauce "the nation's best wing sauce!"
Jerzie Joe’s Sports Bar & Grill - Southington
Whether you’re watching your favorite team or shooting some pool, Jerzie Joe’s is a fun place to be any day of the week. Bone-in or boneless wings can be fried or grilled and tossed in any number of sauces or dry rubs. Ask about their “W.O.W” (wing of the week)! Wow indeed.
The Marlborough Tavern - Marlborough
https://marlboroughtavernct.com/
In this historic, Revolutionary War-era town sits the Marlborough Tavern, offering fresh American fare, modern drinks, and old-fashioned service. The menu offers a wide range of food options, including their “Tavern Wings,” which are tossed in buffalo, bbq, general tso’s, hot honey, or buffalo parmesan sauce.
Mulberry Street Pizza - Manchester
Mulberry Street Pizza is a family-owned authentic Italian, American, and Irish restaurant on Main Street in downtown Manchester. On NFL game day (Thursdays and Sundays), enjoy $2 off 12 bone-in wings and $5 off 25 bone-in wings along with great drink specials.
The Old Well Tavern - Simsbury
https://theoldwelltavernsimsburyct.com/
Serving the best burgers, bbq, wings, and beer in the Valley! Bone-in or boneless tenderloin, your wing options range from mild to extra extra extra spicy to sweet and smoky. Check out their late night menu specials (served after 10pm).
Pepe’s Restaurant & Lounge - Manchester
Manchester’s Pepe’s is known for more than just their New Haven-style pizza. Their famous chicken wings are loved by all and come in 20+ flavors, including mustard horseradish, cinnamon chipotle, raspberry habanero, buffalo (hot or mild), and plenty more.
Rooster’s Chicken & Waffles - New Britain
https://www.roosterschickenandwaffles.com/
Rooster’s is serving up southern-inspired soul food, whether you want it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Dine-in or order out to enjoy Rooster’s fried chicken wings with its many sauces, dips, and sides.
Smokin’ With Chris - Southington
Voted Best BBQ in Hartford County by CT Magazine and Zagat rated, Smokin’ With Chris is serving up some legitimately tasty barbeque. They offer several wing options, including Maryland Old Bay (with ranch), NY style buffalo or honey chipotle (with bleu cheese), and a few other specialty flavors (try Chris’s or JRs!).
Tenth Hole Tavern - Glastonbury
A golf course restaurant with mouth watering wings, how fun! Their wings are oven baked and flash fried with an assortment of house made sauces, like lemon pepper dry rub, mustard horseradish, caramel kick, and more. Head to Tenth Hole on a Thursday night and get half off all wings.
Wing It On! - New Britain
Voted best-tasting medium traditional buffalo sauce at Buffalo’s National Buffalo Wing Festival, Wing It On! puts the “win” in wings. They have over 20 wing flavors and many of them are even gluten free!
The Yarde Tavern - Enfield
The Yarde Tavern offers traditional pub dishes with a home-style cooking twist. They have 50 beers on tap and are known for having some of the best wings around. Try one of the many Yarde wings featured on their menu, either the dry rubs or sauces, or both!
New Haven County
The Orange Ale House & Grille - Orange
http://www.orangealehouse.com/
Orange Ale house opened in 2003 with great wings always as their culinary focus. And they always focus on quality versus quantity! With 18 flavors to choose from and custom if you like, there’s surely something that can get your taste buds flowing. Orange Ale House's wings are available daily from early afternoon opening to a late night bedtime snack. They are one of the most popular items on their late night menu. Go try them out! Just wing it at Orange Ale House!
AJ’s Oasis Cafe - Meriden
Connecticut’s first “barstaurant,” AJ’s is truly the oasis that the name promises it to be. They earned the Record Journal People’s Choice Award in the Meriden Wing Competition and once you try their sauces and dry rubs, you’ll understand why!
Archie Moore’s - Branford, Milford, New Haven, Wallingford
The original Archie Moore’s opened in New Haven in 1898 and since then, they’ve expanded to five different locations in both Fairfield and New Haven County. Their famous Buffalo-style wings and boneless wings come in various sizes and can be tossed in nine different sauces, like peach chipotle, raspberry bourbon, and general tso’s.
The Blind Rhino - Milford
https://www.theblindrhino.com/
The Blind Rhino has been serving wings to Southern CT since 2015! The wings are fresh, never frozen, and baked with 48hr dried house rub. They are fried to order for a perfectly crisp skin, and come with a choice of more than 25 original flavors made from scratch ingredients. The menu also offers monthly sauce specials, seasonal limited releases, and regular collaborations with other bars and restaurants across the country. Rhino wings have won over 30 major awards, and eleven at the National Buffalo Chicken Wing Festival in Buffalo, NY. These include the best traditional hot (buffalo) wing in the country two years in a row, and festival best in show wing for Plum Sriracha!
Bonchon - New Haven
Bonchon is a Korean fried chicken restaurant with one goal: to spread the joy of Korean food all over the world. They offer wings, drumsticks, strips, and boneless wings, any of which can be tossed in their homemade sauces, including soy garlic, spicy, Korean bbq, or half n half (with a complimentary side of pickled radish or slaw).
Bonfire Grille - Milford
https://www.milfordbonfiregrille.com/
Eat, drink, and be merry at Bonfire Grille with their mix of local Milford favorites and elevated beach fare. Their “BFG” wings are brined, fried, grilled, and tossed in any of their nine sauces. Join them M-F for their happy hour specials, including $7 wings!
Cheshire Pizza & Ale - Cheshire
https://www.cheshirepizza.com/
Cheshire Pizza & Ale is an American restaurant with a Greek-inspired menu. Whether you want 10 or 100, get your wings (can be unbreaded for GF eaters) or chicken tenders in a variety of mild, sweet, or spicy sauces and rubs.
C.J. Sparrow Pub & Eatery - Cheshire
https://www.instagram.com/c.jsparrow/
C.J. Sparrow offers authentic homemade pub food, a rotation of craft beers on tap, and fun events and entertainment every week. A little birdie told me that they have some of the best jerk wings around, so make sure that’s on the top of your list when you head there.
Dew Drop Inn - Derby
This iconic spot was voted best wings in CT by Esquire Magazine. They have over 110 wing flavors to choose from…it does not get more serious than that. Join their Monday night Bourbon Club (first Monday of every month) where you’ll taste great spirits, eat loads of wings, and hang out with a community of bourbon & wing lovers. Heck, sign me up!
GG’s Wood Fired Pizza - Milford
https://www.ggwoodfiredpizza.com/
The wings at GG's Wood Fired Pizza are perfectly crispy and packed with flavor, offering a charred smoky taste from their wood-fired oven. They're seasoned to perfection and served with a variety of house-made sauces and their unique creamy gorgonzola dressing.
Hair of the Dog - Milford
https://hairofthedogmilford.com/
Hair of the Dog opened in 2020 and has already taken the Milford community by storm. They’re known for their brunch, live music, and of course, the wings! Their Scarpariello wings topped Wingaddicts list of best wings in CT for 2023, which feature a delicious combo of onions, garlic, tomatoes, lemon, and fresh herbs. Yum. Yum.
Hard Hat Cafe - North Haven, Wallingford
https://www.hardhatcafect.com/
This gem is a place for locals and foodies, a “no-frills favorite” in the Durham community. Their wings and beer are the true menu highlights, with many flavors and seasonal drafts to choose from. Try their “Doob Style” wings, which are seasoned, grilled, and fried, giving them a smoky twist on the classic Buffalo-style wing.
Hindsight BBQ - Waterbury
Named the top bbq joint outside of Texas by Texas Monthly, Hindsight is your friendly local neighborhood barbeque joint that should not be missed! Visit their hip Waterbury location or have them cater your next birthday, holiday party, or corporate lunch. This week’s Wing of the Week: Pesto Caper Parmesan or “PCP.”
The Hub Pizza Bar - Naugatuck
https://www.thehubpizzabar.com/
The Hub's wood burning oven is the heart of their kitchen, creating irresistibly crispy and charred wings and pizzas that are a true game changer! They love to keep things fun and exciting, offering new specials each week that are as creative as they are delicious. Pair your meal with one of their seasonal cocktails or a local craft beer for the perfect combo.
Jimmies Place - Seymour
There’s always something happening at Jimmies Place and every Wednesday is “Wing Wednesday,” with 99 cent wings served 11 am - midnight. Choose from their 50+ sauces and dry rubs and don’t forget to check out their “specialty flavors” menu!
Knuckleheads - Wallingford
https://www.knuckleheadstaproom.com/
A new location with the same great wings with over 16 different flavors. Chicken wings, duck wings, and pig wings accompanied by a large selection of custom 9oz burgers and dogs, paired with 24 beers on tap and a steadily growing whiskey collection.
The Lodge Bar & Grill - Southbury
Established in 2003, this spacious restaurant & bar is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Join them M-F for happy hour food & drink specials, including delicious wings tossed in their house-made sauces and dry rubs.
My Bar & Grille - Milford
https://www.mybarandgrille.com/
Named “Best Sports Bar” by Milford Chamber of Commerce in 2023, My Bar and Grill is now your bar and grille. Join them any day of the week for their CT Magazine-voted best chicken sandwich and for the many traditional and boneless wings they have to offer.
New West Cafe - New Haven
https://www.instagram.com/newwestcafenh/
Located in the Westville neighborhood, New West Cafe is a cozy eatery that was also featured on an episode of CT’s Wingaddicts in 2023. They always have the classic wing flavors and a rotation of specialty sauces, like “BBQ Parm” and “Buffalo Garlic Parm.”
Nice Day Chinese - New Haven
Nice Day Chinese specializes in classic and American Chinese food for dine-in, takeout, and delivery. Lucky for you, the New Haven location just opened its doors and their West Haven location is coming soon! Try their always freshly fried chicken wings, either mild or spicy, with a side of fries or on their own.
Pub 67 - Seymour
Pub 67 is your one stop shop for great food, live music & entertainment, and craft and local beers on tap. Sit back and relax with a basket of 6 or 12 wings, with flavors like “Flaming BBQ,” “Pub 67 Bourbon BBQ,” “Parmesan Bacon Ranch,” and more!
Rawa - New Haven
Rawa is New Haven’s premier destination for Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fusion cuisine. Wing lovers will not be disappointed as their specialty wings are seasoned with a fiery spice blend and are oven-roasted to perfection. Available for dine in or takeout!
Rooster’s Chicken & Waffles - Waterbury
https://www.roosterschickenandwaffles.com/
Rooster’s is serving up southern-inspired soul food, whether you want it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Dine-in or order out to enjoy Rooster’s fried chicken wings with its many sauces, dips, and sides.
Rose’s Family Restaurant - Oxford
Rose’s Family Restaurant just celebrated their 20 year anniversary in May of this year and experiencing the great staff and food is a must! Their Italian-driven menu is worth the hype, which, of course, includes bone-in and boneless wings. Here’s to another 20 years!
Side Street Grille - Hamden
Established in 1996, Side Street Grille is where great food and drinks meet an unforgettable atmosphere. You can order 10-100 of their award winning “fried to perfection” wings, tossed in sauces like “Wango Tango” (buffalo/bbq mix), “Screamin’ Demon,” mango habanero, and more.
Sitting Duck Tavern - Oxford
https://www.sittingducktavern.com/
A “New American” neighborhood restaurant with regionally and locally grown produce and ingredients, Sitting Duck’s tavern wings are served bone-in (gluten-free) or boneless and are tossed in several sweet or spicy sauces. They’ll be offering a special Oktoberfest menu until October 27th, so check them out ASAP!
Sliders Grill & Bar - Wallingford
Sliders Grill & Bar owes much of its success to a legendary lineup of award-winning wings. Sliders' wings are always homemade, fresh, and never frozen, with dozens of sauces and dry rubs to keep the flavors exciting. You can even find Sliders' famous buffalo sauce in Hartford County grocery stores. The energy that fills a packed sports bar during a big game is hard to quantify unless you’re there. From the moment all the flat-screen TVs are powered on to the moment the last batch of wings comes out of the fryer, Sliders strives to make the experience unbeatable for everyone who walks through their doors.
Tuck’s Tavern - Naugatuck
https://www.instagram.com/tuckstavern/
At Tuck’s, you immediately feel at home, whether you’re there for a great meal or just a pint. They have daily food specials, a variety of beer and mixed drinks, and a bunch of wing flavors and favorites!
Wing It On! - Waterbury
Voted best-tasting medium traditional buffalo sauce at Buffalo’s National Buffalo Wing Festival, Wing It On! puts the “win” in wings. They have over 20 wing flavors and many of them are even gluten free!
New London County
Noble Smokehouse - Mystic
Noble Smokehouse lives, breathes, and above all else, smokes some great barbeque, which is why they were named CT Magazine’s Best Wings of 2024. Their chicken wings are smoked on a reverse flow offset smoker with a combination of cherry, oak, and apple woods. The slow smoked wings are available in their house rub, Kansas City Glaze, or Alabama White sauce and come with a side of carrots. These barbequing folks are not messing around, so make sure you check them out soon!
Charlie’s Place - Niantic
https://charliesplacerestaurant.com/
Charlie’s Place is another CT eatery that has been featured on the Wingaddicts page for its exceptional tasting wings and was also voted #1 for “Best Wings” at The Days Best of the Best Readers’ Choice Awards. On Sundays during the NFL season, check out their “Pitcher and Platter Deal” (a pitcher of bud light, wings, and fries)!
The Inishmor Pub - Colchester
The ‘Mor is a farm-to-table Irish pub located in the heart of Colchester. And were voted “Best Irish Pub in CT” by Buzzfeed. Try their gluten-free “Unlucky” wings, which are house-baked and fried before being tossed in one of their five sauces and dry rubs (try the “Irish Fairy Dust” flavor!).
Smokey O’Grady’s - East Lyme
https://www.smokeyogradysct.com/
Smokey O’Grady’s is East Lyme’s finest bbq restaurant and sports bar, offering an assortment of southern/Irish-inspired pub food. Their famous bone-in and boneless wings come in many flavors, so check out their website to see which flavor you might be craving.
Middlesex County
Eli Cannon’s Tap Room - Middletown
Eli Cannons is home to 15 homemade wing flavors with Chef Nick Glenn constantly creating new and innovative flavors, most recently adding a Lime Chimichurri and Elote wing to the mix. Their wings are fresh, never frozen, and their standard sauces from Bourbon Teriyaki to Hot Buffalo are all recipes they have had since 1994! Always remember to ask for an Extreme Heat flavor when you are there as the team loves to create insanely spicy hot sauces and makes them available upon request!
Hard Hat Cafe - Durham
https://www.hardhatcafect.com/
This gem is a place for locals and foodies, a “no-frills favorite” in the Durham community. Their wings and beer are the true menu highlights, with many flavors and seasonal drafts to choose from. Try their “Doob Style” wings, which are seasoned, grilled, and fried, giving them a smoky twist on the classic Buffalo-style wing.
Jerry’s Pizza - Middletown
Established in 1968, Jerry’s Pizza is one of the oldest pizzerias in central CT. Though pizza is their mainstay, they also offer an extensive wing list (20+ sauces and dry rubs). Flavor variations include: no heat, heat, and lots of heat (not for the faint of heart).
Rabbit Hole Tavern - Old Saybrook
https://www.rabbitholetavern.com/
There’s always something happening at this Corn Hill neighborhood joint and right now, it’s all about the wings! Rabbit Hole’s wings are always fresh, always jumbo, and are always worthy of ordering a few dozen. Try the “Korean Sesame” or “Garlic Romano” and you won’t be disappointed.
Rooster’s Chicken & Waffles - Middletown
https://www.roosterschickenandwaffles.com/
Rooster’s is serving up southern-inspired soul food, whether you want it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Dine-in or order out to enjoy Rooster’s fried chicken wings with its many sauces, dips, and sides.
Sliders Grill & Bar - Middletown
Sliders Grill & Bar owes much of its success to a legendary lineup of award-winning wings. Sliders' wings are always homemade, fresh, and never frozen, with dozens of sauces and dry rubs to keep the flavors exciting. You can even find Sliders' famous buffalo sauce in Hartford County grocery stores. The energy that fills a packed sports bar during a big game is hard to quantify unless you’re there. From the moment all the flat-screen TVs are powered on to the moment the last batch of wings comes out of the fryer, Sliders strives to make the experience unbeatable for everyone who walks through their doors.
Litchfield County
At the Corner - Litchfield
ATC serves up inventive and flavorful New American food using ingredients that highlight each season. You can’t go wrong, as there’s a little something for everyone on their menu, including saucy (or naked) bone-in wings!
Black Rock Tavern - Thomaston
https://www.blackrocktavern.com/
Good beer? Good food? Great people? Black Rock Tavern has it all! This year’s autumn menu includes an array of bone-in and boneless wing options, from the classics to some of their own made up flavors, and beyond!
Clocktown Brewing Company - Thomaston
https://clocktownbrewingco.com/
Located in the historic Seth Thomas Clock Factory building, this brewery will take you back in time…literally! Sip on one of their many homemade craft beers while you enjoy some fresh chicken wings (bone-in or tenders) tossed in any of their sauces. Don’t forget to ask about their Sauce of the Month!
Royal Coachman Tavern @ The Riverton Inn - Riverton
https://rivertoninn.com/the-tavern/
A new tavern sitting in a building that dates all the way back to 1796, the Royal Coachman offers a historic feel with a modern menu. They were featured on Wingaddicts, who tired and loved all seven of their great jumbo Stagecoach Wings. Combine their delicious wings with a beer or cocktail from local CT breweries and distilleries and you might just have the best day ever.
Ordinary Joe’s - Oakville
Besides the name, there is nothing ordinary about Ordinary Joe’s. This quaint neighborhood bar is known for its pub food and exceptional wings. With 30+ sauces and dry rubs, this place means business.
Sasso’s Coal Fired Pizza - Torrington
https://www.sassoscoalfired.com/
Sasso’s opened in 2016 and in its rustic industrial space you’ll find great food and a winning atmosphere. Their coal fire smoked wings are smoked locally at Snowden BBQ and are a Sasso menu staple. Join them Tues-Fri for great happy hour food & drink specials.
Tolland County
The Bidwell Tavern - Coventry
https://www.thebidwelltavern.com/
This historical tavern has been around since 1822, and just like 200 years ago, it’s still a place where the community gathers for comfort food and general merriment. The Bidwell is known state-wide for their award winning chicken wings, which are deep-fried and tossed in any number of their house-made sauces.
The Hidden Still - Ellington
The Hidden Still, aptly named, is CT’s first moonshine bar. Sip on a flight of smoky or sweet moonshine while enjoying half a dozen or a full dozen of their 25-hour brined wings. Order them wet or dry, traditional or boneless.
Red Rock Cafe - Storrs
This casual eatery is family-owned and operated and offers an incredibly extensive menu, pleasing everyone on family dinner night. Get “lost in flight” with Red Rock’s 52 wing flavors. You could try one flavor a week for a full year…now that’s pretty cool.
Windham County
Blarney’s Cafe - Willimantic
Blarney’s is Willimantic’s original Irish cafe and offers some of the best pub food around. They have more than 25 flavors of chicken wings, bone-in or boneless! Try their “Carolina Tangy Gold” or “Blarney’s Special Sauce,” but shh…it’s a secret.
Willimantic Brewing Company - Willimantic
https://willimanticbrewingcompany.com/
This circa. 1909 U.S. post office building-turned brewing company and cafe is full of hidden treasures, including great food and freshly made handcrafted beer. Their chicken wings can be fried or grilled and tossed in buffalo, bbq, teriyaki, Korean, jerk, dry or wet Cajun, or an everything spice sauce.
