Samantha’s guidebook

Samantha
Samantha’s guidebook

City/town information

The City of New Britain has a diverse population, and a rich history. Tucked into our many neighborhoods are 1,200 acres of the best park system in the state, sporting complexes and a treasure-trove of cultural attractions waiting to be discovered. Visitors can enjoy a hotdog while watching New Britain's Double-A baseball team, the New Britain Bees, play a game at the friendly confines of the Willow Brook Park Sports Complex; play a round of golf at the newly redesigned, 27 hole, Stanley Golf Course; or simply take a quiet stroll through historic Walnut Hill Park and you will get a taste of the many different recreational activities New Britain has to offer. Masterful works of art, eclectic culture, and fascinating history abound in the city at New Britain's Museum of American Art, Industrial Museum, Youth Museum, the New Britain Public Library, and the Hungerford Nature Center. If performance arts is more your speed you can take in a play at one of New Britain's two theaters, the Hole in the Wall Theatre on Harvard Street, and the New Britain Repertory Theatre on Norden Street. And if you love music you're in luck because the New Britain Symphony, Music Series at South Church, the Parks and Recreation Summer Music Program, and Connecticut Virtuosi provide a variety of musical entertainment at venues throughout the city. The city also remains enriched with community volunteerism. The spirit and pride of our community activists is evident through religious groups, social clubs, and community organizations, all of which work diligently to promote positive interaction through ethnic festivals, craft shows, nationally attended auto shows, and other wonderful events. New Britain's business community is a rich mix of manufacturing, medical, high-tech industry and small to mid-sized businesses, which fuel our regional economy. Central Connecticut State University also has proved to be a fantastic partner for business development and support through their main campus and CCSU's Institute for Technology and Business Development, located in the heart of downtown. New Britain offers in-town connections to major interstates and routes leading to the northern reaches of Boston and Canada, and south to New York City. New Britain extends a warm welcome to any company looking to grow its business and join the success of a diverse, manufacturing-based community poised for the 21st century.
New Britain
The City of New Britain has a diverse population, and a rich history. Tucked into our many neighborhoods are 1,200 acres of the best park system in the state, sporting complexes and a treasure-trove of cultural attractions waiting to be discovered. Visitors can enjoy a hotdog while watching New Britain's Double-A baseball team, the New Britain Bees, play a game at the friendly confines of the Willow Brook Park Sports Complex; play a round of golf at the newly redesigned, 27 hole, Stanley Golf Course; or simply take a quiet stroll through historic Walnut Hill Park and you will get a taste of the many different recreational activities New Britain has to offer. Masterful works of art, eclectic culture, and fascinating history abound in the city at New Britain's Museum of American Art, Industrial Museum, Youth Museum, the New Britain Public Library, and the Hungerford Nature Center. If performance arts is more your speed you can take in a play at one of New Britain's two theaters, the Hole in the Wall Theatre on Harvard Street, and the New Britain Repertory Theatre on Norden Street. And if you love music you're in luck because the New Britain Symphony, Music Series at South Church, the Parks and Recreation Summer Music Program, and Connecticut Virtuosi provide a variety of musical entertainment at venues throughout the city. The city also remains enriched with community volunteerism. The spirit and pride of our community activists is evident through religious groups, social clubs, and community organizations, all of which work diligently to promote positive interaction through ethnic festivals, craft shows, nationally attended auto shows, and other wonderful events. New Britain's business community is a rich mix of manufacturing, medical, high-tech industry and small to mid-sized businesses, which fuel our regional economy. Central Connecticut State University also has proved to be a fantastic partner for business development and support through their main campus and CCSU's Institute for Technology and Business Development, located in the heart of downtown. New Britain offers in-town connections to major interstates and routes leading to the northern reaches of Boston and Canada, and south to New York City. New Britain extends a warm welcome to any company looking to grow its business and join the success of a diverse, manufacturing-based community poised for the 21st century.

Food & Grocery

Great customer service. They have New York style pizza with thin crust. Their Grinders are amazing along with the prices. They can also deliver dutches, cigarettes and candy with the food you order.
NTA Pizza & Grocery
662 East St
Great customer service. They have New York style pizza with thin crust. Their Grinders are amazing along with the prices. They can also deliver dutches, cigarettes and candy with the food you order.
One of the best Ctowns around. Clean and great service with fresh and well stocked food!! Great variety too choose from.
15 locals recommend
CTown Supermarkets
325 Ferry St
15 locals recommend
One of the best Ctowns around. Clean and great service with fresh and well stocked food!! Great variety too choose from.

Food scene

The German food and beer is always delicious and the atmosphere is laid back, enjoyable, and fun! The inside dining room is beautiful with stained glass windows, a mural covering the entire back wall, and hundreds of glass beer steins hanging from the ceiling. The best part of the whole experience is that the owner is so involved with the customers and obviously really enjoys what he does. The whole dining room gets involved whenever he brings out a beer. Some evenings a man walks around the dining room playing the accordion.
East Side Restaurant
131 Dwight St
The German food and beer is always delicious and the atmosphere is laid back, enjoyable, and fun! The inside dining room is beautiful with stained glass windows, a mural covering the entire back wall, and hundreds of glass beer steins hanging from the ceiling. The best part of the whole experience is that the owner is so involved with the customers and obviously really enjoys what he does. The whole dining room gets involved whenever he brings out a beer. Some evenings a man walks around the dining room playing the accordion.
The seafood was marvelous and juicy. Shrimps, crablegs, vegetables tasted spot on. The owner was very cool and down to earth fast service. I recommend More Than Just Lobster to my family and friends and every and anyone try it out y'all going to love it!!!
More Than just Lobster
1003 East Street
The seafood was marvelous and juicy. Shrimps, crablegs, vegetables tasted spot on. The owner was very cool and down to earth fast service. I recommend More Than Just Lobster to my family and friends and every and anyone try it out y'all going to love it!!!
Awesome pizza, great staff. They even have a drive thru window! Check them out you won't regret it! Arguably the best pizza in New Britain, well priced and delicious!
New Britain House of Pizza
952 Stanley Street
Awesome pizza, great staff. They even have a drive thru window! Check them out you won't regret it! Arguably the best pizza in New Britain, well priced and delicious!
Amazing ! From the tea to the ice cream , you will not be disappointed! They are absolutely amazing ! Will return :)) Rolled Ice Cream, Milk Shakes, Bubble Teas, and Cheesecake slices.
YoYo Thai Ice Cream Roll
159 Main St
Amazing ! From the tea to the ice cream , you will not be disappointed! They are absolutely amazing ! Will return :)) Rolled Ice Cream, Milk Shakes, Bubble Teas, and Cheesecake slices.
Puerto Rican restaurant serving all the island classics. The food is displayed in a buffet style and patrons can select combinations of different entrees. The fried plantains are excellent and must get with each meal. Also, the octopus salad is amazing! The owner is a wonderful woman as well.
Criollisimo Restaurant
340 Arch St
Puerto Rican restaurant serving all the island classics. The food is displayed in a buffet style and patrons can select combinations of different entrees. The fried plantains are excellent and must get with each meal. Also, the octopus salad is amazing! The owner is a wonderful woman as well.
Very clean, fast and staff are very friendly. Old style business... beautiful decorations... take pride on product and service. Relaxing and great attitude.
Riley's Hot Dog & Burger Gourmet
61 Glen St
Very clean, fast and staff are very friendly. Old style business... beautiful decorations... take pride on product and service. Relaxing and great attitude.
Authentic and abundant delicious Polish food and drinks. Friendly staff. Great cooking! What a treat.
Staropolska Restaurant
252 Broad St
Authentic and abundant delicious Polish food and drinks. Friendly staff. Great cooking! What a treat.

Parks

2 basketball courts 1 handball court Playscape 3 softball diamonds (lighted) 2 tennis courts William A. DeMaio Athletic Complex Splash pad
Chesley Park
95 Wildwood St
2 basketball courts 1 handball court Playscape 3 softball diamonds (lighted) 2 tennis courts William A. DeMaio Athletic Complex Splash pad
This park is an amazing and peaceful place to go enjoy the day, marvel at the monument for veterans of WW1, or simply just to walk around the property. The grounds are very well maintained with garbage bins nearby and benches all throughout the park to sit and appreciate the scenery. There must be over a hundred rose bushes in a circle at the top of the hill just before the massive monument that is dedicated to the 123 fallen soldiers. There is name plaques for each soldier along with granite benches that have been inscribed with the names of past aficionados of the park.
Walnut Hill Park Rose Garden
1st Street
This park is an amazing and peaceful place to go enjoy the day, marvel at the monument for veterans of WW1, or simply just to walk around the property. The grounds are very well maintained with garbage bins nearby and benches all throughout the park to sit and appreciate the scenery. There must be over a hundred rose bushes in a circle at the top of the hill just before the massive monument that is dedicated to the 123 fallen soldiers. There is name plaques for each soldier along with granite benches that have been inscribed with the names of past aficionados of the park.

Brewery

This place really turns out to be a neighborhood gem. The staff is absolutely great! Whenever I go they all say hi and are very welcoming. Beer is great! I suggest grabbing a flight to taste variety. The food trucks make this place different all the time.
Alvarium Beer Company
365 John Downey Dr
This place really turns out to be a neighborhood gem. The staff is absolutely great! Whenever I go they all say hi and are very welcoming. Beer is great! I suggest grabbing a flight to taste variety. The food trucks make this place different all the time.
Great atmosphere and great variety of beer styles. They also have a wood fired pizza oven. The buffalo chicken pizza was great! Highly recommended! A Gluten-Free crust is also available.
Five Churches Brewing
193 Arch St
Great atmosphere and great variety of beer styles. They also have a wood fired pizza oven. The buffalo chicken pizza was great! Highly recommended! A Gluten-Free crust is also available.

Gym

The most consistent, growth rendering, accountability holding, supportive & fun gym I've been been to in CT!
Doomsday Fitness Experience
151 John Downey Dr
The most consistent, growth rendering, accountability holding, supportive & fun gym I've been been to in CT!

Shopping

Very nice store. I have been going here for decades. Lots of hobby items here, including Models, electric race cars, planes, and electric trains. It is a great place to go to shop with an open mind and no planned gift ideas. Some cool, old school games.
Amato's Toy and Hobby
283 Main St
Very nice store. I have been going here for decades. Lots of hobby items here, including Models, electric race cars, planes, and electric trains. It is a great place to go to shop with an open mind and no planned gift ideas. Some cool, old school games.
Concept clothing store. Atmosphere is great! Very clean and well kept. If you’re looking for some style that no one else has then this is the place! Be sure to check it out!!
un·known
18 Main St
Concept clothing store. Atmosphere is great! Very clean and well kept. If you’re looking for some style that no one else has then this is the place! Be sure to check it out!!
They have everything for your smoking needs! Comes with great service, and great products!
Jimmy's Quality Smoke Shop
64 W Main St
They have everything for your smoking needs! Comes with great service, and great products!