Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill, 1274 Farmington Ave. Farmington, CT

Write – Up & Photos by Jacqueline Bennett newsandviewsjb

Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill in Farmington, Connecticut is one of a group of restaurants by the same name in the Greater Hartford area and lower part of the state. Open daily at 11:30 a.m., the Farmington site is located in what once was The Keg on the corner of an intersection along Farmington Avenue.

The main dining area has a casual ambiance with dark decor booths and tables accented by overhanging lamps. The rear section tables are next to long patio windows and connected to a patio that overlooks a pond.

In the tavern is an eye-catching stone fireplace, a bar, television – usually tuned to sports, booths and a long center table with high stools. It is especially popular on weekend nights.

The menu offers pizza, burgers, sandwiches and wraps – a tasty vegetarian burrito, as well as, an assortment of  “This n That” appetizers – try the soft pretzel basket served with Honey Dijon. There are “Famous Bar Bites” to choose from, salads, clam chowder and a daily soup. Sweet potato fries are among the side dishes.

Famous Bar bites mini burgers.

Cheddar burger with onion rings and sweet potato fries.

Rear patio.

Rounding out the menu are entrees – steaks, seafood (the highest priced seafood is currently around $17), “chick n pork” and an array of desserts.

For kids they have a special menu, “Lil’ Tapsters for Junior Huskies.”  Wood-n-Tap has some gluten-free options, entertainment, a TAP rewards card, and can accommodate private parties.

Apple cobbler a la mode.

Wood-n-Tap restaurants can also be found in Hartford, Rocky Hill, Vernon, Southington, Orange and Wallingford – in Farmington  at 1274 Farmington Avenue. Call 860-773-6736.