If you’re looking for a cozy spot to enjoy some whiskey, beer, and BBQ in New Milford CT, look no further than your local New Milford CT bar Cool Hand Dukes. With its relaxed atmosphere, friendly regulars, and delicious food, it’s the perfect place to relax and unwind after a long day. Fantastic food and great drinks matched with its welcoming atmosphere, you’ll be sure to make some new friends while you’re here. Stepping into Cool Hand Dukes in New Milford, CT is like stepping back in time. This cozy place has been a staple in the community for what feels like forever. The warm lighting and decor, along with classic rock music playing in the background, creates an inviting atmosphere that begs for you to stop in for a drink or three.
Based on 231 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$
Address:
30 Railroad St, New Milford, CT 06776
Phone: (860) 799-5400
Website: https://www.coolhand-dukes.com/
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Peter Schultz
Went the day after St. Patricks Day so this may have had something to do with our experience. Arrived at 5pm on Saturday afternoon. There was 1 table there. Staff seemed a bit panicked and were running around like the place was packed. Seated promptly though, took about 15 minutes to get our drinks. Ordered the wings and tots as our apps, they were very good and the reason this place gets 2 stars. Main course took about an hour to come out after our apps. I ordered the Ribs, dry and not seasoned, lacked flavor, slaw was decent, beans were ice cold. Not sure if those ribs are smoked but this is a BBQ place. My friend ordered the Duke’s classic double burger Med rare, came out well. Other friend ordered the Mac and Cheese with pulled pork. Skillet came out half full. First time here and was not impressed. From what I have heard they are going through some type of re-organization there, so maybe this is the reason for the disjointed experience, would give it a while before going back.
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Alex C
We have been here a few times over the last couple of years and service and food has always been okay at best. However this time they seem to be under new management because everything was amazing! Donna, our waitress was incredible. She was very nice and attentive the entire time. On top of this the food has improved significantly! We will definitely be back.
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Matt Werner
My wife and I stopped in on a Sunday afternoon to give it a try. We sat at the bar and were very happy with the beer selection and atmosphere. We ordered a pretzel and hot wings, which were very good. The service was very friendly and the food came out quickly! We wish the best for this great place and will certainly be back soon!
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Edward Castillo
Great food, drinks, and atmosphere. Live music on Thursdays.
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robert speruta speruta
A crowd had just left the bar and a buddy and myself were the only ones in the place ordering food. The waitress was great but the service of the kitchen staff or cook or whoever it was took for ever to get 2 simple menu items out to us. We heard them talking to one regular customer as he came in ordered and order of wings 10 minutes after we got there and had his wings and left before we got any of our food. I guess there is a price to pay with small town ambiance and I guess it qlwas our time.
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Phil Turner
Sadly, this place has gone downhill. We regularly ate here in 2021 and 2022 and loved it – good quality/nice service. We went in yesterday, and proceeded to wait 45 minutes for food even though only 3 other tables were there. Beer was flat. And then the biggest issue: both my son and I woke up vomiting this morning. i had stopped eating my burger mid meal because it didn’t taste right.
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Adam L.
Food was decent, but took an hour with no explanation offered. Overcharged for drinks – they advertise happy hour prices but don’t follow through on the pricing. We were excited to try this place but we won’t be back. Lots of better options around.
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Alan Lounsbury
The wait staff was awesome. Extremely friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was pleasant and the drink selection was good. Overall, I would call this more of a bar that serves food.
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kevin mccourt
First timers. Brought my mom in for a burger and onion rings. The fact that she finished the whole burger says a lot about them. I had the delicious brisket. The beans are tasty. Can’t forget about the in house cornbread
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Andrew Izzo
I love coming here. It is very convenient from my house, and no matter what I get the food is delicious. I went there on Wednesday which I found out was wing night. Boneless wings for 50 cents bone in for 69 cents. Few different varieties. They have to be ordered 10 per order. We got the honey chipotle boneless, mild bone in, and Creamy Teryaki
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