Drinks
There is plenty to do in Mystic if you like the bar scene. Many places offer happy hour specials and/or entertainment. Cheers!!
Well-stablished and historic restaurant. Offers an English pub on one level and a dining area on another level. Old-time New England atmosphere, very good food and live entertainment.
Address: 32 Water St, Mystic, CT.
Menu: danielpacker.com
Phone: (860) 536-3555
76 locals recommend
Captain Daniel Packer Inne
32 Water StWell-stablished and historic restaurant. Offers an English pub on one level and a dining area on another level. Old-time New England atmosphere, very good food and live entertainment.
Address: 32 Water St, Mystic, CT.
Menu: danielpacker.com
Phone: (860) 536-3555
Irish pub with happy hour every day. Address: 4 Pearl St, Mystic, CT. Phone: (860) 572-7778
27 locals recommend
The Harp and Hound
4 Pearl StIrish pub with happy hour every day. Address: 4 Pearl St, Mystic, CT. Phone: (860) 572-7778
Happy hour specials offered. Address: 2873, 30 Broadway Ave, Mystic, CT. Phone: (860) 245-4499
Order: doordash.com
14 locals recommend
MBAR
Happy hour specials offered. Address: 2873, 30 Broadway Ave, Mystic, CT. Phone: (860) 245-4499
Order: doordash.com
Happy hour. Specialty: craft beers and a variety of bourbon.
Address: 14 Holmes St, Mystic, CT.
Menu: engineroomct.com
Reservations: engineroomct.com
Phone: (860) 415-8117
110 locals recommend
Engine Room
14 Holmes StHappy hour. Specialty: craft beers and a variety of bourbon.
Address: 14 Holmes St, Mystic, CT.
Menu: engineroomct.com
Reservations: engineroomct.com
Phone: (860) 415-8117
Casual. TVs. Full bar. Address: 25 Roosevelt Ave, Mystic, CT.
Menu: angiespizzapier27.com
Order: patronpath.com, slicelife.com
Phone: (860) 536-7300
16 locals recommend
Angie's & Pier 27 of Mystic
25 Roosevelt AveCasual. TVs. Full bar. Address: 25 Roosevelt Ave, Mystic, CT.
Menu: angiespizzapier27.com
Order: patronpath.com, slicelife.com
Phone: (860) 536-7300
Live entertainment. Located in: Courtyard Gallery, Fine Art
Address: 12 Water St, Mystic, CT.
Menu: friartucksmystic.com
Order: doordash.com
Phone: (860) 572-6069
17 locals recommend
Friar Tuck's Tavern
12 Water StLive entertainment. Located in: Courtyard Gallery, Fine Art
Address: 12 Water St, Mystic, CT.
Menu: friartucksmystic.com
Order: doordash.com
Phone: (860) 572-6069
Eat Out or Take Out
Mystic is known for it's variety of quality restaurants. Have fun exploring the different options. Many establishments offer outdoor menu boards to review, as you walk through town. Most menus can also be found online. Always call ahead for special diets - some places can provide gluten-free and/or dairy-free options. Reservations are not always needed, but it is best to call ahead and reserve a spot, if you have your heart set on a particular place. Enjoy!!
Trendy upscale pub food. Excellent variety of craft beers.
Address: 14 Holmes St, Mystic, CT.
Menu: engineroomct.com
Reservations: engineroomct.com
Phone: (860) 415-8117
110 locals recommend
Engine Room
14 Holmes StTrendy upscale pub food. Excellent variety of craft beers.
Address: 14 Holmes St, Mystic, CT.
Menu: engineroomct.com
Reservations: engineroomct.com
Phone: (860) 415-8117
Walking distance from the cottage. Coffee, pastries, deli salads and sandwiches made to order. Prepared dinners and lunches. Many gourmet and gift items. Eat here or take out. Address: 375 Noank Rd, Mystic, CT. Phone: (860) 536-1500
15 locals recommend
Mystic Market West
375 Noank RdWalking distance from the cottage. Coffee, pastries, deli salads and sandwiches made to order. Prepared dinners and lunches. Many gourmet and gift items. Eat here or take out. Address: 375 Noank Rd, Mystic, CT. Phone: (860) 536-1500
Great farm to table and seafood restaurant. Very creative menu. A favorite of many; you will need reservations. Outdoor dining is available. Park at the pay-for parking lot at the art museum.
Address: 13 Water St, Mystic, CT.
Phone: (860) 415-9266
Order: grubhub.com
79 locals recommend
Oyster Club
13 Water StGreat farm to table and seafood restaurant. Very creative menu. A favorite of many; you will need reservations. Outdoor dining is available. Park at the pay-for parking lot at the art museum.
Address: 13 Water St, Mystic, CT.
Phone: (860) 415-9266
Order: grubhub.com
Excellent wood -fired pizza and salads. Offers an extensive special diet menu including vegan, dairy- free and gluten -free options. Lively bar section. Eat there, indoors or outdoors or take out. Address: 7 Water St, Mystic, CT.
Menu: pizzettamystic.com
Order: doordash.com, slicelife.com, grubhub.com, seamless.com
Phone: (860) 536-4443
36 locals recommend
Pizzetta
7 Water StExcellent wood -fired pizza and salads. Offers an extensive special diet menu including vegan, dairy- free and gluten -free options. Lively bar section. Eat there, indoors or outdoors or take out. Address: 7 Water St, Mystic, CT.
Menu: pizzettamystic.com
Order: doordash.com, slicelife.com, grubhub.com, seamless.com
Phone: (860) 536-4443
Great for breakfast and lunch. Cool vibe in a restored gas station. Address: 2873, 30 Broadway Ave, Mystic, CT. Phone: (860) 245-4499
Order: doordash.com
14 locals recommend
MBAR
Great for breakfast and lunch. Cool vibe in a restored gas station. Address: 2873, 30 Broadway Ave, Mystic, CT. Phone: (860) 245-4499
Order: doordash.com
Seasonal seafood and ice cream stand. Order at the window - to go or eat there (picnic tables provided). The best fried seafood in town. Clams, oysters fish tacos and amazing fish and chips. Address: 30 Williams Ave #2915, Mystic, CT.
Menu: seaswirlofmystic.com
Phone: (860) 536-3452
17 locals recommend
Sea Swirl
30 Williams AveSeasonal seafood and ice cream stand. Order at the window - to go or eat there (picnic tables provided). The best fried seafood in town. Clams, oysters fish tacos and amazing fish and chips. Address: 30 Williams Ave #2915, Mystic, CT.
Menu: seaswirlofmystic.com
Phone: (860) 536-3452
Mystic - Noank area. Classic hot lobster roll. Address: 117 Pearl St, Groton, CT.
Menu: abbottslobster.com
Phone: (860) 536-7719
51 locals recommend
Abbott's Lobster In the Rough
117 Pearl StMystic - Noank area. Classic hot lobster roll. Address: 117 Pearl St, Groton, CT.
Menu: abbottslobster.com
Phone: (860) 536-7719
Famous pizza joint from the movie with Julia Roberts. Address: 56 W Main St, Mystic, CT. Menu: places.singleplatform.com
Order: slicelife.com, doordash.com
Phone: (860) 536-3700
63 locals recommend
Mystic Pizza
56 W Main StFamous pizza joint from the movie with Julia Roberts. Address: 56 W Main St, Mystic, CT. Menu: places.singleplatform.com
Order: slicelife.com, doordash.com
Phone: (860) 536-3700
Large assortment of treats - desserts and pastries. Address: 5 Water St, Mystic, CT.
Phone: (860) 245-0541
106 locals recommend
Sift Bake Shop Mystic
5 Water StLarge assortment of treats - desserts and pastries. Address: 5 Water St, Mystic, CT.
Phone: (860) 245-0541
Local bar and restaurant at the ship yard. Address: 65 Marsh Rd, Groton, CT. Menu: seahorserestaurant.net
Phone: (860) 415-4280
Seahorse
65 Marsh RdLocal bar and restaurant at the ship yard. Address: 65 Marsh Rd, Groton, CT. Menu: seahorserestaurant.net
Phone: (860) 415-4280
Upscale dining - gourmet food. Address: 19 E Main St, Mystic, CT. Menu: bravobravoct.com
Phone: (860) 536-3228
67 locals recommend
Bravo Bravo
19 E Main StUpscale dining - gourmet food. Address: 19 E Main St, Mystic, CT. Menu: bravobravoct.com
Phone: (860) 536-3228
Similar to Mystic Market West but located on the other side of the bridge. Salads, sandwiches, and prepared foods. Many gourmet and gift items. Eat here or take out. Address: 63 Williams Ave, Mystic, CT. Phone: (860) 572-7992
21 locals recommend
Mystic Market East
63 Williams AveSimilar to Mystic Market West but located on the other side of the bridge. Salads, sandwiches, and prepared foods. Many gourmet and gift items. Eat here or take out. Address: 63 Williams Ave, Mystic, CT. Phone: (860) 572-7992
Top notch sushi and seafood. Located in: Olde Mistick Village.
Address: 22, 27 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT.
Menu: places.singleplatform.com
Reservations: opentable.com
Phone: (860) 536-2662
10 locals recommend
Go Fish Restaurant
29 Coogan BlvdTop notch sushi and seafood. Located in: Olde Mistick Village.
Address: 22, 27 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT.
Menu: places.singleplatform.com
Reservations: opentable.com
Phone: (860) 536-2662
A favorite! Tiny shop with limited seating. Natural and organic food and drinks. Nice for breakfast, lunch or snacks. Specialize in smoothies and juices.
Address: 15 Holmes St, Mystic, CT.
Menu: drive.google.com
Phone: (860) 536-7233
18 locals recommend
Karma Kitchen Mystic & Juicery
15 Holmes StA favorite! Tiny shop with limited seating. Natural and organic food and drinks. Nice for breakfast, lunch or snacks. Specialize in smoothies and juices.
Address: 15 Holmes St, Mystic, CT.
Menu: drive.google.com
Phone: (860) 536-7233
Nice selection of healthy, natural and organic snacks and beverages. Vitamins, supplements and some gift items available as well. Address: 35 Williams Ave, Mystic, CT.
Phone: (860) 245-4135
Mystic Organics and More
35 Williams AveNice selection of healthy, natural and organic snacks and beverages. Vitamins, supplements and some gift items available as well. Address: 35 Williams Ave, Mystic, CT.
Phone: (860) 245-4135
Bakery with an assortment of treats, including custom cakes, plus breakfast options & coffee.
Address: 15 Holmes St, Mystic, CT.
Phone: (860) 536-9090
19 locals recommend
Li's Bake Shop
15 Holmes StBakery with an assortment of treats, including custom cakes, plus breakfast options & coffee.
Address: 15 Holmes St, Mystic, CT.
Phone: (860) 536-9090
Unique cafe offering BBQ and more. Order at the counter or on the phone. Address: 24 E Main St, Mystic, CT.
Phone: (860) 245-4814
26 locals recommend
Grass & Bone
24 E Main StUnique cafe offering BBQ and more. Order at the counter or on the phone. Address: 24 E Main St, Mystic, CT.
Phone: (860) 245-4814
Sea Well Seafood Mystic
106 Masons Island RoadGreat local fresh seafood and prepared items. Get there early. Very popular.
Ford's Lobsters
15 Riverview Ave"Lobster shack with OUTSIDE ONLY dining."
Bleu Squid Breakfast and Bakery Cafe
27 Coogan BlvdGluten-free treats available.
Also known as DEVIANT DONUTS in Olde Mystick Village. Gluten free options. Donuts available only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Vault Coffee Roasters
27 Coogan BlvdAlso known as DEVIANT DONUTS in Olde Mystick Village. Gluten free options. Donuts available only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Sightseeing
Mystic is a beautiful and bustling seaport town in Connecticut. Many of its attractions are related to its history as a seaport, sea life and life in New England.
Groton Long Point
Beautiful coastal homes and views.
A stone's throw from Mystic, Newport, Rhode Island is a popular destination - great for a day trip. There you will find many famous mansions that border the coastline. Some of these mansions offer guided tours.
402 locals recommend
Newport
A stone's throw from Mystic, Newport, Rhode Island is a popular destination - great for a day trip. There you will find many famous mansions that border the coastline. Some of these mansions offer guided tours.
Village in Rhode Island, not far from Mystic. Spectacular views, a nice beach, and an old fashioned merry-go-round.
118 locals recommend
Watch Hill
Village in Rhode Island, not far from Mystic. Spectacular views, a nice beach, and an old fashioned merry-go-round.
Argia Mystic Cruises
12 Steamboat WharfMystic River cruises and boat rides.
Antique train ride along the river in Essex. About 35 minutes from Mystic. Lovely views of the river and a beautiful historic town.
10 locals recommend
Main St & Essex Steam Train station
Antique train ride along the river in Essex. About 35 minutes from Mystic. Lovely views of the river and a beautiful historic town.
Parks & Nature
Most parks are open all year. Many hiking trails, biking trails, beaches and nature centers are located in or near Mystic.
Great walking and nature trails here. Bike trails connect to Bluff Point. A perfect place to walk with your dog(s).
26 locals recommend
Haley Farm State Park
24 Haley Farm LnGreat walking and nature trails here. Bike trails connect to Bluff Point. A perfect place to walk with your dog(s).
Coogan Farm Nature and Heritage Center
162 Greenmanville AveFamily friendly. Educational programs.
Great views and hiking trails that connect to the Haley Farm. Mountain bike trails.
12 locals recommend
Bluff Point, Groton, Ct
Depot RoadGreat views and hiking trails that connect to the Haley Farm. Mountain bike trails.
Mystic Aquarium
Exhibits and tours. Wonderful live shows. Family friendly.
Ocean access beach in Rhode Island, close to Mystic. Life guards on duty during specified times and seasons.
127 locals recommend
Misquamicut State Beach
Ocean access beach in Rhode Island, close to Mystic. Life guards on duty during specified times and seasons.
Great local man-made beach approximately 600' long. Calm salt water and very close to the cottage - about 2 miles away. Get there early and bring a picnic basket or cooler. No-lifeguard swimming. Seasonal concerts on Thursday nights. Call 860-441-6791 for schedule. Volleyball courts. Free parking. Located at 900 Groton Long Point Rd. Groton, CT.
35 locals recommend
Esker Point Beach
Groton Long Point RdGreat local man-made beach approximately 600' long. Calm salt water and very close to the cottage - about 2 miles away. Get there early and bring a picnic basket or cooler. No-lifeguard swimming. Seasonal concerts on Thursday nights. Call 860-441-6791 for schedule. Volleyball courts. Free parking. Located at 900 Groton Long Point Rd. Groton, CT.
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
109 Pequotsepos RdFamily friendly. Learn about nature.
Arts & Culture & Education
Mystic has many educational opportunities to offer visitors, including museums, tours, classes and more.
Living museum and village. Climb on a whaling ship, watch a blacksmith at work, and see many historical exhibits.
276 locals recommend
Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville AveLiving museum and village. Climb on a whaling ship, watch a blacksmith at work, and see many historical exhibits.
Many local artists' works on display and scheduled events. Classes, camps and weddings.
46 locals recommend
Mystic Museum of Art
9 Water StMany local artists' works on display and scheduled events. Classes, camps and weddings.
US Coast Guard Museum
15 Mohegan Avenue ParkwayCome to learn about the United States Coast Guard life and history.
Historic submarine, active from 1954-1980. Tours available. Admission is Free.
24 locals recommend
USS Nautilus
1 Crystal Lake RdHistoric submarine, active from 1954-1980. Tours available. Admission is Free.
See many local artists at work in this building. Check the website for special events.
39 locals recommend
The American Velvet Mill
22 Bayview AveSee many local artists at work in this building. Check the website for special events.
Shopping
There are a variety of shops to explore in downtown Mystic, Old Mystic Village and Stonington Borough. You will find everything from souvenir shops and bookstores to boutiques, antiques and thrift stores. There truly is something for everyone.
Olde Mistick Village
27 Coogan BlvdOutdoor shopping mall with an old time feel to it.
Busy downtown includes quality clothing, home goods, books, antiques and more. Park and walk.
98 locals recommend
Mystic
Busy downtown includes quality clothing, home goods, books, antiques and more. Park and walk.
Visit "The Borough" to find a charming historic village with smaller shops. Close to the water.
36 locals recommend
Stonington
Visit "The Borough" to find a charming historic village with smaller shops. Close to the water.
Essentials
Look for groceries, alcoholic beverages, health supplies and more at these places.
Two locations with quality items. Less Expensive in Groton than in Mystic.
50 locals recommend
Big Y World Class Market
79 Stonington RdTwo locations with quality items. Less Expensive in Groton than in Mystic.
Universal Package Store - Noank
19 Pearl StVery close to the cottage. Good selection.
Upscale grocery market with excellent fresh fish and prepared entrees. Much like Whole Foods Market. Expect to pay more here.
24 locals recommend
McQuade's Marketplace
14 Clara DrUpscale grocery market with excellent fresh fish and prepared entrees. Much like Whole Foods Market. Expect to pay more here.
Mystic Organics and More
35 Williams AveSmall store. Organic foods, supplements and other great items.
Pharmacy as well as general household goods such as batteries, lightbulbs, greeting cards, toiletry items, etc.
13 locals recommend
CVS
915 Poquonnock RdPharmacy as well as general household goods such as batteries, lightbulbs, greeting cards, toiletry items, etc.