The Social Bar Kitchen Menu

Welcome to The Social Bar Kitchen, located in the heart of New London, CT. This vibrant establishment perfectly blends a lively atmosphere with an inviting menu that caters to all tastes. With a fantastic selection of over 30 craft beers on tap, guests can explore an impressive array of stouts, IPAs, and hard ciders.

But what truly stands out is the food. From the delectable parmesan garlic fries to the rich and flavorful Nashville hot chicken sandwich, every dish showcases culinary creativity. Vegetarian and vegan diners will delight in options like the Garden Burger, praised for its thick, juicy patty and diverse toppings. Reviewers commend the friendly and attentive staff, making it easy to feel at home while enjoying live music or catching up with friends.

The Social Bar Kitchen is not just a dining destination; it’s a place for community and connection, inviting everyone to come and share in the joy of great food and drinks.

Starters

Crabcakes

Flash fried lump crab meat, red onion, green peppers & panko bread crumbs with a red curry aioli

US$10.00

Corn Fritters

House battered and flash fried fritters made with corn and served with our red curry aioli

US$6.00

Fried Pickles

Prepared in-house, panko breaded & deep fried with bleu cheese sauce

US$8.00

The Devil's Eggs

Spicy garam marsala deviled eggs with mint yogurt sauce

US$7.00

Chickpea Fritters

Served with a lemon garlic sauce

US$8.00

Chips And Salsa

Housemade chips and fresh salsa, made fresh daily

US$5.00

Thai Chili Shrimp

Shrimp sauteed in a spicy garlic thai chili glaze

US$10.00

Chimi Steak & Frites

Grilled 10 oz. New york strip marinated in sage chimichurri, served with hand cut pommes frites, rotating house pickle selection, scratch garlic aioli, and curry ketchup

US$22.00

Banana Leaf Braised Fish

Seasonal whitefish braised in a banana leaf with white wine, cilantro sprigs and butter, served with citrus crudo, grilled red bell pepper and garlic haricot verts and drizzled with lime crema

US$17.00

Shephards Pie

Beef stew of flank steak, peas, carrots, and onions in left hand nitro milk stout, covered with garlic mashed potatoes and served with garlic haricot verts

US$11.00

Hoppin' Chicken

Herbed, marinated grilled chicken breast, served with hoppin' john, crispy smashed and fried plan- tains, and a splash of red pepper vinegar

US$17.00

Grilled Summer Veggie Plate

Charred summer squash, zucchini, mushrooms, tri-color bell peppers, tomatoes, and red onions. Drizzled with olive oil and served with tahini "cream" sauce

US$15.00

London Calling

Housemade beer battered haddock and pommes frites, served with red curry aioli & tartar sauce

US$15.00

Social Paella Plate

Our take on a classic valencian rice dish: short grain rice, chorizo, chicken, blue mussels, shrimp, and haricot verts, garnished with crispy smashed plaintains and scallions

US$22.00

Entrees

Salads

Pad Thai

Mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes and onions, topped with an asian peanut sauce & drizzled with red curry vinaigrette. Garnished with rice noodles

US$10.00

Caesar

Fresh chopped romaine greens tossed with housemade caesar dressing, topped with diced tomatoes, shaved parmesan cheese & housemade croutons

US$9.00

Charred Leaf Salad

Grilled green leaf lettuce heart, sweet pickled tomatillo, chopped egg whites, tomato, red onions, and bacon pieces, drizzled with lime crema and olive oil

US$13.00

Pommes Frites

Served with curry ketchup

US$4.00

Mexican Street Corn

Corn on the cob with ancho chile oil and lime crema

US$3.00

Chickpea Salad

With red curry vinaigrette

US$3.50

House Salad

With choice of dressing

US$5.00

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

House Kimchi

A korean side dish made from salted & fermented vegetables

US$4.00

Hoppin' John

A southern delicacy! Black-eyed peas, rice & chopped onion

US$5.00

Asparagus

Grilled asparagus with olive oil, salt and pepper

US$4.50

Garlic Haricot Verts

Long, slim green beans

US$4.00

Sides

Burgers And Sandwiches

Heart Attack

Hand-formed beef burger, bacon, sauteed onion, peppers, cheddar and an over easy egg

US$15.00

Belly, Lettuce & Tomatillo

Crispy pork belly confit, lettuce, charred tomatillo, alabama white sauce & piri-piri

US$16.00

Spin Doctor Remix

Grilled turkey burger with sauteed garlic spinach, bacon, tomato & alabama white sauce

US$14.00

Pad Thai

Grilled chicken breast glazed with an asian peanut sauce, topped with swiss cheese, sauteed spinach and a red curry aioli

US$12.00

The Garden

Hand-formed, panko-crusted veggie burger made with chick peas, onions, peppers, corn and spinach topped with lettuce & tomato

US$11.00

Crab Cake Blt

Fried crab cake with bacon, lettuce, tomato and red curry aioli

US$16.00

Blackout

Hand-formed beef burger, blackened and topped with gorgonzola cheese, lettuce, tomato and red onion

US$13.00

The Interview 2.0

Hand-formed beef burger, house kimchi, korean bbq sauce, lettuce & toasted sesame seed

US$15.00

The Heisenburger

Hand-formed spicy mexican black bean burger with fresh salsa, lettuce and red onion

US$11.00

Mr. Nice Guy

Hand-formed beef burger, cheddar, bacon, lettuce and tomato

US$13.00

Milwaukee

Hand-formed beef burger topped with grilled chorizo sausage, lettuce, tomato and our housemade stout cheese

US$15.00

Smash & Cheese

Smash burger, mac & cheese, collard greens, red onion

US$14.00

Turkey Apple Waffle

Turkey burger, bacon, cheddar, green apple, over easy egg, waffle bun

US$14.00

The Garden

Panko-crusted veggie burger (chickpeas, onions, peppers, corn & spinach), lettuce, tomato

US$11.00

Slaw & Brisket

Beef burger, slow braised beef brisket, tangy sesame apple slaw, cheddar, lettuce, tomato

US$17.00

Mr. Nice Guy

Hand-formed beef burger, cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato ... spice it up with add-ons!

US$12.00

Black Bean

Black bean burger, lettuce, toma- to, tangy apple sesame slaw

US$13.00

Smash It Up

Smash burger, fried shoestring onions, mushroom demi, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato

US$13.00

South Of The Burger

Smash burger, fried tortilla strips, fried jalapeno, cheddar, corn relish, avocado mayo

US$14.00

A-B-C Melt

Crispy pork belly confit, sauteed apples, cheddar, pickled red on- ions, alabama white sauce, sour- dough bread

US$16.00

Crab Cake B-L-T

Fried crab cake, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red curry aioli

US$16.00

Grilled Chicken Thigh

Boneless marinated & grilled chicken thigh, smoked gouda, lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber, avocado mayo

US$13.00

Burgers & Sandwiches

Dessert

Cakes By The Cake Lady

Rotating selection of cakes by the cake lady... ask your server for current selection

US$6.00

Chorizo

US$2.00

Egg

(Any style)

US$1.00

Bacon

US$1.00

Brisket

US$3.00

Add-Ons - Protein

Add-Ons - Cheese

"Social-Veeta"

US$1.00

Cheddar

US$1.00

Cotija

US$1.00

Swiss

US$1.00

American

US$1.00

Blue Cheese

US$1.00

Smoked Gouda

US$1.00

Barbecue

US$0.50

Buffalo

US$0.50

Teriyaki

US$0.50

Mayo

US$0.50

Sour Cream

US$0.50

Alabama White Bbq

US$0.50

Red Curry Aioli

US$0.50

Avocado Mayo

US$1.00

Horseradish Cream

US$0.50

Sweet Thai Chili

US$0.50

Add-Ons - Sauces

Add-Ons - Veggies

Red Onions

US$0.50

Mushrooms

US$0.50

Lettuce

US$0.50

Tomato

US$0.50

Jalapenos

US$0.50

Sauteed Onions

US$0.50

Green Apples

US$0.50

Salsa

US$1.00

Corn Salsa

US$1.00

Weyerbacher Tarte Nouveau

American wild ale / 3.9% / 12oz / easton, pa

US$7.00

Captain Lawrence Tropigose

28 gose w/ guava & passion fruit/4% / 12oz / elmsford, ny

US$6.50

Singlecut Kim Hibiscus Sour Lagrrr!

Berliner weisse w/ hibiscus & black currant / 3.5%/ 16oz / astoria, ny

US$7.00

Singlecut Kim Tart Cherry Lagrrr!

Berliner weisse w/ tart cherry / 3.8% / 16oz / astoria, ny

US$7.00

Sour/Gose / Wild Ale

Amber/Red

New Belgium Fat Tire

Amber ale / 5.2% / 12oz / fort collins, co

US$6.00

Singlecut Dean Mahogany Ale

Amber ale / 6% / 16oz / astoria, ny

US$7.50

Harpoon 100 Barrel Series: Sticke Alt

Altbier/german style brown/6.5% / 12oz / boston, ma

US$7.50

Outer Light Woods Devil

Brown ale/6.2% / 16oz / groton, ct

US$7.00

Clown Shoes The Barista

Brown ale w/ espresso & oatmeal / 8.5% / 10oz / ipswich, ma

US$8.50

Black Hog Granola Brown

10 brown ale w/ granola / 5.5% / 16oz / oxford, ct

US$7.00

Brown Ale

Scottish Ale

Thirsty Dog Wulver

Wee heavy aged in bourbon barrels / 12% / 6oz / akron, oh

US$7.50

Revival Juliett

Russian imperial stout/9.5%/12oz / cranston, ri

US$8.00

Revival Larkin's Dry Irish Stout

Irish dry stout (nitro)/5.5% / 16oz / cranston, ri

US$6.50

Wolaver's Alta Gracia Coffee Porter

Porter w/ coffee & vanilla/5% / 16oz / middlebury, vt

US$7.50

New Holland Dragon's Milk Reserve: Raspberry Lemon Stout

Oak aged stout w/ raspberry & lemon/11% / 10oz / holland, mi

US$9.00

Outer Light Bourbon Barrel-Aged Libation Propaganda

Bourbon barrel-aged coffee stout w/ ashlawn farms coffee/5.5% / 10oz / groton, ct

US$8.00

Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout

Milk/sweet stout (nitro) / 6% / 16oz / longmont, co

US$6.50

Stout/Porter

Gluten-Free

Steadfast Golden Blonde Ale

Gluten-free blonde ale / 5.5% / 12oz / albany, ny

US$8.00

Two Brothers Prairie Path

Gluten-free blonde ale / 5.1% / 16oz / warrenville, il

US$8.00

Black Hog Strawberry Gose

Strawberry gose/ 3.5% / 16oz / oxford, ct

US$7.00

Citizen Cider Unified Press

100% organic cider/6.8% / 12oz / burlington, vt

US$7.00

Logsdon Oak Aged Bretta

Oak aged pear saison / 8% / 10oz / hood river, or

US$11.50

On Deck

Tacos

Chicken Tacos

US$3.00

Ground Beef Tacos

US$3.00

Fried Avocado Tacos

US$3.00

Beef Sliders

Three mini hamburgers

US$5.00

Chorizo

With onions and beer cheese on a toasted hot dog bun, served with a small side of pommes frites

US$5.00

Sliders Brats

Sandwiches

Pad Thai Chicken Sandwich

Grilled chicken breast glazed with asian peanut sauce, topped with swiss, sauteed spinach & a red curry aioli

US$12.00

The Garden Burger

Hand-formed, panko-crusted veggie burger made with chick peas, onions, peppers, corn and spinach topped with lettuce and tomato

US$11.00

Chicken Bites

Choice of bourbon, buffalo or teriyaki 8oz. of chicken breast, dusted with corn starch and lightly fried, glazed with your choice of sauce

US$10.00

Fried Pickles

Prepared in-house, panko breaded & deep fried with bleu cheese sauce

US$8.00

Corn Fritters

House battered and flash fried fritters made with corn and served with our housemade red curry aioli

US$6.00

Chickpea Fritters

Vegan; served with a lemon garlic sauce garlic sauce

Chips & Salsa

Housemade chips and fresh salsa, both made fresh daily

US$5.00

Pommes Frites

Handcut fries, served with curry ketchup

US$4.00

Small Bites

We Charge For Split Plate Preparation

US$3.00

Grilled Cheese & Fries

US$6.00

Chicken Strips & Fries

US$6.00

1/4 Lb. Burger & Fries

US$6.00

Parmesan Pasta

US$6.00

Mac & Cheese

US$6.00

Menu - Kids Menu

Featured Cocktails

House Sangria

Rotating house sangria, sometimes red, sometimes white... ask your server for current selection

US$9.00

Thru The Eyes Of Ruby

Cold river blueberry vodka, simple, lemon juice, berry puree, prosecco float, lemon twist

US$12.00

Puerto Loco Coco Rican Lover Mojito

Malibu rum, muddled fresh mint and lime, cream of coconut, simple syrup, soda, lime garnish

US$10.00

Kiss The Girl

Casamigos tequila, ruby red grapefruit juice, agave syrup, soda, lime, salted rim

US$11.00

Page Six

Negroni with a twist! Empress gin, sweet vermouth, campari, orange & cherry

US$11.00

The Player

Bulleit bourbon, angostura bitters, ginger beer, house sour, simple syrup, lime

US$10.00

La Bendicio'n

Montelobos mezcal, amaro luxardo, habanero shrub, ginger beer, muddled orange & cherry, orange twist

US$14.00

St. Vincent

Muddled mint & cucumber, hendricks gin, elderflower liqueur, prosecco, simple syrup, lime juice

US$12.00

Lemon Meringue

Ketel citroen, lazzaroni limoncello, stoli vanilla, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white, nutmeg

US$13.00

Ahoy Mccoy

Real mccoy 5 year aged rum, midori, pineapple juice, cherry

US$11.00

Pickleback

Shot of jameson with choice of pickle juice chaser: standard pickle juice, pickled radish juice, pickled carrot juice or rotating house preserve juice (ask server for details)

US$8.00

Shooters

Red Wines

Poderi San Lazzaro

Polesio 2015 sangiovese

Terres Blondes

2017 gamay

Sterling

Vintner's collection 2014 merlot

Belisario

Cabraccio 2017 verdicchio di matelica

Cantina

San martino grave 2017 pinot grigio

Coppola

Rosso & bianco 2015 pinot grigio

Oyster Bay

Marlborough 2015 sauvignon blanc

Sterling

Vintner's collection 2014 chardonnay

Beringer

California 2015 white zinfandel

White Wines

Bubbles

Sterling

Prosecco n.v.

Terre Di San Venanzio

Treviso 2017 prosecco

Barrell

Breckenridge

Bulleit Bourbon

Jim Beam Double Oaked

Makers Mark

Michter's

Old Forester 1920

Town Branch Bourbon

Town Branch Rye

Wild Turkey 101 Rye

Woodford Reserve

Woodford Reserve Double Oaked

Woodford Reserve Rye

Spirits - Bourbon

Spirits - Scotch

Dewars White Label

Johnnie Walker Black Label

Macallan 12 Year Double Cask

Barr An Uisce 1803

Bushmills

Bushmills Red Bush

Green Spot Single Pot Still

Jameson Caskmates Ipa

Jameson Caskmates Stout

Pearse Lyons Reserve

Roe & Co

Slane

Spirits - Irish Whiskey

Spirits - Whiskey

Bully Boy

Breckenridge Px Cask

Crown Royal

Jack Daniels

Seagram's 7

Sons Of Liberty Uprising

Stranahan's

Crown Royal Vanilla

Jack Daniels Tennessee Fire

Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey

Fireball

Waypoint Honey Habanero

Spirits - Flavored Whiskey

Spirits - Brandy

Copper & Kings American Brandy

Korbel Brandy

Mr. Boston Blackberry Brandy

1800 Reposado

Casamigos Blanco

Don Julio Silver

El Jimador Reposado

Montelobos Mezcal Joven

Spirits - Tequila Mezcal

Spirits - Rum

Bacardi

Don Q Anejo

Goslings Black Seal 151

Goslings Gold

Kraken

Mount Gay

Myers Dark Rum

The Real Mccoy 3 Year

Zaya Spiced Rum

Beefeater

Bully Boy

Empress 1908

Gale Force Gin

Hendrick's

Plymouth Navy Strength Gin

Triple Eight Gale Force Gin

Waypoint Gin (Ct)

Spirits - Gin

Spirits - Vodka

Cold River Blueberry

Grey Goose

Ketel One / Citroen

Stoli/O/Raz/Vanilla

Waypoint (Ct)

Waypoint Spicy (Ct)

Aperol

Campari

Chambord

Cointreau

Disaronno

Fernet Branca

Grand Marnier

Spirits - Aperitif / Digestif

The Draft List - Ipa

Stubborn Beauty Derp V.8

American ipa/6.8% / 10oz / middletown, ct

US$7.50

Relic The Flaxen Foal

American ipa/6.1% / 16oz / plainville, ct

US$7.50

Speakeasy Vendetta

American ipa/7.6% / 12oz / san francisco, ca

US$6.50

Beer'd This Side Of Paradise

Double ipa/9.3% / 12oz / stonington, ct

US$7.00

Omnipollo Aurora

Imperial ipa/7.2% / 10oz / stockholm, sweden

US$9.00

Sixpoint Puff

Unfiltered double ipa/9.8% / 12oz / brooklyn, ny

US$7.50

The Draft List - Double Ipa

The Draft List - Black Ipa

Firestone Walker Wookey Jack

Black rye ipa/8.3% / 12oz / paso robles, ca

US$6.50

Long Trail Smash Project #4

Pale ale / 6.8% / 16oz / bridgewaters corners, vt

US$8.00

The Draft List - Pale Ale

The Draft List - India Pale Lager

Jack's Abby Hoponious Union

India-style pale lager/6.7%/16oz /framingham ,ma

US$7.00

Otter Creek Steampipe

Steam beer/6% / 12oz / middlebury, vt

US$6.50

The Draft List - Steam Beer

The Draft List - Cream Ale

Sixpoint Sweet Action

Cream ale / 5.2% / 16oz / brooklyn, ny

US$7.00

Alesmith Spring Bock

Helles bock/6.6% / 12oz / san diego, ca

US$8.50

The Draft List - Lager/Bock

The Draft List - Pilsner

Firestone Walker Pivo Pils

German pilsener / 5.3% / 12oz / paso robles, ca

US$6.50

Rothaus Pils Tannen Zapfle

German pilsener /5.1% / 12oz / grafenhausen-roth- aus, germany

US$7.00

Troegs Sunshine Pils

German pilsener / 4.5% / 16oz / hershey, pa

US$6.50

Logsdon Seizoen

Saison w/ pear juice/7.5% / 10oz / hood river, or

US$10.00

Outer Light Royal Sea Saison

Lavender saison / 5.8% / 16oz / groton, ct

US$7.00

Dogfish Head Biere De Provence

Saison w/ lavender & bay leaves/8.3% / 10oz / milton, de

US$7.50

The Draft List - Saison/Farmhouse

The Draft List - Belgian Ale

Two Roads Via Cordis Abbey Blonde

Belgian abbey ale / 5.2% / 12oz / stratford, ct

US$7.00

Brouwerij Dilewyns Vicaris Tripel Gueuze

Gueuze / sour lambic / 7% / 6oz / grembergen, belgium

US$10.00

The Bruery Mischief

Belgian strong ale / 8.5% / 10oz / placentia, ca

US$9.00

Alpine Mandarin Nectar

Orange blossom honey ale w/ coriander / 6.5% / 16oz / alpine, ca

US$6.50

The Draft List - Honey Ale

The Draft List - Wheat Ale/Hefeweizen

Revival Night Swim'ah

Witbier / 4.7% / 16oz / cranston, ri

US$6.50

Captain Lawrence Sambucen

Witbier w/ elderflower/5% / 16oz / elmsford, ny

US$6.50