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    The 1851

    Bar / Pub
    Closed12PM - 9PM
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    Featured Items

    • Penne Primavera

      Chicken, shrimp, andouille sausage, bell peppers & onions tossed with farfalle, cajun cream sauce.
      $22.00
    • Mac Attack Egg Rolls

      A staff favorite...seasoned ground beef with onions & melted cheese, served with that special 1851 sauce.
      $13.00
    • Pork Osso Bucco

      $26.00

    Food

    Appetizers

    • Soup du jour

      $8.00
    • Ahi Tuna Tataki

      Seared ahi tuna with black sesame, jalapeño cilantro, wonton straws, ponzu sauce & wasabi cream.
      $15.00
    • Bone-In Wings

      tradition chicken wings with your choice of rub, and ranch or house made blue cheese Dry rub: lemon & thyme, maple bourbon, cajun dust Sauced: buffalo, korean bbq, hot honey, raspberry habanero, garlic parm
      $12.00
    • Boneless Wings

      Boneless tenders brined in buttermilk the fried crispy in rice flour, with a choice of a rub, and the choice of ranch or house made blue cheese. Dry rub: lemon & thyme, maple bourbon, cajun dust Sauced: buffalo, korean bbq, hot honey, raspberry habanero, garlic parm
      $14.00
    • Crispy Brussels

      Fried Brussels sprouts, topped with hot honey and crispy bacon.
      $14.00
    • Deviled Eggs

      Deviled eggs stuffed and topped with candied jalapeños, a classic reimagined.
      $11.00
    • Littleneck Clams

      Pancetta, white beans, wine broth and herbs, grilled baguette.
      $14.00
    • Mac Attack Egg Rolls

      A staff favorite...seasoned ground beef with onions & melted cheese, served with that special 1851 sauce.
      $13.00
    • Shrimp Cocktail

      Colossal shrimp dusted with Old Bay seasoning, choice of creole remoulade or cocktail sauce
      $16.00
    • Southern Caprese Salad

      Fried green tomatoes layered with fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, balsamic glaze.
      $15.00

    Salads

    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine, Radicchio, parmesan, hand cut croutons, creamy caesar.
      $12.00
    • Cromwell Cobb

      Chopped romaine, tomatoes, radish, bacon, eggs, blue cheese and green goddess dressing.
      $15.00
    • Harvest Salad

      Field greens, dried cranberries, apple, pecans & goat cheese crumbles, cider vinaigrette.
      $14.00
    • Italian Chop Salad

      $14.00

    Entrees

    • 1851 Strip Steak

      Peppercorn crusted NY strip, whipped potatoes seasonal vegetables, brandy cream sauce.
      $42.00
    • Braised Brisket

      Tender brisket braised in red wine over whipped potatoes, cabernet au jus, crispy friend onion strings.
      $30.00
    • Chicken Milanese

      Crispy chicken breast with field green & heirloom tomatoes, cider vinaigrette.
      $24.00
    • Crispy Half Chicken

      Roasted half chicken topped with house chimichurri over whipped potatoes.
      $25.00
    • Faroe Island Salmon

      Maple mustard glazed salmon over squash risotto, baby rainbow carrots.
      $28.00
    • Penne Primavera

      Chicken, shrimp, andouille sausage, bell peppers & onions tossed with farfalle, cajun cream sauce.
      $22.00
    • Pork Osso Bucco

      $26.00
    • Rigatoni Bolognese

      Our own Angus beef bolognese over rigatoni, ciabatta toast, ricotta.
      $22.00
    • Spaghetti Squash

      Roasted spaghetti squash topped with sautéed vegetables, pesto, parmesan, marinara, pine nuts.
      $22.00

    Handhelds

    • Black & Bleu Burger

      Blackened brisket & sirloin burger topped with applewood smoked bacon, creamy bleu cheese, L&T.
      $19.00
    • Brisket Burger Supreme

      Ground brisket & sirloin burger with provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion and the 1851 special sauce.
      $18.00
    • Salmon BLT

      Grilled salmon tucked into a scaciatta roll with bacon, arugula, and a creole remoulade.
      $18.00
    • Swiss & 'Shroom Burger

      Our brisket burger topped with melted Swiss, sautéed wild mushrooms, L&T.
      $19.00
    • The Big Dipper

      Our version of the French dip with Philly steak and melted provolone, served with a beef au jus to dip.
      $17.00
    • The Pickled Hen

      Grilled chicken breast tossed in hot honey on brioche, lettuce, tomato, house made pickles.
      $17.00
    • Veggie Smashburger

      A double patty smash burger, avaocado, arugula, and tomato served on brioche, 1851 sauce add cheese for $1.
      $16.00
    • The 1851 Lobster Roll

      $28.00

    Sides

    • Focaccia

      $5.00
    • French Fries

      $5.00
    • Seasonal Vegetable

      $6.00
    • Side Salad

      $8.00
    • Squash Risotto

      Creamy risotto, with spaghetti squash incorporated throughout.
      $8.00
    • Sweet Potato Fries

      $5.00
    • Tater Tots

      $5.00
    • Truffle Tots

      $10.00
    • Whipped Potatoes

      $5.00

    Flatbreads

    • Bee Sting

      Tomato sauce, mozzarella, small cut pepperoni, topped with hot honey.
      $15.00
    • Bourbon BBQ Chicken

      Topped with grilled chicken, our house bourbon bbq and shredded cheese, pickled red onion.
      $15.00
    • Our Margherita

      Transitional pesto, tomatoes and mozzarella.
      $14.00
    • Philly Cheesesteak

      $16.00
    • Truffle Goat Cheese

      Sliced sirloin, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and melted provolone, roasted garlic aioli.
      $15.00

    Kids

    • Cheesy Pizza

      $8.95
    • Chicken Tenders

      $8.95
    • Corn Dog

      $8.95
    • Pasta With Butter

      $8.95
    • Pasta With Sauce

      $8.95

    Desserts

    • Creme Brûlée

      $10.00
    • Chocolate Torte

      $10.00
    • Fried Beignet

      $12.00
    • Carrot Cake

      $10.00
    • Sticky Toffee Cake

      $10.00
    • Pistachio Ricotta Cake

      $10.00

    Specials

    Featured Dishes

    • Chocolate Dubai Cake

      Rich chocolate cake layered with pistachio cream & kaitafi topped with chocolate ganache
      $10.00
    • Wild Mushroom Strip

      $45.00
    • Creamy Crab Rosa

      $28.00
    • Cannoli Cake

      $8.00
    • Meatballs In Vodka Sauce

      $14.00
    • Clam Chowder Bread Bowl

      $12.00
    • Apple Pumpkin Bisque

      $8.00

    Events

    Wine Fest

    • General Admission

      Join us for Wine Fest, your ticket includes a tasting glass, tastings of 8 varietal wines with tastings notes & education and food pairings. You may purchase bottles to take home with you at this event at a discounted price as well. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PICKUP TICKETS, WE WILL EMAIL YOU A CONFIRMATION ONCE TICKETS HAVE BEEN PURCHASED.
      $55.00
    • VIP

      Join us for the VIP experience at Wine Fest, where you'll have an extra half hour to explore wines and exclusive access to some top tier varietals not included with general admission. Your ticket includes a vintage tasting glass to take home, tastings of 8 varietal wines (along with the VIP wines) with tastings notes & education and food pairings. You may purchase bottles to take home with you at this event at a discounted price as well. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PICKUP TICKETS, WE WILL EMAIL YOU A CONFIRMATION ONCE TICKETS HAVE BEEN PURCHASED.
      $75.00
    • Food Only

      Join us for Wine Fest, your ticket includes charcuterie displays and food pairings for this event, along with a water station. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PICKUP TICKETS, WE WILL EMAIL YOU A CONFIRMATION ONCE TICKETS HAVE BEEN PURCHASED.
      $30.00

    All hours
    Sunday12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Wednesday4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Thursday4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Friday12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Saturday12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Vintage vibes, moder mixology. We thank you for joining us.

    Location

    150 Sebethe Drive, Cromwell, CT 06416

    Directions

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    333 Summer Street
    Boston, MA 02210

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