About NewSylum Brewing Co.
NewSylum Brewing Co. is a brewery and taproom on the historic Fairfield Hills campus in Newtown. It fills the restored former Stratford Hall, part of the old hospital grounds the town bought from the state in 2004. The brewery says its Hoppla dark wheat lager won a bronze medal at the 2024 Great American Beer Festival.
Head brewer John Watson makes a wide range of styles. The tap list has included a witbier, a German pilsner, a double IPA, a cream ale, an Irish dry stout and a schwarzbier. There is also wine on draught, hard cider, hard seltzer and non-alcoholic beer.
Food comes from a wood-fired oven. Hand tossed 10 inch pizzas are always available, along with a giant Bavarian style pretzel and cheese and charcuterie boxes. Gluten-free pizza is available on request.
Wednesday is dart night and Thursday is trivia, and live music plays most weekends. Leashed dogs are welcome outside, and the taproom sells four-packs of cans to take home.
From NewSylum's own website and its Google listing, read October 31, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Can I bring my dog or my kids to NewSylum?
Yes to both, with some house rules. Well behaved, leashed dogs are welcome in the outdoor space. Well behaved children are welcome in small family groups, and strollers are not allowed in the taproom on weekends.
Can I bring my own food?
No. The kitchen makes wood-fired pizza and pretzels, plus cheese, charcuterie and crudite boxes. Special event desserts such as a birthday cake are allowed.
Can I book a private party?
Yes. Parties of 15 or more start with the Private Parties form at newsylumbrewing.com. The taproom, the outside area or the pavilion can be set up for a group, and the brewery asks for at least 7 days of notice.
Is NewSylum wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating are all wheelchair accessible. The brewery says the venue is fully accessible from parking to bathroom.
Which breweries are close by?
Watson Farmhouse Brewery in Southbury is 5.8 miles away. Broken Symmetry Gastro Brewery in Bethel is 6.9 miles away, and Charter Oak Brewing and Taproom in Danbury is 7.4 miles away.
Answers come from NewSylum's website and its Google listing, read October 31, 2026.
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Before you visit NewSylum
Expect a taproom in a restored historic building, with an outdoor space for dogs and families. Phone reservations are not taken, so come early for a table. Larger groups can ask ahead, though nothing is promised.
Check newsylumbrewing.com before you go. The live music schedule and the current tap list are both posted there. The brewery is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays except for private events.
Watson Farmhouse Brewery in Southbury is 5.8 miles away, and Broken Symmetry Gastro Brewery in Bethel is 6.9 miles. Either one makes an easy second stop.