About Niantic Public House and Brewery
Niantic Public House and Brewery is a taproom on Main Street in Niantic. Todd Sakowski started home brewing in 2002 and founded the brewery in 2015. It quietly opened in the fall of 2018, with a big bash in May 2019.
The taproom always has 22 beers and two ciders on tap. Wine, seltzers, soft drinks and juice are on hand for anyone who is not a beer fan. Beer to go comes as 4-packs, since there are no growlers.
Bring your own food. Food trucks stop by, and restaurants nearby offer take out or delivery. Games are welcome, and all the artwork is by local artist Jacob Cullers.
Kids are welcome if they stay seated with their adult. Well behaved dogs can join you on the patio.
From Niantic Public House's own website and its Google listing, read November 4, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Map
Questions people ask
Can I bring my dog or kids to Niantic Public House?
Kids are welcome, but they must stay at the table with their adult. Well behaved dogs are allowed on the patio. Only service dogs are allowed inside the taproom.
Can I bring my own food?
Yes. The taproom is bring your own food, and several restaurants around it offer take out or delivery. Food trucks visit too, and the schedule is on the events page at nianticpublichouse.com.
Does Niantic Public House sell growlers?
No. You can take beer home in 4-packs, and the bartender can show you the selection.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The entrance and the parking lot are both wheelchair accessible.
Which breweries are close by?
Tox Brewing Company in New London is 4.7 miles away. Outer Light Brewing Company in Groton is 6.6 miles away, and Myrcene Ale Co. in Old Saybrook is 9.3 miles away.
Answers come from Niantic Public House's website and its Google listing, read November 4, 2026.
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Before you visit Niantic Public House
Expect a relaxed taproom with 22 beers and two ciders on tap. Pack a snack or pick up something from a restaurant nearby, and bring a game to play at your table.
Check the tap list and events page at nianticpublichouse.com before you go. The events page also shows which food trucks are coming. Sunday hours are shorter than Friday and Saturday.
Tox Brewing Company in New London is 4.7 miles away, and Outer Light Brewing Company in Groton is 6.6 miles away. Both make a good second stop if you want to see more of the shoreline.