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MANCHESTER. The closest watering hole to Verizon Arena, this action-packed sports bar is a great place to celebrate your...

MANCHESTER. The closest watering hole to Verizon Arena, this action-packed sports bar is a great place to celebrate your team's big win ­ or even to mourn their most recent heartbreak. A favorite with the youngish business crowd ­ especially when something like a Manchester Wolves Arena Football clash is going on downtown ­ JD's Tavern is the type of place where folks make themselves comfortable and only get around to leaving at closing time. The atmosphere is upscale yet light-hearted, just what you'd expect from a big-time sports pub, and there's plenty of space to accommodate large groups.

Hours: Daily 11am-Midnight

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MANCHESTER. This downtown pub, a refuge for area brew connoisseurs, boasts what may just be the state's most illustrious...

MANCHESTER. This downtown pub, a refuge for area brew connoisseurs, boasts what may just be the state's most illustrious list of ales and lagers. Tap beers, of course, are usually the beverage of choice, and is there ever variety! ­ everything from Bass and Buzzard's Bay to Guinness and Stella Artois. Strange Brew Tavern also provides live music each night of the week (usually blues, jazz, or laid-back rock) and serves up some pretty mean pub fare.

Hours: Mon-Fri 4pm-1am; Sat-Sun Noon-1am

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , American Express , Diner's Club

MANCHESTER. Good food, great atmosphere, and sports, sports, sports ­ that's what you'll find at this lively place....

MANCHESTER. Good food, great atmosphere, and sports, sports, sports ­ that's what you'll find at this lively place. Come early, have dinner in the restaurant, and then move on to the bar area. Virtual reality video games, strategically placed TVs, and numerous pool tables are certain to keep you busy late into the night. Their spacious deck is a popular gathering spot when the weather outside is nice.

Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30am-Midnight; Fri-Sun 11:30am-1am

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , Discover , American Express , Diner's Club

MANCHESTER. When you feel the need for warm, friendly confines and a few frothy pints of the old Irish stout, this...

MANCHESTER. When you feel the need for warm, friendly confines and a few frothy pints of the old Irish stout, this traditional pub is the place for you. Indeed, you can expect fun times and neighborly treatment with a bit of wit and irony tossed in for good measure. Hardwood floors and exposed brick create a homey setting, and the menu does its part with traditional comfort dishes. How about a bite of shepherd's pie on a blustery day? Or a hearty serving of bangers and mash? Wednesday and Thursday nights feature Irish sing-alongs.

Hours: Mon 4pm-1am; Tue-Fri 11am-1am; Sat-Sun Noon-1am

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Manchester's only brewpub, Milly's enjoys a cult following, thanks to frothy quaffs and a menu featuring an eclectic mix...

Manchester's only brewpub, Milly's enjoys a cult following, thanks to frothy quaffs and a menu featuring an eclectic mix of sandwiches (try the Bermuda Grill or Mediterranean Wrap), tasty burgers, and build-your-own pizzas. In addition to its restaurant and brewery, Milly's doubles as a nightclub where, on any given night, you'll find smartly dressed crowds of college kids dancing to the latest club and Top 40 beats or, on occasion, a live band.

Hours: Daily 11am-Close

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , Discover , Diner's Club

MANCHESTER. One of the area's more popular nightspots, Billy's attracts big crowds with great bar eats that go...

MANCHESTER. One of the area's more popular nightspots, Billy's attracts big crowds with great bar eats that go hand-in-hand with game-watching on the tube. Indeed, the kitchen offers everything from homemade nachos and deli-style subs to baby back ribs and lamb kabobs. As for TVs, they boast more than 50, including a few big-screens, so it's safe to assume that you'll catch the game action no matter where you sit. Well-spaced tables give you room to stand and cheer, and walls are decorated with all types of New England sports souvenirs.

Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-1am; Sat 9:30am-1am; Sun 7:30am-1am

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , Discover , American Express , Diner's Club