J Timothy's Taverne

We came here with a group of nine and were seated on the second floor. The atmosphere upstairs was great — cozy, with a classic old-fashioned charm that gives the place a lot of character. If you enjoy a restaurant with some history and culture in its design, this is definitely a fun spot to check out. We ordered a bucket of dirt chicken wings with buffalo sauce. I usually don’t go for buffalo flavor, but theirs was surprisingly good — not too strong, and the wings were tender and not dry at all. The baby back ribs were also tasty and soft, though I wish they had added a bit more sauce to really bring out the flavor. The clam chowder was decent — a little watery for my taste, but still flavorful enough to enjoy. The cocktail I had was also very good and nicely balanced. Service was excel

I have to say I was disappointed by the wings considering the reputation this place has. Got the buffalo sauced wings dirty style and the wings were abnormally large and not crispy at all. The sauce tasted fine but i like a nice normal sized wing thats crispy, not a GMO, mutant looking wing with no crisp. The sandwich, while good was also unspectacular and the fries taste cheap, like frozen fries from a bag rather than real in house cut potatoes. The service however was great, I believe our waitress was named Lisa. She was excellent and very attentive.

This place was so good that I made a 2nd trip before I left town! I was in town on a business trip and stopped in on a suggestion from locals. I had the tailgate pretzel and the bourbon steak. Both were cooked perfectly. I returned later in the week on my way to the airport to try their wings, loaded potato kegs and key lime pie. This place is definitely worth the stop and I didn't find anything with this caliber of food in the area.

J. Timothy’s in Plainville, CT, is more than just a restaurant; it’s an absolute Connecticut institution and the perfect spot for great food and fun. From the moment we walked in, the experience was exceptional. The service here is fast and incredibly friendly. Even when the place is packed (which it often is!), the staff is professional, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. You never feel rushed, but your drinks are filled promptly and your food arrives hot. It's also a phenomenal place for watching sports. The atmosphere in the bar area is lively and inviting, with a great selection of local and craft beers on tap, making it the ideal setting to catch a game with friends. But, let's talk about the food highlight: the "Dirt Style" Wings are a non-negotiable must-try! Voted among the best i

J. Timothy’s has been our favorite wings in CT for years! We’ve even been to Buffalo, and the wings up there don’t come close to J. Timothy’s. Such a tasty sauce and always cooked perfectly! Their tavern food is always delicious, and we enjoyed their seasonal cocktails on this most recent visit. The staff are attentive and friendly. Love their gift shop too, it made for an easy Christmas gift for my father-in-law! I can’t wait for many more trips back!