The Best Wings in CT According to Top Sources
Wondering where to find the best wings in CT? There are plenty of opinions, even among local experts and annual polls. So, we combed the best best-of lists we could find, plus threw in a few of our own favorites, to create a list of the very best wings across the state.
The Dew Drop Inn in Derby
The Dew Drop Inn in Derby might look like your average hole-in-the-wall pub (it also happens to be kind of off the beaten path, and there’s a chance you might drive by it a few times before you figure out it’s the little building on the corner), but inside you’ll find what are often argued to be the best wings in Connecticut. Dew Drop has dozens of chicken wing options, from regular ol’ buffalo and barbecue to parm butter bacon and chocolate habanero. The Dew Drop Inn also ranked among i95rock‘s best wings in CT list.
25 North Ave, Derby, CT
J. Timothy’s Taverne in Plainville
North of Dew Drop, in the center of the state lies J. Timothy’s in Plainville, another spot that’s highly praised by locals for their buffalo wings. Notably, J. Timothy’s dirty-style wings, or “dirt wings” are a local icon. The restaurant has also landed on the Connecticut Post‘s list of best spots for chicken wings.
143 New Britain Ave, Plainville, CT
Archie Moore’s
Archie Moore’s is a casual American restaurant that’s become a Connecticut institution over the last few decades. With locations in Wallingford, New Haven, Milford, and Fairfield, if you live in southern CT you won’t have to drive far to find some of the best wings in he state. Wingaddicts agrees.
15 Factory Ln, Milford, CT
48 Sanford St, Fairfield, CT
188 1/2 Willow St, New Haven, CT
39 N Main St, Wallingford, CT
Groggy Frog in Southington
If you’re more inclined to believe forums than polls, try the Groggy Frog in Southington, which is cited by local Reddit users as one of the best spots for wings in the state of Connecticut.
129 Center St, Southington, CT
Sliders Grill & Bar, Plainville
Plainville might just be the unofficial chicken wing capital of Connecticut. For those who live in the area, Slider’s is often pitted against J.Timothy’s for the title of best local wings, and has been recognized nationally and locally, winning hundreds of awards for their wings. Check out some of Sliders Awards & Honors.
88 New Britain Ave, Plainville, CT
Hidden Still in Ellington
YouTube wing experts WingAddicts rank Hidden Still in Ellington as some of the best wings in Northern Connecticut. It might be the state’s first moonshine bar, but the 50 flavors of wings come in a close second on a list of reasons to pay the Hidden Still a visit.
87 West Rd, Ellington, CT
Bow & Arrow in Uncasville
Bow & Arrow in Uncasville, located inside the Mohegan SUn casino, is known for their Garlic Parmesan wings, and considered the best wing spots in the area according to its TripAdvisor reviews.
1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Montville, CT
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