Market Place Tavern - Litchfield

4.4 (248)

$30 and under

American

7 North St, Litchfield, CT 06759

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2 people

May 31, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Lively
Good for business meals
Charming

Market Place Tavern is the latest concept and restaurant for Market Hospitality Group (MHG). The Tavern which overlooks the Litchfield Green, is the oldest public building in town and one of the oldest penal facilities in the state. It was built in 1812 to serve as a jail for British prisoners during the War of 1812. A cell block and a three-story wing with additional cell blocks, which now is part of the restaurant’s bar area, was added in 1846. The jail closed in 1992 and was used as a treatment center for men serving prison sentences. It shut down again in 1993 and reopened in 1994 as a rehabilitation center for women facing incarceration. When that center closed, the state decided to sell it.

The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and features “American Tavern Food” with Craft Beers and Cocktails made with local spirits. We look forward to seeing you!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Steak, Fish
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm
Phone number
(860) 361-9930
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Matt DeLongis

Location
7 North St, Litchfield, CT 06759
Neighborhood
Litchfield
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Sunday Brunch
Multiple dates available
Your Sunday plans should equal brunch with us! We offer an a la cart brunch menu every Sunday from 11:30-3pm, mimosa flights & half price bottles of wine $99 and under! What are you waiting for, book your table now!

Offers

Happy Hour Specials - Mon to Fri 3-6PM
Multiple dates available
Sun - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Mon - Thu - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Fri - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Happy Hour experience featuring delectable bites, a delightful selection of wines, handcrafted cocktails, and beer specials! Available Monday to Friday from 3 PM to 6 PM - bar seats only.

House Smoked Chicken Wings$8.00
sweet & spicy sesame, peanut butter & jelly, chili-butter hot sauce
Blackened Chicken Nachos$8.00
blue corn tortillas, blackened grilled chicken, vermont white cheddar, caramelized onions, hot cherry peppers, arugula, guacamole, truffle aioli
Hummus$8.00
veggies, warm pita bread
Shrimp Cocktail$6.00
cocktail sauce
Truffle Fries$6.00
parmigiano cheese, herbs, truffle aioli
Fried Pickle Chips$7.00
chipotle aioli
House Smoked Chicken Wings$8.00
sweet & spicy sesame, peanut butter & jelly, chili-butter hot sauce
Blackened Chicken Nachos$8.00
blue corn tortillas, blackened grilled chicken, vermont white cheddar, caramelized onions, hot cherry peppers, arugula, guacamole, truffle aioli
Hummus$8.00
veggies, warm pita bread
Shrimp Cocktail$6.00
cocktail sauce
Truffle Fries$6.00
parmigiano cheese, herbs, truffle aioli
Fried Pickle Chips$7.00
chipotle aioli

Cocktails

Cosmo$7.00
vodka, orange liqueur, lime, cranberry
Sangria$7.00
red or white
Margarita$7.00
blanco tequila, lime, agave
Aperol Spritz$7.00
prosecco, aperol, club
Bee's Knees$7.00
gin, lemon, honey
Cosmo$7.00
vodka, orange liqueur, lime, cranberry
Sangria$7.00
red or white
Margarita$7.00
blanco tequila, lime, agave
Aperol Spritz$7.00
prosecco, aperol, club
Bee's Knees$7.00
gin, lemon, honey

Wine

Pinot Grigio$6.00
anterra
Chardonnay$6.00
castle rock
Pinot Noir$6.00
mon frere
Cabernet$6.00
ryder estate
Pinot Grigio$6.00
anterra
Chardonnay$6.00
castle rock
Pinot Noir$6.00
mon frere
Cabernet$6.00
ryder estate

Beer

MP Lager$5.00
Guinness$5.00
Cider$5.00
MP Lager$5.00
Guinness$5.00
Cider$5.00

What 248 people are saying

Market Place Tavern - Litchfield reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Litchfield County
Best Overall
Litchfield County
Best Service
Litchfield County
Best Ambiance
Litchfield County
Best Value
Litchfield County
Good for groups
Litchfield County
Neighborhood gem
Litchfield County
Lively
Litchfield County
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Market Place Tavern - Litchfield delivers "great food and beverages" in a "cool" historic setting, with "excellent service" and a "nice vibe." The menu offers variety, with highlights such as the wings, cauliflower appetizer, and roast chicken. Despite occasional noise, patrons enjoy the "intimate" ambience.

247 Reviews

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Jill VIP
New York City48 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
It is always fun to have a meal in the jailhouse! There are many choices from the menu and bar. Last night was a little off - maybe because of it being Memorial Day Weekend.
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Drew
Puebla1 review
3.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was our first time here, and we were hoping for a delicious date night dinner. The food was generally good, but nothing was great. Neither the fried cauliflower or chicken sandwich came out hot, and the fish/chips had no seasoning at all. The building was very cool, and we truly wanted to like the place, but it's unlikely that we'll be coming back.
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Cheryl
Connecticut4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I went for a date night. First time ever being at Market place tavern. If you ever go, the wings are a must try 😋.
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ALAN
New York City15 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food and vibe Excellent service Nice variety on menu Will return
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BiBi
Greater Boston15 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice location, food & service good , we enjoyed going & will go back.
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Allison
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great lunch! Thank you! It was loud, but wonderful service!
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Barbara
New York City34 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really nice vibe. Service was excellent. I couldn’t give it an overall five though because the food was just OK.
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Jennifer VIP
New York City9 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Biggest complaint was we were in back corner booth…very dreary and quite cramped. There were several other tables available but I didn’t want to complain and ask to move to another table. I’ll know for next time. Food was good and server was nice and very busy yet still pretty attentive.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The men’s restroom could use some cleaning and upkeep.
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Eric
Los Angeles7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was great. Riley, our server, was prompt and great with the kids (always a plus!)
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FAQs

Market Place Tavern - Litchfield offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 361-9930.

Market Place Tavern - Litchfield is rated 4.4 stars by 248 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

May 31, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Market Place Tavern - Litchfield

7 North St, Litchfield, CT 06759

Additional information

Neighborhood
Litchfield
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Steak, Fish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Matt DeLongis
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Phone number
(860) 361-9930

Market Place Tavern - Litchfield

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Sunday Brunch

Happy Hour Specials - Mon to Fri 3-6PM

Small Plates

House Smoked Chicken Wings$8.00

Blackened Chicken Nachos$8.00

Hummus$8.00

Shrimp Cocktail$6.00

Truffle Fries$6.00

Fried Pickle Chips$7.00

House Smoked Chicken Wings$8.00

Blackened Chicken Nachos$8.00

Hummus$8.00

Shrimp Cocktail$6.00

Truffle Fries$6.00

Fried Pickle Chips$7.00

Cocktails

Cosmo$7.00

Sangria$7.00

Margarita$7.00

Aperol Spritz$7.00

Bee's Knees$7.00

Cosmo$7.00

Sangria$7.00

Margarita$7.00

Aperol Spritz$7.00

Bee's Knees$7.00

Wine

Pinot Grigio$6.00

Chardonnay$6.00

Pinot Noir$6.00

Cabernet$6.00

Pinot Grigio$6.00

Chardonnay$6.00

Pinot Noir$6.00

Cabernet$6.00

Beer

MP Lager$5.00

Guinness$5.00

Cider$5.00

MP Lager$5.00

Guinness$5.00

Cider$5.00

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