There are a lot of great bars in the Fairfield area. Some even have decent food options, like a good burger at the Grape or tasty nachos at Skybox’s Happy Hour.
But Colin’s Pub, located off Commerce Drive near the movie theaters, is an excellent dining experience.
The head chef, Ciaran, has been featured on Connecticut’s Channel 12 several times.
There is also regular weekend entertainment, featuring Irish music and sizeable crowds.
But The Mirror has decided to spotlight local bars you may not have heard of yet. So let’s discuss the finely decorated bar section of this old fashioned Irish pub.
This is not the largest bar in town, not by far. The bar area contains only about two dozen stools and the actual bar is perhaps less than 10 yards in length. But this does not reflect upon the quality of the bar.
Colin’s was one of the first bars in this area, if not the first, to bring Guinness’ new offering, Smithwick’s, to the region.
Smithwick’s may be new to America, but it has been brewed in Ireland for more than two centuries. It is a very fine ale. It’s motto is one to catch attention: Ireland’s oldest ale.
A featured shot of the bar is something called an “Irish flag shot.” This tasty drink combines Bailey’s, Jameson and something green to make the flag of Eire.
And though the bar area may be smaller than most bars in the area, the overall building is large with plenty of seating for both the bar and restaraunt crowd.
An authentic Irish pub feeling emanates from all over the bar. Colin is Irish, from the island of Eire. So is Ciaran and his brother Paul, who may be coaxed into a demonstration of the perfect pour of Guinness. The entire staff of Colin’s is gregarious and professional and the bar has become the favorite of more than a few Fairfield students.
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