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Marlborough Tavern, Marlborough, CT

Marlborough Tavern

4.8
4.8
36 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
  • Charming
  • Child-friendly
  • Good for groups
Old-Fashioned Service in a Modern America
Today, The Marlborough Tavern offers genial, old-fashioned brotherly hospitality as a full-service restaurant and tavern. Peter Varkala, our seasoned Executive Chef, is passionate about bringing local, sustainable food to the Marlborough community. Please enjoy the delicious chicken parmesan made to order in house from our scratch kitchen.
The roots of the Tavern run deep. President Andrew Jackson once stopped in. The Buell family continued to run their business for over 100 yrs, until sold in 1868.
The Marlborough Tavern is older than the United States. The main house, the original home of the Buell family, who built the house sometime around 1740. The Buell Tavern, as it was called back then, was located on “Governor’s Highway,” running from New London to Hartford

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Burgers, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 15:00–20:00 Fri 15:00–21:00 Sat 12:00–21:00 Sun 12:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (860) 365-5942
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Pete Varkala
  • Area
    Marlborough
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine

What 36 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Marlborough Tavern offers a cozy, charming atmosphere with a lit fireplace, ideal for social gatherings. Patrons appreciate the "excellent service" and varied comfort food options. The pot roast and chicken pot pie are highlights, while the burgers receive mixed reviews. The tavern's ambiance and attentive staff contribute to a "great atmosphere," though some noise and decor issues are noted.

36 Reviews
  1. Evan

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice atmosphere of historical tavern. Very friendly staff and cocktail menu was great. I had a spicy margarita. The food was well prepared and very tasty! Will be back!

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  2. Virginia

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made a reservation for Marlborough Tavern. We arrived and was seated immediately. To our surprise we got a table for two in front of the fireplace. It’s was very nice. We ordered drinks and food. I got the Chicken Pot Pie and it was very good. My husband got the fish and chips also very good. The only issue we had with the food was the Cole slaw was too salty to eat. It could have just been a fluke since we never had the Cole slaw before this day. Amber, our waitress was kind and attentive.

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  3. Sheryl VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service when we sat in the bar! Just wish there were wrap sandwiches on the menu!

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  4. Nancy

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love this restaurant and the ambiance. It is charming and cozy. The menu has so many comfort food options which makes this the perfect place to dine!

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  5. Sandra

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We love going to the Marlborough Tavern. It was our 3rd time there. This last time, we were sat in the Garden Room. We weren’t thrilled as we love the old rustic charm & ambiance of the 1st two rooms. It was a quieter room with music, but it was a bit cold and didn’t like the lighting. Our Server was ok but she never introduced herself, so we didn’t know her name. On a good note, we love the food, and the 1st part of the restaurant which is beautiful! It has a warm, cozy feeling. We also loved our previous server, Lizzy. We will be back again!

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  6. Sandra

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very pleased with our Dining experience. Loved the atmosphere. The food was delicious, service was great, the price was surprisingly reasonable for the food and drinks we enjoyed.

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  7. Tina VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Awful experience. We won’t be back. Food was cold and burnt.

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  8. JohnD

    Connecticut1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 10 February 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    No ambiance , wait staff was moderate at best , food was ok and value was too expensive.

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  9. Bizzy57

    New York City34 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 3 February 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We ordered the pretzel - excellent, the flat bread of the day - good, the calamari - flavorless, the turkey burger - fair, too small for the too soft bun, skip the "cranberry" mayo and black bean burger - same bun and flavorless. Our server was delightful and responsive - none of the food was her fault, nor could she have known. The place is exceedingly uncomfortable - every table rocks and the chairs are the indestructible and yet horribly uncomfortable metal chairs that you find in every cheap bistro. There were mismatched Christmas decorations up the first week of February - it appears that ownership or management or both have given up. It is a shame because the menu READS like it would be good and interesting. The kitchen just did not deliver. And the ambience was nonexistent except for the cheerful fire.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Key West5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 January 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice place to meet up with friends. Food was great! Atmosphere great! Loved the lit fireplace. Service was good.

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FAQs

Marlborough Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 365-5942.

Marlborough Tavern is rated 4.8 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Marlborough Tavern

3 East Hampton Rd, Marlborough, CT 06447

Additional information

  • Area
    Marlborough
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 15:00–20:00 Fri 15:00–21:00 Sat 12:00–21:00 Sun 12:00–20:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Burgers, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Pete Varkala
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine
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