Since Red Rooster Pub opened at 160 South Main Street in November 2016, it has been the go-to place in town to gather with friends, family, and coworkers to socialize while enjoying great food or just an adult beverage or two at the bar.

Not only does its name feature Newtown’s iconic rooster, but it also has the hometown feel to match.

The all-natural reclaimed wood interior — acquired from an antique barn demolition project in New York — and other Red Rooster Pub’s rustic interior features provide a casual, cozy atmosphere. From most seats indoors, and especially from the bar, patrons can see at least one TV and catch up on live sports or news.

Red Rooster Pub has one of the largest bars in the area, serving a wide and popular variety of draft beers on tap, as well as martinis, cocktails, and non-alcoholic offerings. Bar hours extend from when the restaurant opens until the last guest is done and satisfied.

Speaking of the bar, since the spring, customers have been raving about RRP’s very popular infusion cocktails. More than half-a-dozen custom and home-made infusions are offered as either cocktails or martinis including:

The Rooster Breeze — featuring Ketel One vodka, lemonade, ice tea, and strawberry purée;

The Red Spicy Margarita — with jalapeño infused tequila, fresh jalapeños, lime, and a spiced rim; and

The Blackberry Peach Whiskey Smash — infused with blackberry and peach whiskey, Amaretto, pineapple, mint, and club soda.

Red Rooster’s talented bartenders are always mixing themed and seasonal cocktails that are changed up year-round including for Halloween, winter holidays, and even skinny mixes come New Year for those looking to trim down.

Red Rooster has recently enhanced its Wine List as well — and offers a new boutique line of whiskeys and bourbons, Scotches, and tequilas along with popular, legacy spirit brands. Brew lovers can quench their thirst sampling from 16 draft beer lines, which always include six unique or seasonal options that change regularly

To keep you occupied during your visit, the Pub has also brought back some favorite retro bar games and has installed a cornhole pit.

Parties in its private dining room can be booked for up to 20 people, and when the weather is nice, its 85-seat patio is open for guests to dine outdoors. There are large umbrellas at each table and a variety of greenery to enliven the space.

All year-round, Red Rooster Pub serves up a mouthwatering selection of comfort food. It is the perfect place to grab a burger, enjoy a specialty pizza, or share a generous appetizer with the whole table.

Those looking to get takeout can place an order by calling the restaurant at 203-270-0788, by coming in, or utilizing one of several delivery options including Doordash, Slice, Uber Eats, or GrubHub. Delivery can be initiated online by visiting redroosterct.com.

Be sure to pick up a Red Rooster gift card the next time you are in, as it is the perfect gift for all occasions.

Sample Of The Menu

Begin: There are nearly 20 appetizers to choose from at Red Rooster Pub, including Crispy Brussel Sprouts with bacon and soy fig reduction. A gluten-free option is the Skillet Nachos made of corn tortillas, homemade beef chili, pico de gallo, jalapenos, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole.

Greens: Be sure to order the Chopped Cobb Salad made of Romaine, chopped egg, bacon, tomato, avocado, and chicken. Greens are served with the dressings on the side (except for Caesar Salad). Guests can add chicken, chili, burger, salmon, shrimp, or steak to any salad.

In Hand: The BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich has house-made pork, cheddar cheese, and pub slaw on a delicious Portuguese roll. Another option is the Seared Steak Sandwich with mushroom, caramelized onion, American cheese, and roasted garlic spread also on a Portuguese roll. All in hand menu items are served with a choice of fries, sweet potato fries, or onion rings.

Gourmet Burgers: Delight your taste buds with a gourmet burger. The Ripper is made of Red Rooster Pub’s huge 12 oz signature burger, cheddar, avocado, pickle, onion, lettuce, and tomato. The Fire Burger has a beef patty, avocado, jalapeño, lettuce, tomato, and chipotle mayo. Any burger can have a gluten free roll and is served with fries.

Pizzas/Pies: Two of the most popular pizzas are the Mashed Potato, Bacon, and Scallion Pizza and the Buffalo Chicken Pizza with breaded buffalo chicken, mozzarella, and blue cheese. All pizzas are made with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Gluten free cauliflower crust is available.

Brunch: Red Rooster Pub has brunch on Sundays from 11 am to 3 pm. Guests can order from the regular menu or the special brunch list that offers Belgian waffles, pancakes, French toast, and omelets. There are also bottomless mimosas, Bellinis, and Bloody Mary’s during brunch and people can select different drinks.

Kids Menu: There are classic items children love including chicken tenders.

Dessert: For dessert, select from a variety of pies, cakes, and ice cream.

Red Rooster Pub, 160 South Main Street in Newtown, is open seven days a week. The kitchen is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 am to 9:30 pm, Friday and Saturday from 11:30 am to 10:30 pm, and Sunday 11 am to 9:30 pm. Takeout and reservations are available by calling 203-270-0788. For more information, visit redroosterct.com, follow on Facebook and Instagram, or e-mail redroosterpubnewtown@gmail.com.