In nautical parlance, "splicing the mainbrace" was traditionally a difficult repair job, often followed by a celebratory drink. In time, to "splice the mainbrace" became a euphemism for just the latter. Today, the Main Brace Package Store helps customers celebrate occasions both big and small, with an excellent selection of beer, wine, and liquor at good prices.
In business for almost 60 years, Carmine's Package Store is something of a local landmark. Though it has changed hands a couple of times, it still maintains the same consistently low prices and wide selection of beer, wine and liquor that made it a success. There are frequent special offers advertised through the front windows, so stop by to see what's available.
Glenwood Wine & Spirits is located on Route 81 on the west side of the road. They offer a fine selection of wine, beer, liquor and mixers.
Cheshire Wine & Spirits offers wines, beers and liquor at reasonable prices. The store's specialty is clearly wine, as it composes the majority of the store's stock. You will find helpful bottle descriptions and a staff eager to make recommendations. Although the beer section of the store seems weak in comparison, a close look proves that the store has good taste. These are not just the average beers but some of the most unique and hard-to-find brands. Keep an eye out for beer and wine tastings as well as clearance items at incredibly low prices.
Conveniently located right in the center of Noank, close to Abbot's and the Noank Shipyard, the Universal Package Store has a wide selection of beer, wine and liquor. The store is clean and orderly, and the staff is happy to help with a suggestion. It carries mass market brands, as well as more exclusive labels for a special occasion or the discerning palate.
A&P Wines & Spirits is located in the Stop 'n' Shop shopping center. It offers a variety of beer and wine specials.
Silva's is a package store that has been located on Boston Post Road for at least 20 years. The owner has specialized in stocking an incredible selection of wine, and also offers many beer selections. Bags of ice are available for purchase as well. The immense size and organized layout means you'll likely find whatever you're looking for.
An ample selection of beer, spirits and wine greet customers at this brightly lit and friendly establishment. For nearly two decades, owner Kevin Wildes has been providing excellence and variety. Whether you need a bottle of wine for a nice dinner, or several kegs of beer for a large gathering, he'll be happy to help you out.
Mirch Masala, open for lunch and dinner, has been in the area since 2005 and serves an assortment of classic Indian dishes. Meals include chicken, lamb, vegetable and seafood. Several entrees are based on dal (lentils) and many meals come with free rice refills. Entrees from the tandoor oven come out sizzling on a cast-iron plate. Starters include tandoor baked na'an, an Indian bread, along with vegetable samosas -- good company for a tasty mango lassi. Desserts include homemade Indian ice cream and rice pudding.
The restaurant's interior is decorated with lavish Indian designs and artwork. An elevated section has a full-service bar and a pool table. A private room can accommodate groups. For larger parties, Mirch Masala can rent a banquet hall from the adjoining Ramada Inn. The restaurant also does delivery and catering in the area.
The Beer'd Brewing Co. is a local brewery created by Aaren Simoncini, which creates hand-crafted ales in limited batches. The brewery can technically be classified as a nano brewery, and it offers several different experimental varieties each year, in addition to alternate interpretations on classic styles of beer. The goal of The Beer'd Brewing Co. is to harken back to the days of locally brewed beer.
Owners Al and Kathryn Mennone opened Stomp N Crush in August of 2010. They offer all the ingredients and tools for home winemakers and brewers. For beer they offer all the equipment, grains, hops and kits to brew beer. For the winemaker they have an extensive line of wine kits from all over the world as well as equipment and supplies for grape winemakers and cider makers. Some of the wine kits are designed to be ready to drink in as little as four weeks. They also have beginner wine and beer making equipment. In addition, they offer kits to make cheese and soda.
They are located across the street from the Indian River Recreational Complex on Route 81. Address is 140 Killingworth Turnpike.