Update: 2021 list is here: http://annvinciguerra.blogspot.com/2021/06/new-haven-establishments-2021.html. All previous lists are worth checking out as they have interesting stories and links.
Westville
Josey Wales, dive biker bar, is now a daycare center (Someone just shared the story: https://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/bar_out_nursery_school_in_-_maybe/)
500 Blake Street Cafe is closed
Update 2.21.2020 - Just came across this info on a small ski lift that operated in West Rock Park, across from the current nature center. Apparently, the remnants of a rope tow and three trails can be seen. http://www.nelsap.org/ct/newhaven.html.
Whalley
882 – Cape Codder, Later Delaney’s, burned down in 2014. The lot has not been rebuilt.
879 - New West Cafe
520 - Village Pub
399- (The Moon - famous for the Nirvana show in 1991: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-0sr5k6jPw)
379 – Edge of Woods
334 – (Third World International Café)
101 - (Rubber Match)
Broadway
77 – Barnes & Noble (Formerly Yale Co-op)
65 – Apple store
61 - (York Square Cinema)
59- (Rhymes)
57 – Campus Customs (People tell me this was once the Boola Boola Shop)
53 - (Educated Burgher)
45- (Broadway Pizza)
43 – Urban Outfitters
33-(Cutler’s)
29 – J Crew
27 – Barbour - A British clothier
19 – Lulu Lemon - Oh the horror!
1 – Patagonia (Formerly Au Bon Pain, before that Demery’s)
(Broadway & Elm – Yankee Doodle)
Elm
372 – Rudy’s (Now Three Sheets, a gastrodive)
338 – Fitzwilly’s (Now Box 63). This space was originally a firehouse.
316 – Ivy Wok (Formerly Daily Cafe)
272 – LL Bean
258 - (Yankee Doodle)
York
300 – Toad’s
288 – Yorkside Pizza
280 – Ashley’s
262 - J Press
Howe
68 – Miya’s Sushi
58 – Mamoun’s
43 - (Blessings - fond memories of happy hour here during college. Free food - does anyone even do that any more?)
College
272 - Anchor
266 – Elm City Social
238 - Palace Theatre is now College Street Music Hall
Temple
144 – Elm City Tap Room (Former Russian Lady) - This is a really cool (And big) spot - stylish wooden bar, cozy seating, multiple floors. I don't remember what it was back in the day, but I was there once when it was the Russian Lady. We went early in the evening and it was pretty quiet but something about the vibe was kind of sleazy. I had the feeling it turned into a trashy college bar where bad shit happens late at night. Any info about the history of this spot is appreciated - share in the comments section.
State Street
250 – Café 9
Chapel
1228 – Elm City Diner (Now Tandor)
1227 – Rudy’s (New location)
1171 – Group W Bench (October 2020 update - Group W Bench will soon have a new owner. Let's hope it doesn't change too much. Be sure to read the article - it provides a nice overview of the store's history.)
1151 – (Duncan Hotel Building) Old Heidelberg/Thai Taste/ now being remodeled into the Graduate Hotel
1140 – Book Trader Cafe
1082 – Atticus Bookstore & Cafe
1104 - Harvest Wine Bar (Formerly Scoozi. I have never been here but have always loved their cool outdoor seating)
1000 – Clair’s Corner Copia
990 – Richter’s (Now Ordinary)
847 – Institute Library
Crown Street
263 – Louie’s Lunch
254 - Bar
239 – (Boppers, a cheesy oldies dance club back in the 80s and 90s; Alchemy night club after that. Apparently, it started out as a popular jazz club called Clarence’s Court Jester in the 1970s.) - There were plans to turn this space into a music venue, but it looks like they've pancaked.Check out this 10.25.2019 New Haven Independent article to find out more.
216 – Uptown Upscale Lounge (Formerly The Palms/Hippo Club)
196 – Le Peep
130 - The Grotto
Church
258 – Willoughby’s
Park
161 – Viva Zapata
Audubon
Koffee? (Formerly the Foundry Cafe, which was a jazz club. They were busted for cocaine and shut down in late 80s /early 90s)
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New Haven Establishments, Spring 2019
Westville
Josey Wales, dive biker bar, is now a daycare center (Someone just shared the story: https://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/bar_out_nursery_school_in_-_maybe/)
500 Blake Street Cafe is closed
Update 2.21.2020 - Just came across this info on a small ski lift that operated in West Rock Park, across from the current nature center. Apparently, the remnants of a rope tow and three trails can be seen. http://www.nelsap.org/ct/newhaven.html.
Whalley
882 – Cape Codder, Later Delaney’s, burned down in 2014. The lot has not been rebuilt.
879 - New West Cafe
520 - Village Pub
399- (The Moon - famous for the Nirvana show in 1991: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-0sr5k6jPw)
379 – Edge of Woods
334 – (Third World International Café)
101 - (Rubber Match)
Broadway
77 – Barnes & Noble (Formerly Yale Co-op)
65 – Apple store
61 - (York Square Cinema)
59- (Rhymes)
57 – Campus Customs (People tell me this was once the Boola Boola Shop)
53 - (Educated Burgher)
45- (Broadway Pizza)
43 – Urban Outfitters
33-(Cutler’s)
29 – J Crew
27 – Barbour - A British clothier
19 – Lulu Lemon - Oh the horror!
1 – Patagonia (Formerly Au Bon Pain, before that Demery’s)
(Broadway & Elm – Yankee Doodle)
Elm
372 – Rudy’s (Now Three Sheets, a gastrodive)
338 – Fitzwilly’s (Now Box 63). This space was originally a firehouse.
316 – Ivy Wok (Formerly Daily Cafe)
272 – LL Bean
258 - (Yankee Doodle)
York
300 – Toad’s
288 – Yorkside Pizza
280 – Ashley’s
262 - J Press
Howe
68 – Miya’s Sushi
58 – Mamoun’s
43 - (Blessings - fond memories of happy hour here during college. Free food - does anyone even do that any more?)
College
272 - Anchor
266 – Elm City Social
238 - Palace Theatre is now College Street Music Hall
Temple
144 – Elm City Tap Room (Former Russian Lady) - This is a really cool (And big) spot - stylish wooden bar, cozy seating, multiple floors. I don't remember what it was back in the day, but I was there once when it was the Russian Lady. We went early in the evening and it was pretty quiet but something about the vibe was kind of sleazy. I had the feeling it turned into a trashy college bar where bad shit happens late at night. Any info about the history of this spot is appreciated - share in the comments section.
State Street
250 – Café 9
Chapel
1228 – Elm City Diner (Now Tandor)
1227 – Rudy’s (New location)
1171 – Group W Bench (October 2020 update - Group W Bench will soon have a new owner. Let's hope it doesn't change too much. Be sure to read the article - it provides a nice overview of the store's history.)
1151 – (Duncan Hotel Building) Old Heidelberg/Thai Taste/ now being remodeled into the Graduate Hotel
1140 – Book Trader Cafe
1082 – Atticus Bookstore & Cafe
1104 - Harvest Wine Bar (Formerly Scoozi. I have never been here but have always loved their cool outdoor seating)
1000 – Clair’s Corner Copia
990 – Richter’s (Now Ordinary)
847 – Institute Library
Crown Street
263 – Louie’s Lunch
254 - Bar
239 – (Boppers, a cheesy oldies dance club back in the 80s and 90s; Alchemy night club after that. Apparently, it started out as a popular jazz club called Clarence’s Court Jester in the 1970s.) - There were plans to turn this space into a music venue, but it looks like they've pancaked.Check out this 10.25.2019 New Haven Independent article to find out more.
216 – Uptown Upscale Lounge (Formerly The Palms/Hippo Club)
196 – Le Peep
130 - The Grotto
Church
258 – Willoughby’s
Park
161 – Viva Zapata
Audubon
Koffee? (Formerly the Foundry Cafe, which was a jazz club. They were busted for cocaine and shut down in late 80s /early 90s)
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Thanks to so many readers who have messaged me with updates. Keep the info coming!
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