Connecticut, United States
Discover The Quail & Ale Neighborhood Pub in Derby, CT. Casual pub with dinners, cocktails, local specialties, and a cozy atmosphere for groups and solo diners.
4.7 / 5
Guest rating
117
Reviews
Restaurant
Cuisine
Connecticut
City
$20–30
Price level
Opens at 4:00 PM
The Quail & Ale Neighborhood Pub offers a cozy, casual dining experience located at 328 Derby Ave in Derby, Connecticut. This neighborhood pub features a mix of Americana and trendy touches, creating an inviting atmosphere for diverse groups.
Guests can choose from a menu including comfort foods, small plates, and quick bites, along with a range of draught beers, cocktails, and wines. The pub emphasizes local specialties and serves popular dishes such as onion soup, filet mignon, and pumpkin cheesecake.
Service options include dine-in and takeout, with no delivery available. The venue is wheelchair accessible throughout, with accessible entrances, parking, restrooms, and seating. Typical visits last between 45 minutes to 2 hours, making it suitable for both a quick meal or relaxed evening.
Signature dishes, shareable plates, and the items regulars keep coming back for.
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When The Quail & Ale Neighborhood Pub is open during the week.
Opens at 4:00 PM
Central Connecticut, with cafes, shops, and other restaurants within easy walking distance.
A look at the food, the dining room, drinks, and the exterior of The Quail & Ale Neighborhood Pub.
What recent guests say after dining at The Quail & Ale Neighborhood Pub.
Based on 117 guest reviews
daniel pinto
Jun 19, 2026"Unbelievable experience from start to finish. As soon as we walked in the owners made sure we had menus to look over while we waited for a spot at the bar to open. The service was quick and friendly, even though they were busy. The atmosphere was inviting, the drinks were excellent, the food was delicious. Can’t say enough great things about our experience. Will definitely be going back!"
Bonnie Alvelo
Jun 11, 2026"Nice neighborhood pub, I can see us stopping in again. We had the best drinks! Not only was my margaritas beautiful it was really delicious. Hubby had a cocktail like a martini he liked. And the bartender did a perfect pour! Not a drop spilled! Pasta w sausage and broccoli Rabe was tasty, hubby liked his salmon. Prices not bad, everywhere seems just so expensive these days!"
docgraham
May 21, 2026"Smashburgers are wonderful...also potato pancakes. Good selection of beers AND mixologists know their stuff for drinks. Small place and you can easily eat at the bar. The decor is kitsch. Restrooms nice and clean."
Food of CT
May 07, 2026"We’ve passed by The Quail & Ale a few times and have been really curious to see what it’s like, so my family stopped in for dinner last night! It’s a small neighborhood pub, and it was pretty packed on a Saturday night! We were very lucky to snag a table for 4 and know next time to make reservations. The vibe is a cross between Americana and goth, and it was a cool time to visit with all of the Halloween decorations. Drinks were solid, and some dishes were better than others. French onion soup was really delicious, and so were the chicken bites in an Asian sweet and sour sauce. The knotwurst special was also tasty and was almost like a milder hot dog. One of our critiques was on the ravioli dish, which was basically swimming in butter - I know it was a brown butter sage sauce, but it was swimming in the butter and could’ve used a little more flavor. Bacon was good in it through. Our other critique is that my dad ordered a smash burger, and what came out couldn’t have been farther from a smash burger with how thick the patty was. It was okay, just didn’t match the description of what he thought he was getting. Fries also weren’t our favorite and were better if you tried to think of them as chips. Overall not a bad spot, I would definitely come back for drinks and apps! Service was fine, they handled the volume of customers well and they checked in often enough."
Marco Weiss
May 04, 2026"Great atmosphere and staff. Amazing cocktails I tried a few. Nice but limited draft beer selection. Good was on point. Highly recommend the slab bacon and their burger. I also hear they have live jazz every other Saturday"
Chris D
Apr 11, 2026"Food and drinks were absolutely fantastic. Sarah, the bartender/owner was lovely. Prices are great. Live music. 10/10 will be back"
Kat Gormley
Mar 05, 2026"Extremely cute, chic place. Makes you feel like you stopped into a quirky little place in NY. Small, thoughtful and delicious menu that I believe changes periodically which is so refreshing. Drinks unreal, absolutely delicious. Servers and bartenders friendly, made us feel like we were around our own friends. Will definitely be here again."
Frequently asked questions about visiting The Quail & Ale Neighborhood Pub.
Opening hours can vary; it's recommended to check directly with the pub before visiting for current hours.
The pub provides wheelchair accessible entrances, parking spaces, restrooms, and seating accommodations.
Delivery is not available, but takeout and dine-in options are offered for convenience.
Reservations are accepted, which can be helpful especially during busy times or for larger groups.
Payments can be made using credit and debit cards as well as NFC mobile payment methods.
Popular items include their onion soup, filet mignon, pumpkin cheesecake, and signature cocktails like the Harvest Margarita.
Free parking is available both on-street and in lots, along with paid parking options nearby.
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