CROSS IT! DRINK IT! LIVE IT!
Located in the Historic Hilliard Mills
The best place to watch the beautiful game in Hartford County!Nestled in the basement of the historic Hilliard Mills, our taproom draws inspiration from the quaint pubs of Dublin, Glasgow, and the British Isles. Step foot into a comfortable and welcoming environment that seems straight out of the sitcom “Cheers”, where truly everyone will know your name by the end of your pint. Our small team here has a deep love for soccer, or football as most call it in the world, and love bringing the unique atmosphere's you can see in Europe to our hometown of Manchester. We have 10 rotating beers always on tap, as well as local cider and wine. Love the beautiful game? There is no better place to support your favorite team from the Premier League, MLS, USL, La Liga and more!
Hours of Operation
Monday: CLOSEDTuesday: CLOSEDWednesday: 2 - 7 PMThursday: 2 - 8 PMFriday: 2 - 8 PMSaturday: 11 AM - 8 PMSunday: 11 AM - 5 PM
Current Taproom Pours
Up-to-Date as of 2/20/2026
2ND BRIDGE BREWS
GOONER GAS - BEST BITTER - 5.4% ABV
ARGYLLE ALE - RED ALE - 4.5% ABV
ORVILLE'S - OATMEAL STOUT - 5.6% ABV
Our staple stout and a strong fan favorite for a while! If you love Guinness, or any other classic stout this beer is made for you.
ORVILLE’S BOOZED BERRY - BOURBON BARREL AGED STOUT WITH BERRIES - 5.6% ABV
PINK COOKIES - SOUR ALE - 4.2%
A basic sour with pomegranate purée, cherry purée, and orange purée to add a fruity twist to the tart malt flavor.
GUEST TAPS
PILS - 4.2%
O.E.C. BREWING CO. - OXFORD, CT
KÖLSCH AMERICANA - 5%
O.E.C. BREWING CO. - OXFORD, CT
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Our Team
Steven White
Founder & Head Brewer
Steven White is born and bred in Manchester, with a passion for creating delicious recipes for our beers and an unwavering support for his Arsenal Gunners, he thought of the idea of combining both which is how 2nd Bridge was born.
Kobe White
Assistant Brewer
2nd Bridge is truly a local family business, Kobe White is the son of Steve and has worked with him from before we ever opened our doors. A true craftsmen of the brewing industry, Kobe loves making beer just as much as he loves watching his beloved Arsenal, you can catch him in the production area most days down at the Bridge.
Damon Gagnon
Taproom manager
Whenever you decide to pop in to our taproom, you are most likely going to run into Damon, our taproom manager who takes care of everything in the front of the house. A huge Nottingham Forest fan, Damon loves his dark ales and English milds to pair with those 90 min battles on the pitch.
Mug Club
If you're a member of our mug club already, congratulations! And thank you so much for your ongoing support.If you are looking to join our Mug Club, we are currently revising our policies. Please stay tuned for more information. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us using the form on this site.
Contact Us!
Maybe you want to host a viewing of your favorite team, maybe you want to host a birthday party or corporate event. Or maybe you have a wedding next door and want a place to relax. Whatever it is, we’d love to help you celebrate the big day.We offer full taproom rentals, as well as just our private event room in the back!
FAQs
What is available to-go?
We always have a rotating option of beers to-go down in the taproom. It is mostly seasonal, but we almost always carry one of our IPAs and Wheatley Wheat Ale. Growlers can be filled but it always depends on which beer you select.
Are you open for the 10am European matches?
Yes! We carry all of the streaming platforms to show a majority of the European or domestic game available. We mostly show the Premier League and Champions League, but we will show almost any game requested!
Can I bring my dog?
Yes! We also have a patio out front if you want to sit outside with your pup.
Do you have food, or can we bring in outside food?
We currently only serve breakfast sandwiches on Saturday & Sunday (depending on the Premier League schedule), but feel free to bring in some food or order food from any of the restaurants nearby.