Bergen House

Free Karaoke!
2025-05-02 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-04-18 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-04-04 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-03-21 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-03-07 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-02-21 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-02-07 19:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York)
Free Karaoke the 1st & 3rd Friday of every month

Magic the Gathering: Draft with Drafts
2025-04-27 13:00 - 16:00
Draft with Drafts: Tabletop Gaming Center in Newington is hosting another Draft – now on Sunday afternoon!
As the blossoms bloom we head over to Bloomburrow for our April Draft.
We look forward to seeing veteran players and new alike. $30

"Bergen the House Down" Drag Show
2025-04-25 20:00 - 23:00
Mz. Clementine Ku’Lay’D presents, “BERGEN THE HOUSE DOWN” , a drag show. This uber popular event features a rotating cast, so there are new performers every month. Click here to get your tickets before they sell out.
If you have never been to a drag show before, here’s what to expect: GLAMOR, GLITTER, and LAUGHS abound! It’s customary to tip performers so bring your 20’s, 10’s, 5’s, and 1’s dollar bills! There is a TON of work that goes into giving you QUALITY entertainment, so open your heart and mind to receive the gift of this performance art. But… most importantly… HAVE FUN… it’s a DRAG SHOW!
All our session meads, mulled mead, full strength meads, meadtails (cocktails made with mead), mocktails (alcohol free cocktails) and other non-alcoholic beverages are on sale durign the event , so no outside beverages, please. However, DO BRING the outside food of your choice: charcuterie boards, homemade or purchased food creations, etc.
Doors open at 8:00pm with showtime happening at 9pm.

Play Chess at Bergen House
2025-04-23 17:30 - 21:00, 2025-01-29 17:30 - 21:00
Come for the challenge, stay for the mead. Boards available. Enjoy a game… or a few games… on the night of our first “Chess Club” meeting. Free and open to everyone. Perhaps you’d like a game against the mead maker himself?

April Book Club: Sharp Objects
2025-04-17 18:30 - 20:30
Now an HBO® Limited Series starting Amy Adams, nominated for 8 Emmy Awards, including “Outstanding Limited Series”
From the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Gone Girl
The month’s book is Sharp Objects, by Gillian Flynn: Fresh from a brief stay at a psych hospital, reporter Camille Preaker faces a troubling assignment: she must return to her tiny hometown to cover the murders of two preteen girls. For years, Camille has hardly spoken to her neurotic, hypochondriac mother or to the half-sister she barely knows: a beautiful thirteen-year-old with an eerie grip on the town. Now, installed in her old bedroom in her family’s Victorian mansion, Camille finds herself identifying with the young victims—a bit too strongly. Dogged by her own demons, she must unravel the psychological puzzle of her own past if she wants to get the story—and survive this homecoming.

3 Hard Core Bands
2025-04-12 20:00 - 23:00
PointNorth presents 3 great hard core bands 8-11pm: Dirt Pile, The Sons of Montana, and Chemical Imbalance. $10 cover

Affinity Big Band
2025-04-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-13 19:00 - 21:00
Big band jazz music from @affinityjazz. Always a hit here at Bergen House, so you’re gonna want to make it out for this – something like 17 piece big band! Dude, these guys shake the rafters!

CT Musician Showcase Live on WESU 88.9
2025-04-05 16:00 - 22:00
Original Music and covers performed by local artists.
Come support local musicians, and enjoy a mead or cocktail.
Broadcast live the The Connecticut Connected Music Show on WESU FM 88.1 and online at http://www.wesufm.org.
4:20 – Christina Meadows4:50 – Terri Lachance5:25 – Fjord Pony6:00 – Christopher Bousquet American Elm6:30 – Dave & Jenny7:00 – Jackson7:30 – Guitar by Troy8:00 – Amanda and Jenavieve8:30 – Chipped Tooth
9:00 – Time of Day
No cover chargeBYO Food (Eli Cannons is next door, Krust is across the street, and Mondo & Salsa’s 3 deliver; some other great options on our Food page)No outside beveragesWell-behaved dogs and kids are welcome

Drinks & Derby (Roller)
2025-03-27 17:00 - 20:00
Join #Hartford Area Roller Derby at Bergen House — and come thirsty!

On March 27th, Hartford Area Roller Derby will be sippin’ meads at Bergen House from 5-9 pm! Learn about our 2025 season, chat with some of our awesome league members, and support a great local business! We love to connect with our community, and we can’t do that without YOU!!

Spoiler Alert: there may be roller skating happening in the taproom….

Magic the Gathering: Draft with Drafts
2025-03-19 18:00 - 21:00
Draft with Drafts: Tabletop Gaming Center in Newington is hosting another Draft!
We look forward to seeing veteran players and new alike. $30

Live Music
2025-03-06 19:00 - 21:00
Live music at 7pm for only $10 zach___rowden bobhnud h_s_f_b moffjazz

Bergen the House Down - Love Game
2025-02-28 20:00 - 23:00
Your FRIDAY just got a lot more SHINIER! Mz. Clementine Ku’Lay’D presents, “BERGEN THE HOUSE DOWN” , a drag show. This uber popular event features a rotating cast, so there are new performers every month. You never know who you will see in the show! There will be fun games during the show and fantastic prizes to win! Click here to get your tickets before they sell out.
If you have never been to a drag show before, here’s what to expect: GLAMOR, GLITTER, and LAUGHS abound! It’s customary to tip performers so bring your 20’s, 10’s, 5’s, and 1’s dollar bills! There is a TON of work that goes into giving you QUALITY entertainment, so open your heart and mind to receive the gift of this performance art. But… most importantly… HAVE FUN… it’s a DRAG SHOW!
All our session meads, mulled mead, full strength meads, meadtails (cocktails made with mead), mocktails (alcohol free cocktails) and other non-alcoholic beverages are on sale durign the event , so no outside beverages, please. However, DO BRING the outside food of your choice: charcuterie boards, homemade or purchased food creations, etc.
Doors open at 8:00pm with showtime happening at 9pm.
THIS MONTH FEATURES:
MZ. CLEMENTINE KULAYD
TIANA MAXIM
KENYA MONE HEART
GRAVEYARD BRAT
If you have any questions pleae do not hesitate to reach out to Mz. Clemetine Ku’Lay’d at clementinekulayd@gmail.com

Salsa & Bachata Dance Class
2025-02-27 18:30 - 21:00
6:30 Salsa Dancing
7:30 Bachata Dancing
8:30 Latin music ’til close
Adult dance classes. Beginners welcome. Experience & partneres NOT required! Learn the basics of 2 fun latin dances. Celebrate with jazzy and energetic Salsa, and groove to the bluesy Cariibean soudns of Bachata. $15 per class. Cash at the door or Venmo bailabaila17. Advance registration call or text (203) 440-6777 or bailabaila17

Yahtzee Tournament
2025-02-23 15:00 - 17:00
You heard that correctly: a Yahtzee Tournament! It’s fun for all ages (technically, Hasbro recommends 8+).
Don’t try to bring any weighted dice, either – we’ll know!

PointNorth Presents Punk Rock
2025-02-22 20:00 - 23:00
The Prozacs are coming to Bergen House with Rusty Things and Rickety Cricket!
Brought to you by Point North Productions. They have not been to CT in a long time.
Let’s rock out! -with Jefferson Blood, Jimmy Craig, and Matthew Dolan
$10 cover

February Book Club: The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy
2025-02-20 18:30 - 20:30
February book is: The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen meganbannen

“A uniquely charming mixture of whimsy and the macabre that completely won me over. If you ever wished for an adult romance that felt like Howl’s Moving Castle, THIS IS THAT BOOK.” —Helen Hoang, author of The Kiss Quotient

Magic the Gathering: Aetherdrift Draft
2025-02-19 18:00 - 21:00
Draft with Drafts: Tabletop Gaming Center in Newington is hosting a Draft with the newest Magtic the Gathering set, Aetherdrift.
We look forward to seeing veteran players and new alike. $30

La Cocina Cubana Food Truck
2025-02-15 16:00 - 20:00
Authentic Cuban cuisine from @la_cocina_cubana. Sandwiches, rice dishes, and more. There’s a reason this is Yelp’s #1 for Cuban food at 4.8 stars – go ahead: treat yourself. Oh, and did I mention the food is both delicious and resonably priced?

Chili Cook Off
2025-02-02 14:00 - 16:30
Free to enter and free to taste!
Make the best chili to win!!!
The competition will be judged by guests in three categories: Best Overall, Spiciest, and Honorable Mention. Winner announced at 4:30pm.

Cornhole Tournament
2025-01-31 18:30 - 22:00
Win prizes and drink mead! Everyone of all skill levels is welcome!

ACA Official Rules
Sudden Death (Vistory)
One team member must be 21+
Only $6 per team of 2

Spots are limited, so please pre-register here.

Drag Show!!!
2025-01-24 20:00 - 22:00
Back again due to popular demand! “Bergen the House Down” drag show. Hosted by Mz. Clementine Ku’Lay’D and featuring Onixx Aura, Frankie Cyanide, and Carina Concealed Weapon.
Tickets available at the door or preorder through EventBrite. Order before Monday Jan. 20, and they’re only $20 each!

Open House: "nora from Moodus"
2025-01-18 13:00 - 15:00
January’s artist is “Nora from Moodus”, and if you missed her on opening night, you can come meet her at this open house! Here’s how the artist describes herself:
“Nora from Moodus”began as a way to share original photo images in the form of wall decor and notecards.
To make a long story short, I discovered that after years of sitting behind a desk, it is possible to find new ways to grow, enjoy each day, and be a part of the larger community. My mentors and friends at the East Haddam Art League and the East Haddam Museum have enriched my life immensely and it is a tribute to their encouragement that I can present my work at Bergen House.
I am a Connecticut native, Army veteran, and graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University. My family roots are traced back to pre-revolutionary times and that is why I remain here in Moodus, Connecticut.
My hope is that Connecticut will continue to attract visitors and promote local businesses. Thank you for your support and interest in my photo images!
