Bergen House

September Book Club Meeting - Into The Water
2024-09-19 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Great mead. Great books. The best people.
Casual book club, everyone is welcome. Our book this month is called Into The Water by Paula Hawkins.
We’re switching things up this month. Please come with ideas for next month’s book club book. We will draw a book out of a hat!

Birthday Bash: 4 Years Old!
2024-09-07 13:00 - 22:00
Special mead release: an incredible version of Port of Call aged 2 years!
Food from Kraftwich food truck
Cake from Sweet Harmony on Main Street in Middletown
Delicious meads & meadtails (as always)
Here’s Talon’s description of Port of Call 2024: “This round is a little different than the last one (in 2022). When I bottled Port Of Call in July of 22, I immediately filled that barrel and another rye bourbon barrel, too. Yesterday, I blended those two barrels back into one batch. 2 years old already. Why blended? Well, the idea is that the flavor should be more rounded with the OG Port Of Call barrel offering softer wooden tones and the fresh rye bourbon barrel offering that sharp bourbon infused goodness.”

Free Karaoke!
2024-09-06 19:30 - 23:00, 2024-08-16 19:30 - 23:00, 2024-08-02 19:30 - 23:00, 2024-07-19 19:30 - 23:00, 2024-07-05 19:30 - 23:00, 2024-06-21 19:30 - 23:00
Free Karaoke the 1st & 3rd Friday of every month

Intergalactic Kegger
2024-08-30 18:00 - 22:00
– Intergalactic Kegger Band performing 90s rock hits– 90s video gaming– dress in your favorite 90s gear– special cocktails– 90s snacks— and of course mead!No coverFree parking on Kings Ave (right on front of us)BYO foodGood times to be had by all!

Local Musician Showcase
2024-08-24 17:30 - 22:00
Original Music and covers performed by local artists.
Come support local musicians, and enjoy a mead or cocktail.
6:00 – Time of Day Band6:30 – Sarah Lou Richards7:00 – Chipped Tooth7:30 – Guitar by Troy8:00 – Amanda and Jenavieve8:30 – Cherry Sparks9:00 – Vicky Gagliardi9:20 – Jon James9:40 – JD Wise
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

August Book Club Meeting - How High We Go in the Dark
2024-08-15 18:30 - 20:30
Our August Book Club book is “How High We Go in the Dark” by Sequoia Nagermatsu @sequoia.nagamatsu
Casual meeting of like-minded people. Looking forward to meeting up and discussing with you!

By the way, we started at Bergen House Good Reads. Great place to keep track of our book club books and to share comments if you can’t make it to the meeting. Here’s the link (I’ll add it to our linktree too for those of us on Instagram): https://www.goodreads.com/friend/i…

Mead Club BBQ (Members Only)
2024-08-11 17:30 - 21:00
One of our biggest/best events every year. Details TBA (watch your emails)
— This event is for Mead Club Members only (if Mead Club registration hasn’t already closed for year, click here to get your membership) —

Game Night with the Board Game Librarian
2024-08-09 18:00 - 22:00
Game night with @theboardgamelibrarian! If you’re a board game fan, this is a night you don’t want to miss. Jenn always brings new and exciting games for us to try out. I have also seen some prototype games from local makers testing them live. Bring a friend, or we’ll help you find a gaming companion when you arrive.
– BYO Food (see our recommendations)– FREE Entry– FREE Parking– No Outside Beverages (We’ve got you covered: alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
It works pretty simply: Bergen House has a bunch of games to choose from, plus The Board Game Librarian also brings a rotating selection of games. Or, you can bring your own game. Similarly, you can bring your own friend or play with one of ours. It’s a great networking opportunity of like-minded individuals. Bergen House makes the mead, you can bring your dinner and your well-behaved canine friends, too. We all come together for a good time.

Artist Opening Night – Karen Michaud
2024-08-08 18:00 - 21:00
Our August artist is Karen Michaud. Come meet Karen and see her beautiful work on Thursday, August 8.

Meadtails now Available!
2024-08-01 17:00 - 22:00
Starting August 1, we will offer mixed drinks made with our mead and spirits from Connecticut Distillers such as Fruitful Mixology, Litchfield Distillery, and Fifth State Distillery!
We received a lot of really positive feedback from our Mead Club members on our test night, so we’re really excited to bring these creations to the public! Can’t wait to see you here to choose your favorite!

Walter Jacobson Music
2024-07-26 18:00 - 21:00
Professional singer & multi instrumentalist Walter Jacobson performs a wide range and variety of music.

Meadtail Tasting (Members Only)
2024-07-24 18:00 - 21:00
Celebrate our cafe license and come sample… and give feedback… on the meadtails we plan to feature on our opening menu!
Members: Refer to the email sent July 16. If you didn’t get it or don’t have it, contact us.
RSVPS helpful but not required. Plus 1s encouraged.
— This event is for Mead Club Members only (click here to get your membership before they registration closes for the year) —

Stand Up Comedy
2024-07-20 21:30 - 23:30
Who’s ready for a laugh?

Purchase here, or here, or from a bartender at Bergen – you pick – just please reserve your tickets in advance. Only $25/person?!? Yes!!

3 comics, 1 free drinks, unlimited not free drinks, and unlimited good times. Let’s gooo!

July Book Club Meeting - Dark Matter
2024-07-18 18:30 - 21:00 | Bergen House Taproom, 725 Main St. Unit 27, Middletown, CT, 06457, United States
Casual meeting of like-minded people. Looking forward to meeting up and discussing with you!
Remember our reading challenge! Why should only kids get the reading shirts from the library?! It’s easy to participate: read three books, write them down, and turn in your slip of paper. Once you’ve accomplished these tasks, we order you a tee shirt. Every year is unique. We’ve been using stick people because they’re fun and adorable. Reading slips are available now. You have until September 2nd to read your books and turn in your slip!

Shoreline Paint & Sip
2024-07-13 16:00 - 18:00
We’re hosting a paint and sip with Dave TenEyck this Saturday, 7/13.
Please reserve your seat in advance here, or by emailing Dave at daveteneyck@gmail.com and you can pay at Bergen House when you arrive. Whatever is easier for you, but please reserve a seat so Dave can bring the right amount of supplies.
Waterfall paint and sip was a blast. I’m excited to see everyone’s paintings for the shoreline!
Includes step-by-step instruction, 11″ X 14″ canvas, acrylic paints & brushes, and a round of mead. Beginners to advanced painters welcome.
Dave is a certified art instructor graduating with his degree from Rhode Island School of Design. Just $24 includes all your supplies and your first round of mead. It’s a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon!

July Game Night
2024-07-12 18:00 - 22:00
Friday 7/12 is game night with @theboardgamelibrarian if you are a board game fan this is a night you don’t want to miss. Jenn always brings new and exciting games for us to try out. I have also seen some prototype games from local makers testing them live. Bring a friend or we’ll help you find a gaming companion when you arrive.
– BYO Food (see our recommendations)– FREE Entry– FREE Parking– No Outside Beverages (We’ve got you covered: alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
It works pretty simply: Bergen House has a bunch of games to choose from, plus The Board Game Librarian also brings a rotating selection of games. Or, you can bring your own game. Similarly, you can bring your own friend or play with one of ours. It’s a great networking opportunity of like-minded individuals. Bergen House makes the mead, you can bring your dinner and your well-behaved canine friends, too. We all come together for a good time.

Artist Opening Night - Thomas Drew
2024-07-11 18:00 - 22:00
Our July artist is @tommydrewthis and he’s got some fun works. Come and say hello, talk to Thomas about his process this Thursday July 11th.

Silent Auction for Middletown Stage Company
2024-07-07 14:00 - 18:00
A silent auction to support the Footloose and The Little Mermaid, JR productions by the Middletown Stage Company.

Closed for Independence Day
2024-07-04

"Start Your Summer" Book Fair
2024-06-30 12:00 - 16:00
In collaboration with R.J. Julia Booksellers and The Board Game Librarian, we are excited to present to you the “Start Your Summer” Book Fair!

We have 6 local authors coming!

This is an adult book fair (that doesn’t mean that all the books are x-rated, just that it’s *not* 85% kids’ books). And we have some other book-ish vendors too.

If you like books or even just know how to read this event is for you! This is your chance to support local authors and artisans.

Annual Mead Club Cookout
2024-06-23 11:00 - 13:00
***This free event is for Mead Club Members Only – we are closed to the public at this time***
Mead Club Members: please RSVP to Talon (refer to your email).
The menu is simple: burgers, hot dogs, and potato chips. Gluten free buns are al;readsy planned, but if you have any dietary restrictions (e.g. veggie burgers) please let Talon know.
We’re making the Drink The Kool-Aid mead that was so popular last year.
This is a members-only, free event that is our “thank you” for being in the mead club. Talon says, “You are the people that make Bergen House a place I want to work free to attend, I hope to see you here!”

June Book Club Meeting - The One Hungred Years of Leni and Margot
2024-06-20 18:30 - 21:00
Casual meeting of like-minded people. Looking forward to meeting up and discussing with you!

Knowing that Summer is an interesting time for everyone. Some get to read more and others less. Or you may be on vacation in June or July so I want to mention now that July’s book is Dark Matter by Blake Crouch.

Board Game Tag Sale
2024-06-15 12:00 - 22:00
Local board game collectors and enthusiasts come together.

9 vendors will have booths to share their gently used board games and tabletop games for resale.
One 3d Print shop will be here too with Warhammer and D&D pieces for sale.
Back Again Board Game Cafe has a booth as well.

If you remotely enjoy gaming you want to come take a peak, these types of deals are seldom and always worth it.

A huge “thank you” to The Board Game Librarian for helping put this event together. – I always appreciate our collaboration.

June Game Night
2024-06-14 18:00 - 22:00
Friday 6/14 is game night with @theboardgamelibrarian if you are a board game fan this is a night you don’t want to miss. Jenn always brings new and exciting games for us to try out. I have also seen some prototype games from local makers testing them live. Bring a friend or find a friend.
BYO Food (see our recommendations)FREE EntryFREE ParkingNo Outside Beverages (We’ve got you covered: alcoholic & non-alcoholic)

Music & Mead Fest
2024-06-08 13:00 - 21:00 | Bergen House Taproom, 725 Main St. Unit 27, Middletown, CT, 06457, United States
new mead alert!

Happy Music and Mead Fest Day, everyone!

Party starts at 1 PM with Ali Kat Acoustic then @martinpiggotguitarist takes the stage at 3 PM and 4 In A Row is on at 6 PM.

New mead: Spicy Rita has made it’s annual return. Honestly I forgot how delicious this one is! Jalapeño, lime, and agave

It’s going to be a great day. I’ll see you over here!
