Courthouse Bar and Grille

10/08/2026

There's nothing better than October in New England and Putnam celebrates with the Great Pumpkin Festival!
🎃Saturday October 17, 2026 10:00 - 3:00

Featuring arts and crafts vendors, a giant sandcastle, Kids Zone in Rotary Park plus so much more!

We are opening early - at 10:30 - featuring pumpkin spice coffee and a cinnamon roll 😋

🍂All that crisp autumn air is sure to make you hungry - join us at The Courthouse for our delicious pumpkin favorites! There is something for everyone at The Courthouse. 🍽️

Reservations accepted for parties of 5 or more. 860.963.0074

10/06/2026

It's Tuesday and you know what that means...

Join us for a Tall Tito's Cocktail for only $6!

All Day, Every Tuesday

10/05/2026

The Courthouse is proud to serve Coca-Cola products for 28 years and we now offer Coke Zero!

Stop in today for a delicious meal and an ice-cold Coca-Cola. Available for take-out or dine-in. 860.963.0074

10/05/2026

The Courthouse is accepting applications for:
* Experienced Line Cook
* Experienced Server
* Dishwasher for lunch and weekends

Join our team! We are an established business that offers a family-friendly work environment, shift meal discounts and opportunity for growth.

Apply in person. 121 Main Street, Putnam.

09/27/2026

⛈️ Is the storm over yet?!! ⛈️
Ready to get out of the house?!?

The Courthouse opens at 11:30 and we are featuring delicious specials:

🍵 Soup of the Day: Sausage Ditalini

🍕Appetizer: pepperoni pizza bites

🥪 Shaved Prime Rib sub
🥗 Mango habanero chicken Caesar salad
🍤 Beef and shrimp stir fry
🍝 Chicken and sausage cacciatore

🦎 Join us before or after the Goose on the Loose show! 🦎

🦎 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬: 𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗜𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗡! But this time, we know exactly where to find him: The Bradley Playhouse! And he’s bringing some unusual friends!

🎟𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 (𝗩𝗜𝗣 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄!)
ci.ovationtix.com/36038/production/1291157

We’re celebrating 𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗘’𝗦 𝗚𝗢𝗧𝗖𝗛𝗔 𝗗𝗔𝗬!
Rainforest Reptile Shows is bringing Goose to The Bradley for an incredible one-hour LIVE reptile experience featuring:

🦎 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 the Water Monitor — Our favorite fugitive and our Guest of Honor
🐊 𝗔𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿
🐍 𝗔 𝟭𝟰-𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗽𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻

🌟 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗩𝗜𝗣 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘!
We’re making Goose’s Gotcha Day extra special with a limited VIP Experience after the show!

𝗩𝗜𝗣 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝘁:
📸 A special photo opportunity
🐊 The chance to touch and hold the alligator
🐍 An up-close encounter with Stella the python
🦎 A chance to meet Goose up close in his enclosure
🧁 A Goose’s Gotcha Day cupcake

⚠️ 𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗩𝗜𝗣 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘!
Once they're gone, they're gone — so if you want to get up close and personal with Goose and his friends, don't wait to grab yours!

📅 September 27
⏰ 2:00PM
📍 The Bradley Playhouse
30 Front Street, Putnam CT

And there's an even bigger reason to celebrate: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗥𝗦 𝗢𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆, the nonprofit sanctuary Goose (and many other rescued animals) now calls home.

09/24/2026

☔️ Rainy weekend changing your plans?!?

No worries…we’ve got you covered at The Courthouse! 🍂

🍁 Featuring our new Burnt ends Mac ‘n Cheese
🍹Fall Cocktail list
😋delicious daily specials and fall drafts:
🍺Shipyard Pumpkin
🎃Pumpkinhead Ale
🍺Sam Adams Octoberfest
🎃Stowe Style: FestBier and
🍂 Maine Lunch.

🦎 looking for something fun and unique?!!
Tickets are available through The Bradley Playhouse for Goose’s Gotcha Day! 💛

🦎 Fun for all ages! 🦎

Looking for something WILD to do indoors this weekend?

Remember Goose? The famous monitor lizard who had everyone captivated by his "Goose is on the Loose" adventure, after spending two weeks on the run last year? Well, he is back...and we know just where to find him!

Come celebrate Goose's Gotcha Day and hear what he has been up to since. And he isn't coming alone! He is bringing a couple of his reptile friends along for the fun!

It is live, education, entertaining and definitely not your average Sunday afternoon!

Sunday, September 27
2PM - The Bradley Playhouse

VIP's get to see Goose and his friends up close after the show!
Reserve your seats today!
https://ci.ovationtix.com/36038/production/1291157?performanceId=11868192

Adult's general admission $20, children/students/seniors $15.
VIP adults $30, children/students/seniors $25.

VIP includes a meet and greet after the show, souvenir and a celebratory Goose's Gotcha Day cupcake made by Leona's Baking Co.

Rainforest Reptile Shows Jennerate The Bradley Playhouse Visit Eastern CT WINY Radio

09/07/2026

It's a holiday Monday...a bonus treat-yourself day!😋

What's your favorite?

🍔A hand-pressed Angus beef burger...

🍝Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

🍟Buffalo Chicken Wrap with Brew City fries

See you at The Courthouse for lunch or dinner - open at 11:30

📞860.963.0074 for takeout

09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day Weekend to all!

As this season comes to a close, take the time to enjoy a delicious meal and a cold drink while making memories with family and friends.

The Courthouse is open all weekend whether you are driving home from the Fair, forgot to stop for groceries or just need a break from the grill!

Open every day at 11:30. See you soon!

09/02/2026

08/26/2026

Got a smoochie poochie in your life?!?
Share your photo here - it's National Dog Day! 🐾🐾
Happy 1st Birthday to sweet Josie 🩷