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Little Pub at Dunville's
- 41 Saugatuck Ave, Westport, CT 06880

American restaurant, Hamburger restaurant ★4.0 (26)·$10–20

41 Saugatuck Ave, Westport, CT 06880, USA

4.0
Great bartender, two pilsners on tap (!), & great old school Motown tunes playing. If I lived anywhere near here it would be my local - Ron Martinson
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$10–20 per person Reported by 26 people$1–10$10–20$20–30$30–50

Little Pub at Dunville's Introduce

Connecticut residents searching for a reliable, consistently excellent local dining spot need look no further than Little Pub at Dunville's in Westport. This establishment is a seamless blend of a classic New England pub and a modern American restaurant, creating an atmosphere that is both Cozy and Trendy. It has earned a reputation for its philosophy of "fun over fancy" and "comfortable over cool," establishing itself as a true community hub that caters to a wide spectrum of patrons, including Locals, Groups, and Families. The restaurant is notably identified as a women-owned business, adding to its unique local character.

The core of the Little Pub experience lies in its comprehensive and creative menu, which masterfully transforms familiar Comfort food into something special. Their distinction as a premier Hamburger restaurant is well-deserved, offering specialty burgers made with fresh ground Angus beef, such as the Ventura Highway Burger ($17.00) or the customizable Build a Burger ($12.00). Beyond the burgers, the menu is an adventure of flavors:

Warm starters are found in the "LITTLE CROCKS" section, offering favorites like the New England classic N.E. Clam Chowder ($9.00) and the hearty Little Pub Chili ($9.00). For shared appetizers, the "LITTLE PLATES" include everything from LITTLE PUB BIG PRETZEL ($12.00) to STICKY NUGGETS ($16.00).

Among the standout dishes are the "MAC N' CHEESE YOUR WAY" creations, allowing patrons to build on the classic Mac N' Cheese ($12.00) base with inventive toppings like Pulled Pork or Buffalo Chicken (both $16.00). The "LITTLE PUB FAVORITES" further expand the options with high-quality entrees, including Tenderloin Steak Tips ($22.00) and globally-inspired items like Food Truck Fish Tacos ($20.00) and Chick 'N Waffles ($20.00).

Location and Accessibility

Little Pub at Dunville's is strategically located on Saugatuck Avenue in Westport, making it highly accessible for residents throughout Fairfield County and beyond. Its convenient positioning is ideal for a dedicated dinner outing or a casual drop-in.

  • Address: 41 Saugatuck Ave, Westport, CT 06880

Accessibility is a high priority, ensuring a welcoming environment for every member of the Connecticut community:

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot (Free parking lot is available)
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Additional parking is offered via Free street parking.

This attention to detail in location and accessibility underscores its commitment to being a genuinely inclusive neighborhood gathering place.

Services Offered

The operational model of Little Pub at Dunville's is designed for maximum convenience and choice, covering nearly every dining need:

  • Dining Service: Provides comprehensive Table service for Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert. The focus on quality food for Lunch and Dinner makes it popular for Solo dining.
  • Flexibility: Offers Onsite services for Dine-in, alongside highly convenient Takeout and Delivery options. Patrons can choose between indoor Seating or the popular Outdoor seating.
  • Bar Program: Features a fully stocked Bar onsite, celebrated for its wide selection of Alcohol, Hard liquor, and Wine. The "Great beer selection" and "Great cocktails" are highly rated by customers, complemented by daily Happy hour drinks and Happy hour food.
  • Quick Options: Catering to busy schedules, the menu includes Quick bite items, Small plates, and Late-night food.
  • Events and Planning: The venue Accepts reservations, which is recommended for peak hours or larger Groups, and also provides full Catering services for off-site events.
  • Family Services: It is identified as Good for kids, with High chairs available and a dedicated Kid's menu featuring favorites like KID'S NACHOS ($9.00).
  • Amenities and Payments: Patrons benefit from Wi-Fi access and can easily pay using Credit cards and Debit cards.

Features / Highlights

The combination of exceptional food quality and a vibrant social atmosphere makes Little Pub at Dunville's a standout choice in Fairfield County. Key highlights include:

  • Award-Winning Excellence: The restaurant has been formally recognized for its outstanding service and food categories, notably for its burgers and general pub experience, a testament to its consistent quality.
  • Signature Mac N' Cheese: The popular "MAC N' CHEESE YOUR WAY" concept allows for delicious customization, with options like Cheeseburger Mac N' Cheese and Pulled Pork Mac N' Cheese offering comfort food taken to an artisanal level.
  • Lively Entertainment: Known for its great atmosphere, the pub regularly hosts Live music and is a favorite Sports viewing location, with positive customer reviews highlighting the "great old school Motown tunes" and multiple TVs for watching games.
  • Superior Drink Program: The bar is a major attraction, offering a "Great beer selection" and "Great cocktails," making it an ideal choice for happy hour or an evening out.
  • Inclusive and Friendly Crowd: The commitment to being an inclusive space—Family-friendly, Groups-friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and a Transgender safespace—fosters a genuinely "friendly and chill" atmosphere that resonates with the local community.
  • Fast and Attentive Service: Customers consistently praise the staff for providing Fast service and being "really nice," ensuring a pleasant and efficient dining experience. The restaurant also Serves local specialty, connecting it further to the Connecticut region.

Contact Information

For making plans, the essential contact details are:

  • Address: 41 Saugatuck Ave, Westport, CT 06880
  • Primary Phone: (203) 227-0511
  • Mobile Contact: +1 203-227-0511
  • Reservations: The pub Accepts reservations, streamlining the process for your visit.

What is Worth Choosing

Choosing Little Pub at Dunville's is choosing a complete, high-quality experience that addresses multiple dining and social needs in Connecticut:

  • For the Ultimate Comfort Meal: If you are seeking substantial, delicious comfort food, the combination of award-winning burgers and the inventive Mac N' Cheese options makes it an undeniable destination. Don't overlook the unique sandwiches and wraps like the Thanksgiving Turkey Wrap or the Dragon Roll Burrito.
  • For a Guaranteed Good Time: The consistently positive reviews about the "friendly and chill" atmosphere, high-quality cocktails, and great music ensure that any visit—whether for Lunch, Dinner, or late-night food—will be lively and enjoyable. It truly feels like a local, beloved institution.
  • For Stress-Free Family Dining: The provision of a dedicated Kid's menu, high chairs, and an atmosphere that welcomes families, combined with easy parking and full accessibility, makes dining with children remarkably simple and enjoyable.
  • For Supporting Local and Inclusive Businesses: As a proudly women-owned business that actively cultivates an inclusive environment (Transgender safespace, LGBTQ+ friendly), patrons can feel good knowing their dollars support a business deeply committed to community values. The restaurant's reputation for great food that is "very tasty and not too expensive" ensures excellent value every time.

Little Pub at Dunville's Vibe

  • LITTLE CROCKS

  • French Onion Soup $9.00

    Garlic croutons, melted provolone, grated parmesan

  • N.E. Clam Chowder $9.00

    creamy new england style clam chowder

  • Chicken Tortilla Soup $9.00

    Chicken, tomatillos, cheddar jack, tortilla strips

  • Little Pub Chili $9.00

    Ground beef, black beans, cheddar jack, sour cream

  • LITTLE PLATES

  • STICKY NUGGETS $16.00

    Just like the General Tso's chicken you'd get at Chinese take out only with none of the other stuff you don't want. And Better!

  • HUMMUS AND FLATBREADS $15.00

    House hummus, vegetables, olives, warm grilled flatbreads. Pretty much everything you'd need.

  • NACHOS $16.00

    House tortilla chips topped with cheddar jack, beef and bean chili, pico, black olives, jalapenos. ¡these nachos are allyos!

  • LADDER COMPANY 1 HOTWINGS $16.00

    crispy wings tossed in buffalo hot sauce and served with celery and some bleu cheese dressing. no ladders included.

  • FARMERS MARKET SPRING ROLLS $16.00

    Crispy vegetable spring rolls with a sweet thai-chili dip

  • LITTLE PUB BIG PRETZEL $12.00

    Enormous soft baked Bavarian pretzel with cheese sauce and honey mustard because those are the rules for enormous soft baked Bavarian pretzels

  • CHICKEN QUESADILLA $16.00

    Grilled chicken, cheddar, pico, cilantro-lime sour cream all grilled between two flour tortilla's and then cut up like a pizza. but you already knew that last part.

  • BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER $14.00

    cauliflower florets coated in rice flour, deep fried, and tossed in buffalo sauce. like buffalo wings without the chicken wings.

  • CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS $16.00

    Three hand packed angus beef sliders topped with cheddar, swiss, and American cheese. or get All American if you like. or all cheddar. We can do whatever you like.

  • SALADS

  • Little Pub Salad $16.00

    Panko-crusted goat cheese, mesclun greens, walnuts, mandarin orange, dried cranberries, apples, raspberry vinaigrette, garlic croutons

  • Cilantro-Lime Chicken $18.00

    Cilantro-lime chicken, greens, corn-black bean salsa, olives, avocado, cheddarjack, tortilla strips, chipotle ranch

  • Hail, Caesar $18.00

    Blackened chicken breast, romaine, garlic croutons, parmesan, caesar dressing

  • Thai Sesame Salmon $22.00

    Thai sesame grilled salmon, greens, tomato, carrots, cucumber, red onion, mandarin oranges, citrus-ginger dressing, wontons, wasabi drizzle

  • Chopped Cobb $16.00

    Greens, bacon, tomatoes, olives, hardboiled egg, avocado, gorgonzola, balsamic vinaigrette

  • Hamburger Chopped Salad $16.00

    Angus beef patty, iceberg, dill pickles, bacon, tomatoes, red onion, cheddar jack, french fries, thousand island

  • SALAD ADD ONS

  • Grilled/ Blackened Chicken Breast $7.00
  • Grilled/ Blackened Salmon $8.00
  • Rare Seared Ahi Tuna $10.00
  • Angus Beef Hamburger $7.00
  • LITTLE PUB FAVORITES

  • Fish 'N Chips $20.00

    Beer battered cod, coleslaw, tartar sauce, french fries

  • Chick 'N Waffles $20.00

    Fried chicken, bacon-brown sugar butter, sriracha maple

  • Food Truck Fish Tacos $20.00

    beer battered cod, cilantro-green onion slaw, chipotle aioli, flour tortillas

  • Moo Shu Pork Tacos $18.00

    shredded pork, orange-ginger bbq sauce, green onion-thai peanut slaw, wasabi aioli

  • Ahi Tuna Tacos $20.00

    rare ahi tuna, pineapple-jicama-mint slaw, greens, mandarin oranges, flour tortillas, wasabi-lemon yogurt

  • Tenderloin Steak Tips $22.00

    tenderloin steak tips, sautéed peppers and onions, vegetable medley, smashed potato

  • MAC N' CHEESE YOUR WAY

  • Mac N' Cheese $12.00

    cavatappi macaroni, four cheese sauce

  • Cheeseburger Mac N' Cheese $16.00

    ground beef, bbq, ranch, bacon bits, tater tot crumbles

  • Pulled Pork Mac N' Cheese $16.00

    pulled pork, frizzled onions, bbq sauce

  • Buffalo Chicken Mac N' Cheese $16.00

    buffalo chicken, gorgonzola, buttermilk ranch

  • SANDWICHES AND WRAPS

    Served with your choice of regular or sweet potato fries. substitute a side salad or gluten free roll $2.

  • Meatloaf Grilled Cheese $17.00

    Meatloaf, cheddar, bacon, BBQ, frizzled onion, buttermilk ranch, “thick-cut” white toast

  • The B.L.T. $16.00

    Bacon, iceberg, tomato, mayo, thick cut country toast

  • Thanksgiving Turkey Wrap $16.00

    Hand carved oven roasted turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mayo, side of gravy

  • Reuben and Rachel $16.00

    Grilled corned beef, hot pastrami, swiss, new york rye, coleslaw, russian dressing

  • Kick'n Chick'n $17.00

    Beer battered chicken breast, smoked gouda, crispy bacon, field greens, buttermilk ranch, maple-bbq sauce

  • Midtown Falafel $15.00

    Falafel, field greens, chimichurri, tomato, cucumbers, crumbled feta, harissa-tahini, warm flatbread

  • Chick and Cheddar Burrito $16.00

    Buffalo grilled chicken, cheddar cheese curds, bacon, avocado, pico, mixed greens, garlic aioli, flour tortilla

  • Pulled Pork Sandwich $16.00

    Fork shredded pork, house bbq sauce, creamy coleslaw

  • Philly Cheesesteak $17.00

    Paper thin shaved steak, american cheese, green peppers, caramelized onion, chipotle aioli

  • Chatham Wrap $18.00

    beer battered cod, coleslaw, sliced avocado, tomato, jalapeños, red onions, tartar sauce, flour tortilla

  • Napa Salmon Flatbread $22.00

    blackened salmon, shredded cabbage, pico, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, chipotle honey drizzle

  • Eggplant Wrap $15.00

    Breaded eggplant, mozzarella, mesclun greens, roasted red peppers, garlic aioli

  • Buttermilk Ranch Crunch Wrap $17.00

    Fried chicken, tater tots, avocado, pico, cheddar jack, bbq sauce, buttermilk ranch dressing

  • Dragon Roll Burrito $20.00

    Sesame crusted ahi tuna, vegetable fried rice, avocado, ginger pickles, sriracha aioli, whole wheat tortilla

  • LITTLE PUB BURGERS

    Served with your choice of regular or sweet potato fries. substitute a side salad or gluten free roll $2 Made with fresh ground angus beef. substitute a grilled chicken breast, turkey burger, or veggie burger if you like

  • Build a Burger $12.00

    add what you like for an additional charge per item

  • Ventura Highway Burger $17.00

    bacon, guacamole, gorgonzola

  • Habanero Jack Burger $17.00

    pepper jack, smoked bacon, jalapenos, caramelized onions, habanero aioli

  • Steakhouse Burger $17.00

    Bacon, caramelized onions, cheddar, steakhouse mayo

  • You'll Need Three Hands $17.00

    Cheddar, crispy onions, mac ‘n cheese, buffalo sauce

  • Over-Easy $17.00

    Cheddar jack, over easy egg, bacon, chipotle aioli

  • Veggie Burger $16.00

    Black bean-brown rice patty, roasted peppers, sprouts, jack cheese, cilantro-chipotle aioli

  • Six Napkin $17.00

    Smoked gouda, frizzled onions, bacon, field greens, bbq sauce, chipotle ranch

  • Bacon n' Cheese $16.00

    smoked bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato

  • KID'S MENU

  • WORLD'S BEST CRISPY CHICKEN TENDERS $9.00

    with fries, sweets, or sliced apple. substitute a grilled sliced chicken breast for chicken tenders.

  • LITTLE PUB GRILLED CHEESE $9.00

    with fries, sweets, or sliced apple

  • SLIDER AND FRIES $9.00

    single slider with fries, sweets, or sliced apple.

  • BUTTERY NOODLES WITH NO GREEN STUFF $9.00

    no green stuff. we promise!

  • KID'S MAC N' CHEESE $9.00

    just noodles & our 4 cheese sauce

  • KID'S NACHOS $9.00

    just tortilla chips and melted cheese

Little Pub at Dunville's Details

  • From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned
  • Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Live music
  • Serves local specialty
  • Sports
  • Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Wine
  • Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
  • Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy
  • Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Locals
  • Transgender safespace
  • Planning

  • Accepts reservations
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • Credit cards
  • Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
  • Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Little Pub at Dunville's Photos

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Little Pub at Dunville's Location

Little Pub at Dunville's

41 Saugatuck Ave, Westport, CT 06880, USA

Little Pub at Dunville's Reviews

An average rating of ★4.4 from 144 user reviews.

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