Market Place Tavern - Litchfield

This place was a great find. Cold Monday afternoon and wanted a burger. These guys nailed it. Tyler greeted us, tended bar, took our order, chatted and served us. Everything done with grace. Sam Malone has nothing on Tyler. Food was great. (Although the chicken wrap was a bit dry - needed some special sauce or something). Will definitely go back when I return to Litchfield.

inner at Market Place Tavern was everything you hope for when dining in Litchfield—warm, welcoming, delicious, and genuinely enjoyable from start to finish.

We had dinner with my aunt and a very close family friend, which made the evening even more special. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere sets the tone: cozy, comfortable, and timeless. The exposed brick alone deserves a mention—it adds such warmth and character and makes the space feel both intimate and classic New England. And really… who doesn’t love being right near Litchfield Green? It’s one of those places that just feels right.

🍷 Wine, Beer & Value
The wine list was thoughtfully curated with a very nice selection across different styles, and the pricing was more than fair—always appreciated. Even better? A glass of wine or a beer for $6 or less is almost unheard of these days, especially for a restaurant of this quality. It makes it easy to relax, enjoy another glass, and truly settle in.

🥒 First-Time Fried Pickle Experience (Converted!)
I had my first-ever fried pickle here—and now I get the hype. If you like pickles, you will absolutely love this dish. The batter was light, fresh, and not overpowering, letting the flavor of the pickle shine through. The real test? My aunt doesn’t even like pickles—and she didn’t complain once. In fact, she had more than one. That says everything.

🍔 Burgers Done Right
The burgers were delicious—clearly made with fresh meat, not pre-formed patties. Juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly, they’re the kind of burger you crave again the next day. Simple, high-quality ingredients prepared well—exactly how a great tavern burger should be.

🪑 Atmosphere & Experience
The overall vibe is relaxed and inviting, perfect for family dinners, catching up with friends, or an easy night out. We already know we’re going back—next time to sit at the bar, which looks like the perfect spot to enjoy the ambiance, a glass of wine, and maybe another order of those fried pickles.

📍 Final Thoughts
Market Place Tavern in Litchfield delivers on food, atmosphere, value, and location. Cozy brick walls, fair-priced drinks, fresh burgers, and a setting that captures everything we love about Litchfield—this is a place we’ll happily return to again and again.

Highly recommend if you’re visiting Litchfield or lucky enough to call it home.

Stopped in on a random Wednesday at around one o’clock with four in our party. Waited up to 45 minutes for our meals to arrive. Everyone loved their food and the service from our waitress was great. I had to ding MPT 1 Star on service due to the long wait times and the two different size portions of French fries for the exact same meal (didn’t noticed until the end of the meal).

Market Place Tavern has a great vibe and unique setting inside an old jailhouse. Food and drinks pretty good. Salmon was good and would order it again. Crispy Korean Chicken Sandwich was also good. Service was a bit slow and aloof, hard to get someone to get back to the bar area table. Worth a visit for the setting and good date night spot in the jailhouse section.

We were two coworkers passing through Litchfield for work and found Market Place Tavern by chance. The building used to be a jail and you can still see some of the old cell doors inside. It gives the place a unique and cozy atmosphere that feels local but welcoming.

We sat at the bar and started with drinks. I had a bourbon cocktail that was smooth. She ordered a wine, rosé.

For food I had the everything bagel pretzel appetizer which came warm and perfectly seasoned with a creamy dipping sauce that was addictive. It was a bit overcooked with a hard bottom. She ordered the steak sandwich which came on a fresh roll with tender meat and crispy fries. We both left full and impressed.

The staff was friendly and attentive even though the place was busy.