The Rabbit Hole

At The Rabbit Hole, we invite you to experience the essence of a cozy local bar, perfectly blending casual dining with a vibrant atmosphere. Nestled in Old Saybrook, CT, our establishment is owned by a former head chef of Max Downtown, bringing culinary expertise to our diverse menu. Indulge in our remarkable burgers and delectable specialty shakes, perfect for pairing with our extensive selection of craft beers and cocktails. With wheelchair-accessible amenities and outdoor seating, we welcome everyone to enjoy a friendly, fast-paced environment ideal for groups or solo visits. Come immerse yourself in our delightful offerings and captivating ambiance.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- No delivery
Highlights
- Has fast service
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Good for watching sport
Popular for
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves food
- Serves food at bar
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
Dining options
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
Crowd
- Good for groups
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Credit cards
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking

Andres G

Apr 13,2025

The burgers are amazing! The fries and sweet potato fries are amazing too. Andrew was our server, he was amazing. This place is awesome. I was only in town for a few hours and was just looking around for a place to eat. So glad I stopped by. I would highly recommend you stop by here.

Donald Mei

Mar 16,2025

Imagine a friendly local bar that serves casual food that just happens to be owned by a man who used to be the head chef at Max Downtown in Hartford. (sorry for the run on).If you look at the menu, you will see "burgers" . Blah blah blah. But these are not just burgers. They are BURGERS. Better than you've ever had before. Better than you make at home. They are amazing.The burgers are not served with fries. So I go all gluttonous and get a burger with wings.My kids love the grilled macs and cheese. Yes its as good as it sounds.The key thing here is that everything is prepared with a care and attention to detail that you would expect from a guy who used to run the kitchen at one of CT's best fancy restaurants. The wings are crispy. The proportion of toppings to beef to bread in the burger is just perfect.Add to it the crown jewel. Rich the bartender, who makes some of the best stuff you can put in a glass and you have a great great place.Its my favorite spot in Old Saybrook.No, I wasn't paid to post this review.Donp.s. If you have young kids or just want an alcohol free environment, right next door is Jack Rabbit's. It shares a kitchen with the Rabbit Hole and serves the same food in a soda fountain like setting.

James Short

Mar 14,2025

The bartender was amazing, I shot over there around lunchtime on a tough day for me and I've never felt more welcomed by a staff in my entire life 10/10 would go again and recommend to a friend

Dan M

Mar 11,2025

Amazing food, pleasantly surprised!Everyone in my party enjoyed their meal out of a party of 8. Only complaint would be the benches looked a little worn.Can't wait to come back!

Scott Fitzer

Mar 6,2025

Best buffalo wings, great specialty burgers! Great menu. Never had a bad experience. Have you never been there, try it out! You won't be disappointed

Lori Redding

Mar 2,2025

Seems like a strange Hole in the Wall until you actually sit down inside. Fun atmosphere, phenomenal food menu and you name the drink you want and the bar staff will make it for u! We've been going to Old Saybrook for years and just found this gem! We will be back!

Erika

Feb 16,2025

Not from the area- but this place is a great excuse to visit! The facility is following proper safety guidelines due to covid19, great outdoor seating options with an excellent server. The menu is to die for, with so many options it is hard to choose what you want in just one sitting. You are able to get any specialty burger or hot dog "meat free" as well!

Mike “Mike”

Jan 16,2025

Stopped in while looking for somewhere to grab a bite to eat and a drink with my girlfriend. The place wasn't busy so we sat at the bar. We were greeted by the bartender Joyce. She was extremely personable and friendly. Being our first time there, she went over some of the food items and drink offerings. We ended up selecting two of their hot dogs (The Diablo and Ruben Dog) and also split the Buffalo Bill Cheese Fries. (With a side of their garlic aoli dipping sauce). We also tasted a pumpkin IPA that they were offering. We definitely were not disappointed with the meal or drinks..... everything was so good! And throughout our meal Joyce would check to see if we needed anything/was very attentive and also held a nice conversation with us and all the while not "intruding" when my girlfriend and I were talking to one another. It was definitely a nice place to go and we are glad we stopped in. We will definitely be going back to try some of their other awesome food and drink options. Besides the great food/drink, it's nice to go to a place where people like Joyce make you feel welcome.4/8/25--Have only been back to this place a few times with my girlfriend but we did stop in last night. Food was great and Nick (bartender was very friendly and professional/customer service oriented). My girlfriend had the Ruben dog again but I tried the Symba Dog (Chipotle ketchup added a great kick) . Definitely did not disappoint! We also had the Buffalo Bill Cheese fries like last time with the aoli dipping sauce which is awesome. They have some great sounding burgers as well which we definitely will have to try! They also had great music playing (not too loud and familiar songs). This place is small and can be easily passed by if you aren't looking for it but I would definitely recommend stopping in!