The Old Litchfield Jail

Specialty RetailLitchfield, ConnecticutHours

Dining inside a preserved 1812 jail building in Litchfield

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The Old Litchfield Jail is a shopping mall in Litchfield. Inside, Market Place Tavern serves elevated American tavern fare, craft beers, and cocktails, with original jail cells overlooking the dining area. We are open seven days for lunch and dinner. Our building, built in 1812, features authentic cell blocks, iron-barred windows, and exposed brick walls, providing a distinct dining atmosphere. We also offer private dining experiences for various occasions.

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Sandra L
7 months ago

Expensive but located in a cool old building. Food was ok but definitely not worth the price

Maude Swearingen
11 months ago

Wonderful food and drink in an old jail. The green goddess salad with shrimp was so tasty and the burgers were cooked just fine

Brian Murphy01
a year ago

Had a great time here with friends. The atmosphere was fun and light, great for talking and enjoying family and friends. The staff were so nice and accommodating we were a bit slow to order. The steak was seasoned perfectly and presented well. I will be going back.

Todd Matt
a year ago

We stopped in today for lunch as we passed through town. The jail theme was really nice but a few more enhancements could be made to soften the higher ceilings. The service was good and the selections nice and varied. You shouldn’t have any problems finding something to satisfy the pallet. My wife had a house salad with protein which was prepared perfectly. The short rib hash was pretty good but fewer potatoes would be my recommendation to the kitchen. More meat please. Also, $5 for a cup of coffee and $4 for a Lipton tea bag? Seriously? The selection of beers on tap was fair leaning towards local breweries. This is ok but there are better offerings which should be considered. When passing through town or visiting take some time to stop by, look through the iron bars and enjoy a good meal.

Dave S
4 years ago

Chicken is not high-quality nor fresh. It was similar to Purdue and was inedible. I enjoyed the cheese steak sandwich. Very good waiter. Told a young lady the men's room faucet was very loose and she acted extremely annoyed and curt. Great atmosphere.

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    • Mon – Fri11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Saturday11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
    • Sunday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM

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