Upcoming Events at Murphy's Pub & Sports Bar - Cromwell

Welcome to Murphy's Pub & Sports Bar in Cromwell, CT — a premier spot for fans, friends, and food lovers alike. Located at 51-14 Shunpike Road (often listed as 51 Shunpike Rd, Cromwell, CT 06416), this ~10,000 square foot venue bills itself as Connecticut's largest sports bar. Since opening in September 2024, Murphy's Cromwell has hosted live music, karaoke, trivia, and regular watch parties for major sporting events. Whether you’re stopping in for a quick drink, catching a game on multiple screens, or enjoying a night of entertainment, we’ve got you covered.

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Venue Details & Getting There

Address: Murphy's Pub & Sports Bar - Cromwell, 51-14 Shunpike Road, Cromwell, CT 06416
Venue type: Pub & Sports Bar; roughly 10,000 square feet; hosts live music, karaoke, trivia, and watch parties
Seating: Seating capacity not publicly published; seating chart available via SimpleSeats: Murphy's Pub & Sports Bar - Cromwell seating chart
Parking: Located in Cromwell Square Shopping Center (ShopRite anchored plaza) with approximately 2,405 spaces
Public transit: CTtransit/CTfastrak-area access; Route 513 added in March 2024 connecting New Britain to Cromwell, improving regional bus access

Nearby Hotels

SpringHill Suites Hartford Cromwell — 76 Berlin Road, Cromwell, CT
Courtyard by Marriott Hartford Cromwell — 4 Sebethe Drive, Cromwell, CT

Nearby Restaurants & Dining

Within Cromwell Square/Shunpike Rd corridor and nearby centers with varied dining options for pre- or post-event meals

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Social & Official Links

Note: Murphy’s Cromwell is the former site of Chicago Sam’s Sports Bar & Grille, renovated and reopened as Murphy’s in September 2024. The venue continues to grow as a community hub for sports fans and live entertainment in Central Connecticut.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Address: 51-14 Shunpike Road, Cromwell, CT 06416 (some listings refer to 51 Shunpike Rd).
Venue type: Pub & Sports Bar; roughly 10,000 square feet in size; marketed as Connecticut's largest sports bar by local media.
Capacity: exact seating capacity not publicly published; venue size ~10,000 sq ft.
Seating chart: available via SimpleSeats (Murphy's Pub & Sports Bar - Cromwell seating chart).
Parking: located in Cromwell Square Shopping Center (ShopRite anchored plaza) with ~2,405 parking spaces.
Transit: CTtransit/CTfastrak-area access; March 2024 added Route 513 connecting New Britain to Cromwell, improving regional bus access to the area.
Nearby hotels: SpringHill Suites Hartford Cromwell (76 Berlin Road) and Courtyard by Marriott Hartford Cromwell (4 Sebethe Drive).
Notable events: hosts live music, karaoke and trivia; regular watch parties (e.g., sports events); grand opening reported for Sept 4, 2024 as Murphy's expansion into Cromwell.
Renamed/rename history: Cromwell location occupies the former Chicago Sam's Sports Bar & Grille site; not demolished; opened as Murphy's in Sept 2024.

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