Black Bear Saloon
Black Bear is a lively bar/restaurant located in the center of downtown South Norwalk SoNo. They have great food and live entertainment.
O'Neill's Pub and Restaurant
O'Neill's is an Irish Pub in the middle of downtown South Norwalk SoNo and offers cocktail parties, buffet dinners, a bar, and restaurant area.
East Side Cafe
The East Side Cafe is both a restaurant and bar. The restaurant is located on the lower floor, while the bar is on the second floor. The bar includes 9 televisions, for the ability to have many different sporting events on simultaneously. They also have live entertainment.
Local bars and restaurants on Washington Street provide great night life for the older crowd. With open store fronts and multiple themed establishments, there is something for everyone.
If you're a coffee fan then SoNo Caffeine, 133 Washington St., 203-857-4224, (http://www.sonocaffeine.com/) is the place for you, a low-key coffee shop with comfortable seating and good food.