Popular Farmington Restaurant's Move Delayed Until September

FARMINGTON, CT — The planned opening of the new Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill location across from Farmington High School has been delayed, according to a restaurant spokesperson.

Work has been ongoing for months at the former longtime location of Apricot's Restaurant at 1593 Farmington Avenue, on the banks of the Farmington River. The current Wood-n-Tap in Farmington, just over a mile away at 1274 Farmington Avenue, opened in 2004.

In March, it was announced the new location should be ready by late spring. However, renovation work is continuing, prompting a delay in opening.

"Farmington is looking like mid-September now, but unfortunately we don’t have an exact date yet," said director of guest services. Jennifer Lamantini.

Since opening its original restaurant in Hartford in 2002, Wood-n-Tap has expanded into eight other towns in Hartford and New Haven counties: Farmington, Southington, Rocky Hill, Vernon, Orange, Wallingford, Hamden and Newington. A 10th location is planned for a plaza in Enfield sometime in early 2020.

The restaurant serves "American casual" food, with a menu selection that includes steaks, chicken, seafood, pasta, pizza, burgers and sandwiches. The establishments also carry full liquor licenses.

The business is known for its generosity within the communities it serves. According to the company's web site, owners Phil Barnett and Mike Hamlin "have made giving back to the community a priority. Through numerous charity events and fundraisers, they have donated over $250,000 to local non-profit organizations."