Classic Cocktails, Prime Rib, and a Little Glamour Bring Supper Club Nights to Stone Acres Farm
At a Glance
What: Supper Club at Stone Acres Farm
When: November 5–December 31, 2026, Thursday through Sunday evenings
Hours: 5–8:30 p.m. (listed event hours)
Location: Stone Acres Farm, 393 North Main Street, Stonington, CT
Admission: Dining experience; menu prices apply
Featuring: Classic American supper club dining with a New England influence
Menu Highlights: Prime rib, lobster Thermidor, oysters, seasonal dishes
Cocktails: Manhattans, Brandy Alexanders, martinis, and other classics
Setting: Historic farmhouse, Library Bar, and dining room
Presented By: 85th Day Hospitality
Reservations: Contact Stone Acres Farm for availability and reservations
Event Description
Supper Club at Stone Acres Farm brings the pleasures of a classic American supper club to one of Stonington’s most historic properties, beginning November 5 and continuing through December 31. Presented by 85th Day Hospitality as part of its Winter Nights experience, the seasonal dining series invites guests to enjoy cocktails, prime rib, lobster Thermidor, and the kind of unhurried evening where nobody is watching the clock.
Thursday through Sunday evenings, the experience begins in the Library Bar, where guests can settle in with a Manhattan, Brandy Alexander, or martini before moving into the dining room for supper. Inspired by the traditional supper clubs of Wisconsin, with touches of New York sophistication and old Hollywood glamour, the experience puts a distinctly New England spin on an American dining tradition.
The Return of the Great American Supper Club
There was a time when going out for supper meant more than sitting down, ordering an entrée, and leaving as soon as the plates were cleared.
The American supper club was built around an entire evening.
Guests arrived for cocktails, lingered over familiar dishes, enjoyed good conversation, and often stayed long after dessert. The atmosphere was comfortable but special, with attentive service and a sense that dinner itself was the night’s entertainment.
That tradition is the inspiration behind Supper Club at Stone Acres Farm.
Rather than recreate a Wisconsin supper club exactly, 85th Day Hospitality has adapted the idea to the Connecticut shoreline, incorporating regional ingredients and the character of the historic farmhouse.
The result is intended to feel familiar without being ordinary, combining classic food and cocktails with a setting that encourages guests to slow down.
Start With a Cocktail in the Library Bar
The evening begins before anyone sits down for dinner.
Guests are welcomed into the Library Bar, where a cocktail and a small savory bite set the tone.
The drink selections draw on supper club traditions, including Manhattans, Brandy Alexanders, and martinis.
It’s an opportunity to enjoy a conversation, order something you haven’t had in years, or simply appreciate the atmosphere before moving to the dining room.
When it’s time for supper, guests are shown to their tables for the next part of the evening.
Prime Rib, Lobster Thermidor, and Familiar Favorites
The food follows the same philosophy as the cocktails: recognizable dishes prepared for an occasion.
Slow-cooked prime rib is among the featured offerings, bringing one of the great American steakhouse traditions to the table.
Lobster Thermidor adds a touch of indulgence, with a classic preparation that feels especially appropriate for a coastal New England supper club.
Oysters and other seasonal dishes round out the experience, drawing on ingredients from Stone Acres Farm and regional farmers, fishermen, and producers.
The emphasis is on familiar flavors, thoughtful preparation, and the pleasure of enjoying a proper supper without feeling rushed.
Menus and individual offerings may change throughout the season.
A Farmhouse With More Than 260 Years of History
The setting is as much a part of the experience as the food.
Stone Acres Farm dates to 1765 and has been connected to the Stonington community for generations.
During the Battle of Stonington in 1814, the property served as a refuge. More than a century later, it sheltered neighbors during the devastating hurricane of 1938.
Through wars, storms, and changing generations, the farm has remained part of the area’s agricultural and community life.
Today, its fields and gardens continue to connect the property to the region’s food traditions.
For Supper Club, that history provides a setting that would be difficult to reproduce in a modern restaurant.
Guests aren’t simply dining in a decorated room. They’re spending an evening inside a house that has witnessed more than two centuries of Stonington life.
A Little Old Hollywood, a Lot of New England
The inspiration may come from the Midwest, but the experience is rooted firmly in southeastern Connecticut.
85th Day Hospitality has combined the comfort of traditional supper club dining with ingredients and influences from the surrounding region.
The atmosphere promises warmth, familiar flavors, polished hospitality, and just enough glamour to make an ordinary evening feel like an occasion.
Dress up if you like. Order the second cocktail. Stay for another conversation.
That’s the spirit behind Winter Nights at Stone Acres Farm.
A Seasonal Dining Tradition Through New Year’s Eve
Supper Club at Stone Acres Farm runs from November 5 through December 31, 2026, with dining offered Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings.
The experience provides an option for date nights, gatherings with friends, and holiday-season dinners in a historic Stonington setting.
The announcement lists an overall event window of 5 to 8:30 p.m., but guests should confirm available dining times and reservations directly with Stone Acres Farm.
For anyone who appreciates a good cocktail, a classic dinner, and a restaurant where lingering is part of the experience, Supper Club offers a reason to make an evening of it.
After all, around here, supper is just the beginning.
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