The North House
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Our verdict
Wine Spectator 2026 Best of Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: American. Wine strengths: California, Italy, France.
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- Address
- 1 Nod Rd, Avon, CT 06001
- Phone
- (860) 404-5951
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 11 AM–9 PMFri–Sat 11 AM–10 PMSun 11 AM–8 PM
- Website
- thenorthhouse.com
- Directions
- Get directions
The menu
What to order
- Tableside bananas foster
- Point Judith calamari
- New England clam chowder
- The North House Salad
- Short rib of beef
Wine Spectator 2026 Best of Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: American. Wine strengths: California, Italy, France.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator
The North House
The wine
The North House holds the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence, which Wine Spectator gives to lists of usually 350 or more selections.
- Wine program
- Curated wine list
- Wine Spectator
- Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
- Extensive wine list
- Craft cocktails
- Zero-proof drinks
- Beer program
Details
- Elegant
- Classic
- Romantic
- Cozy
- Well Known
- Sophisticated
- Date Night
- Business Dinner
- Group Dining
- Family
- Celebration
- Special Occasion
- After Work
- Brunch
- Private Event
- Private Dining
- Historic Building
- Standalone
- Design Destination
- Extensive Wine List
- Craft Cocktails
- Zero Proof
- Beer Program
- Local Sourcing
- Farm To Table
- A La Carte
- Wine
- Cocktails
- Beer
- Whiskey
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Gluten Free Options
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–9 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–9 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–8 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Casual fine dining in a historic former inn with classic New England character; reviews describe elegant yet comfortable rooms in a restored old home with attentive, knowledgeable service and well-presented dishes, suitable for celebrations and special occasions.