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September 15–October 11

Only in Lordship

Explore. Shop. Eat. Repeat.


Your Lordship adventure awaits

Use the Lordship Passport to visit participating neighborhood businesses and attractions, collect punches and discover more of this seaside corner of Stratford.

Visit all 14 stops. Support local. Have fun.


Pick Up Your Passport


lordship passport 

Free! Available At Any Participating Business

Receive a Passport Punch at Each Location

You only need 3 punches to enter to win prizes

Turn In Your Passport at Mellow Monkey to enter


Your Stops

View Exclusive Lordship Themed Specials

  1. 1

    Drowsy Whaler

    1 Dorne Drive, Stratford

    A casual coffee spot with bakery items, breakfast, lunch and cocktails, plus indoor and outdoor seating at the entrance to Short Beach. Voted Best Coffee Shop in Connecticut. [Only In Lordship Specials]

  2. 2

    Short Beach Golf Course

    1 Dorne Drive, Stratford

    The golf course at Short Beach, part of a full-service beachfront property at the mouth of the Housatonic River. EXPLORE-ONLY STOP — No Passport Punch Available. 

  3. 3

    Short Beach

    Dorne Drive, Stratford

    A full-service beach where the Housatonic River meets Long Island Sound, with bathrooms, changing rooms, a snack bar, volleyball, fireplaces, accessibility mats, tennis, basketball and a pirate-ship playground. EXPLORE-ONLY STOP — No Passport Punch Available.

  4. 4

    Long Beach

    Oak Bluff Avenue, Stratford

    A quieter, largely unimproved natural beach known for shorebirds, fishing, beachcombing, seashells and sea glass. Portable bathrooms are the only facilities. EXPLORE-ONLY STOP — No Passport Punch Available.

  5. 5

    Riley’s by the Sea

    14 Beach Drive, Stratford

    (203) 693-9255

    Waterfront dining at the Lordship Seawall with live music, seasonal holiday pop-ups and access to Point No Point Beach.[Only In Lordship Specials]

  6. 6

    Little Pub Stratford

    10 Washington Parkway, Stratford

    (203) 612-7523

    A Lordship Seawall destination with waterfront dining, a bar, live music and a direct connection to the Surfside Hotel. [Only In Lordship Specials]

  7. 7

    Surfside Hotel

    10 Washington Parkway, Stratford

    (475) 476-7873

    A boutique hotel at the shore, connected to Little Pub Stratford and offering waterfront stays, weddings and events.[Only In Lordship Specials]

  8. 8

    The Landing at 520

    520 Sniffens Lane, Stratford

    (203) 378-5999

    Waterfront dining with a large patio, outdoor bar, panoramic views, sushi, happy hour and American cuisine with Japanese influence. [Only In Lordship Specials]

  9. 9

    Dal Mare Pizzeria

    350 Stratford Road, Stratford

    (203) 870-8877

    Takeaway and sidewalk seating with pizza, Connecticut-style grinders and cannolis. [Only in Lordship Specials]

  10. 10

    Lordship Corner Market & Ice Cream Shop

    350 Stratford Avenue, Stratford

    (203) 540-5837

    Quick bites, a walk-up ice cream shop and sidewalk seating. [Only In Lordship Specials]

  11. 11

    Mellow Monkey

    360 Sniffens Lane, Stratford, CT 06615

    888-300-0631

    A seaside gift and home décor destination inside a warehouse, with three extensive showrooms and a lot to discover. Voted Best Gift Shop in Connecticut. [Only In Lordship Specials]

  12. 12

    Cricket Car Hop

    900 Access Road, Stratford

    (203) 378-5191

    A reconstructed 1950s-style drive-through serving hot dogs, burgers, fries and shakes, with outdoor tables and a pickup lane.

  13. 13

    Zack’s Frozen Yogurt

    60 Access Road, Stratford

    (203) 378-7441

    A seasonal build-your-own frozen-yogurt destination with non-dairy options.[Only In Lordship Specials]

  14. 14

    The Windsock

    295 Main Street, Stratford

    (203) 378-9117

    A local legend with airport views, no-nonsense comfort food, strong drinks and the atmosphere of a place where everyone seems to know everyone.[Only In Lordship Specials]

Explore more. Support local. Make memories.

Post your Lordship adventures and tag them with #LordshipPassport, #StratfordCT and #lordshipct.

Turn in your passport at Mellow Monkey with at least three punches on or before October 27th, 2026 to be entered to win a prize. You can also mail your entry to us at Mellow Monkey, 360 Sniffens Lane, Stratford, CT 06615 (must be received by 10/27/26 and we are not responsible for lost, misdirected or delayed mail.) Winners will be selected at random and notified via contact information provided when entering.

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