This bar is to be featured on an upcoming episode of the Discovery Channel series, "American Haunting." The basement appears to be where a lot of the activity occurs. The "Ghosts of New England Research Society" claims to have captured EVPs and possibly even a spectral image of a woman during an investigation of the premises.

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Address
467 W Main St
Meriden, CT 06451
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GPS
41.540884, -72.818741
County
New Haven County County, Connecticut
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Is Ryder's On Main really haunted?
Visitors rate Ryder's On Main at 80.4 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale. So far 9 people have shared firsthand experiences from this location in the comments.
Where is Ryder's On Main located?
The address is 467 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451. GPS coordinates: 41.540884, -72.818741.
What kind of haunted place is Ryder's On Main?
Ryder's On Main is listed under Restaurants and Bars in our Connecticut section.
What is the nearest town to Ryder's On Main?
Meriden, CT is the closest town, about 0.6 miles away, with Cheshire Village (4.9 mi.) and Cheshire (5.1 mi.) also nearby.

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Comments (9)

  • Jimmy |

    It was found to be untrue

    • Dave |

      Where ? How? Just curious

  • view it now |

    sooooooooooooooonice

  • april |

    I went to Ryders and I think it is haunted. Even though I had a lovely time, I felt like eyes were watching me the entire time i was in the ladies room.

    • Trisstin |

      Yeah eyes watching because their was people inside the bar duh

      • Cynth3_4 |

        Trisstin.... she said eyes were watching her in the LADIES ROOM, not the bar.... now who's "duh".

  • sandra B SANTILLAN ramos |

    Went to check it out, it has been torn down. Just an empty lot. The Salon next door said they are building a Taco Bell. I was heart broken!

  • Sandy |

    It has been torn down. The Salon Next door said they are going to build a Taco Bell. I was heart broken I did not get to see it.

  • W. Gardner |

    I was in that cellar many times in 2005. I never had any weird stuff happen there or in the bar.

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