The Well

The Well

Refresh and unwind under the Rotunda.

An intimate space on the lower level of the Rotunda, The Well is a 21+ pub with a curved, two-level bar. There is delicious fare made to order in The Well and at Ivy (located in The Underground) and draft beverages including beer, wine, and seasonal offerings.

Come in. Stay a while. There’s no rush when you’re at The Well.

Standard Hours

The Well is open Wednesday–Friday from 5pm–11pm

Change in Hours

On September 21, The Well will open at 7pm.

Visiting The Well

  • The bar is open to Yale faculty, students, staff, and the general public.
  • Only credit cards are accepted. P-Cards are not accepted.
  • View the menu

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    The Well at Yale Schwarzman Center. Photo by Francis Dzikowski.
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    The playful colors of the furnishings will make The Well a popular spot to put the day behind you and welcome the evening. Photo by Francis Dzikowski.
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    The Well will feature delicious fare and draft beverages including beer, wine, and seasonal offerings. Photo by Francis Dzikowski.
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Cross section of Yale Schwarzman Center with The Well highlighted in orange
Cross section of Yale Schwarzman Center with The Well highlighted in orange
Featured image (left): Artist's rendering of The Well.
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