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Most Popular Pub food in Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Best Pub restaurants nearby. Discover the best Pub food in Hartford. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Pub restaurants near you.. From its origins as a Connecticut River trading post in 1633, Hartford has become not only the state capital but also the insurance capital of the world, with a slew of historical attractions, a thriving arts and entertainment center, a revitalized riverfront and beautiful parks and public gardens. It was here that the lovable Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer were born in the imagination of celebrated author Mark Twain and immortalized on paper during the writer's Hartford years. Twain's home and those of fellow literary figures Harriet Beecher Stowe and Noah Webster are open to the public. The Wadsworth Atheneum, the oldest public art museum in the U.S., houses Pilgrim-Century furniture, the Amistad collection and a special treasure hunt system to entice kids to explore the museum's works. If your timing is right (end of June, beginning of July), you'll catch the Elizabeth Park rose gardens in bloom, but fall is also great for brilliant leaf colors, and spring yields colorful gardens and blossoming trees. For a bird's-eye view of the city, visit the observation deck of Travelers Tower, where you might also spot two resident falcons.
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10. 50 Elm Cafe & Spirits
Overall Ratings
4 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By michaele m
Came here for drinks. Very cozy yet modern Latin restaurant w/...well...Latin music. That's not all. The music ran the gambit - from Latin to pop ethereal to reggae. Yeeessss. They get stars just for the awesome music mix. The cocktails are delicious! They had a special during my visit - the first martini was free - FREE! This place is after my heart. Amazonia - so good. Very refreshing - tastes like an adult lemonadeCitrus Hibiscus martini - baby Jeebus this is absolutely delicious. Aauughhhhhlllll...Trestle Leches cake - mmmm, not bad :-)
9. Wood-n-Tap
Overall Ratings
4 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By andrewfT989PE
A common stomping ground for many in the area itâs location is spot on for a visual treat being road side to enjoy a meal outside, which will include tremendous amounts of people watching and traffic, gives that near city vibe. Anything on the menu is legit and the beer stays-a-flowing. Inside is cozy and warm , I prefer the outdoor patio. Easy to get to with parking right across the street. You can go alone or with the olâcrew, either way your going to enjoy yourself.
8. Arch Street Tavern
Overall Ratings
4 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By Stiches3
Went in for happy hour drinks not terribly busy. Has a high top table in the bar. Was more than happy to go to the bar on my own but they insisted we have a waiter. He also has 10 other tables. Needless to say the service was slow. Drinks were good, but took forever to come. Will go back but wonât get a table.
7. J Restaurant Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By MeridenTravelers
This is an excellent restaurant in area devoid of other restaurant choices. This part of Washington Street has little to offer except for the Hartford Hospital complex and the Superior Court a decent walk away. Nevertheless it is a fine restaurant in a well appointed building.The menu offers a good array of choices for lunch from excellent hamburgers to delicious wraps to individual pizzas. There are also more substantial entrees as well.
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6. Primavera Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Jan W
Four of us went for dinner on a quiet week-day night: Three of the four had pork and clams, a Portuguese classic. Primavera's version was served on huge platters on which diced home-fry-style potatoes were used a bed for the pork and clams. While the pork was flavorful, it was also undercooked and tough. The clams, which should have been the size of littlenecks were instead quahogs, not cooked properly and virtually un-chewable. The addition of some of the stewing juices might have been helpful to the overall quality of the dish.A shredded cod salad was inoffensive and not memorable. What were absolutely brilliant were the desserts made in-house, an excellent flan and especially the creme bruleeâdon't leave here without trying it!The selection of Portuguese wines was good although the waitstaff had no knowledge of what they were. Fortunately we did.Service was averageâno complaints. Ambience is home-style and straight forwardâno frills.
5. The Half Door
Overall Ratings
4 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By usmcmike83
My wife and I used to come here every other weekend for brunch. It was by far our favorite place and one we recommended to many friends for brunch. Within the last year though they completely changed the menu and not for the better. When we asked we were told there was a new head chef. There are mostly only lunch items now, the home fries are terrible, and they don't offer the green eggs and ham sandwich and the birds in a nest meal has also changed. The atmosphere is still great but if you're a foodie then I'd sadly recommend elsewhere for brunch. Why fix what's not broken? Hi Mike, Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that our food has missed the mark on your last few visits. We did make some changes to try to keep things fresh, but we do take guest feedback very seriously. We'll discuss your comments with our kitchen staff in the hope of making some improvements. We hope that you'll consider visiting us again. -Roobi
4. L Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 60 reviews
L BAR is a contemporary, stylish bar located at the Marriott Hartford Downtown. Our mixologists serve amazing cocktails and pour from a wide selection of draft beer on tap. The inspired bar menu offers unexpected ingredients supplying an array of sophisti
Reviewed By 293anub
I stayed multiple times at the Marriott in this past year now and one of the big reasons to stay at the Marriott is the L Bar, particularly the staff. Cassie and Sarah are very friendly and caring. They know exactly what I want and go out of their way to cater to my needs. The food and drink collection at L bar is very good with lots of vegetarian options. Highly recommend this place for the food, drinks, ambience and above all, the amazing staff.Thank for your kind words. We feel fortunate to have associates like Sarah and Cassie who take such great care of our guests. We look forward to seeing you again soon.Fabio Pari Di MonrivaGeneral Manager
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3. Republic at The Linden
Overall Ratings
4 based on 62 reviews
A gastropub nestled between Hartford's Bushnell Park, and Front Street District just south of the downtown area. Recognized as Hartford's Best NEW Restaurant in 2017 and awarded for it's ambiance.
Reviewed By chrisooo
Loved my first meal at the Republic! Walking in, you immediately feel like you're in a warm, friendly place. Interior is cool and funky, staff very friendly, and the food was delicious. Very chill vibe, nice to just sit and relax over a nice lunch, and be left alone by the staff, but not forgotten. I highly recommend trying out Republic for a sublime dining experience.
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2. Vaughan's Public House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By RandyW397
Stopped in here on a quiet Sunday for lunch and was really surprised. I had an absolutely incredible Public House burger that was just what a burger should be. No frozen preformed patties here. This was a fresh, hand formed prime example of a medium rare masterpiece of meat. Their fries were good and the Guinness poured just right. Highly recommend.
1. City Steam Brewery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 725 reviews
Hartford, CT Restaurant with the Finest Handcrafted Beer, Live Comedy and Upscale Casual Cuisine in an Historic Setting.
Reviewed By 203kennedys
City Stream Brewery was an amazing place to have dinner. I had gluten free Mac and cheese which was amazing and my colleagues had burgers, which they said were equally good. The beer menu is decent and the downeast cider they have is delicious. Definitely would eat here again.
