Best Alternative Bars In Hartford Near Me

4worldlovers:
Featured as Connecticut’s entry among the top 50 dive bars in the country, and listed among "Things to Do in Hartford Before You Die," the Spigot has been a gathering place for UCONN Law students, Hartford firefighters, local mail carriers, politicians, and servers and bartenders from downtown Hartford to West Hartford Center for more than 56 years.

They may walk in to sip on our 100+ beers from international and local breweries (not to mention our assortment of hard seltzers, quality bourbons and other spirits), but they stay for the conversation, company, and come-as-you-are atmosphere enjoyed inside, on our patio, or in our newly renovated garage.

With 18 taps and more than 150 beers offered in our grab-your-own refrigerators, we have one of the largest beer selections in CT.

Spig-Eats, our very own food truck, lives permanently on-premises. Serving up fresh bites every Tuesday-Sunday.

Bars—no longer good for just drinking—must provide entertainment for their guests. Here's what we like to do for fun around here.

Our history is pretty cool, and our bartenders are the heart of the place. See where we came from, and meet our motley crew.

We went there for everything we needed. We went there when thirsty, of course, and when hungry, and when dead tired. We went there when happy, to celebrate, and when sad, to sulk. We went there after funerals, for something to settle our nerves, and always for a shot of courage just before. We went there when we didn’t know what we needed, hoping someone might tell us. We went there looking for love, or sex, or trouble, or for someone who had gone missing, because sooner or later everyone turned up there. Most of all we went there when we needed to be found.

4worldlovers: Vaughan’s Public House of Pratt Street, Hartford promises true Irish warmth and hospitality all day, every day. Wander in sometime for lunch, dinner, after-dinner drinks, pre-show pints, or just because. Sit. Stay. Stay some more. You may not ever want to leave. And we really don’t want you to. At Vaughan’s, today can wait till tomorrow…and tomorrow can wait till some time next week.


Come on down to the pub for a pint and a bite before—and after—all of your favorite XL Center events! To see their full calendar, head to www.XLCenter.com/events.


Our pints of Guinness were recognized nationally as a “Top 10” pint poured on this side of the pond. We offer many local Hartford suds and a healthy IPA & seasonal selection to please all palates.


Pratt Street is home to many events, from Puppy Hours to Salsa Socials to Silent Discos. Grab your furry friend, put on your dancing shoes, and grab a pint while you enjoy everything Pratt has to offer!


Here at Vaughan’s, we pride ourselves on exceptional pub grub and have been nominated and won many awards over the years for our offerings. Particular pub faves are the Shepherds Pie, Farmhouse Pie, Fish & Chips, Corned Beef Reuben, our famous Pub Burger, and many more from our diverse menu that has something for everyone—even a separate kids menu to please the wee ones!

4worldlovers: HARTFORD, CT – The Half Door, a beloved Irish Gastropub in central Connecticut for over 20 years, will close on January 23, 2023.

Locals 8 Hospitality Group was unable to reach an agreement with the landlord on how to move forward at the current location. The restaurant group is determined to reopen the restaurant at a new location later this year.

Generations of Connecticut residents have come to The Half Door in Hartford to enjoy their famous cobblestones, have an Irish pint, and celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day.

“It is tragic that this Hartford institution is forced to move, but change can be invigorating,” said Founder and CEO Allie J. Gamble. “We want to thank our many patrons for their loyalty over the last twenty-plus years and the generations of staff who made The Half Door such a beloved community resource.”