The 196 Club is definitely a "speakeasy" location you should try! I went for a pre wedding…read morecelebration and we reserved half of the location. The bartenders were super friendly and made sure to keep up with the demands of our venue. The food and drinks were top-notch. We were served some finger food, and the meat balls were to die for. The drinks had interesting twists to classic drinks and left me wanting more. If you like mystery and enter a secret hidden bar for the elite just like in the movies, this location will make you feel like that with its setup.

What do you find behind a candy store in Hartford, Connecticut? A very cool speakeasy. We dropped…read morein for a drink after dinner. Our bartender, Jon, gave us great suggestions and made excellent drinks. It wasn't too busy, they played good music, and we could imagine the space with some live music. I highly recommend it, and we will definitely return. Thanks, Jon!

Definitely divey but conveniently located next to the train station and Bushnell Park. Not…read moretypically my vibe, but I was meeting a group of friends before heading out for the night. Their drinks are pretty cheap, especially the 2/$5 Jell-O shots. They didn't seem to have any flavors except watermelon, which was fine. I got a margarita as well. the flavors were pretty good and I love a bartender with a heavy hand. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem that the space is excessively friendly. Just note that you will have to go up the stairs in order to get in.

Came in with some coworkers while on business because we liked the name when we saw it on google…read moremaps. Loving the dark vibe, pool tables, dart boards. Very chill atmosphere. Can't comment on the food since we didn't eat, only had some AMAZING old fashions made by Ellie. Ellie was an amazing bar tender both in skill and personality. I would definitely come back just because she was working! They also have a solid menu of specialty drinks as well as all of their liquors which was much appreciated! Will be back!

Stopped in during an event on pratt st. 2nd visit. Birch bourbon was bold & hints of birch were…read morevery nice, overall a smooth bourbon. The tacos were excellent, very flavorful and fresh, and very filling/ample meat portions. The double taco-shell helps hold it all together. Wednesday was the perfect day for a peaceful visit before the rain storm. Happy hour menus attached for reference! Every visit, the staff is perfectly welcoming and knowledgeable, and the food surprises my taste as a former picky eater. I would be excited to get tacos again, or try something new.

Came here after going to bingo Loco to finish my celebratory birthday…read more We walked in within an hour of closing, so we were given last call. We were seated at a booth, but quickly moved to the bar where the bartender made our concoctions, chatted with us, and talked about the old distillery that was before the parlor. I got the Smoke Break; mezcal, wild moon sumac, apricot, amaro del capo, lime and absinthe. It was very good, very smoky, but the perfect balance. And of course, the birthday is not complete without shots! We ended up taking the sour cherry vodka, which is one of my favorites We were unable to get food as the kitchen was closed, but we will have to try next time

Don't waste your time or money. Was told they only had cheese pizza then was told by another…read morewaitress that they had pepperoni after we had paid. The bar was dead AF on a Saturday night at 12:30am. That should have been our first sign. Got charged a cover because we were the only 2 idiots in the bar with a dj. Save your time and money and order dominoes. Would never visit again, even if they paid me.

I stopped in for a drink and some food and was pleasantly surprised. The service was excellent and…read moreincredibly fast. The pizza was so crispy and delicious. Will definitely be back!

Looking for a great place to watch the 2026 World Cup!? Look no further. Great food, great people…read more Such a fun time this past weekend enjoying the watch party with USA taking on Germany. Started off with some tasty nachos and ended with the classic Irish fare, crispy and delicious Fish and Chips! This is my tournament spot for sure!

awful !!! our waitress actually forgot about us - after 25 mins of waiting- we had to call her over…read moreto put in order and she laughed and said " sorry I forgot " then , got two of our orders wrong. 1 was sent back and was brought out still wrong -my daughter requested no cheeses on salad due to intolerance and there was a ton. I ordered a ceasar with blackened chicken and brought out a completely different salad. apologized but did not offer to change it. we ended up paying $100 for lunch and two were incorrect. she made no offer to even take one off the menu. would not recommend

First time at Parkville Market and The Local and have to say I am beyond impressed!…read more The Local has something for everyone. The ambiance here is so cool- I love the decor and set up. Our bartender was super nice too! I ordered their cucumber cocktail and thought it was perfect! It was a warm day and this drink definitely gave off summer vibes. Very light and refreshing and made with quality ingredients! You can even ask to have your cocktail in a plastic cup so you can walk through Parkville Market. I opted to do this just because I've never been here before but I would totally come back to chill at The Local next time! I can definitely see coming here on the regular! Can't wait to try their other specialty cocktails!

The Local is a cool spot for a late night drink during the week. On Wednesdays they do karaoke…read morewhich is always a fun time. They do stay open later Parkville Market but last call is around 10 PM. All you have to do is go upstairs behind the elevator. They also have some seating outside the bar for the nights when it's really crowded. Their drinks are pretty average, but they're affordable so I have no complaints. The service is super super friendly!

Texan style fun!! Country music and huge area with pool tables 2 bathroom bands live is great! The…read morefood was great Burgers n Mac waitress is my fav lovee her! !!!! Let's line dance!

Found this bar by accident and don't regret it. The staff was friendly and went above and beyond to…read moremake sure my drinks were good. The music was great. There are some arcade games available it gets pretty crowded but not overwhelming. There is seating by the bar but also benches outside.

A small group of us wanted to give this place a try. Let me start with the positives…read more The bartender was attentive, friendly, and polite, and our food was served quickly. I really liked my margarita and the interestingly colored salsa. The atmosphere is great. I know that this space was previously an American-type restaurant, they did a nice job with the décor that is still being used. Not much of a Mexican vibe. Now for the negatives. The entrance was confusing--there was no real sign, or at least none that I noticed. My husband said the name was written on a piece of paper. Weird, but okay. The outdoor seating area was also seemed to be under construction, so maybe that will improve the overall experience once it's completed. Again, weird. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre at best and quite expensive for what you get. There were a couple of pescatarian options, but nothing that really jumped out at me. Overall, I got the impression that this may be more of an after-hours hangout for locals than a place focused on food. If they finish the outdoor area and make a few improvements, I'd be willing to give it another try, but for now, I'm just not sure about this place.

Came over for drinks after finishing up an event across the street. Juan was our bartender and was…read morea cool person to hang out with. He made my drink for me and it was delicious!!

Highly recommend stopping here for the pizza, drinks, and a great experience!…read more I was definitely abducted into this downtown bar/restaurant! If you are looking for some of the best pizza in the area, this is the place. I fell in love after the first bite. I chose to check out this place close to my Airbnb for the first night I was in town, and the plan was to go try some of the other local spots. I didn't miss one night of stopping in while I was in town! It first got me in the door because I prefer to eat gluten-free pizza, and they had happy hour and the pizza I wanted to eat. I was only going to eat half and save the other half for another night, but it was so good! I ended up eating the whole thing. Then we turn to the drinks and the wonderful bartender. She was beyond polite and made it such a great experience, and she is the reason I kept coming back each time. A good bartender knows when you just want to come in for a slice of pizza and go to bed. She didn't bug me about drinking since she knew I had been there the night before drinking. If you want one, you'll ask! She knew I had a late night and an early morning, and I appreciated that. I came back the next day with one of my coworkers, and we got dessert. That cast-iron skillet cookie with ice cream was soooo good! I wouldn't have ordered it if he hadn't gotten it, but I'm glad he did! Sadly, they weren't open on Sunday, or I would have made it four nights in a row of visiting my new favorite bartender! I will definitely miss her. She truly is unique and understands her patrons, which is exactly why I kept coming back!

9/23/26: Great Pizza and customer service!!!!…read more We drove up to Hartford. A local area business recommended The Brownstone for pizza. Inside the Brownstine, it's very tiny We sat at the bar and first ordered Pepsi's and a plain slice and a pepperoni slice. Pizza is excellent. It's a much different style than I've ever had. The bottom crust is paper thin and super crispy. It held the toppings beautifully. The tomato sauce and cheese were baked together almost to a crispy manner but yet, still had some softness to it. Bottom line it was delicious!!!! We ordered another round. : D This tiny place has some great beer and pizza weekly day lunch specials. Definitely would stop in again!

I've been wanting to check this place out for years and finally made it and honestly, it was just…read moreokay. We went on a Saturday night around 9, and since it's winter, the rooftop was enclosed, which was actually done pretty well. The setup was nice and they had a DJ playing old school hits, which I loved it definitely helped the vibe. That said, it wasn't very busy, but somehow the bartenders still took forever to serve us. The drinks were pretty mid, nothing special or memorable. I do like the area, and I'd probably come back in the summer just to experience the rooftop when it's fully open, but overall it's not really anything to write home about.

Parking: large but busy lot as it is shared with multiple businesses…read more Decor: stylish but cold, not just temp but feeling. Great patio for summer relaxing out on a rooftop (3 floors up) bar lounge. Staff: friendly but not very attentive and when I was there it was maybe 10 people in the entire place. Seemed like they were more interested in talking amongst themselves. Food: menu and presentation are more aligned with a bar menu and plating rather than an upscale restaurant Overall: would definitely go for drinks one evening but I'd eat first unless you want bar munchies. They also have a different name on the wall for inside seating but it's the same menu the hostess said.