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Little River Restoratives

4.5 (137 reviews)
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Rebecca C.

My sister was showing me around town, this seems to be one of her favorite go to spots. Good Vibes, Good Folks, Cozy Nights

The Gene Hackman: bourbon, byrhh, china china, peychaud's
Lauren J.

Yasss! This place was so good. I'm a cocktail fiend and this was my jam. Before embarking on a weekend trip to CT, I (of course) looked up the best cocktail bars in the area. Little River Restoratives kept coming up on the lists. Reviews were good (thanks, fellow Yelpers!), so I decided to check it out. My brother and I drove straight from Boston to LRR and met our dad there at 6 PM on a Saturday. There were a few other parties - enough people for the place to seem occupied, but not enough to to seem crowded. By the time we left at around 8:30, the place was pretty full. The drink menu was inventive with ingredients that we hadn't seen before. The two bartenders were both nice and attentive. My whole crew (aka "fam") started out with The Gene Hackman which was bourbon, byrhh (what?), china china (what??!) and peychaud's. It was delicious. We didn't know what china china was, so we were given a taste. My brother is even more of a snob than I am, so when I told him I found what looked like a killer cocktail bar to go to in Hartford, he was like "there's no such thing as a good cocktail bar in Hartford *scoff scoff*". After tasting the china china - even before getting a real drink, he mouthed to me that this was the real deal. Yeah, bro! We proceeded to have 3 cocktails each. The bartender made me an off-menu drink that was a heightened daiquiri and it was dee-lish. I then ordered a prickly pear on-menu cocktail and didn't like it. Never having been to LRR before, I quietly called the bartender over and asked him if this was the kind of place where you order and "oh, well" if you don't like it or if they will make you something else you like. He said the latter and proceeded to make me a mean sloe gin fizz. Thank you, sir! That fit the bill. So - yes, there are for sure great cocktail bars in the Hartford area and this qualifies. Food seemed to be snacky - we didn't eat. Parking was easy and free on the street. Next time I'm in town, I'd like to come back here for sure. No re-gerts.

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Sarah R.

Such a good little spot! The cocktails were awesome and the people that work there are so nice. Overall just a good time!

a drink in a glass
Erika E.

Great place, great drinks, and even better service! JT and Dustin were welcoming and incredibly friendly! Loved the music and feel of this place, it was just what we were looking for! We stopped in Hartford for one night on our travels and was pleasantly surprised.

Doyer's Street
Eric W.

It's date night and we already had dinner, but baby wanted to take me somewhere special! She wouldn't tell me where it was, but she surprised me by bringing me here, a place she had told me so much about! Atmosphere/Appearance: Cool, real cool. Like, you gotta know somebody, that knows somebody to get in type of cool. This place is set right on a busy street corner but be careful parking in the back, that lot belongs to the apartments, but there is plenty of fend-for-yourself street parking out front. It was a Saturday night and we didn't have too much trouble finding a spot for her fly ride. Once inside you're immersed by the amazing character of this place. The place is small, but not tiny with a few high top tables and a decent bar rail. There's exposed brick everywhere and unique decor all over. Just be sure to jump on whatever spots at the bar are available or a table if you can find one! Service: EXCELLENT. Kyle was LEGIT. He was smooth, friendly and hooked us up! Well, not with free stuff, but he served us excellent drinks and even made me one of his own personal specialties that wasn't on the menu! Food: B.Y.O.F.! It's like a winery! You can bring your own food right on in since they don't serve much besides hot dogs and something else. We're not here for the food though. We want the drinks! They may come out looking a bit small, but they pack a Mike Tyson punch... not a Floyd Mayweather punch. Lol. This bar isn't regulated so they just do whatever they want and I love it. I had a Doyer's Street to start with and it was so delicious. It was St. Germain, China China, Vermouth and Rye. I couldn't tell you what any of those things were, but I could sip on that all night long. I couldn't even tell you what my 2nd drink was, but it was amazing, literally one of the best drinks I've ever had. It was like a margarita made with gin and a few other fixings, but the bartender wouldn't tell me because it was his secret recipe. Rightfully so! I'd come back and ask for this every time. Value: It's a craft cocktail bar... in Hartford, CT... I'll let you guess how much they costs... yep. You're right. They DO offer a happy hour from 3:00pm to 6:00pm every single day filled with $6.00 wines, beers and cocktails, but drinks run from $9.00 on up to $14.00 depending on their complexity and stuff. Not too bad, but yeah, you can definitely go broke drinking in here. Lol. Come to happy hour. I LOVED this place and want to make many more visits here for any reason I see fit. Lol. This place was WAY better than some other places that will remain nameless *cough cough* Conspiracy *cough cough*. AND it's closer to me! Pppssshhh... I'll be coming back here often.

Happy hour drinks! 3-6
Tiffany G.

I used to work down the road and went to happy hour here a few times, but that was a couple of years ago. I only tried some happy hour bites and was always pleased with them. But, the drinks! Oh those drinks. And...the atmosphere and bartenders, they are fabulous! I decided on a whim I needed to bring Eric here for a cocktail one Saturday night. These are what craft cocktails should be like! I remember the first time I came in, when they were knew. I saw how they measured things and how small the glasses are and was disappointed, until I had my first sip! The drinks are amazing, and oh so strong! We've gone to other establishments that offer craft cocktails that taste like flowers topped off with tree bark, not here! These were all delicious, and Eric even went off the menu and asked for the bartender's favorite and it became one of Eric's favorites too! At about 9-10pm the place was packed and there were no empty tables or 2 bar stools together at the bar. We had a great time. Love the atmosphere here and can't wait to go back! The lighting is low, it's like a secret that not everyone knows about but loves once they find out! (If cocktails aren't your thing, there's also beer and wine.)

Vijay S.

Really cool spot for cocktails in Hartford and super hard to find a place like this. Love the dim lighting and exposed brick interior. Good amount of space inside with bar seating and table seating as well. Cocktail list is impressive though most drinks are bourbon or gin based. There are some tequila based drinks but almost none with vodka. That being said they do have a full bar and can make you anything and also their menu changes quite a bit. Drinks were pretty good I must say. They have also small plates for food if interested. Overall def worth a visit if in the area and in the mood for a cocktail. Street parking is available.

Kate B.

A hole in the wall bar with EXCEPTIONAL drinks, service & ambiance. I wish I wasn't writing this review because it should be a hidden secret. But I'm sharing this hidden with you! If you like well made & delicious drinks this is the place for you.

Vinyl record player with all current tunes on record!
Krys C.

Litte River is a modernly vintage cocktail bar! You walk in and it's entirely a different scene, not the typical vintage where you'd expect a more dated/rustic type of decor but it definitely peaks ur interest to say "mhm, never thought I'd see that in a bar but it's a vibe!" Parking: we went around 11pm on a Thursday night and was able to get street parking, *Hartford street parking meters stop at 6pm on week days and off on the wknds* Love: *Open till 1am during the week *More of an intimate space to chill, can probably fit about 20-30 people comfortably sitting&standing *Drink selections- has something 4 every1, if it's not on the drink menu they'll create it *Live music, not sure if this is the norm but there was a house dj playing *Quick & attentive service Can improve: *having late night bar apps/small plates, kitchen was closed, only bar nuts available

Franny F.

This is a great bar in a great location with great music but the bartender (long hair lady) has a horrible attitude. She was just plain rude! If you can ignore her, it's a great spot to hang with friends. DJ is great and the vibe is good once you're past the rude bartender .

Ashwin S.

One of my favorite hang-out spot that specializes in cocktails. If you are a fan of some good cocktails, you will love this place. Sazerac is my favorite here and definitely the Manhattans too. They don't have a large food menu; just a few appetizers to choose from. Not a big deal for a place where drinks are the focus. There are days when they have food trucks outside, they bring the food to the table. The place does not accommodate a large crowd, so can get crowded pretty fast and noisy too. Parking is on the street. I will definitely recommend this place.

Creamy, milky deliciousness
Jess L.

*** 3,400th review *** I'm so glad I finally had the opportunity to check out LRR this past weekend. They had some of the best cocktails I've had in a long time, and the environment was unique and fun without being pretentious. The menu is robust and organized by types of cocktails, including a generic "cocktail" list (though not generic in concoctions, merely called "cocktails"), possets (creamy!), punches, grogs... I opted for the milky ones, and I could not have been happier. I recommend the Baltimore Egg Nog, "Pina Colada," and Bourbon Posset. I could easily drink any of these again. Unfortunately, I found the beer menu a bit uninspiring, but clearly there's no need to explore the beer selection. There's a small bites part of the menu, though no one seemed to be eating during our visit. The one suggestion I would make is to dim the lights a bit and maybe close the curtains. That would give the bar a bit more of a speakeasy vibe. This spot is definitely popular. By the time we left on a Saturday around 10:30p, there were not tables left in the house. I look forward to coming back!

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Jamie S.

A creative, eclectic cocktail bar in Hartford that is focused on providing inspirational drinks. Awesome, knowledgeable bar staff with superb attention to detail. Classy, quaint, comfortable atmosphere with unique decorations (they have a mannequin with a sequents dress and stuffed Fisher cat LOL) It's off the beaten path in Hartford, but don't let that deter you! Definitely check it out! Try something you've never imagined or have a classic.

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The mixologists are passionate about their work. We enjoyed our drinks and the cocktails were pretty good.

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Great drinks, wonderful staff, fun environment. Great little find just near the state capital.

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What a fun night! Came here with a couple of girlfriends. Started at the little lounge area, but…read moresoon took the party to the bar when we ran into another yelpie! Don't let the outside of this place fool you because looks are definitely deceiving. We were cautious coming to this place due to the appearance of the outside, but once we were in it was so much fun. Agus, aka rawbartender, was Ah-mazing and truly made the night fun. He was truly such a vibe!! I ordered the SpongeBob, which was Goslings rum, pineapple spice, ginger, lime, angostura bitters. Especially with the show that was put on, my drink tasted even better. It was a Smokey, yet smooth and refreshing drink! We also got the Snow White, on the sweeter side made with Pear vodka, orgeat, pear juice, lemon juice, cinnamon. And of course, we can't forget our schooling in tequila and Mezcal from Agus. He was very informative of what he was serving and we tried a few different shots. He gave us the rundown of how you're actually supposed to taste tequila. And I have to say I've never had an experience like that before. I wish the party didn't stop and I will definitely be coming back specifically for Agus and of course the drinks!

Finally got to check out this hidden speakeasy in new Britain ! If you're looking for a fun night…read morewith the girls , a cozy date or just wanna grab a drink this is the place ! The code to enter is updated daily on the website , once inside the you enter through the bookcase door. The ambiance is nice cozy , low -moderate lighting ( not to dim ..you can still read the menus without a flashlight... which is nice) We sat at the bar and the seats were very nice and comfortable ( which I enjoyed a lot) and spacious I didn't feel squeezed between chairs/people ! The bartender was fabulous . And made great drinks ! We just got drinks I got the peaches peaches which was pleasantly really good not to sweat or bitter , not to overpowering with peach flavour very well balanced . They also offer small bites / food. I will def be back to try some more options !

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Went for "girl dinner" on a Thursday and it did NOT disappoint…read more They have a special with a kale Caesar salad, fries, and an Aperol spritz for $25! (You can add chicken tenders for an upcharge $10) The drink can't be swapped for another alcoholic drink, but you can switch it for something non-alcoholic if you want. Everything was sooo well flavored. The kale Caesar? Literally to die for. I never take salad home because it gets soggy...but I ate it the next day and it was STILL so good and the croutons were somehow still crunchy The chicken tenders were amazing, the fries were perfection, and even though I'm not usually an Aperol spritz girl, I finished the whole drink 10/10 would go back for girl dinner

The Laurel Brunch today was selected for a special birthday--it was a delicious, pleasant…read moreexperience. The interior of the restaurant was lovely- beautiful wallpaper; comfortable booths. Food and cocktails were delicious.We shared delicious Brussels sprouts and chicken wings for appetizers. I had a creamy tofu scramble for my meal. My companions all had egg dishes which they all said were very tasty. For dessert I had scrumptious Tiramisu- not too sweet, just right! My companions had slices of confetti cake - the frosting was meringue! Their specialty cocktails were varied with interesting, flavorful combinations- not the usual. I decided to try a Manhattan instead which was very, very smooth. Our server, Lonnie, was very gracious and attentive. At the end of our brunch she served us sparkling wine, courtesy of The Laurel with a happy birthday note for our birthday celebrant- such a lovely surprise!

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A friend and I met for brunch at le mazet recently and it was a pleasure, from start to finish…read more I had emailed the business in advance for clarification on the brunch menu and received a prompt, friendly response. I made a reservation for our visit and was seated promptly at a beautiful table near the front door. The entire dining area is gorgeous--so much attention to detail. Service throughout our meal was attentive and friendly. I had the boeuf bourguignon and it was so tender and seasoned perfectly. I also had the bread service, featuring sourdough from Small State Provisions--the perfect accompaniment to this hearty stew. We both drank Le Poney Roses, which were balanced and beautiful--a fabulous mocktail that really embodies the spirit of a cocktail. We weren't rushed at all and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I will be back for more!

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4.2(28 reviews)
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We've just made our first visit to Dulu and the Doctor Sax House, and we are HOOKED! The historic…read moremansion was recently (beautifully!) renovated to create a cozy bar, various dining spaces, and fireplace lounge seating tucked throughout the rambling first floor rooms, plus elegant sleeping quarters located on the upper floors. We enjoyed dinner before an event, then returned afterward for late-evening cocktails next to the fireplace, and we can attest that there is no other space that feels like Dulu in the entire Lenox/Stockbridge/Lee area! The vibe is classic yet modern, intimate, but also a little bit edgy, with a funky eclectic decor and quiet club music playing in the background - a perfect mix of Berkshires elegance plus contemporary urban sophistication! We shared several items for dinner, and felt that all were well-executed and very enjoyable - including an excellent spice-rubbed shrimp appetizer with fresh green s'chug for dipping, a bright shaved Brussels & manchego salad (which would have benefitted from just a pinch more salt), a perfectly-prepared thick hunk of salmon with crispy skin & bitter greens, and an interesting squash gnocchi with sausage and rosemary (which would have benefitted from a final light splash of acid - perhaps a squeeze of lemon or a few drops of champagne vinegar). Cocktails and wine pairings were EXCELLENT - this bar staff really knows what they're doing! Service was kind and efficient, and we were truly made to feel welcome. Prices are definitely at the higher end, but we felt that the quality of the food and beverages we enjoyed, plus the INCREDIBLE Dulu atmosphere, more than justify the cost. Thank you, Dulu - we will definitely be back!

Let me start with the good news. This would have been a three-star review, but Dulu has a rock star…read morebartender who elevated the whole experience. He served up multiple mocktails and cocktails with aplomb and even pulled off a ginger and lychee combination that shouldn't have worked but was delish. Almost everything else missed the mark. Staff should know to de-vein shrimp before sending out skewers. They should also know what "black and blue" means if they're serving steak. Another table ordered it and five staff members huddled around a phone at the bar to look it up like they were searching for Pokémon. The orecchiette had perfect texture, but truffle oil made half the plate inedible. The Persian crispy rice, the dish I was most looking forward to, was a complete let down. The rice was well cooked, but the eggplant filling was nearly flavorless and the meager amount of smoked tomato couldn't save it. The roasted mushroom board was good though we improved it ourselves by spreading leftover s'chug from the shrimp skewers onto the bread and layering the mushrooms on top. It also had truffle for some reason. Why? Dulu has the right ingredients to be top tier. This just wasn't their night. The bartender rescued the evening. Give that man a raise.

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