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!

They are back and better than ever!!!! Cheap drinks!!! A gourmet menu!!! Small town bar feeling in…read morethe capital city. The perfect place to make bad decisions with good people.

A great old school neighborhood bar where everyone knows each other and each other's business…read more(think Cheers). Opens around 9 a.m. for the few early-drinking regulars and keeps a slow pace throughout the day until a louder crowd arrives at 5 or so. Love the regular-crowd vibe, of which the bartenders and owner are a part. I've been going here for years when I lived in Hartford and when I'm in town now. Amenities: No taps, just liquor and bottles. Cheap prices. Food selection is frozen burgers/sandwiches/pizza (cheap) and snacks (Cheez-Its, jerky, pickled eggs). Seating is at bar stools and a couple booths. Pool table. (Note: I was horrified to see this listed as "closed" a while ago. I had to play phone a friend to verify that it's not. To my knowledge it's been open continuously for a long, long time.)

They have sports on tv , however it's always pretty empty and staff is just blah .. when you go to…read morea bar you want excitement and good vibes . If I want just a cold beer I can stay in my backyard.

Awesome bar in a Hartford food hall with tons of options. The bar itself is on the second floor…read morewith reasonably priced drinks, good happy hour options and good service. It was easy to grab a table and a pint and enjoy. Great spot!

Manager turned take service because they believe customers were too intoxicated to be served. Derra…read moreyou have terrible service.

Upon going to enter the Pig's Eye Pub on 4/17/2026 at approximately 11:00 p.m., Eric Drouin, who…read morewas stationed at the door, indicated to me that I was not allowed to bring my service dog in the establishment. I informed you that because my dog is a service animal, she is permitted under ADA to accompany me in all public places. Charlie Brown, who was also at the door, then asked me the appropriate questions allowed under ADA, and after I responded, allowed me to enter the establishment with my service dog. However, after maybe 30 minutes, Mr. Brown approached me and asked that I leave the premises and return without my service dog. I declined this request since my service dog was not misbehaving in any way, barking incessantly or at all, and not being disruptive to any other patrons. After about another 30 minutes, Mr. Drouin approached me with Mr. Brown and demanded that I leave because according to him my dog was too young to be a service animal and therefore must be in training, and I was being disruptive by talking to patrons who asked me about my dog. I informed Mr. Drouin he was incorrect, that my service dog is fully trained to provide the service for which she is required, and the law does not prohibit me from interacting with patrons who approach me about my dog. He and Mr. Brown still demanded that I leave. I was with a group of five other people who all witnessed all of these exchanges. We all departed the establishment at that time. I have filed an official complaint #758150-TWD with the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division for this violation of 28 CFR Sec. 36.302(c). This violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act can result in civil penalties up to $75,000 for a first offense and $150,000 for a subsequent offense. Despite me informing these ignorant and insolent employees of this, they still demanded that I leave. I will also be filing a complaint with the State of Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities for this violation of CT General Statutes Sec. 46a-44 & 46a-64, which is a class C misdemeanor, which Mr. Drouin and Mr. Brown will be individually charged. I will also be contacting Mr. James Verano, the listed Principal for Pig's Eye Pub, and Mr. William (Bill) Morrissey, the listed Managing Member regarding these federal and state violations. I will also have my personal attorney contact Reid and Riege, PC, the listed agent for Pig's Eye Pub. Being denied service while accompanied by a service animal is illegal, humiliating, and emotionally draining experience that no one should have to endure. What these imbecilic employees did was not only illegal but morally reprehensible.

I've lived in West End Hartford, for over a year and never made my way to the Spigot until…read morerecently. I love it. The patio is awesome and relaxing and the inside is very welcoming and chill. Definitely a great place to hangout and catch up with a friend on a quiet day. The staff are awesome and very in-tune with their guests and it seems like there is a strong group of regulars that frequent the bar. I definitely can see myself becoming more active there and bringing friends along. I got a bit confused at first thinking there would be some simple food options there since it's called Spigot CAFE, but no food unless from a food truck, if one is available. Good to know!

No frills bar. We come here for trivia night on Tuesdays…read more Food is not available except for chips. I've seen people bring in their own food from different places. Have a lot of beer on tap. If you want a fancy drink --- just no. Bartenders are awesome! Wonderful neighborhood vibey place. Love it here.

The most amazing time!! They were accommodating!! Pops is amazing!!! Food is crazy!! Full of flavor…read moreand great potions!! The ambiance was inviting and warm!!!

The perfect hidden gem . OMGoodness awesome food! I have gone there twice in the past couple of…read moreweeks and I can't wait to order their amazing empanadas!! They are cooked nicely and packed with a lot of delicious flavored meat. and the sauce that comes with the empanadas is tasty and goes perfectly with them. They sell beef, chicken and shrimp for your liking. when you go inside the restaurant, I could not believe the ambience was fire a long how big the area was. You would not be able to tell from the outside. and the service was excellent, one on one introduction with Pop and the staff! I totally recommend this restaurant and I can't wait to try all the different dishes from the menu! Dorothy W

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!

Super good place to enjoy weekends i love this place me and my friends visiting every weekends and…read moreservice is so good and drinks are amazing and dj was so perfect.

I'd probably give it a 3.5!…read more Ended up here after searching for hookah for a friend. When we got in, things were pretty quiet. We were immediately helped and got our drinks quickly. We had to sit at a table for hookah so we sat by the pool table under the TVs. They even put the game on for us! I've only done hookah once before so I wasn't too sure what I was doing, figured it out quickly though. It was definitely a chill vibe and ended up getting pretty busy a bit after 12 when we were leaving. Seems like a good neighborhood spot but I don't think it's my vibe so I'm unlikely to return.

absolutely unprofessional felt very uncomfortable with the hostility in there just to sit at a bar…read more. the place needs better management and more room. securlitt was just to much for me to get a word out and felt he got aggressive when I went i turned my back towards him bc it was uncomfortable in there . never would I waste my time nor money .

Make sure you don't touch any females on the shoulder or you will get kicked out.. I touched the…read morebartenders mom's shoulder and literally got surrounded by security and got kicked out of the place my beer was removed from my hand and I was kicked out for touching the bartender moms shoulder to say hi