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!

The drinks are reasonably priced. The staff is professional and hilarious. And their kitchen is…read moreamazing.

Great atmosphere and service. Chips if you need a snack, always a good time. Highly recommendread more

I haven't been here in a couple weeks! I have a rare chance to grab a drink and some food on the…read moreway hone tonight from bowling. The restaurant is located on 389 Main St. in East Hartford. Their kitchen is built fresh, from scratch, and all homemade. Their appetizers, pasta, entrees and desserts combine old-world traditional Italian flavor with a modern flair for presentation, and the freshest ingredients around. Menu staples like calamari, chicken milanese, fettucine carbonara and ravioli are paired with unique recipes like pappardelle with sausage and tenderloin steaks. They have staffed our kitchen with a dream team of local chefs that ensure our quality does not waiver and our kitchen is always OPEN! You just can't go wrong. For my drink, I'm having the Prickly and Sparkly made with Quince Fruit Spirit, fruitful Prickly Pear, lemon juice and Prosecco. This is very original. I have no idea what this will taste like! It's nicely garnished and chilled. I love the unique taste. It's like a sweet Cosmo with Prosecco. It's real good! For my appetizer, I'm having a cup of chili. I can't each much chili so just a little will do me fine! I like the crackers for a little filler. I like the sour cream topping with a little chives garnish. It's nice and hot too. This is good! They have open mike here tonight! This place is famous for live music! These guys are good! I could stay here all night! For my next item, I'm having a Side House Salad made with a spring mix, basil (I love basil), julienned (sliced) carrots, cucumbers with a red wine vinaigrette. This is delicious! These veggies are good! Huge portion size too! I love their dressing! For my last drink of the night, I am having the Hot Pickle-Rita made with Tanteo Jalapeno Tequila, Triple Sec, pickle juice, agave syrup and lime juice. Pickle juice?! Now that's original. I've never had that in a cocktail. Wow! I love the pickle garnish and the Tajin rim. This drink is great! It's not overwhelmed by the pickle taste. I love the taste! The bartender (Liz) is awesome! She certainly knows how to make a drink let me tell you that! For my entree, I'm having the Chicken Aka Vodka made with grilled chicken breast served with traditional vodka sauce, peas, sun-dried potatoes and rigatoni topped with a crispy prosciutto and Parmesan (light for me). You can also get this gluten-free. Carmines tries to accommodate everyone! For me? EXTRA EXTRA spicy! Let's see how this goes. This is a MASSIVE dish! I mean o! It's piping hot too! It's very tasty! The grilled chicken is sliced up into smaller, bite-sized pieces. Very light Parmesan (as requested). It's not "hot" (as in spicy), but they can only work with they have! It's a great dish and worth every dime! What a great meal here!

Random selection in my travels off Rt 84. Food was delicious and I happily stumbled on live music…read more Mixed crowd Cappuccino gelato truffle, JD tips over pasta and 1/2 Caesar salad

The limited food I had there and service was fine, but the band I saw, Out of the Boxx, this past…read moresummer was phenomenal! Great funk music, very accomplished group and super fun dance floor at The Pub. Who knew such a place existed right in South Windsor! Can't wait to go back!

Came here because it seemed like a cool hometown place. The bartenders were super cool and offered…read morechips and salsa after the kitchen was closed. My umbrqge is towards the karaoke "dj" who wasn't interested in "newcomers" coming in and singing...I'll leave it at that. 2 stars because of the Rockstar bartenders. The rest was ridiculous.

Favorite lychee martini I have had ever!! Very citrusy…read more Always a chill vibe + good flatbreads. Parking gets full in the primary lot. They have outdoor seating + drink specials + canned drinks that I cant find at other bars.

I wanted a chocolate martini so I searched for a nearby place to try out & found Social Lounge…read more It's next to Max Fish in Sommerset square in Glastonbury. Plenty of parking. The place isn't too big. Bar stools & some hightops. There was a big screen tv with a football game on, and there was decent music (not too loud) playing. I had been to a speakeasy overseas recently, and though I wasn't expecting something that different, I did wish this place had a more interesting vibe. The interior was nice, just felt it needed something 'more'. We were there on a Saturday night - kind of early (a little after 8). Hardly anyone in the place, but I'm guessing it fills up later? I noticed outdoor tables for nicer weather which would be good. My chocolate martini was really good & reasonbly priced ($13). My husband had a beer (bottle) for $5. Server/bartender very nice, making sure our drinks were good. We didn't try any food (they have some small plates). Overall - there was nothing bad about Social Lounge. It was good, however, not great.

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.

We came here for a special Salsa event in the private event space upstairs- we ended up staying for…read morefood and drinks! We had such a great time. Everything was fantastic. At the bar, he ordered the Elicit Brewing Total Juicebag (IPA New England/Hazy 6.5% ABV) and I ordered the Elicit Botched Facelift Strawberry Lemonade (Sour - Fruited Berliner Weisse / 5.2% ABV). I don't usually like beer but I genuinely enjoyed this one- I ordered 3! Downstairs, I ordered the seasonal October espresso martini flight- which comes with a classic espresso martini, pumpkin espresso martini and a s'mores espresso martini. They were all so delicious- I especially enjoyed the s'mores and surprisingly, the pumpkin! Espresso martinis are my favorite and they did a great job. The bartender (Erin) was very hospitable and welcoming. The drinks she made were perfect. For food, we ordered the fried pickles ($12, breaded in-house) and they were some of the best I have ever had. I got the My Boy Bleu smash burger and it was soooo good. Perfection. It comes with 2 smash burgers, Gorgonzola, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato and garlic aioli ($18) + sweet potato fries +$1.50 upgrade from regular fries- described to be similar to hot, fresh McDonald's fries). I would come back 1,000 times to try everything. Their menu looks so good! They do a bunch of music trivia, themed trivia and other events here. Definitely seems like a very fun time. I can't wait to come back with some friends! Thank you for having us!

Stopped here for lunch on our way home from a road trip and was very pleased with the experience…read more It's a very large place, multiple areas to host private events (there were a couple going on when we were there). Tap room was very spacious, tons of communal tables so great for groups. The beer/drink options are plentiful, beers of course, cocktails and non alcoholic options. There is a great selection of food to order from an app, you pay through the app and you pick up the food from a window. All the food was excellent and paid well with food. Definitely a kid friendly place with a nice backyard patio and games. Will definitely consider stopping by again if I'm in the area.

I'm back after about a year! The restaurant is located at 495 Hartford Rd in Manchester, CT. This…read moreis my first sports bar visit in quite some time. I remember they have really good food here. Chef Stash presiding! I see a list of specials too. For my first drink, I'm having a Manhattan. A Manhattan is a cocktail made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters. While rye is the traditional whiskey of choice, other commonly used whiskies include Canadian whisky, bourbon, blended whiskey, and Tennessee whiskey. The cocktail is usually stirred with ice then strained into a chilled cocktail glass and garnished traditionally with a maraschino cherry. A Manhattan may also be served in a champagne coupe or on the rocks in a lowball glass. I'm having Woodford Reserve for my bourbon. Look at this monster! This tastes perfect! It's well balanced, chilled and garnished with a black amarena cherry. The menu is physically pretty large too. The Happy Hour is from 3-7 Sunday through Thursday. The only item (off of the HH hour) I'm having is the House Salad made with salad greens, tomato, cucumber, croutons and red onions with balsamic dressing. This is great! The veggies are very fresh! I like the dressing! For my next item, I'm having the Louisiana Clam and Sausage. I've never had this before! Louisiana-style clam and sausage soup typically combines spicy andouille sausage, fresh or canned clams, and a rich Cajun- or Creole-seasoned broth with aromatics like bell peppers, onions, and celery. Oh my! Look at this! That's a LOT of bread! It comes with crackers too! This is delicious! That bread is the best! For my drink, I'm having a Shrimp Cocktail (3 jumbo shrimp instead of 6) with cocktail sauce. They accommodated me! That's awesome! I just want to taste it. With my cholesterol problems, 6 is just too many. For my next drink, I'm having a Godfather. The Godfather is a duo mixed drink made of Scotch whisky (especially smoky Scotch) and amaretto. Typically, the drink is served with ice in an old fashioned glass. This tastes just right! It is served in a martini glass! It's not as strong This is yummy! For my entree, I'm having the Chicken Stir Fry made with chicken and Asian vegetables over rice pilaf and teriyaki sauce. This is not your typical sports bar food! I wanted it extra spicy! I love the yellow banana pepper at the top! This is a lot is food! This is delicious! It's nice and spicy! I believe the cook used to eat spicier food than I did (in my prime)! OMG! The cook came out and gave me a boxful of hot peppers! He said they were from a $100K garden. There is no doubt in my mind! These are (heat wise) in between a jalapeno and a habanero. How did I get so lucky to be here tonight! I am blessed for sure! For dessert, I'm having a Chocolate Lava Cake. Molten chocolate cake or runny core cake, is a French dessert that consists of a chocolate cake with a liquid chocolate core. It is named for its molten center,[1] and it is also known as mi-cuit au chocolat, chocolat coulant ("flowing"), chocolate lava cake, chocolate fondant, or simply lava cake. It should not be confused with fondant au chocolat, a recipe that contains little flour, but much chocolate and butter, hence melting on the palate (but not on the plate). Wow! Will you look at this presentation! The center is wicked hot! This is delicious! For my last drink, I'm having a White Russian. A white Russian is a cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur (e.g. Kahlúa or Tia Maria) and cream served with ice in an old fashioned glass. Grey Goose for me. This is made just perfect! This bartender is the best! What a great meal here!

Parking: shared lot with lots of spaces…read more Decor: what you would expect for a sports bar though for lunch time the music was very loud Staff: friendly but not too attentive, watched the cook show the bartender someone was waiting for service when there were only 10 ppl at the bar Food: excellent, the prime rib cheddar melt...OMG!! Fresh and so tender...one of the best sandwiches I have had in months! Overall I am 100% going back for the food.

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!

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!

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.