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

This is my next post-bowling hangout place! I have a rare chance to grab a drink and some food on…read morethe way home 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 Jack Berry Smash made with Jack Daniel's Blackberry, REAL raspberry puree, lemon juice, simple syrup, muddied mint and lemon. What a unique taste! I love this drink! For my appetizer, I'm having the Meatball Side. These are the chef's meatballs with mozzarella (light for me). I want it as spicy as possible. Oh yeah! This is fantastic! It's spicy, warm and yummy! The addition of hot pepper flakes (yes, I remove the cap first) really helps! 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 Caesar Salad. A classic Caesar salad is a crisp green salad made with romaine lettuce, croutons, and Parmesan cheese. It is tossed in a rich, savory dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, egg, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and anchovies. Caesar Cardini invented the dish in Tijuana, Mexico, in 1924. This is absolutely delicious! This a big portion size too! I love their Caesar dressing! It's well tossed with lots of croutons. Always add pepper to this. I even get a new fork! That's very thoughtful! For my next drink, I am having the Grapefruit Fizz made with Tangueray gin, Elderflower Liqueur, grapefruit juice and soda water. Oh yeah! This is good! Considering it is served in a 16oz glass, I can taste the alcohol! The bartender got that right! The bartender is real awesome! He certainly knows how to make a drink let me tell you that! He smiles, is very talkative and enjoys his job. You can't ask for better! For my entree, I'm having the Sausage Pappardelle which is homemade sausage (less for me) in a bechamel sauce with broccoli rabe (a favorite of mine - more for me), crushed red pepper (load it up baby!) over fresh papardelle. Béchamel sauce is a classic French white sauce made by cooking equal parts butter and flour into a roux, then whisking in warm or cold milk until smooth. Seasoned with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg, it serves as a foundation for lasagna, mac and cheese, and gratins. Pappardelle is a large, very broad, flat ribbon pasta originating from the Tuscany region of Italy, measuring about 2 to 3 centimeters (3/4 to 1 inch) wide. Carmines tries to accommodate everyone! For me? EXTRA EXTRA spicy! Let's see how this goes. This is a BIG dish! I mean big! It's piping hot (temperature) too! It's very tasty! It's not really super "hot" (as in spicy), but they can only work with they have! Still, I can taste the heat! What a great job! It's a great dish and worth every dime! What a great meal here! For my final drink, I'm having a Negroni. A Negroni is an Italian cocktail, made of equal parts gin, vermouth rosso (red, semi-sweet), and Campari, generally served with ice, and commonly garnished with an orange slice or orange peel. It is considered an apéritif. Let's see how they do! The taste is perfect! The orange slice is fine (no peeler here): normally it's an orange peel. The straw is odd (usually it's a stirrer). However, the taste of this drink is absolutely perfect! I cannot ask for more! Great job here! What a fantastic experience!

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.

I've been here once before for a baby shower, and the space is big enough to hold multiple private…read moreevents along with the bar space This time I was invited to an event. There's the main floor in an upstairs secluded private area with a bar, various seating areas in a flat screen TV. There is also a photo booth in various couches and comfortable seating areas. For the hot weather, there's an outdoor seating area as well. Variety of options on draft to choose from

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!

I'm back after a couple weeks! 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 Whistlepig 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. This tastes perfect! It's well balanced, chilled and garnished with a couple red cherries. Not bad for a place that doesn't sell a lot of these! 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 Lemon Chicken soup. I've never had chicken soup with lemon before! Oh my! That came out like in 30 seconds! Look at this! It comes with crackers too! This is delicious! I like the unique taste! I can taste the lemon for sure! For my next item, I'm having a Side Salad with vinaigrette dressing. It is made with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers and shredded cheese. I like the ability to mix the oil and vinaigrette myself. The portion size is big! This is good! Next up I'm trying their chili (onions but no cheese). Chili con carne is a spicy, hearty stew made with chili peppers, meat (usually beef), tomatoes, and often beans. Chili is made a lot of ways. It also comes with some optional crackers. This is great! Lots of beef here! 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. We are substituting Disarrono today. Typically, the drink is served with ice in an old fashioned glass. This tastes good enough! Great job! For my entree, I'm having the Creamy Chicken Marsala made with grilled chicken, mushrooms, onions, creamy Marsala sauce and penne pasta. I usually eat this with rice but pasta will do! I want it as spicy as possible! Chicken marsala is a dish of chicken escalopes in a Marsala wine sauce. It is a variation of traditional Italian scaloppina dishes, of which there are many varieties throughout Italy. The dish dates to the 19th century, when it may have originated with English families who lived in western Sicily, where Marsala wine is produced. Lexus see how Chef Stash does! This looks pretty! Wow! It's hot, spicy snd delicious! This guy is good! For dessert, I'm having the Pineapple Upside Down Cake. A classic pineapple upside-down cake features caramelized brown sugar, pineapple rings, and maraschino cherries baked at the bottom of the pan and inverted after baking. Look at the size of this monster! This is delicious! 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!

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!