I was in the area for business. My only regret is we waited until the last night we were in town to…read morecheck this place out. We didn't try the food but based on their beer quality, the food would be equally epic. Generally when you stop into a brewery you'll try a few beers and find one or two you like. This place, I enjoyed all of the beers we sampled! Big open seating area, plenty of inside and outside seating. Nintendo, foosball, and board games to play inside. Looked like they have some live music at times as well. The staff was great! Very knowledgeable about the beers and willing to help you decide on a choice.

I've always liked back east brews on tap at local CT restaurants so when my friends wanted to meet…read moreup at the actual brewery I was so excited! Upon entering there are various types of seating from patio to indoor to private areas for parties. I really liked the QR code method to buy food made in house. I can say I was very impressed with my steak tacos! Such a perk at a brewery! When ordering a brew I was a bit disappointed I couldn't get a flight but they did offer smaller glasses to taste multiple brews. Icecream man is always a fan favorite and a classic so I opted for that. But my friend got their icecream man topped with a berry beer and she loved it! I'd love to come back and try their seltzers and other fun drinks!

I have gone to many brewerys, from the second I walked in I was impressed! Absoultly obsessed with…read morethe vibes! Both their sour beers are also incredible. I always like asking the employees on their recommendations and they were very knowledgeable. Between the artwork on the cans and vibes. I would give 10 stars if I could

Great beer, nice set up. The only downside is it seams every time we come there is a ticked event…read more about to start so either buy a ticket for "x" event or chug your beer and leave. Due to this practice I have spent a lot of money down the road at backeast.

This is one of the few CT breweries that's isn't riding the IPA wave. They have a great variety of…read morebeers so go try them out! Talk to the bar tenders, the ones I've chatted with have been super nice and they know what they're serving. There's a very cool vibe from the old industrial building and the decor is funky cool. Dogs are welcome. There's no 'food' but they do sell snacks and Parkville Market is just up the street. Lately one of my fabulous Hartford spots.

Great spot for a beer (or two) and relaxing with friends. Good hot dogs, other food nearby. Beer…read morerocks. Great variety and some things not seen often. Staff are super friendly and knowledgeable about the beers. Very hyper local focus and supporting other small businesses nearby.

My friend got married here and I was finally able to visit. I'm not an avid beer drinker so I tend…read moreto stay away from breweries unless the vibe calls for it. I loved the aesthetic of the two rooms we were in. Although the decorations were brought by the party for the event, you could still tell the space had great bones. I loved the hanging pothos from the ceiling rods. The food was delicious, although a bit run of the mill. I did not drink but I heard others raving about the selection of beer. I'd definitely come back in the warm weather and see what it's about on a casual day.

New Park Brewing is a craft brewery that opened in West Hartford, Connecticut in March 2017. It was…read morefounded by business partners John Doyle, Alex Dee and Tom Atkins. Doyle works in the financial services industry, but had wanted to open his own brewery for a number of years. A friend introduced him to Dee: a homebrewer with an education background in biomedical science. Atkins, a huge craft beer fan, came on board for the project after Doyle and Dee started getting serious about opening their own brewery. A logo, business plan, and financing were put together. Although the brand was founded in 2015, it took nearly two years to find the right location. In 2017, New Park opened at The Shops at 485 New Park: a former ball bearings factory turned multi-media venue. New Park's mission is to offer consumers the highest quality beverages and experiences that they possibly can. In recent years, the brewery has also begun producing intervention wines, heirloom cider, and sourdough pizza in addition to their artisanal brews. I first visited New Park Brewing in March 2018, when they had just turned a year old. I was very impressed from that first visit and they quickly became one of my Top 5 favorite Connecticut breweries. I recently visited the taproom for the second time ever. I had heard that they started crafting artisanal sourdough pizza pies in recent years and wanted to try them paired up with their excellent beer. I love the whole industrial design vibe that's going on inside the taproom. Since my initial visit, the brewery has also since added an outdoor biergarten and an indoor private event space with a stage and bar (dubbed "The Green Room"). I started off with a short pour of one of my go-tos: "Cloudscape" (IPA). It's delicious, hazy, and full of citrus and tropical fruit notes. For pizza, I ordered the "Soppressata" (red sauce, fior di latte, mozzarella, soppressata, red onion, goat cheese, honey, grana padano) and the "Chef Special" (pecorino cream, fior di latte, mozzarella, arugula, prosciutto, balsamic glaze, grana padano). To pair with them, I ordered a sampler flight which featured "Little Cloud" (IPA), "Steppe" (Barrel-Aged Saison), "Elmwood" (Dry Cider), and "Double Cloud" (Double IPA). Between the stellar brews and the heavenly pizza, I was in pure bliss! There's a reason why New Park is one of my favorite Connecticut breweries; I hope to be back again and again!

This was the first time at this venue. It hasn't a large outdoor and indoor facility. We were this…read morenight indoors. The atmosphere is very open with high tables and high stools - some of the stools are available with backs for greater comfort. This night it was open mic night and there were a variety of guitarists/singers performing throughout the evening. The facility has their own kitchen and the facility was able to provide a variety of appetizer bites- burgers- personal size pizzas- hotdogs and salads available for cost. There were plenty of choices of beverages alcoholic and nonAlcoholic. All of the food could be ordered via your phone and paid through your phone. We were a party of 12 and we had a great time!!

Nobody is in charge here. Random people blocking the way with their camping chairs and nobody…read moregives a shit.

stopped in after the convention center glow they had a…read morehappy hour menu and prices were reduced for reduced sized portions staff was a little busy and not paying attentions they never asked how i wanted and burger was med well

We stopped by for a quick bite to eat at about 5 p.m. tonight, not realizing that their regular…read moremenu was not available. It was a UConn game tonight and they only served a limited menu, so we just had their $10 smash burgers which were satisfying if not hot off the grill (I think they were fresh enough just not made to order). The staff also seemed distracted probably getting ready for the big influx of people which sure enough arrived at about 5:30 and suddenly there were no more free seats. It was too loud to enjoy our conversation anyway so we vacated to make room for the newcomers. If it were a regular night I think I would've appreciated the multistory layout and a more relaxed meal but that's ok. It was a last minute decision to go there when our restaurant of choice was booked for the evening (not usually a place that requires reservations but again affected by the local sports event).

Republic Gastro Pub was the perfect spot for two childhood friends meeting up in Bloomfield, along…read morewith their husbands, and it could not have been better. There's always a little pressure when a dinner is part reunion, part catch-up, part "please let the restaurant be good enough to match the occasion," and Republic absolutely came through. The whole evening was fantastic. Shane took great care of us and struck that perfect balance of being attentive, personable, and making everything feel easy. He helped the night flow in a way that let us relax, laugh, catch up, and enjoy ourselves without ever feeling rushed. The dinners across the table were a hit, but my Moroccan lamb special was next-level. It was one of those meals where you take a bite and immediately stop mid-conversation because your full attention has been redirected to the plate. The flavors were rich, layered, and so unexpectedly good that I'm still thinking about it. Everyone loved their meal, the atmosphere made it easy to settle in and enjoy the evening, and the prices felt very reasonable, especially for how good the whole experience was. All in, Republic Gastro Pub gave us exactly what you hope for in a night like that: great food, great service, lots of laughs, and a dinner worthy of the reunion

Overall, great restaurant. I had a hard time picking my drinks and food because everything looked…read morevery good and unique. The drinks in particular were very well balanced and thoughtfully curated. Ambience was cozy and upscale, with some prices to suggest this restaurant may be better suited for special occasions rather than your regular hang. Service was just-ok. No complaints but nothing special either, and the table near the door that we sitting at was probably near a heating vent because it was a little uncomfortably warm. Overall, yes, I would go back to dine here and I would recommend Republic Gastropub.

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!

J's has returned as J Bar at Colt! Their favorite menu items, J's Signature Salad and Chicken…read moreRiggies has finally resurfaced!! I am so excited! I had to stop by and take it to go! Service is always beyond expectations! Looking forward to another visit soon!! Perfect ambiance in house, not too loud, perfect for a hangout! There's enough parking spaces to go around and they're easy to find. Thank you!! So excited for you all!

I visited on 08/07/25 for a going-away happy hour for a co-worker. We gathered on the patio, as the…read moreweather was lovely, and the staff immediately and happily accommodated us by moving one of the long tables to a more shaded area. This was emblematic of the whole afternoon/evening, as our waitress was very friendly and attentive, without being intrusive; sh happily provided separate checks for everyone, and I didn't see one error, even with 12+ people coming and going over a couple of hours. The drink selection was well set for this type of location. They had several house cocktails, which received solid reviews from my table mates, a decent beer list (I was glad to see that they kept a couple of Thomas Hooker brews on tap, carrying on something from the venue's prior occupants), ;a ong with wine and seltzers. My only critique (and I use "critique in the modest or possible interpretations - if there was an option for a 4.5 or 4.75 star review, I would do so), would be about the food. Everything was very tasty; I ordered a couple of appetizers (tuna tartare and spinach artichoke dip), intending to share with the table. The dip worked well, but the tartare was served without any bread or crackers (just a spoon) which feels odd for this kind of a dish, resulting in my eating it solo (delicious!). I wish there were more "shareable" options; based on the experience, all that really fit that category were the dip, and the bruschetta that s co-worker ordered (which only had 4 pieces, I believe) - for a more casual, patio setting, that would be an improvement. Overall, it was a very positive experience - I will happily return!

We haven't been here in about 8+ years and it's changed ownership since we last visited. We had a…read moregood experience prior, just hadn't made our way back, and felt it was time for another visit. Our experience was absolutely fantastic! The vibes and ambiance in the space are great, the bat has all the bottles on display of all the options, the menu has a great variety of unique and interesting cocktail interpretations. We got to chatting with Chris and learned so much from him, got to try so many interesting creations from Waypoint, which even led us to buying a couple bottles to take home! We now can't wait to go back again. Definitely going to be a new weekend spot when we want casual hangouts.

I decided that because it was my first time, I would start by getting a flight to see what I liked…read more I got a flight with vanilla, citrus and espresso vodka, and rum. they were all Incredible flavorful and smooth. My favorite was the vanilla vodka - which was very smooth, and has great flavor. We also got a charcuterie for two- and it was extremely good.. the cheese was fresh and so were the meats and fruits. After the flight, I decided to get a drink. I got the Hurricane which was made with their rum and was exactly what you would expect. My bf got the Boulevardier and really enjoyed it.. he said it had a full and oaky flavor and really enjoyed it. This is definitely a hidden gem.. and I think everyone needs to come here!! The bartender was personable, and definitely did not make us feel uncomfortable. He was funny and was very friendly. There is also not an outdoor are we didn't get a chance to sit in but looked beautiful. The atmosphere itself is warm, welcoming and very clean.