Hartford’s Best Dive Bars

From the best spot to watch the game, listen to live music or eat a plate full of gastro-pub food, Hartford is filled with dive bars for every occasion and alcoholic craving.

Pig’s Eye Pub

Best Happy Hour deals.

Pig’s Eye Pub is filled with a laid-back crew pretty much every night of the week. You might even find yourself getting a little reminiscent of your college days here.

Fav Features:

• Giant Jenga
• Pool tables and dart boards
• Roomy rooftop area with seating and great views of the city
• Wednesday’s Big Ass Beer Night ($1 refills of Bud Light Long Trail, Sam Adams Seasonal and Big Pig Lager) just bring in your Pig’s Eye Logo Glass … $1
• FREE FOOD on Fridays from 5-7PM

Vaughan’s Public House

Best Hartford classic.

Located on the iconic Pratt Street in Downtown Hartford, Vaughan’s Public House is a traditional Irish pub. If you’ve been to the St. Patty’s Day parade in Hartford, then chances are you might have ended up here, but if you haven’t… the atmosphere is cozy, the drinks are cheap and the food always delivers.

Fav Features:

• A pub scene that you won’t find anywhere else in the area
• Happy Hour starts at 3
• Irish car bombs with their own homemade Irish cream
• Their crispy french fries (perfect for hangovers)
• You can always catch live games on the tv

Spigot Cafe

Best for watching the game or trying a new craft beer.

Located on the corner of Prospect and West Boulevard, the Spigot Cafe prides itself as the neighborhood sports bar.

Fav Features:

• Relaxed, quiet atmosphere
• Dart board area
• Working jukebox
• Inside picnic tables good for groups
• Thursday $15 craft beer pitchers
• Fridges filled with just about every bottled craft beer you can imagine (150 different kinds to be exact)

The only drawback is that this bar is cash only, so make sure you hit the ATM… BEFORE you walk in.

Half Door

Best for grabbing a bite to eat with your drink.

The Half Door offers more than just a spot to drink (like DELICIOUS food). It’s a great place for any occasion, no matter who you plan on coming with.

Fav Features:

• Irish Happy Hour – $2 Guinness, Harp & Smithwick’s pints on Wednesdays
• Tuesday Trivia
• Inexpensive late night eats (special menu from 9:30-11PM)
• Their Brunch Menu – filled with choices like Stuffed French Toast, Bacon Jam Grilled Cheese, and Apple Pie Mimosas