Explore the Happiest of Hours in Downtown Hartford

by Brooke Tallinger 

DTHartford Staff

Explore the Happiest of Hours in Downtown Hartford

HARTFORD, Conn. –As Connecticut’s capital city, Hartford has been recognized as The Insurance Capital of the United States and known for their prestigious universities and notable attractions that hold great historic value.  But, have the locals ever stopped to consider their city as the home of a happenin’ Happy Hour?

Kelly Tamburri, a full time employee in South Windsor, claims, “I would much rather spend my happiest of hours downtown as opposed to West Hartford. The deals are unbeatable and it’s a lot of fun to catch up with friends and bounce from bar to bar.”

Happy Hour can be the perfect environment to unwind from a hectic day at work, celebrate a mid-week feat or to simply socialize and meet new faces.

With over fifteen different choices in the downtown area alone, the city of Hartford provides a variety of atmospheres to match anyone’s mid-week mood. At any and all of these locations, catch great deals on food, indulge in an array of inexpensive drinks and most importantly don’t forget to enjoy yourself.

Monday through Friday from the hours of 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., the choice is yours!

If you prefer a Pub setting, check out the specials available at one of the city’s favorite watering holes.  These favorites are included but not limited to Vaughan’s Public House, Arch Street Tavern or City Steam Brewery Café.

Anthony Sousa, Bar Manager at City Steam Brewery Café, says their Happy Hour offers a delicious variety of entrée favorites in smaller portion size. In addition to their deals on food, City Steam Brewery Café also offers 250 customers the opportunity to reap the benefits as a Mug Member. This membership attracts City Steam’s loyalist customers, offering them an additional discount off of existing Happy Hour deals.

“I believe we [City Steam Brewery Café] have no competition with West Hartford’s Happy Hour deals. Our customers are too loyal,” claims Sousa. “Our assortment of deals during Happy Hour primarily attracts the surrounding landscaping companies before their guys go home for the night, as well as the students and residents living on lower Temple Street.”

Taking an out-of-town colleague or customer out for a night on the town? Check out Agave Grill & Tequila Bar, Black-Eyed Sally’s BBQ or Trumbull Kitchen for an excellent menu choice for both dinner and Happy Hour.

In comparison to Sousa, Russell Probulis, bar manager at Agave Grill & Tequila Bar, feels there is a level of inevitable competition with West Hartford Center’s Happy Hour deals. “There’s always indirect competition with the bars in West Hartford Center because of their centralized location and their unique environment they offer to their customers,” Probulis says. However, a little competition doesn’t shake Probulis’ confidence in his bar and grill. Rather he adds, “We [Agave Grill & Tequila Bar] offer significant food and drink discounts and since everything is made from scratch. There’s nothing around like it!”

Looking to socialize and stay after Happy Hours? The deals continue after hours at bars such as Coach’s, Black Bear Saloon, or Pigs Eye Pub. And the list goes on!

With their convenient downtown proximity and corresponding hours offered, if you played your cards right you could potentially hit all of them up in the same evening!

Still having questions regarding directions, menu specials or hour availability? For more information about happy hour deals, check out www.GoTime.com/Hartford where you will find all the hot spots in downtown Hartford.