Mayor Mike's
283 asylum street, (http://www.mayormikes.com/). an upscale bar in downtown run by former hartford mayor mike peters.
NV Nightclub
177 allyn street. popular downtown dance club with a trendy vibe that is a hit with college students and young professionals.
The Federal
84 union place. hartford's oldest bar is a pretty laid-back place with the occasional dj or live music. happy hour five days a week here as well.
The Spigot
468 prospect avenue. laid-back bar with wide selection of draft and bottled beers.
Arch Street Tavern
85 arch street across from the connecticut convention center & marriott hartford downtown hotel, (http://www.archstreettave...). historic restaurant/bar featuring a rustic atmosphere, pub food and live music.
Pour House
103 allyn street (http://www.pourhousehartf...). one of the top rated bar/clubs in the city, this laid-back place offers 18 beers on tap and room to play video games and pool on the first floor -- then head upstairs to the dance floor.
The Palace
113 allyn street. hip and chic downtown club that has two huge dance floors and a martini lounge. the first floor is where the vip section is, and thereâs a huge elevated bar area. the second floor is more casual, with a sports bar feel.
Pigâs Eye Pub
356 asylum street. (http://www.pigseyepub.com...). famous for never having a cover, and live bands on the roof top patio. overall a rowdy little place with lots of fun.
Coach's Sports Bar & Grille
187 allyn street. (http://www.coachs06.com/) 24 plasma tv's make this the perfect place to catch the game. watch out for pre and post civic center events, since there just two blocks away. also has live music, great dj's and a full menu of burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads.
Black Eyed Sallys
Nice bar with a southern blues theme featuring great beer live music and southern food.
Agave
100 allyn street. (http://www.agavehartford.com/) upscale tequila bar, quieter and more mature. features an excellent selection of tequila and also serves up great mexican cusine.