Bars & Nightlife across the Hartford metro
Inclusive and diverse-owned bars & nightlife businesses across the Hartford metro, not just the city itself.
Bars and lounges in and around Hartford. Downtown and Front Street carry the after-work crowd, and the evening here follows the Capitol and the arena more than it follows a strip. Kitchens close earlier than in a bigger city, so check hours rather than assuming a late night.
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Where they are across the Hartford metro
Each listing sits at its street address when the owner has shared one, otherwise at its ZIP or town.
Businesses on the map of Hartford
- KBARR Lounge, Hartford (town center)
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Guides for a night out
Reading picked for bars & nightlife and for the Hartford metro.
Coming up
Where to be around Hartford
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More across the Hartford metro
Each photo is from a listing in that category.
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Health & Wellness31 places Photo: Synergy Spine Wellness
Professional Services20 places Photo: The CEO Wife
Beauty & Personal Care16 places Photo: The Lash Lab by Patrice
Notes
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How many bars and clubs are listed across the Hartford metro?
One right now, in Hartford. The list grows as businesses are recommended, checked and added.
What makes a business inclusive on Inclusivity.org?
Every listing shows why it is here, with a source you can check: the owner's own statement, a public listing such as a chamber directory, or a recognized certification. Some are owned by the communities they serve and some are allies who welcome everyone. We never list someone's identity without a source.
Are there alcohol-free options in Hartford?
Alcohol-free bars and zero-proof menus are listed in this category too, and many regular bars now mix drinks without alcohol. The listing usually says which kind of place it is.
How do I know if a bar is accessible?
Ask about the entrance, restrooms and seating before you go, and check whether events move to a different room or floor. Hours and theme nights change often, so confirm the night you plan to visit.
Is it free to be listed?
Yes. A basic listing is free, and owners can claim and update theirs at any time. Featured and Enhanced listings get more room on the page, and being listed never depends on them.
How do I suggest a bar or club that is missing?
Use Recommend a business at the bottom of this page. We research every suggestion, and nothing goes live until it has been checked.
Know a bar or club we're missing?
Tell us who they are and we'll do the research. Nothing goes live until we've checked it, and we never list someone's identity without a source.