Definitely divey but conveniently located next to the train station and Bushnell Park. Not typically my vibe, but I was meeting a group of friends before heading out for the night. Their drinks are pretty cheap, especially the 2/$5 Jell-O shots. They didn't seem to have any flavors except watermelon, which was fine. I got a margarita as well. the flavors were pretty good and I love a bartender with a heavy hand. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem that the space is excessively friendly. Just note that you will have to go up the stairs in order to get in. read more

Pig's Eye Pub - Bars Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

Upon going to enter the Pig's Eye Pub on 4/17/2026 at approximately 11:00 p.m., Eric Drouin, who was stationed at the door, indicated to me that I was not allowed to bring my service dog in the establishment. I informed you that because my dog is a service animal, she is permitted under ADA to accompany me in all public places. Charlie Brown, who was also at the door, then asked me the appropriate questions allowed under ADA, and after I responded, allowed me to enter the establishment with my service dog. However, after maybe 30 minutes, Mr. Brown approached me and asked that I leave the premises and return without my service dog. I declined this request since my service dog was not misbehaving in any way, barking incessantly or at all, and not being disruptive to any other patrons. After about another 30 minutes, Mr. Drouin approached me with Mr. Brown and demanded that I leave because according to him my dog was too young to be a service animal and therefore must be in training, and I was being disruptive by talking to patrons who asked me about my dog. I informed Mr. Drouin he was incorrect, that my service dog is fully trained to provide the service for which she is required, and the law does not prohibit me from interacting with patrons who approach me about my dog. He and Mr. Brown still demanded that I leave. I was with a group of five other people who all witnessed all of these exchanges. We all departed the establishment at that time. I have filed an official complaint #758150-TWD with the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division for this violation of 28 CFR Sec. 36.302(c). This violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act can result in civil penalties up to $75,000 for a first offense and $150,000 for a subsequent offense. Despite me informing these ignorant and insolent employees of this, they still demanded that I leave. I will also be filing a complaint with the State of Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities for this violation of CT General Statutes Sec. 46a-44 & 46a-64, which is a class C misdemeanor, which Mr. Drouin and Mr. Brown will be individually charged. I will also be contacting Mr. James Verano, the listed Principal for Pig's Eye Pub, and Mr. William (Bill) Morrissey, the listed Managing Member regarding these federal and state violations. I will also have my personal attorney contact Reid and Riege, PC, the listed agent for Pig's Eye Pub. Being denied service while accompanied by a service animal is illegal, humiliating, and emotionally draining experience that no one should have to endure. What these imbecilic employees did was not only illegal but morally reprehensible. read more

Pig's Eye Pub - Door man & Charlie K. Brown - Bars Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

Came in with some coworkers while on business because we liked the name when we saw it on google maps. Loving the dark vibe, pool tables, dart boards. Very chill atmosphere. Can't comment on the food since we didn't eat, only had some AMAZING old fashions made by Ellie. Ellie was an amazing bar tender both in skill and personality. I would definitely come back just because she was working! They also have a solid menu of specialty drinks as well as all of their liquors which was much appreciated! Will be back! read more

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Manager turned take service because they believe customers were too intoxicated to be served. Derra you have terrible service.

Great service! Really great drinks! Bar staff is super friendly! Will definitely come back! read more

Pig's Eye Pub - Old Fashioned was delicious!!! - Bars Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

I wish I could give a zero We were in town for a wedding and we went here for a welcome party. We have a special needs in our party who didn't have a id The bartender Lj was rude and kick them out. She continues to make fun and trash talk. So we left and they lost a lot of money read more

Wow! I haven't been here in 20 years. I was meeting my boyfriend and his former classmates for an I drank class reunion. As I ascended the staircase that I likely stumbled down after a last call in my 20s, I expected to walk back into the sort of dive bar that I remembered. Not the case! It was so clean and cool looking. And the best part, it was BEAUTIFULLY decorated for the holidays. Fun signs adorned the walls, including the vintage Cool Moose sign from the old bar at the current Half Door location on Sisson Ave. A true Hartford relic for the old folks like me who frequented the bar scene in the 90s. One creative feature that I noticed was a large collage of old credit cards on the ceiling, presumably from those left behind. I can't speak for the food since I'm not sure they serve any, but that's not why people come to the Pig's Eye. The bar service is great with a huge selection of spirits and beers. The vodka, soda, cran that I ordered was nice a fizzy- just how I like my club soda! There's fun rock and pop music playing with pool tables and my favorite- darts! Being a warm night for December, I ventured onto the patio. Surprised again! I wish I snapped a photo, but since my last visit decades ago, the patios upgraded with a partial covered g decorated with a nice wall features of vines and beer signs. And the view of the Capital and the Arch at night is so nice. I definitely wish I took some more photos up here. As I left the bar around 11 PM, the Santa Pub Crawl started to arrive. Just like in my 20s, that's when the night really gets started in the bar. What a Hartford gem this place is. Please stop in for some pool or grog with friends. Check out the holiday decor! And word has it, this is THE spot during the St. Paddy's Day parade. I enjoyed this transport back in time, and definitely won't wait another 20 years to stop in. Too bad I couldn't transport myself into my 20something-year-old body as well! read more

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You can tell how amazing this place will be based on that first smell as you walk in. Absolutely stunning BBQ, excellent sides and enormous portions - it doesn't get much better! They were very nice to a large group and were really helpful with our colleague who had a gluten allergy. The cornbread was so good and they were generous with giving us a few orders of it. The bloody Mary's were very good as well! Quite spicy! I was over the moon with my chicken and ribs combo plate. the reds beans and rice were outstanding - so much flavor and you could tell made with love. The ribs were SO good and the chicken was perfect. Definitely had to take some home and it was even better the next day! Awesome place and highly recommend! read more

Pig's Eye Pub - Bars Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

I can't even count the number of times that I have been to Pig's Eye in my lifetime. This is one of my favorite bars to go to in downtown Hartford because I love it's location, welcoming atmosphere, outdoor patio in the warmer months, and most of all- their dart boards/ giant jenga/ and pool tables. This place can get LOUD on Friday and Saturday nights. Let's start with convenience, if you are at the XL center for an event such as a Wolf Pack game or concert and are not quite ready to go home yet, this is a great spot to head to afterwards because it is walking distance. It has a decent selection of beers on draft. Every time I have been they have the Seasonal Samuel Adams, which is my favorite. I appreciate the fact that Pig's Eye is a casual place that is a crowed pleaser. It has multiple TVs playing sports games, it has actual games that people can play, and a cozy rooftop (also featuring a TV) overlooking Bushnell Park. Know that many people smoke on this rooftop if you're not a fan of second hand smoke. One could easily start their evening at Pig's Eye Pub and stay here all night because of the different activities and parts of the bar one can experience. read more

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Needed a new pub to go to on the st Patrick's Day parade path and luckily my friends and I found Pigs Eye Pub! There was no cover charge which was awesome! Wasn't too packed where you felt claustrophobic and the bar was really easy to get drinks. The bartenders were actually pretty nice considering how busy and crazy it was the day we went! Their drinks are pretty reasonably priced and they also had Irish car bombs- a necessity on parade day! I love how this pub has a rooftop. Though it was packed up there too I can only imagine how fun it would be when it's not as busy. They even had a bar on the rooftop too so you didn't have to go back inside for a drink. The only downside was the bathrooms- as expected girls take forever but it was nice that there were two attendants trying to reduce the time in line. Though.. the best part was the dj! He was playing not only Irish classics but also throwbacks from early 2000s! Everyone was singing along and dancing! Such a chill atmosphere. This is definitely our new pub of choice for the parade! I can't wait to come back here after some dinner at Black Eyed Sallys one day too. read more

Pig's Eye Pub - Bars Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

We did not have a chance to eat here love the service and got the glasses that allowed us to get a specialty pricing every time we come. The ambience was exactly what we're looking for with pool tables and dart boards and many other tents. Me and my manager will absolutely be visiting. read more

Horrible service, had an awful experience with a bouncer that was uncalled for. Would not recommend. Got in last week no problem but this week my ID was "fake". Wild read more

True pub, quick service at the bar even during game day for UConn. Plenty of pool, games and great ambiance

the staff is incredibly rude. They were talking trash about my cousin who has special needs to that whole bar. He forgot his ID so I understand why he couldn't come in, but to continue the bad mouthing to other patrons after the fact is unprofessional. LJ has a terrible attitude and should be fired for being a bully and discriminatory. read more

Can not give a worse review. Bartenders were unexpectedly rude. Argued with multiple customers and multiple of my friends. Waited over 15 minutes for one drink. Heard the bartenders complaining about multiple customers. Tried to give it a second chance after the last horrible experience I had, has not gotten any better... read more

Chill, dive bar kind of vibe just above black eyed Sally's. Apparently wed is the night to go since they have 1$ beers but it's a cool spot on other nights as well. Good beer selection. They have a Halloween themed decor going on right now. Couple of pool tables around with good music as well. read more

Pig's Eye Pub - Bars Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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$1 beer Wednesdays intrigued me to visit this place. Went with my friend Jay. It was packed with young college crowd. I wasn't comfortable with the big crowd. Jay and myself were able to grab a spot on their terrace, which helped me to stay longer. They had 4 beers for their $ a beer day. You can bring with you one of their glasses if you have visited them on Wednesdays before or your can buy a new one for $9. Music was okay. I wish they limit the crowd to a certain number. Service was prompt and friendly. Would give a try again! read more

Pig's Eye Pub - Bars Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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This place is a great stop for a beer and a great bar for when the St Patrick's Day parade rolls around every year. After McKinnon's closed/ is in the process of moving, we came across Pigs Eye Pub and it was the perfect place. Very spacious and there is an outdoor rooftop area as well (wonderful for when it is super crowded and you need some air). The music selection was fantastic as well. We were able to easily order beers and drinks even while the bar was packed and the bartenders were friendly enough too. The bathroom system they had going the day of the parade was super efficient. The line for both the men's and women's bathrooms were long, but they had attendants moving the lines along and keeping people in check. Just what was needed for a crazy day! I would love to come back and check this place out again in the spring/ summer on a nice day when hopefully it isn't as crowded! read more

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An upbeat and lively bar, where everyone was in good humor! Plenty of beer choices, and a great DJ that brought everyone to life. A little too loud for conversation, but with three pool tables and lots of opportunity to dance, there's plenty to communicate without having to speak. One note, they have a new policy where they don't allow backpacks or luggage, so if you're gonna stop by, make sure you drop off your stuff at your hotel first! Nothing worse than trudging through the cold just to be turned away. read more

Full disclosure, I've only ever been here for happy hour. Because of it's proximity to the office, and other reasons I'll describe below, this place is always a go-to for Friday Happy Hours. The place offers good drink specials. It's $3 draft during HH, which makes for a good deal. Keep in mind that the minimum to use a credit card is $10. You can still use a credit card under $10, but they'll charge a $0.50 fee. Pig's Eye offers free food on Fridays starting at 5 PM (until supplies last). The food is usually pizza, Stromboli, cheese platter, etc. Nothing fancy, but it's enough to keep you going on a Friday, and good enough to keep me coming back after work on Fridays. The vibe is cool. It's a typical dive bar. The business of the place is very variable--I still haven't found an accurate indicator to predict how crowded the place will be. They have pool tables, a giant Jengga, dart boards and plenty of tables--a good setup for socializing with friends. read more

Pig's Eye Pub - Pool table area - Bars Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

If it's Wednesday and you're looking to get out downtown, Pig's Eye is the spot. They have $1 beers (if you have your reusable Pig's Eye glass - available for $8) and excellent people watching options, plus there's no cover! Bam! Even if you don't have a glass, the beers aren't that expensive and they usually have a decent selection. The bar is spacious and can seem empty even when there are lots of people since it's so big. You can chill on the patio (beware of cigar smokers), play pool, or find a seat to watch the game on TV. It's a fun place to kill time, grab a drink, or meet someone new. read more

Bartender Keith was super knowledgeable of the beer selection as well as hospitable. First time here, although they don't serve food I'd return due to the level of service. Sorry I didn't hear of this place sooner! read more

THE WORST experience i've ever had in my life. i have never experienced that level of discrimination before i was completely humiliated for absolutely no reason i was denied access for having a "FAKE ID'' and after multiple came to my defense we came to the conclusion that their was clearly a personal reason as to why the bouncer and manager did not want to let me in. i have never seen these men before in my life so whatever there reasoning was it sure as hell was not justifiable and as a BLACK woman i was truly scared for my life. They separated me from my friends i've never felt so helpless. i will not allow them to get away with this, treating people like that is WRONG and if you support this place then you support injustice! read more

Don't got here if your worried about COVID and safe practices. Everyone's walking around with no mask on, careless. The drinks were not great and very expensive. To put it into prospective a truly is 6$ in a can and a mixed drink was 14$ for a small small glass. Not to add awful atmosphere Do not recommend. read more

Awesome drink specials, different each night. Thursdays are 'Liver Die' - Double Smirnoff vodka drinks $3, Coors draft $1. Fun atmosphere. Pool tables. Stumbled into this place on a cold night and had a blast! We will be back!!! read more

Pig's Eye Pub - $3 Smirnoff doubles!!! - Bars Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

I was only in town for a few days doing some house-hunting so I "Yelp'ed" this place to find somewhere for my girlfriend and I to have some fun. The drink specials are AMAZING! There was a life-sized Jenga set that was so much fun to play. There are pool tables there as well that are only $1.00. They even have trail mix for you to munch on at the bar for free. Great experience and I would definitely recommend it to anyone. read more

Pig's Eye Pub - Life sized Jenga! - Bars Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

The asshole owner of this shitbag kicked me out tonight literally because I was walking funny LAST MONTH when I have been they're greatest customer and was there the last few weeks with no issues at all. If I didnt want this to become public I would sue the hell out of them and make them close. Never going back again, and niether should you. Arch Street is way beywgr anyways. Especially on Wednesdays read more

If you're looking for a good time on Wednesday's, this is the place to go. It gets pretty crowded and they should get a better DJ, but all in all it's a fun night. The drink prices don't break bank. Especially if you buy a mug you'll get $1 beer refills on Wednesday's. Their happy hour isn't bad either. I like the environment of billiards and a balcony to chill and catch a smoke. Tons of street parking around. The lot across the street is $5. read more

Baffled by the popularity of this bar. I came in on a Wednesday with friends for the Pig's Eye $1 beer night. You buy a cup and then can bring it back any Wednesday for a $1 beer. So if you like beer, this is good for that alone. The service was quick too. The actual bar seemed to be decent at first, but it deteriorated quickly. The place was packed, and the music was so loud that you cannot even scream over it. This could have been resolved by one thing: the patio. The major issue is that they allow smoking on the patio! So so so gross, and the people smoking are gross and disrespectful. The patio was covered in cigarette butts as well. If you don't mind smelling like an ash tray to get a cheap drink, go to Pig's Eye. read more

What a cool place! Definitely for a young crowd. Pig's Eye Pub made me think about my college days in a good way. With darts, pool tables, jenga, loud music and a patio, this place has a rocking atmosphere in my opinion. Beer selection is pretty good with around 20? beers on tap, service was quick and friendly as well. The pool tables and dart boards were surprisingly well kept too. I didn't get the chance to enjoy the patio as I think it is too early in the season but i'll definitely be back to check it out. Their specials seem great as well. All in all, a fun bar to have a good time with friends. Will be back. read more

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Loudest place I`ve ever been in my life. I`m only 28 but i guess I`m too old for this. They have 2 dart boards, 2 pool tables, there`s 2 giant size jenga that when someone plays and it hits the floor it sounds, well its just too loud. Oh there`s also a claw machine?! (with t-shirts inside). Its a Full bar only, no food here. Someone in the older reviews said something about a hot dog machine but i don`t remember seeing it anywhere. Well i would say if your gig is to go to the loudest place possible and get drunk like a teenager, not eating for the whole time you stay, here is your place. For me it was just a big headache. Like i said I`m 28, and i guess I`m too old for this. read more

Pigs Eye for me, is my favorite bar downtown. I understand that it is not high-brow or a club scene type of place. It is a melting pot of people of all different types. To someone who is visiting Hartford for the first time, it could be classified as a dive, which it is. But it is a different kind of dive, its a good dive. The beer selection is always great. They always have a good selection of local brews. The outside patio has definitely been improved upon over the years. Pig's Eye is a legendary place on St. Patty's Day, let me tell you. In years past, they used to have their theme of "Beer & Bacon", as of the last 3-4 years or so they switched over the apple cider donuts from Faddy's (which are equally as delicious). An all around cool place to grab a beer, no matter the day or occasion. If you haven't been a Friday Happy Hour there, then you really should check it out. They will either do a spread of pizza or Chinese food, with a platter of cheese and crackers. Not to mention, its FREE! Its the end of the week and you just want to start it off with a bang, then a trip to Pig's Eye is a good choice. Its not something that I do frequently, but there's nothing wrong with going a couple times a year for a free feast accompanied by good beer. The environment is very laid back, a place where you can go with a group of friends and simply hang. Dollar beer night is a completely different type of environment and attracts a different type of crowd than it does any other day of the week. I think its a great deal, you purchase your cup for $8 (that you keep and bring back every week) and receive $1 23 oz beer refills from there on out. There are only three different beers they will allow you fill your cup with for $1, but they aren't bad options either. The standard is bud-lite, Sam Adam's seasonal (whatever they have on draft at that current time), and Long Trail. It tends to get crowded rather quickly, so try to get there between 8 and 9pm to avoid the line. If you want to get a good buzz on for cheap, then Wednesday nights are for you. read more

yup, im a fan of this hartford dump, but i mean that in a nice way, like the one you take before work thats going to get you through the day. likes: the hole in the wall feel. the peanuts and shelling them on the floor. the games o plenty, favorites being buck hunter and of course nudie photo mistake picker for wifey and co. out side patio/deck whatever it is. decent music aimed at getting you into the right mood. dislikes:its in hartford. hartford is sketch. hartford is sketch, yup i said it twice. ill be back before i really want to be i bet.. read more

This is a great place if you want good, cheap beer, Their nightly specials make me want to cheer. It's a little dingy, but hey, it's a dive. Everytime that I come here I feel so alive. Great beers on tap. Great prices for those beers. Every time I go to an event at the XL Center I always stop here beforehand (and sometimes afterwards). It's probably not somewhere you want to bring a date since the bathrooms are worn down, it's kind of loud, and it smells like beer. But, if you want to grab a beer with the guys or if you're single and ready to mingle, this is your place. $1 giant beers on Wednesday, rooftop patio in the summertime, nice and attentive staff. Boom. read more

I like it here... I've always liked it here (somebody I know...ahem...may have used many a fake ID at this place) With that said....chill dive bar. Typical Hartford esque... wood floor/brick walls/stale beer smell. The staff is ALWAYS friendly and eager to talk good beer with you if they're not so busy. Whenever I venture out to Hartford, I always make a stop at Pigs Eye! During the summer they have a nice little patio/live music and always good drink specials! I was there yesterday and there was a sign on the wall that said $1.00 23 oz beers.. YUM! read more

If I could only go to one bar for the rest of my life, I would pick Pigs Eye Pub. Great music rotation, best bartenders in Hartford, the drinks are well priced, and the place is always open. Snow? Open. Christmas? Open. Easter? Open. Wish they could open a second location in my new home city of Cincinnati. read more

Really solid bar. Typical dive bar with no real food options (aside from questionable hotdogs and sausages), Pig's Eye Pub is a great place to grab drinks and get away from the college aged crowd at other downtown locations. Weekdays gather a crowd of mixed age patrons, most from nearby businesses and some locals. There are dart boards, $1 pool tables, and a large Jenga set to entertain everyone. There is a special on Wednesday where you can buy a large Pig's Eye branded cup for $9 and get $1 refills on every Wednesday. Pretty good investment if you work/live in the area and plan on stopping by often. Weeknights tend to pull in the early 20s crowd, but the place retains a calmer atmosphere (relative to other Hartford bars). The loud volume of the DJ's music makes it hard to keep a conversation and creates a strange atmosphere where no one is dancing and no one can hear each other speaking. Overall, Pig's Eye Pub is pretty good spot to hang out with a group after a long day at work. Also, there is free food on Friday after 5 on a first come first serve basis. read more

I think this is the best Friday happy hour in the city. The Pig's Eye is a dive bar, but it is great. Every night of the week they have drink specials. I usually end up here for Friday Happy hours. Every beer on tap (25 or so) are $3, including the specialty goblets. The selection is full of craft beers and local brews along with large corporate brews. Friday also has free food, wings, mozzarella sticks, and pizza. The pizza is not made by Pigs Eye, and is not very good, but it is free. The beer selection is what makes this place; for $12 (on Friday) you could try 4 different fantastic beers. The place is never very crowded and they even have an outdoor rooftop deck overlooking the state capital. Inside it is fairly dark, but there are a number of TVs. There are also 4 pool tables ($1/game) that are in decent shape. You can also throw darts. They have three cork boards and keep the darts behind the bar. No plastic video boards, just pieces of chalk, blackboard and cork. read more

Pig's Eye Pub is not a fancy place and that is why my husband and I like to go there sometimes, try something different!! The place is big and has a nice outdoor area. The music is usually good and the staff is friendly. We don't usually stay for long but long enough to have a few beers before moving onto our next destination. I know we will be back soon especially once the weather warms up!! read more

If you find yourself free on a Wednesday, head here for $1 beer night and a group of friends, especially if you're in your early 20's. The catch? Buy a regular beer in their special glasses, get the next and all future beers for $1 on Wednesdays (they have about 5 for $1). There's two bars inside and one on the patio for a change of scene. The patio is especially great in the summer to lean over and make fun of the line waiters who get there after 10. $1 beer specials are not to be taken for granted!!!! DJ is decent, but there isn't a real designated 'dance floor.' It's just a free for all of pool players (there's 3 tables), sports watchers, and girls in heels. read more