We went to World of Beer for happy hour. The ambiance is chill and laid back even for a friday evening but it's not usually busy until late night. Food specials are great with options like the loaded tater tots and margherita flatbread. Drinks are a great deal as well. Definitely a great happy hour in blue back square! read more

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Wow well this was a sad experience. Came here for my birthday lunch with family. The server was all alone trying to wait on a dozen tables or more. We ordered an appetizer of nachos and a few burgers for mains. And waited. And waited. I was checking my watch often because we had two hours on the parking meter that was rapidly winding down to zero. Nachos came after a while. Nothing to write home about... almost stale chips with a cheese/sour cream/green onion and jalapeño topping. Maybe a dozen black beans in the mix. We waited again for our mains. After a total of an hour, they came. I ordered a black & blue burger and asked for tomato to be added. It arrived without the tomato, so I reminded the waitress about that. And eventually the tomato came from the kitchen. Single slice. But by this point the burger was getting cold. I opened the bun to put it on and then saw the kitchen forgot the onion strings. So I flagged her down again to ask and she apologized and went off... to clear other tables. After ten minutes I asked her if the onion rings were coming and she was confused, thinking I didn't want them because I asked for no onions on my salad. No, I just said no raw onion on the salad. She asked it I wanted the onion strings after all. At this point, the burger had been sitting for at least ten minutes and I told her to forget it and just remove it from the bill. She looked over her shoulder and said, "here comes the manager". The manager shows up, reaches over to adjust the umbrella on our table, then leaves. Without saying a word. He walks off and we don't know what's going on. The waitress returns and says she comped my burger 50%. I asked why not 100% because I'm not eating it at all. She blinks and says she'll check. Bill comes back with it removed from the total, and I'm missing my credit card. She runs back exclaiming how she forgot the card and probably could use some coffee today. Ummm, yeah. This was error on error. Not a good look and pretty sad customer service. At least they had the World Cup on tv. read more

World of Beer - Sad burger. - Pubs Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

World of Beer in West Hartford was an amazing experience from start to finish. The food was surprisingly delicious fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Whether you're ordering something small to snack on or a full meal, everything is well-seasoned and satisfying. The portions were generous, and the menu has a great variety for all tastes. The beer selection is truly impressive. They have so many options to choose from, and every beer we tried was really good. You can tell they take pride in offering a wide range of styles and flavors, making it a great spot for beer lovers. The mixed drinks were just as awesome well-made, refreshing, and full of flavor. It's the kind of place where you want to try a little bit of everything because they do it all so well. The atmosphere was fun, laid-back, and welcoming, making it a great place to hang out with friends or relax after a long day. The service was friendly and attentive, adding to the overall positive vibe. If you're looking for great food, amazing drinks, and a huge selection of beers, World of Beer in West Hartford is definitely worth the visit. I would absolutely go back! read more

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Never been to anywhere else like this. Had over 80+ beers on tap and had fridges full of caned and bottled beers. Very extensive collection both New England local beers and international all over the world and county options as well. You can make you own flight which is what we did and got to try so many options. We didn't eat there but they had a large food menu and they have a rewards loyalty system and can track all the beers you have tried! The staff was so friendly telling us what is popular and what might be similar to something we like. The inside is casual atmosphere with lots of seating from high top tables to large party tables. 10/10 recommend! read more

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WOB I feel Is very underrated .. it deserves more recognition in my opinion ( even if you don't like beer ... like myself ) I love coming here because they have THE BEST happy hour from M-F from 3-7pm and they have $8 house cocktails on the regular . And their tater tot's are amazing ( Im still thinking about them ) . Not to mention they just decided to have a Taylor Swift themed brunch ( which as a swiftie I had to try it out ) i got the bad blood Bellini the champagne problems and the cosmo and all 3 were amazing . I got The fearless French toast and the (you guessed it TAYLOrS TOTs .. which I didn't think they could make their own tater tots any better .. but i was proved wrong ) . So overall 1. good beer (check ) 2. Good food .. including brunch (check) 3. Great Price (check ) 4. Great cocktails (check) 5. Great staff ( check ) Highly recommend and will def be back soon ! read more

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This is a good place to hang out (there are lots of TVs with various sports games on) and try a bunch of different types of beer. Their draft/ cans list is quite extensive, though they did seem to have a few kegs kicked without replacement for popular choices (such as Coors) which was surprising for a weekend night. Prices seemed relatively average. It does get a little loud in here even without music playing but I feel like this might be expected for this type of atmosphere. If you go with the expectation to eat mainly average bar and snack/app type foods, their options are good. The food menu isn't incredibly extensive though the German pretzel with the beer cheese was a must. We went with a large party later at night and our server was very attentive. Parking is paid until 10pm Monday-Saturday, but there is plenty around between meters and the garages. Would definitely like to try one of their events or trivia at some point. read more

World of Beer - German Pretzel and Boon Framboise beer - Pubs Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

World of Beers was a cute place. There was a soft vibe in the atmosphere. A saturday night was surprisingly not busy, so service was quick. The waitress was very attentive to our questions too! Pictured is the baked spinach & artichoke dip with chips, and chicken sliders. We also got a beer flight. The dip was very good, and had a good amount of spinach in the mix! The chicken sliders were crispy and well made. I would love to go back to try more on the menu! read more

World of Beer - Baked Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Crispy Chicken Sliders - Pubs Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

After having chocolate ice cream & watching a movie nearby, World of Beer caught my eye while I was roaming around the shopping district where World of Beer is physically located. I figure why not. It was around 4 PM when I walked in. I assumed there was a restaurant bar, but it was basically a nice place to hang out and just enjoy the fact that I was on vacation here in Hartford, Connecticut. I was sad that I had to go home the next day, but I was here now and decided to drink a couple of beers before ordering dinner. I probably spent about a good hour and a half here from 4 PM to 5:30 PM, just before the dinner rush. It was nice to sit in one of the booths near the entrance. I started with a couple of beers to take the edge off. I asked the waitress for what is a good beer that was similar to a Guinness, and she brought back something that was pretty good and tasted similar to a Guinness. After enjoying that, I picked another local brew that was a pale ale and it was also pretty good as well. After 30 minutes had passed, the server asked me if if I wanted food. And so, now I decide to have dinner. I ended up Having everything boxed up and because I wanted to head back to the Airbnb that I was staying at for the last two days and enjoy my dinner in the comfort of the Airbnb. While I was waiting, I watched whatever was on the TVs at the time and watch people coming and go. It was one of those things where it was just nice just sitting there enjoying my vacation before it came to an end. It was a nice place to be when you want to have a beer or two in the heart of Hartford Connecticut. The overall experience here at the World of Beer gastropub and restaurant here in Hartford, Connecticut was good and basic while being typical at the same time. I did enjoy the ambiance a lot and got into it after having that second beer before preceding to order dinner. The good thing about World of Beer gastropub restaurant is that it was basically what I needed and was literally in walking distance from the Kilwins ice cream shop nearby. And definitely a delicious place to enjoy some libations and dinner before heading back to my Airbnb. The service was good and friendly, while being typical at the same time. I sat near the entrance but near the kitchen in a booth so I can see the action while deciding on what to have for dinner. The burger was good and delicious, along with the french fries that came with it. It was money well spent here especially after having 2 beers to take the edge off. The restaurant had mood lighting or what I thought was mood lighting. Dark enough to be for bright enough to see where you're going. For the most part though, the restaurant was fun and good to visit regularly if you're in the west Hartford area. Definitely worth checking out if you're into beer and bar food. And if you love that, take a seat here. They'll be glad to have you. I enjoyed myself here and hopefully you will too. It was a nice capstone to my trip here in May 2025. World of Beer gastropub and restaurant is located at 73 Isham Road in west Hartford, Connecticut. Like many restaurants and merchants in the industry, they accept major credit cards and cash as well. As far as parking goes, your best bet would be to use a paid parking garage nearby if you decide to do that. If not, find free parking on the street nearby and walk on over. For myself though, I got here after a friend dropped me off. Took an uber after leaving World of Beer with my take out. And of course, if you feel like riding the Hartford's public transportation system, consider the routes you could do from your starting point and end up here. And of course though, uber and Lyft is always there for your convenience and you can call them on demand. The beers are good and plentiful here. Not sure if I can recommend coming here alone but drink responsibly. Take an uber or call a friend if you feel you've drank enough. Still, World of Beer is a good place to hang out with friends. Definitely a place where you can go for dinner and have fun. 5.0 stars for the overall experienced mostly for the location and the ambiance. Support local! A+ read more

This place is so cool and I don't even like beer. I decided to go on a random night because I was in the area and wanted to get some wings and somehow ended up front row at a concert! Not only that, but there was no cover charge either! Theres also tv's all around the place so on a normal night im sure they always have any game you want on. For the wings, i got the Mongolian sweet wings which came with a huge amount of ranch, and when i asked the waitress for blue cheese she brought it in an equally big container. Definitely enough for like 20 wings, let alone the 6 i had. Which I don't think was intentional since it said 5 on the menu, but it was a more than welcome surprise. I personally am not a big fan of cilantro so I was a little surprised to see it on there without a mention on the "style" list but between the great sauce, tasty wings, and free live music I can get over it haha. read more

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My husband and I stopped by on a Monday night for their build your own burger deal! It was a perfect medium rare and they had so many toppings to choose from. Fantastic drinks, awesome local beer options, and even the birria quesadilla and wings were delicious. We always enjoy visiting this location and the staff are so welcoming! read more

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Drinks: 5/5 Service: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 I had a great time catching up with some old college buddies here at World Of Beer. There are many different beers on tap and many bottles in the refrigerator. Prior to coming I bought a slice of mango key lime cheesecake to go from The Cheesecake Factory next door. The bartender Alicia was nice enough to keep the slice in their refrigerator so that it would keep while me and my friends drank some beers. I ordered a flight of four beers. They included TwoConn American Blonde Ale from Two Roads Brewing Co.; Kilkenny cream ale; Alvarium Lil' Coconut Imperial Stout; and Chimay Cinq Cents. One of my buddies also ordered the same flight I did and said the Kilkenny might have been the best beer he's ever tasted. I agree, it was pretty smooth. My other friend was impressed with the Alvarium and had a full glass of it. There are plenty of options for those who know what they want and those who want to experiment a little. Ambiance is pretty standard for a beer bar, though they did have some outdoor seating which was nice. Plenty of tvs all around to watch whatever sport you are interested in. read more

This location is in Blue Back Square. It's a huge chain and I used to go to the Florida location all the time. I came here for lunch with my family and we had a good experience. We sat outside on the patio and the food and service was good. The menu was vast for food and of course, beers. I had their traditional chicken wings with korean spicy gochujang sauce and Parmesan truffle fries which comes with truffle aioli; this meal was filling and delicious. We enjoyed our meals and service and look forward to going back. read more

Came here on a Saturday night, not as busy as you would expect. Sat at the bar and friendly bartender. Drinks were good, reasonably priced. But the food wasn't that good... had the Cali bowl with steak and it was super salty, mediocre food. BF had the burger, it was average.. and shared truffle fries and that was salty too. What's up with the salt in this place? Will I be back if I was in the area, mostly likely not. read more

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Beer! Lots of it!! I found beers I had never heard of here. It's a bit of a dive but in the best way. Nachos and beer galore- what more could you ask for? Watch the floors- super slippery read more

World of Beer is a casual place to grab a bite and beer. My husband and I shared the birria quesadilla, wings (lemon pepper and buffalo), and house salad, and our son had the kids' chicken tenders with apple slices. The wings were underwhelming in the flavors we wanted, but the salad and quesadilla was satisfying. My husband was thrilled with the beers he had. Timothy was a friendly server and held it down. I'd definitely recommend for bar food and watching games on the TVs if that's what you're into. It's nothing amazing, but it's a solid three-star place. read more

Beer was flat. I sent it back, the slackjawed waiter was like "oh, ok", as if he were used to it or didn't care. They have an outstanding beer list, too bad they don't know how to serve it. read more

World of Beer - Flat beer in a clean glass. - Pubs Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

Basically, a solid 3 place. So my friend and I stopped in for the Muggles & Mimosas event today and honestly were pretty let down. They'd run out of whipped cream and we were there at 11....so I didn't even try the butterbeer. The goblet of fire was good, but kind of a let down. We waited over an hour for the food which did nooooooot look good, literally just thrown on the plates. Taste wise, just ok. If you have people waiting over an hour for food, at least make it worth it. I'm glad we split the food because I didn't want to eat much of each dish. read more

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I expected alittle better tasting food than what what I got. The boneless wings Mongolian sweet bbq was tasty and sweet but by the time I got it it wasn't much sauce on it. I asked for a side of the Korean spicy one which was very watery when I thought it would be thicker. Needless to say I had to keep dipping my wings in it for favor. I could have used more but when I asked for more sauce and blue cheese they would have charged me so I didn't get it. Not good service. I did sample a blackberry flavored draft but wasn't good so I stayed with the angry orchard cider beer. It definitely a happening place and a little loud. I sat at the bar area alone and felt comfortable if your alone like I was read more

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Stopped by for their Disney Brunch. We were the only adults who had gone hard on costumes. The server was great but they were understaffed. The food was solid. I had the french toast, which was good if a bit bland. Their jalapeño and cheddar sausage was really good though. They have a beautiful open space pan with big sliding doors and outside seating. Combined with the central location in Blue Back Square this makes for a great place to sit. Cheers, Edward read more

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Food is super good! Good place to get drinks and hang out and yap. I would recommend coming for appetizers. read more

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I was originally very impressed with their food. However, I was there Friday November 14, 2025 and had to wait 30 minutes to be served. Two waitresses walked by and ignored us. The total for the night was $69.08, I left a $10 cash tip at the end of the night. Today I checked my bank statement on my credit card and found they charged me $85.28. When I called to address the issue they put me on hold and then blocked my number. When using another phone number, they answered the phone asked if I was the same person and then proceeded to do the same thing. Very dissatisfied and frustrated. read more

Giving this place 5 stars because of the wonderful waiters. Dropped by with a rather large group to watch the Warriors vs Celtics game and they offered to set up tables and chairs from outside so they could seat all of us inside. The drink menu had a very diverse selection and the food menu was also filled with great stackable items that pair nicely with a drink. *note: the menu at the table QR code doesn't have all the items so I would suggest checking the yelp 10/10 service read more

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Relaxing atmosphere, great food. Friendly staff and a great location. Happy hour choices are very good.

World of Beer shouldn't be serving flat beer or lukewarm pretzels. The house margarita was terrible. No apology from the server either. Not a good experience. read more

Jack & diet = $8 Brunch is back on Sat & sun Friendly service and packed on an afternoon full of hunger over students to a few folks sitting at the bar like myself. Nachos are good, tots looks bomb, and definitely tavern gluttony food! read more

World of Beer - Pubs Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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Great place to grab a beer. Huge selection of draft or canned beers. Very nice and attentive staff. I had The Ufo White beer and a German Pilsner, both had lots of great taste. Everyone in the party had at least 2 beers and all was enjoyed. We had 2 appetizers with our beers. The Mac n cheese bits and loaded tater tots. Both are super tasty and went great with our beers. We will definitely go here again! read more

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The best part of world of beer other than the beer is that they have some good specials. My favorite special would have to be the weekly six dollar burgers they do. We came on Monday and each ordered our very own burger, which came with fries and a pickle. There was an option to upgrade your burger and fries, which most of us ended up doing. I would have to say the truffle fries were really something. Adding the truffle oil, and the cheese is a game changer. We had about six people in our group and there were no tables available for all. So we ended up grabbing two random chairs and pushing some tables together. The vibes in here are also really nice. They have a terrific beer selection if you plan on drinking and the workers, they are very knowledgeable on all of them. Overall a solid place! read more

World of Beer - Menu - Pubs Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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Sat at the bar and shared a couple of beers. Our bartender was very attentive, and checked up on us frequently. The bar area was clean and so was the bathroom. We came at an off time so it wasn't busy. It was nice that day, they had the garage doors open with some tables sitting in that entry way. A bit too chilly for me, but some people were taking advantage of the fresh air. We didn't have any food. read more

After taking a road trip to West Hartford for dinner, we stopped at World of Beer for some late night drinks. My friend and I each got a flight (which to our dissapoinment did not come in a paddle, even after asking for them ) but the beers were great! I do not remember exactly the 8 different beers, sours, and IPA's we got, but I do remeber a few! My personal favorite was the Devil's Purse Hen and Chickens double IPA. I like a lighter fruity tang to an IPA, and that one did the trick! On a more sour note, I really didn't care for the Mast Landing All The Way Up. It tasted almost like coffee, and my friend who tried it didn't care for it either so we left it untouched. We stayed until closing and the restaurant remained packed up until that point! Definitely a fun, younger late night spot for good drinks and music. read more

World of Beer - Pubs Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

WoB used to be our spot in college!! They recently hosted a Taylor Swift themed brunch so we had to check it out! Our first time here for brunch and we were pretty impressed with the menu. It has some good options, mostly on the savory side! Because this was a themed brunch, they had special themed drinks & food too. They had her discography blaring, a friendship bracelet making station, and staff singing along! I started with a bloody mary that I asked for "extra spicy" and boy did they deliver. There were fresh jalapenos in there and everything! I ordered the Hangover Skillet which were tots covered in scrambled eggs, cheese, sausage and candied bacon - it was perfect!! My girlfriends enjoyed their meals too. The food won't blow you away, it is a chain restaurant afterall, but it def hit the spot. And the bar staff definitely knows what they're doing. We'd definitely come back for another themed brunch! read more

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Was very surprised this place was not better. Went for lunch and they had one bartender/waitress working. As a result, never got things ordered and it took forever to finally pay and leave. Lastly, the beer and food is overpriced but still decent. read more

World of Beer - Cream Ale - Pubs Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

Years ago, I had a first date with Kelly, and of all places, she wanted to go to World of Beer. I didn't really get her logic, maybe she read too much into their name and had never been here? Maybe she thought the heavens would open up and clouds of beer would rain down upon us? Sadly, that didn't happen. Make no mistake, WoB isn't a bad place. Their food is usually pretty good, not amazing, but better than average. Their service could be better but isn't the worst. I guess what I take issue with is their selection and prices. 1: They lack that local vibe. Most of their beers while craft, are from larger brands. Those that they have from more local breweries make up a small portion of their menu. 2: They're more expensive than everywhere else. Every bar, every brewery, everywhere. A can of Grimm is $18, Dogfish 120 cost $25 (It's $10 in stores), A glass of OEC is $14 (and good for them for having OEC). Those are three examples, but that's the average vibe. WOB needs a better beverage manager. If only they'd hire me ;). Tisk tisk Overall, WoB is average. Good food, lackluster beer selection at absurd prices, service that needs improvement. Its kind of like my time with Kelly. Some of it was really good, but overall it leaves me wanting. read more

World of Beer - Dogfish Head, Where the Wild Hops Are ipa - Pubs Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

We were looking for food for 9 of us on Easter. WOB was open, and there was no wait. Straight to a table. Plenty of room for all of us. The waiter was friendly and welcoming. We ordered drinks and apps. Toni and Teagan shared a giant pretzel. They loved it. I was starting with beer. WOB has a pretty big selection of beer- no surprise. I started with an imperial brown. So malty. Nearly everyone got burgers. Not very Easter- holiday like but burgers are DELICIOUS. I stayed simple with a cheeseburger. Sweet potato fries. Burger was cooked perfect medium rare. Fries were tasty but not hot enough. A different beer with the burger. A Weiss. Smooth and citrusy. For dessert I ordered the cookie. But they were out of ice cream so they comped the cookie. Nice touch. A porter with dessert of course. The server took amazing care of all 9 of us. We had a delicious meal. Spent the holiday together. And none of us had to do dishes after. A great way to spend holiday dinner. read more

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Good spot for some live music or to hang out on the weekend. Always a great beer selection. Tried the wings and soft pretzel, which were both good. Good spot to grab a beer and hang out with friends. read more

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Do you like beer? If so, then it's hard to think of a better place to spend some time. The beer menu is extensive and well-organized. You'll be sure to find something to enjoy. Plus, their food is delicious and service is great. I was also surprised to find that their beer is well-priced and not insanely expansive like other places. More beer to enjoy! read more

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I've been a regular here for about eight years and it's become part of my routine. Always a great selection of draft beers, and the food is consistently good (especially weekend brunch!) The servers are great - you will feel like you belong here, and with college football and basketball, and NFL Sundays, it's an easy choice. read more

Everything here is fantastic, from the beer selection, the service, the location. Everything was wonderful. Come for karaoke, trivia and a great night out!! read more

World of Beer - Stage area lighting - Pubs Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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The beer selection here is amazing! Our bartender doesn't have much personality but he makes up for it with his extensive knowledge. If you wanna good beer it's a must try. Certainly looking forward to coming back and trying to happy hour menu! read more

World of Beer - Allagash Wildlife Report - Pubs Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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The food here is surprisingly REALLY good! Their "WOB Cobb" salad is AMAZING! They serve it in a layered stack, and with a gentle poke of your knife and fork, the salad collapses into a perfectly mixed Cobb salad. Ever notice how Cobb salad is almost always served deconstructed and requires work to mix the ingredients before you eat? Who would have thought that World of Beer would have the best Cobb salad of your life?!! My friend ordered the Mahi Mahi tacos and a chicken taco. He thought it was delicious. They have a super rad $5 burger special on Mondays and the burgers are great. You can also choose your side of fries, tater tots, coleslaw, parmesan truffle fries, mac and cheese or steamed broccoli. The bar staff are very knowledgeable about all of the beers on tap. I would give this place 5 stars if I felt a little more comfortable sitting at the bar - the plastic dividers there seem kind of pointless. The booths have plastic dividers between them so I always sit there now. I'm definitely a regular here and can't say enough good things about the food, how delicious it is, with a very decent price-point! read more

World of Beer - WOB Cobb Salad - Pubs Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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I have ordered delivery through door dash from World of Beer a handful of times. The past 2 orders were canceled, which is already annoying enough, but they canceled after almost an hour after I ordered. If you're too busy, just don't accept the order in the first place, or take your restaurant off of delivery platforms.Terrible customer service. Just FYI, takeout out orders are just as important, it' still a representation of your restaurant and management! read more