Federal Cafe
3.7
from - Neighborhood: Downtown Hartford
- 84 Union Pl.
- Hartford, CT 06103
- 860-527-0394
The Federal is one of downtown Hartford's oldest watering holes.
(Credit: David Moran)
The Federal (as most of the regulars call it) is one of downtown Hartford's oldest watering holes—unpretentious atmosphere, neighborly crowd. It may not be big on glamour, and it looks sort of like a setting for a prohibition era mob movie, but what it lacks in style and glitz the Federal more than makes up for in fun. Watch one of the 10 TVs, drink $2 domestic beers and play pool. There's no food served, but help yourself to free peanuts in the shell.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
-
Mon.-Thu., 2 p.m.-1 a.m.
Fri., 2 p.m.-2 a.m.
Sat., 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
Sun., 11 a.m.-1 a.m.
Happy hour:
Mon.-Fri., 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
- Reservations:
- Not Required
- Dress Code:
- Anything Goes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. 85 varieties of beer
- Smoking:
- Outdoors Only
- Bar Style:
- Neighborhood
- Music Style:
- Punk, Rap, Classic Rock, and Top 40
- Audience:
- 21+
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Laid Back Casual and Bar Scene
- Games:
- Darts, Pool Tables, and Video Games
- Cleanliness:
- Questionable
- Noise Level:
- Moderate
- Romance Factor:
- Strictly Platonic
- Features:
- Happy Hour and Disc Jockey
- Average Drink Price:
- $5
- Worth Noting:
- Satellite TV broadcasts all professional sports games.
- Payment Methods:
- Mastercard, Visa, and American Express
