The Half Door

Wonderful drinks, excellent food, but most importantly incredibly hospitality and service. This place quickly became a local favorite when moving to the Hartford area- and I have consistently enjoyed my visits here, whether grabbing happy hour, seeking a community oriented evening of live music(W-F-S), or enjoying a delicious Sunday brunch with bottomless Mimosas or Bloody's. The staff is fun, friendly and innovative- happy to engage in creative cocktail conversations, plan interactive Monday evening game nights (darts, Jenga, Mario kart, magic the gathering, paper airplanes- you name it!), fulfill goofy Saturday-night-karaoke dreams, and serve up a delicious and filling (vegetarian for me *) chili on game days. Without a doubt my favorite corner of the west end- and forever destination for all future CT * Saint Patricks Day * celebrations- I highly recommend Half Door to all! Grateful for the care and atmosphere fostered by the staff here- allowing any newcomer to feel welcome and home- just every Irish pub should! As a vegetarian I highly recommend the*V* Brussel sprouts for appetizers, and the spicy Avocado Benedict during brunch (YUMMMM)- but have seen huge and happy smiles from my meat-eating friends when ordering the Chorizo brunch wrap. Delighted by all the connections made at this local- whether local artists and musicians, passionate and community-building graduate students, and long time regulars who all combine for a wonderful time.

I had the pub burger. It was perfectly cooked. The fries were really good as well. The staff was very friendly and funny. It had a true Irish pub atmosphere. Multiple sports on multiple tvs and scarves from the local soccer team hanging above the bar. Great experience. If I lived in the area, I would likely become a regular.

Fun place to watch sports or just sit back and enjoy a pint. Small and cozy inside but there's also some outdoor seating.

The steak wrap was my selection, shaved steak (not to thick or thin), grilled mushrooms/onions, eggs , and cheese. From the start the combination tickled my taste buds. Thus elevating my dinning experience. The home Fry cooked to perfection. Defiantly highly recommend.

This place is really a great neighborhood place. My daughter moved nearby and we decided to try it out based on good online reviews. Really glad we did. Everyone on our party of 5 loved their food but the standouts were the fish and chips and the hog wings. Fish was crispy outside and flaky and moist inside. The Hog Wings......pretty much the most perfect pig based appetizer I have ever had. And I have had a lot of them! Will be the standard by which I judge all restaurant pork dishes. Service was fast and friendly and the interior comfortable and clean.

Wow, really nice place to take brunch, good selection and different of draft beer, why not some botomless mimosas, the pour are insane, full af... I tried benedicts with ghost pepper hollandaise and were amazing! And the most important the service, the guy was phenomenal, really enjoy the experience and will come back soon... 100% recommend place to visit

This is a great place to hang out and hear some great music. I've found the food to be very good as well, but I tend to just order a sandwich and fries. I haven't tried the more elaborate items on the menu. Waitresses and bartenders are very quick but very friendly and welcoming (which does make a difference in my eyes). Very much the "town hangout" bar where everyone is family.

This place hands down have some of the best burgers that I've ever had. The Baja burger was on point along with the fries. I'd also recommend getting the tater tot sides as well. Everything was super fresh and good quality. Definitely coming back here again!

The atmosphere at the Half Door is just like being in Ireland. The occasions I have been here are on St. Patrick’s Day But I do want to return for some wonderful Irish dining at a quieter time.
On St. Patrick’s Day the menu is shortened to a few selections because it is so busy with people partying and dancing to the wonderful Irish music that is played. It is a very special night! I loved it!!! I’ll be back!

The Half Door...what can I say?? The vibes are great, the beer is cold, and the food is awesome. An underrated place to grab some wings. Staff is awesome, make sure to grab a drink from Alex, Justin, or Biz! Just like the photo says, welcome back Half Door FAMILY!

Been coming for a long time as I lived nearby at one time. Moved away but keep coming back. Food is as big a draw as the imported beer on tap. Beer fine enough for even the most discriminating taste. I don't know how they source it. Brunch on weekends is a great place to bring out-of-towners. Enjoy.

Food & service amazing! Went when Jack Riley played, awesome music, laid back sound, classics, contemporary and not so loud that my friends and I couldn't enjoy our food and conversation. The perfect combination. We will be back!

Never had a bad meal or experience at the Half Door. The people who work there are awesome the food is always fresh, made to order, just can't say enough good things about it. I have lived in Hartford for about 9 years and that is always my go to place to eat/drink. By far one of the best brunches in the area.

I visit Hartford often. Two Sunday brunches down, and many more to go. I want to try every single thing on the menu. Anything with corned beef hash is a must. They make their own, and it shows! Food is wonderful, and great cocktails, too. Family friendly; comfy "pub" atmosphere. I will return often!

Everyday is a new day with them. They keep coming up with new ideas to get me to come and I usually do. Bar tenders are cool. Food is delicious. Music is great. St. Patrick's day is packed.

Great place to have lunch after the tour at the Mark Twain house. Friendly welcome when we walked thru the door. The Cobblestones were the best! Caesar salad and Vegetarian Chili delicious too. Highly recommended.

The food was fabulous! Best Kielbasa and Sheppard pie I've ever had...nice to find a restaurant where portions are normal size and so delicious. ..The peanut butter banana cream pie was to die for! We will definitely be back and soon.

My boyfriend took me here when we visited Hartford and I love this place. Really cool bartender and great beer selection. I also really enjoyed the ambience and the bathrooms were super clean (yes!). Hope to visit the next time we go back!

This place is my favorite Hartford-area pub. The beer selection is very good, and the food is tasty. Some first-rate Irish bands perform here on weekends, and the place can get packed at these gigs. Finding street parking takes a bit of work, but I have never failed to find a spot somewhere on Sisson Ave., if you don't mind walking a couple of blocks.

I went here with my family and two boys who are only 3mo and 2 yr's. We were skeptical due to it being a pub and not quite a family establishment. However we were shocked at the service, and the environment as well as the food, my god was it amazing all around! We had first some sausage and mash which was amazing. Then I had the Irish stew which was by far the most amazing and tender lamb I have ever had, my wife had a salad since she is a vegan but said it was very good. My mother in law had a portobello mushroom sandwich which she rated 7/10 saying it was very good and even though they don't have a "kids menu" per say they were more then willing to give a children s size of chicken tenders and fries to accommodate my oldest. If I lived closer I would love to come by more often but this will definitely be on my top lists when I'm in the area!