List of Hartford’s Top Breweries
March 21, 2019
Until we write our full guide to Hartford, here is a list of the best breweries in the greater Hartford area, according to Untappd, along with information about hours of operation and food options. This list will be updated frequently, but if you notice anything inaccurate on this list, or if you see that we accidentally left off a brewery, please kindly let us know and we’ll fix it as soon as we can! We strive to provide the most accurate and up-to-date source of brewery information possible. (For why we chose to sort by Untappd rating, please check out our FAQ.) And, as always, before going to a brewery, check their website or social media to see if they have food trucks on certain days, food delivery options, or irregular hours that day.
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NOTE: As the world continues to re-open after this spring’s COVID-19 pandemic quarantine, many who have re-opened their taprooms are now operating on a different schedule than they had in place pre-quarantine. We will be updating our site as quickly as we can, but it’s very possible that the information on our brewery lists regarding dates, times, and food availability is no longer accurate. Before heading to any brewery, please check the brewery’s social media to determine their hours of operation, and be sure to read our guide for beer travel as the pandemic continues. Thanks!
update: 6/28/20
HARTFORD:
Phantom Brewing Company
Untappd: 3.93
Closed Monday through Wednesday
3 PM – 7 PM Thursday and Friday, 12 PM – 6 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 4 PM Sunday
Food: No
Hanging Hills Brewing Company
Untappd: 3.76
Closed Mondays through Wednesdays
5 PM – 8 PM Thursday, 4 PM – 10 PM Friday, 12 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 2 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: No
Hog River Brewing Co
Untappd: 3.72
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
3 PM – 8 PM Wednesday, 3 PM – 10 PM Thursday and Friday, 12 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 6 PM Sunday
Food: Occasional food trucks
Thomas Hooker Brewing
Untappd: 3.71
Open 7 days a week
3 PM – 10 Pm Monday through Thursday, 12 PM – 10 PM Friday and Saturday, 12 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
City Steam Brewery
Untappd: 3.6
Open 7 days a week
11:30 AM – 12 AM Monday through Thursday, 11:30 AM – 1 AM Friday and Saturday, 4 PM – 10 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
WEST OF HARTFORD:
New Park Brewing
located in West Hartford
Untappd: 4.21
Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays
5 PM – 9 PM Thursday, 4 PM – 10 PM Friday, 12 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 5 PM Sunday
Food: Daily food trucks
Brewery Legitimus
located in New Hartford
Untappd: 3.78
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
4 PM – 9 PM Wednesday and Thursday, 3 PM – 10 PM Friday, 12 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 7 PM Sunday
Food: Occasional food trucks
EAST OF HARTFORD:
Breakaway Brew Haus
located in Bolton
Untappd: 4.07
11 AM – 8 PM Friday, 11 AM – 4 PM Saturday
Confirm hours/openings by signing up for the listserv on their website
Food: No
Connecticut Valley Brewing Company
located in South Windsor
Untappd: 3.81
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
4 PM – 8 PM Wednesday, 3 PM – 9 PM Thursday, 2 PM – 10 PM Friday, 12 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 6 PM Sunday
Food: Daily food trucks
Labyrinth Brewing
located in Manchester
Untappd: 3.81
Open 7 days a week
4 PM – 9 PM Monday through Thursday, 4 PM – 10 PM Friday, 12 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 6 PM Sunday
Food: No
Urban Lodge Brewing
located in Manchester
Untappd: 3.75
Closed Monday through Thursday
4 PM- 9 PM Friday, 2 PM – 9 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 5 PM Sunday
Food: No
2nd Bridge Brewing Company
located in Manchester
Untappd: 3.7
Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays
4 PM – 9 PM Thursday, 3 PM – 9 PM Friday, 12 PM – 9 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 5 PM Sunday
Food: Occasional food trucks
NORTH OF HARTFORD:
Back East Brewing
located in Bloomfield
Untappd: 3.81
Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays
4 PM – 8 PM Thursday and Friday, 12 PM – 5 PM Saturday
Food: Occasional food trucks
Thomas Hooker Brewing
located in Bloomfield
Untappd: 3.71
Open 7 days a week
10 AM – 5 PM Monday through Wednesday, 10 AM – 8 PM Thursday, 10 AM – 5 PM Friday, 12 PM – 5 PM Saturday and Sunday
Food: No
SOUTH OF HARTFORD:
Alvarium Beer Company
located in New Britain
Untappd: 3.93
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
4 PM – 10 PM Wednesday and Thursday, 4 PM – 11 PM Friday, 12 PM – 11 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 7 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
Five Churches Brewing
located in New Britain
Untappd: 3.92
Closed Wednesdays
3 PM – 9 PM Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 12 PM – 10 PM Friday and Saturday, 12 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
Relic Brewing
located in Plainville
Untappd: 3.87
Closed Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays
4 PM – 8 PM Wednesday, 2 PM – 8 PM Thursday, 2 PM – 9 PM Friday, 12 PM – 9 PM Saturday
Food: Yes
Stubborn Beauty Brewing
located in Middletown
Untappd: 3.86
Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays
5 PM – 8 PM Thursday, 5 PM – 9 PM Friday, 12 PM – 6 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 5 PM Sunday
Food: No
Still Hill Brewery
located in Rocky Hill
Untappd: 3.66
Closed Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays
4 PM – 9 PM Thursday and Friday, 2 PM – 8 PM Saturday, 2 PM – 6 PM Sunday
Food: Occasional food trucks
