The best bars & nightlife in Glastonbury

10 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Both NY- & Chicago-style pizzas, plus burgers, pasta & salads, served in casual digs with a patio.

113 Hebron Ave

Both NY- & Chicago-style pizzas, plus burgers, pasta & salads, served in casual digs with a patio.

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Chez Est

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Gay bar & nightclub with cocktails, a patio & lively vibe, featuring drag queens, DJs & karaoke.

458 Wethersfield Ave (Hartford)

Gay bar & nightclub with cocktails, a patio & lively vibe, featuring drag queens, DJs & karaoke.

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Kid-friendly pub chain offering classic fare like burgers, wings & salads in informal surrounds.

3025 Main St

Kid-friendly pub chain offering classic fare like burgers, wings & salads in informal surrounds.

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Thin-crust New York-style pizzas in a casual family-friendly environment with a roomy patio.

88 Hebron Ave

Thin-crust New York-style pizzas in a casual family-friendly environment with a roomy patio.

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Stylish gastropub offering New American small plates & entrees, plus craft beer & cocktails.

63 Hebron Ave

Stylish gastropub offering New American small plates & entrees, plus craft beer & cocktails.

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Mexican handcrafts decorate this chain serving tacos, enchiladas, margaritas & other classics.

350 Roberts St (East Hartford)

Mexican handcrafts decorate this chain serving tacos, enchiladas, margaritas & other classics.

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If your week could use a little exhale, Crystal Ridge Winery pours Connecticut-made wines with rolling hillside views that make errands…

257 Belltown Rd (South Glastonbury)

If your week could use a little exhale, Crystal Ridge Winery pours Connecticut-made wines with rolling hillside views that make errands feel far away. Settle in for a relaxed flight or a glass, discover a new favorite bottle, and give your Sunday reset a well-deserved upgrade.

From the Hartford newsletter, August 8, 2026

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Sampizza Bar

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Sampizza Bar is where Brazil meets your table, with handcrafted pies that riff on Brazilian flavors and a legit bar to keep the night…

40 John St (Hartford)

Sampizza Bar is where Brazil meets your table, with handcrafted pies that riff on Brazilian flavors and a legit bar to keep the night rolling. Slide in for a midweek upgrade or call it your Friday ritual, because Hartford deserves pizza with personality.

From the Hartford newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Casual eatery offering Spanish, and especially Dominican, cuisine, plus a bar and dancing.

678 Maple Ave (Hartford)

Casual eatery offering Spanish, and especially Dominican, cuisine, plus a bar and dancing.

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L BAR

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Modern, airy hotel lounge at the Marriott serving cocktails, beer & wine plus elevated bar snacks.

200 Columbus Blvd 22nd Floor (Hartford)

Modern, airy hotel lounge at the Marriott serving cocktails, beer & wine plus elevated bar snacks.

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