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Top ranked
Ranked by the Inebrious Beverage Program Score.
Downtown, Hartford, CT · Neighborhood Bar
A tight, seasonally rewritten cocktail list executed with unusual consistency, backed by a short wine list that actually earns its place.
East Rock, New Haven, CT · Wine Bar
One of the most intelligently edited wine lists in the state, with staff who can actually talk a table through it.
Elmwood, West Hartford, CT · Brewery & Taproom
A taproom that treats clarity and freshness as the point; the lager program alone justifies the trip.