Restaurant
Unclaimed profileMatty D's Restaurant & Bar
Hartford, CT · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Matty D's pours a deep cocktail list—classics at $12, specialties at $13, martinis at $14—plus a happy hour that drops select drinks to $8-$10. Wine and draft beer cover familiar ground with fair prices, including a $20 domestic bucket. The program is everyday functional rather than adventurous, best for those who want a reliable pour without ceremony.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Manhattan, made with Maker's Mark Bourbon, sweet vermouth, and bitters for $12, or the Margarita with Patron Silver, fresh lime, and agave. For a lighter option, the Blueberry Bramble with Hendrick's Gin offers a fruitier take. Happy hour brings select cocktails to $8-$10.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want a broad, familiar cocktail list with clear pricing will find easy options here. The sports-bar setting and bucket-of-beer deals suit groups watching a game, while the wine-by-the-glass list offers simple pairings for a casual meal.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour, when select cocktails are $8-$10 and house wines are $6, offers the best value for trying the drink menu.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Classic cocktails run $12, specialties $13, and martinis $14. Draft beers range from $4 to $12, with a five-beer bucket at $20 domestic or $25 import. Wines by the glass cost $7-$11; bottles run $28-$35.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The drink menu is unusually explicit, showing exact spirits and mixers for each cocktail. The happy hour deal on cocktails and house wines adds a local-bar practicality, and the $12 Road 2 Ruin Double IPA stands out among standard drafts.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu spans familiar classics to sweeter specialties, each built from named spirits and mixers. Pricing is uniform and fair, with happy hour discounts adding value. The lineup is broad enough to cover most tastes, though it sticks to proven formulas rather than pushing new ground.
Menu strengths
- — A wide range of options from a classic Manhattan to a fruit-forward Blueberry Bramble.
- — Happy hour pricing on select cocktails at $8 and $10 makes the program more accessible.
Standout selections
- — Margarita: Patron Silver Tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and agave at $12.
- — Manhattan: Maker's Mark Bourbon, sweet vermouth, and bitters at $12.
- — Blueberry Bramble: Hendrick's Gin, blueberry purée, lemon juice, and simple syrup at $12.
Pricing: $12 classics, $13 specialties, $14 martinis; happy hour select cocktails $8-$10.
Wine
The wine list is compact but practical, offering a house pour and recognizable producers by the glass or bottle. Pricing stays modest, with the house Cabernet at $7 and a Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc at $9. It's a functional list for bar dining, not a destination for enthusiasts.
Menu strengths
- — Both red and white options are available by glass and bottle, with recognizable producer names.
- — Happy hour house wine at $6 offers a low-cost entry point.
Standout selections
- — Cabernet (house) at $7 per glass.; Sauvignon Blanc | Kim Crawford at $9/glass, $28/bottle.
Pricing: House wine $7/glass; select wines $9-$11/glass, $28-$35/bottle; happy hour house wine $6.
Beer
The beer program covers mainstream drafts and bottles, including a few craft picks like Naughty Nurse and Road 2 Ruin Double IPA. The bucket deal is a clear value play for groups. It's an uncomplicated, well-priced selection that fits the sports-bar atmosphere.
Menu strengths
- — A wide range from Bud Light at $4 to a $12 double IPA covers budget and craft drinkers.
- — Bucket of five beers at $20 domestic or $25 import encourages group ordering.
Standout selections
- — Road 2 Ruin Double IPA (draft) at $12.
Pricing: Draft $4-$12; bottles $5-$11; bucket of five domestic $20, import $25.
Spirits
There is no dedicated spirits list or flight, so the category is limited to ready-to-drink cans and cocktail ingredients. This makes it a functional rather than exploratory spirits program.
Menu strengths
- — Canned High Noon options provide a portable, pre-mixed spirits drink.
Standout selections
- — High Noon Vodka cans (Black Cherry, Pineapple, Mango, Watermelon) at $8.50.
- — High Noon Tequila cans (Lime, Strawberry, Grapefruit, Passionfruit) at $9.50.
Pricing: High Noon Vodka cans $8.50; High Noon Tequila cans $9.50.
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