sleek nice vibe, dustin is the best!!! everyone there is nice and hard working! food was great as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe Capello
Stopped in for happy hour and I’m glad I did. I had an artisan cocktail and a burrata appetizer, both delicious. Service was good and the staff was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Callaghan
Great vibe here! Visiting from Denver, Colorado. Sam is awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jean L
Our first time at this establishment since it changed hands and it certainly will not be our last. My husband and I sat at the bar and enjoyed the craft cocktails and conversation with Moriah. Looking forward to returning on a night when they have live entertainment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Denice Marquez
One of the best drinks I have ever had!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brett P
This place is incredible. A great vibe, great food and the best group of bartenders around. Every time I come here I have an amazing experience and it feels like home. Thank you!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ben Casparino
Great selection of drinks, friendly and attentive staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Niko Broodie-Murray
Lovely time in downtown Hartford for some late night drinks and ice cream. What drew us in was this lovely music trio, Madison Blues. Fast service and wonderful ambiance. Definitely glad to have popped in. A very pleasant surprise.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carrie Green
Outstanding service, with a relaxing/pleasurable vibe. Try to visit when they have live music.. you will definitely enjoy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Photography By Jennifer Lynn
I absolutely LOVE when my clients want to include a chic bar into their engagement images! I will ALWAYS mention this place when doing so. They are so lenient and accommodating - I am never intruding on service or the patrons - which is really important when you use this venue. The drinks are always TOP NOTCH!
This place is the bomb great vibe DJ was on point with the music and the drinks were amazing , old fashion and they smoked it for me
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brianna Stefano
Bar Max is an absolute gem in Hartford! Every visit over the past few months has been an absolute pleasure. The cocktails, food, and ambiance are all top-tier. The menu is creative yet appeals to a wide range of tastes, making it a go-to spot for any occasion.
As someone who has been obsessed with the specialty cocktail scene in Hartford over the past year, I have to give a huge shoutout to the bar manager Moriah, for curating an amazing menu. Her staff is incredible—every drink is consistently well-made, no matter who’s behind the bar. The food always comes out quickly, and I have to say, the mac and cheese I had the other night was fantastic.
I recently got to try all the special drinks from 90’s Con weekend with my friends, and every single one was a hit. The bartenders are friendly and engaging, and we’ve had some of the best conversations here—even making new friends at the bar!
Beyond that, Bar Max is a perfect date night spot. My partner and I love coming here together, whether we’re sitting at the bar chatting with the staff or hanging out at one of the little tables for a more private, intimate experience. There’s plenty of seating throughout the space, so it never feels overcrowded, even when it gets busy at night.
I also love how vibrant Bar Max is in the evenings. It’s always bustling with energy, and seeing the events and weddings happening next door at The Goodwin hotel which just adds to the charm. Plus, its location is perfect—right near major event spaces in downtown Hartford, making it a great spot to start or end a night out.
Highly recommend Bar Max for anyone looking for top-notch drinks, great food, and an incredible atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amber Edwards
My husband and I went a few months ago before the renovation. The bartender, Taylor, was amazing and the cocktail menu was amazing. However, we went back last night and it was a completely different vibe. We kept thinking they’d turn down the lights and we’d settle in, but never happened. The new drink menu was decent, but not as great. Disappointed they dropped the charcuterie board from the menu. We’d go back, but a totally different vibe than pre renovation.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Danielle Turano
Went on a Thursday night in January and they had a lovely jazz guitar trio playing all my favorite songs. I heard they were from Boston so it made it even more fun! The vibe was relaxed and the Prosecco and rose were delicious. I highly recommend adding it to your MUST DO list for Hartford.
sleek nice vibe, dustin is the best!!! everyone there is nice and hard working! food was great as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in for happy hour and I’m glad I did. I had an artisan cocktail and a burrata appetizer, both delicious. Service was good and the staff was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great vibe here! Visiting from Denver, Colorado. Sam is awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our first time at this establishment since it changed hands and it certainly will not be our last. My husband and I sat at the bar and enjoyed the craft cocktails and conversation with Moriah. Looking forward to returning on a night when they have live entertainment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best drinks I have ever had!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is incredible. A great vibe, great food and the best group of bartenders around. Every time I come here I have an amazing experience and it feels like home. Thank you!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great selection of drinks, friendly and attentive staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely time in downtown Hartford for some late night drinks and ice cream. What drew us in was this lovely music trio, Madison Blues. Fast service and wonderful ambiance. Definitely glad to have popped in. A very pleasant surprise.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Outstanding service, with a relaxing/pleasurable vibe. Try to visit when they have live music.. you will definitely enjoy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
I absolutely LOVE when my clients want to include a chic bar into their engagement images! I will ALWAYS mention this place when doing so. They are so lenient and accommodating - I am never intruding on service or the patrons - which is really important when you use this venue. The drinks are always TOP NOTCH!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This place is the bomb great vibe DJ was on point with the music and the drinks were amazing , old fashion and they smoked it for me
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bar Max is an absolute gem in Hartford! Every visit over the past few months has been an absolute pleasure. The cocktails, food, and ambiance are all top-tier. The menu is creative yet appeals to a wide range of tastes, making it a go-to spot for any occasion.
As someone who has been obsessed with the specialty cocktail scene in Hartford over the past year, I have to give a huge shoutout to the bar manager Moriah, for curating an amazing menu. Her staff is incredible—every drink is consistently well-made, no matter who’s behind the bar. The food always comes out quickly, and I have to say, the mac and cheese I had the other night was fantastic.
I recently got to try all the special drinks from 90’s Con weekend with my friends, and every single one was a hit. The bartenders are friendly and engaging, and we’ve had some of the best conversations here—even making new friends at the bar!
Beyond that, Bar Max is a perfect date night spot. My partner and I love coming here together, whether we’re sitting at the bar chatting with the staff or hanging out at one of the little tables for a more private, intimate experience. There’s plenty of seating throughout the space, so it never feels overcrowded, even when it gets busy at night.
I also love how vibrant Bar Max is in the evenings. It’s always bustling with energy, and seeing the events and weddings happening next door at The Goodwin hotel which just adds to the charm. Plus, its location is perfect—right near major event spaces in downtown Hartford, making it a great spot to start or end a night out.
Highly recommend Bar Max for anyone looking for top-notch drinks, great food, and an incredible atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I went a few months ago before the renovation. The bartender, Taylor, was amazing and the cocktail menu was amazing. However, we went back last night and it was a completely different vibe. We kept thinking they’d turn down the lights and we’d settle in, but never happened. The new drink menu was decent, but not as great. Disappointed they dropped the charcuterie board from the menu. We’d go back, but a totally different vibe than pre renovation.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Went on a Thursday night in January and they had a lovely jazz guitar trio playing all my favorite songs. I heard they were from Boston so it made it even more fun! The vibe was relaxed and the Prosecco and rose were delicious. I highly recommend adding it to your MUST DO list for Hartford.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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