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Hoops & Hops

1185 Hopmeadow St
Simsbury, CT 06070-1405
Phone: (860) 651-3334
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Outdoor Bar 2006
Hours:
Sun-Thu 11:30am-9pm, Sat 12pm-10pm

Editorial Review for Hoops & Hops – by Britt Jordan

The Scene
Hoops & Hops is fast becoming the sports bar hot spot in the Hartford area. On a typical Friday night, you'll find a mixed crowd of young locals gathered for live music or enjoying decent piped-in music around the main bar. Outside, you'll find a second bar where the live bands are featured. Covered and heated in the winter months, this outdoor area is transformed into a tiki-style cabana when the weather gets warm.

The Booze
Hoops is known for their selection of bottled beers, so if it comes in a hand-held container—they've got it.

While You're There
As for TVs, there are scads of 'em, inside and out. Fans can enjoy the best of the NBA, Big E and all other in-season sports here.

Originally published January 2001

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Printed Praise

Hoops & Hops won Best Bar for Your Dollar and Best Neighborhood Bar awards from the Hartford Advocate.

User Reviews for Hoops & Hops

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/07/2006 Posted by eddie_maiden

Yes, Hoops has FREE pizza at last call!!! Its a great way to finish the night hanging out with Joe Smith and The Fables. The Jukebox selection is outstanding... It has every Grateful Dead album ever! Possibly the BEST neighborhood bar in the USA.

Pros: WINGS, beer selection, The Fables

Cons: Huge bar, but crowded on weekend nights

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Editor's Review

A good selection of bottled beer, televised games and live music make this a popular sports bar.  See the full editorial review.

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Printed Praise

Hoops & Hops won Best Bar for Your Dollar and Best Neighborhood Bar awards from the Hartford Advocate.

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Bar/Club Information

Atmospheres

  • Bars
  • 21 & Over
  • Clubs
  • Sports Bar
  • Tavern

Parking

  • Lot

Hours

  • Sun-Thu 11:30am-9pm
  • Sat 12pm-10pm

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • Discover
  • American Express

Recognition for Hoops & Hops

2006 Audience Winner - Outdoor Bar

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