(860) 527-0394
84 Union Pl
Hartford,
CT
06103
41.7694
-72.6811
Neighborhood: Downtown
What People Are Saying About Federal Cafe
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – A Hartford staple, the Federal feels like the tavern that once starred in the old TV series "The Untouchables." Federal Cafe is a landmark on the corner of Church and Union streets, and is the oldest saloon in town. Not for the faint-hearted who leave the city at quitting time, the Federal attracts a clientele as gritty as the bar itself. – – The Draw – On any given day, this tiny sports bar's TVs are locked to the game schedule. Regular patrons, some who look like they were around for the bar's first anniversary, toss peanut shells on the floor and…
this is the best bar in downtown
by mrBar at Citysearch
this place is the best. friendly staff, friendly customers, just a great all around welcoming environment. peanuts keep you going all day, not too over crowded like some other downtown bars, good music wether its the dj or the people playin the juke box
- Pros: every sports game you want
- Cons: none
Fridays are HOT
by jpoppin at Citysearch
The Fed Cafe is a chill place to hang out for any crowd. Friday nights there is a house DJ playing everything from The Beastie Boys and SUblime to DipSet and Daddy Yankee. Drinks are cheap, no cover, no dresscode, good times and good people.
Definitely a good place to go if ur sick of Hartford's weak club scene.
- Pros: Drinks and Music
cool
by brandy at Citysearch
Small bar but really friendly people work thier and own it. Great place to just hang out and were jeans and a baseball hat if you want or get dressed up if you want. Great music and alot of selection for drinking.
- Pros: drinks, atmosphere, music
- Cons: small
The Details on Federal Cafe
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Sports Bars, Nightclubs, Bars & Clubs, Restaurants
Payment Methods:
Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Bar & Club Special Features:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes


