Federal Cafe
Hartford, CT 06103-1410
Phone: (860) 527-0394
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 2pm-1am, Fri 2pm-2am, Sat 11am-2am, Sun 11am-1am
Editorial Review for Federal Cafe – by Art Tipaldi
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 cheer loudly for the Red Sox, Yanks, Bruins, Patriots and Huskies. On Tuesdays and Saturdays, live music competes with the televised sports above the bar.
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User Reviews for Federal Cafe
09/07/2006 Posted by jpoppin
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
12/27/2002 Posted by brandy
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
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