05/01/08

Complete Trash

by amymcrump

Is it possible to give "0" stars? If so, that's what I'd rate it.

The entire place is awful (trampy girls, thuggish guys, horrible music, and the MOST OBNOXIOUS bouncers you've ever seen). Nothing but trash...a complete disgrace to all of Downtown Hartford.

• Pros: nothing
• Cons: everything

03/11/08

Looking for a good time?

by BunnyNY22

This place offers a verity of entertainment on (the very least) Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Yes it may be geared to the young but I had fun. The upstairs offers 2 types of entertainment. The outside patio bar offered an acoustical form of music while the inside upper bar was a dance club offering what the young kids now like to hear. I believe there was a fairly good mix of dance music as it kept those that were there on the dance floor and smiling. The downstairs has a decent size bar room and bar. Yes there are barstools to sit on if you need them. This room leads to second where the band is set up.The music on this floor is geared towards rock. There are some tables and a light sense of art deco as they placed some small couches and chairs to sit upon giving it a comfortable feeling, along with the typical bar tables and stools. As for the employees ZERO COMPLAINTS Each person I delt with (and I am a 24yr bartender vet) I found to be friendly, attentive, courteous and each had a very outgoing personality that made you feel welcome and wanting to come back. To the employees KUDOS and thank you. I read some reviews that the place was too crowded, to young, to expensive and too dirty? All I can say is there are different people that like different types of music & events. Up or On The Rocks offers many different events to bring in many different people. So at times you may find an overwhelming crowd but it is only because they are liking the same music and or event as you are. Enjoy it ! For those of you who think it's too crowded or the bartenders are too rude, or the place is to dirty maybe it's just you are too old, too rude or too high class to have fun. Instead of complaining (and I'm sure you wouldn't if it were your bar making the money) move on. As for anyone out there who wants to enjoy themselves give it a shot. They are here on the internet so find an event or band that sounds good to you & HAVE FUN ! I DID ! See you again soon From NY

• Pros: offers something for everyone
• Cons: I live oustide of CT

01/19/08

the worstttttt

by imhott

this place is a disgrace to the word club

fat bouncers need to check themselves before anyone else

i will never go back