IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY NEED THIS IS THE CLOSEST 24-HR PHARMACY TO HOTEL + VENUE

A local spot Jon and I frequent and love. About 7 minutes from the hotel + venue. Small town street with other bars in walking distance and a brewery and adult arcade bar all within a 3-minute walk of each other.

ABOUT:

Ideal Tavern, convenient to Central Connecticut, is a gastronomic refuge that offers elevated versions of classic comfort foods that are Italian, Italian-inspired + American in a casually sophisticated, and rustic setting.

Our restaurant’s interior features upcycled barn wood and industrial metal interior touches pay homage to our namesake, Ideal Forging, the venerable manufacturing company that had been a local community fixture.

Local brewery with a full bar and an artisan Italian pizza restaurant inside.

Great family diner if you're looking to stop for a bite on the way in or on the way home.

Reliable, nearby and has great dirty martinis!

For any last minute needs or stores, this mall will give you enough of everything ranging from high to low and is a close drive or uber away. Some stores are listed below.

DEPARTMENT STORE ANCHORS

Nordstrom, Macy’s (including Men’s & Home), JCPenney, Jordan’s Furniture

FASHION RETAILERS

Abercrombie & Fitch, Aerie, Aeropostale, ALDO, Alo Yoga, American Eagle Outfitters, Bath & Body Works, Brighton Collectibles, Brooks Brothers, Pandora

DINING OPTIONS

PF Chang’s, Brio Tuscan Grille

LUXURY & SPECIALTY STORES

Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Tory Burch, Arhaus

Let me know if you'd like to add beauty, shoe, or tech retailers next.

Quick and easy local pizza and pub style restaurant. Awesome wings too and the atmosphere is very relaxed and laid back. This is a quickie spot - not a hang out destination.

Delicious drinks and food alike. LOVE IT.

CASUAL VIBES

Hartford’s #1 LOCAL FOOD HALL

At Parkville Market, we’re proud to be Connecticut’s premier food hall where a diverse culinary adventure awaits. Whether you’re in the mood to try something new or stick with an American favorite, the Market’s 22 restaurants and 3 bars all under one roof have something for everyone! Don’t miss out on our daily lunch and happy hour specials, too! We’re more than just a multicultural dining destination. There is something to do at the Market every day of the week! From live entertainment and trivia nights to drag brunches and salsa lessons, Parkville Market is the place to be for people of all walks of life. Looking to host your own private event here? We’ve got you covered there, too.

With plenty of free parking and easy directions, your next great food adventure is just a visit away. Discover for yourself why we are the place to be in Hartford. We welcome guests from Wethersfield, Newington, Vernon, Middletown, Windsor Locks, CT, and the surrounding areas. We’re excited to see you!

A go-to favorite of ours and west hartford is nearby enough and very good food, walkable area of bars and shops and vibes. Get the chicken parm, bolognese, eggplant or all things seafood. NO BAD DISHES and cocktails are fab. xoxo

ALSO THERE: HOME GOODS, NAILS SPA, STARBUCKS ACROSS THE STREET, MICHAELS, LOWES