Plus appréciés Vie nocturne à Hartford

One of the area's best restaurants, Black-eyed Sally's BBQ & Blues has barbecue, catfish, grits, fried chicken and plenty of other Southern favorites, all accompanied by live music. Open for lunch and dinner, this is one of the most popular eateries in the downtown area and a great place to "Pig-Out" (a dinner special that includes ribs, pulled pork and Andouille sausage). Be sure to get here early because it gets busy on weekends and game days!

This restaurant's name says it all--Booze, Blues and BBQ. Theodores' was given a Keeping the Blues Alive award and named the Best Blues Club in the Country in 2004 by the Blues Foundation, so you know this is the place to come for some real, authentic Blues. But that's not all you'll find here! Make sure not to miss out on the menu, featuring everything from individual pizzas, to Gumbo, and of course, lots of amazing Barbecue. And don't skip the drinks either, try the World's Greatest Margarita or Bayou Punch. Theodores' is just a little taste of the Deep South in New England.

Get ready for great music and great cocktails at Shakago Martini & Piano Bar. With over 200 martinis, plus a full bar with an impressive wine and beer selection, you'll be able to find the perfect drink to enjoy at this musical bar. The first floor of the bar has live entertainment and also serves food, like baked stuffed shrimp and pasta primavera. The second floor is an intimate lounge lit by candle light that's perfect for both first dates and private parties.

The Red Rock Tavern in Hartford's Frog Hollow neighborhood is always filled with locals eating, drinking and carousing until the wee hours of the morning. Both the bar and kitchen menus are quite large, with tons of options in beer, wine and liquor as well as many choices including seafood, burgers, grinders, salads and pasta. For entertainment, on certain nights of the week, the Red Rock provides live music, DJs and other events.

Ring in the good times with some delicious drinks and great company at The Russian Lady Hartford. Operating since 1976, this bar is known for offering an extensive list of beverages in a cozy ambiance. Sip on to your favorite spirits or ask the bartender to whip up some enticing cocktails that will leave you wanting for more. Spread across three floors, the property boasts of a chic ambiance. The first floor is a chic pub. There is a vodka bar and a lounge along with a billiards room on the second floor. While, the third floor features a cigar lounge with a rooftop setting. Dance the night away as the DJ spins his magic here, or simply tap your feet to the amazing music gigs performed regularly, you are sure to have a good time when here.

Chez Est is a LGBT club located in the South Meadows neighborhood of Hartford that combines drag shows, comedy and superb drinks in a fun environment. Open seven nights a week, there is always a show or a drink special going on. Martinis are served cold, the music is always hip and the shows spectacular, it's no wonder why the entire community continually rates this club as one of the best in town.