We're back and better than ever. Welcome to one of our new rotating features: Cheers! Our Cheers! posts will feature where to gather with friends for a good time.
Our first classy establishment is the one and only Le Spigot, located at the corner of Prospect Ave. and West Blvd. This cash-only, wood paneled establishment is a haven for Yankee fans. For the rest of us, it's a great place to grab a quality craft beer, play some darts, and commandeer the juke box.
Just between us, I never really cared for the Spigot while in grad school because (1) I never carried cash (....this still is true) and (2) I never met new people (...this is incredibly not true). Few years older, I feel myself gravitating to this place for its ample beer selection, dartboards, and photo ops with large trophies. This place holds a special place in the THS heart because it is where we, the co-founders, met. We bonded over a tomato red, lace Urban Outfitter's throw-on-and-go dress, 5-2-2-5 schedules, and our "amazing" dart skills. We became fast friends with weekly girl dates (where we concocted the THS idea).
Patrons of the Spigot predominantly sit around tables chatting, which makes it difficult to interact with new people. If you are looking to mingle, loiter near the dartboards and jump in when there's an opening. People are always looking to incorporate an extra player onto their teams, especially if you are a lady. TIP: This is how I started making new friends - randomly talking to other dart players. Plus, there is no better ice breaker than throwing a dart against the wood-paneled wall and having it ricochet back at you. I played darts randomly in college, but it wasn't until the Spigot that I learned how to score darts. This is an important life lesson.
Even more importantly are the out.of.control. beer specials. On Friday nights, all bottles are $2.50, including the craft and high end brews. On Saturdays, there are $3.50 pints. Do not be fooled. These are solid, worldwide beer options. This is not the locale to order a high end wine or a complicated mix drink. Keep it simple, and you will not be disappointed.
THS Tips: There's now an ATM in the bar to make it easier for non-cash carriers like the THS ladies. The Spigot does not sell food; therefore, you are allowed to bring or order your own food to the bar. On Friday nights, Lucky Taco, Hartford's awesome taco truck, parks outside of the bar from 10 p.m. until close, selling delicious pork belly and beef tacos for $3 a piece. Follow Lucky Taco on Twitter on @LUCKY_TACO, and while you're at it, follow us as well @HartfordSocial.
SIDE NOTE: We are planning our first official THS dinner party/event. Tentatively, there will be a private wine tasting event and then dinner at a nearby, off the beaten path restaurant. If you want to be involved, shoot us an email at thehartfordsocial@gmail.com. Looking forward to blogging about our adventures with you!
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