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Federal Cafe

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Federal Cafe is Hartford's Oldest Bar! Since 1934 the Federal Cafe has been satisfying thirsty customers with affordable drinks. The bar offers a pool table, darts, Wii gaming system, jukebox, and bar snacks. Great environment to meet new and exciting people while having a great time. With 8 huge flat screen tvs its the perfect place to watch all your sporting events. Sunday's are fantastic with the NFL package so you can catch all the games. Drink specials everyday! 

Location details

84 Union Pl, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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CSMobileUser2 
15 years ago

Don't bother – th e Thursday February 4, 2010 bartender is terrible. She appearently thinks over charging patrons so she can feed her friends free drinks will go unnoticed. 

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15 years ago

this is the best bar in downtown – this place is the best. friendly staff, friendly customers, just a great all around welcoming environment. peanuts keep you going all day, not too over crowded like some other downtown bars, good music wether its the dj or the people playin the juke box 

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18 years ago

Fridays are HOT – 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. 

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Contributor 
21 years ago

This landmark sports bar is the oldest saloon in the city. – 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 ... read more

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22 years ago

cool – 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. 

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How is Federal Cafe rated?

Federal Cafe has a 4.2 star rating with 77 reviews. 

When is Federal Cafe open?

Federal Cafe is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.  

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