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Gas•tro•pub \gas-trō-pub\ n: a combination of pub and gastronomy which is dedicated to high-quality food in a relaxed setting. The focus is on regional cooking with local ingredients, along with specialty beers and wines from around the world.
Gastro Pubs are a well recognized form of eatery in Western Europe. The concept helped truly create a culinary scene and arose from a conscious effort to promote great food in well-loved casual places. Gastro pubs have been described as the Anglo-equivalent of the French brasserie or the Japanese izakaya.
Simply put, they are a pub that far exceeds the basic “pub grub.” They are a shift from formal dining to more informal local pub dining with moderate prices for the type of dishes being served. Moreover, you can order at the bar, and the plates will be brought to your table, and like a pub, should you choose not to eat, you may drink without ordering food.
Simplicity, while much lauded can often sell things short and the Gastro Pub is so much more than just a good food pub. It is a temple of gastronomy that makes market fresh, quality, creative food accessible all. It thumbs up its nose, at restaurants that cater only to those who can pay high prices. What better way to rebel than to serve posh food with gourmet beer at every day prices? It’s magically delicious.
The Half Door
Kitchen Hours:
Monday – Wednesday: 4 PM – 9 PM
Thursday: 12 PM – 9 PM
Friday: 12 PM – 10 PM
Saturday from 10 AM – 10 PM
Sunday from 10 AM – 9 PM
Bar Hours:
Monday – Wednesday: 4 PM – 1 AM
Thursday: 12 PM – 1 AM
Friday: 12 PM – 2 AM
Saturday from 10 AM– 2 AM
Sunday from 10 AM – 1 AM
Happy Hour:
Monday – Friday: 3 PM – 6 PM
Brunch:
Saturday – Sunday: 10 AM – 2 PM
Tonight!!! Our 23rd edition of Industry Night features Daniel Rek from Mecha and Victor!!
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Oct 3
Tomorrows Industry night… you don’t want to miss it! Daniel Rek & Romulus behind the bar, ...
Oct 2
You can count on us to be your home for the 2022 World Cup. We are super excited to be hosting some ...
Sep 29
What a beautiful day for some live music! Tal&Pals are back in the house tonight. $3 beers, $5 ...
Sep 28
Our 22th edition of Industry Night features Jaimie Arnold from Tisane and the Wise Owl food ...
Sep 26
BackEast Gelato Girl on tap for the weekend! Come have a few and watch After School Special tonight,...
Sep 23
Sonia Sol is in the house tonight for college night!! Come dance with us tonight 10pm to close ...
Sep 22
Do you ever wonder what it’s like when two chefs hop behind the bar and pour cocktails and beer? ...
Sep 19
We have such a talented band playing tonight, @okandthenightcrew is back in the house. Music is ...
Sep 16
Movie nights are back!! Starting at 10pm and after trivia every Tuesday, come watch a movie with us ...
Sep 13
Victoria & Nara from Tisane are back in the house tonight! We’re celebrating football season ...
Sep 12
The Womps are back in town tonight!! Come catch an awesome show at 10pm, can’t wait to see you all...
Sep 9
Our very own Talia is playing with her pals tomorrow, Wednesday September 6th as a part of our fall ...
Sep 6
Our nineteenth edition of Industry Night features some of Hartford's most talented bartenders, ...
Sep 5
The guys from Primo are in the house for an acoustic brunch session! Come hang out with us and relax...
Sep 4
Trivia is BACK tonight at 7:30 with one of Hartford’s best Dj Norm Beats. $25 gift card to the ...
Aug 30
Our eighteenth edition of Industry Night at the Half Door features old school West End industry ...
Aug 22
