Vaughan's Public House — Restaurant in Hartford

This pub - and I cannot stress this enough - is easily one of the top restaurants in Hartford. I came here on a Monday night and it's one of the few restaurants that's actually open late on a Monday night.

I apologize to everyone for not taking pictures. You deserve them after this visit... And I let you all down!!!

I'm here for 1 night... I got in late and had 1 shot at a great meal and some local brews... The bartender didn't disappoint.

The locals were all touting the usual... Fish and chips, corned beef and cabbage... And I don't want to insult them... I'm sure they are both great (especially after tasting my dinner). But... I had an order of wings and the steak tip dinner.

The wings are EASILY in my top 10 that I've had... And I travel the country for business specifically trying certain dishes (wings specifically) to compare to others. They fall off the bone, aren't smothered in a sauce so heavy that it's unpleasant, and somehow still crispy. They pair extremely well with the bleu cheese that they have. Note to the owner... Don't change your Bleu Cheese.

Now... On to the steak tips. These were Ridiculously good. Probably one of the best meals I've ever had. Rivaling some of the big names like Ruth's Chris and Del Monico. Melt-in-your-mouth delicious charring, absolutely incredible demi. Absolutely the best dinner I could have asked for.

Jesse was my bartender and he knew just about everything about all of the beers I tried... And the food that I tried.

Absolutely one of the best business trip meals and overall...

My fiancé and I are doing some Christmas shopping on Pratt St in Hartford and we decided to get lunch at this little Irish pub. The host/waiter was so ignorant we left. We came in and waited to be seated and he came over huffing and puffing and was like “I’ll get to you guys eventually.” I just said “okay no problem” we waited for a few minutes. He came back and was like “I’m really busy so you guys have to wait.” And I was like “yeah that’s fine it’s not a problem.” He then rolled his eyes, walked away. Then finally came back 8 minutes later and was like “So are you guys still going to dine with us?” In a really rude tone And I’m like “yes that’s why we’ve been standing here” cause if he’s gonna be rude I’m gonna be rude back. He turned his back and waved for us to follow him so we did and when we got to the table he was like “here” and walked away. At this point my fiancé and I were like wtf is his problem and we debated about leaving so he came back over and was like “what can I get you?” And I said “could we please have a few more minutes” because we were contemplating leaving and he rolled his eyes AGAIN and just walked away so we got up and left. So rude for no reason at all. Didn’t catch his name but was on the shorter side. Will not...

What a great place! I love the Irish vibe of this place.

I do not live in the city but am able to visit a few times a year for work. I always make it a point to go to Vaughan's!

It has been wonderful over the past 3 and a half years to walk in and still see Jay the bartender! An incredibly friendly face and fantastic bartender!

Tonight we had the pleasure of not only the very friendly waiter Connor waiting on us, but the owner as well. It's great to see that he is so Hands-On. Both he and Connor are full of jokes, which is nice and you feel at home there.

The three of us ordered their very delicious French fries which never disappoint , potato skins which are pretty basic in the potato skin area but good, baked brie wrapped in philo dough was sooooo good, and the clam strips were yummy and also surprisingly served fries as well.

Can not wait for my next visit, I always feel so welcomed here, a little bit of home when I can't...