Max Downtown in Hartford, Connecticut, is a popular, award winning restaurant that has been satisfactorily appeasing hungry appetites and discerning palates for many years with their excellent food selections, wine and drinks choices. Referred to as a contemporary chophouse, our restaurant features an open kitchen with delicious aromas wafting through to heighten appetites. An eclectic menu that includes amazing seafood, ensures visitors enjoy a great dining experience. Max Downtown has the perfect setting for private dining experiences, and with the assistance of our event coordinator you are assured of hosting memorable and enjoyable private events.READ MORE

Front Street Bistro and Spotlight Theaters in Hartford, Connecticut, is a popular bistro where guests can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine before or after enjoying a delightful movie at Spotlight Theatres, a digital movie theater. The eclectic menu available at our bistro also includes vegetarian dishes, vegan meals as well as gluten-free options, and all meals are prepared using fresh and, where possible, locally sourced ingredients from preferred fishmongers, farmers and markets. Front Street Bistro and Spotlight Theaters offers excellent private dining options in a choice of dining rooms, and our theater auditoriums offering seating for up to 245 guests is ideal for company presentations. READ MORE

The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, Connecticut, was established in 1842 by Daniel Wadsworth, a dedicated arts patron, and this interesting art museum is home to collections of about 50 000 artworks that span thousands of years and feature an eclectic collection of paintings and masterpieces. The art museum comprises of 5 connected buildings, each featuring their own collection of portraits, sculptures, decorative works, firearms collections and much more. The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art offers a reference library, educational programs and activities, teacher programs, lectures, gallery talks, studio classes, public tours and many other interesting activities.READ MORE

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Painting with a Twist in Hartford, Connecticut, is a unique, licensed tavern and art studio where budding artists can release their latent artistic talents by creating their own works of art that they get to take home at the end of the evening. No experience is necessary to enjoy a fun evening with our art courses that include personal artist instruction and necessary painting supplies. Enjoy a glass of wine, beer or cider while receiving basic painting instruction before putting brush to canvas to create your own, personal masterpiece. Painting with a Twist is a great venue for hosting any number of private parties, with benefits that include no cleaning up, a artist instructor and a private parties room. READ MORE

Hanging Hills Brewery in Hartford, Connecticut, is a popular brewery with a modern brew house fitted with stainless steel equipment where refreshing craft beers are brewed using the best ingredients that include malts and freshest hops. And the end result achieved is what brings visitors back to our brewery time and again. Creativity is the name of the game and by using tested techniques, best ingredients and attention to details we have built up a stellar reputation with the beer drinking public. At Hanging Hills Brewery there are always fun and interesting events happening as well as enjoyable live entertainment.READ MORE

The Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Connecticut, is a state owned convention center as well as an award winning venue that is excellently managed by Waterford Venue Services. Opened in 2005, our convention center, with its spectacular riverfront setting, is the perfect venue for hosting conventions, business meetings, trade shows and many other events. This venue is suitable for small gatherings to large events, and with the assistance of our event management staff who provide friendly, hands-on services that cover all aspects of event planning, including catering, all events and functions held at Connecticut Convention Center are sure to be memorable and enjoyable.READ MORE

Black-Eyed Sally’s Barbecue Restaurant in Hartford, Connecticut, is a utterly charming barbecue restaurant housed in an interesting, historic brick building that has been tastefully decorated with blues memorabilia and Southern folk art. This family owned and operated bbq restaurant has, over the years, built up a stellar reputation for offering warm, Southern hospitality and exciting live entertainment provided by great artists. Our menu features tasty delights such as BBQ ribs, pulled pork, blackened catfish, Jambalaya and more, and a portion of our delicious pecan pie provides the perfect end to a great meal. Black-Eyed Sally’s Barbecue Restaurant is a great venue for hosting weddings and many other private parties and we offer excellent catering services for offsite events.READ MORE

Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in Hartford, Connecticut, is a spectacular, landscaped park that has been providing fun and enjoyable outdoor activities to suit all ages, since its opening to the public in 1999. At the edge of the river the park features a stage for live entertainment and various performances, and up to 2500 visitors can sit on surrounding grassy terraces. Our park also has walking and biking trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, rowing programs, yoga, football fields, and many more outdoor activities. Riverfront Recapture, a private organization, is responsible and also manages the Mortensen Riverfront Plaza to provide the public with a great park where all ages can relax and enjoy activities in the outdoors.READ MORE

50 Elm Cafe and Spirits in Hartford, Connecticut, is not your run of the mill cafe, it is also the perfect place for friends and family to meet up and enjoy a delicious meal selected from our eclectic menu that includes small plate options, together with drinks from our spirits library. The atmosphere at our cafe is welcoming and relaxing, and our friendly, helpful staff are always on hand to assist visitors in selecting a meal to suit their dining experience. 50 Elm Cafe and Spirits is a great venue for enjoying social get-togethers, birthday parties, date nights and many other private events, and with our ready advice and assistance you are assured of hosting exciting, stress-free and memorable events.READ MORE