Hartford Club

This is a stately club located near the capital.  The food is decent, though somewhat rich, and service is excellent.  Business has decreased from lobbyists and politicians as a result of overly-strict ethics regulations in the state of Connecticut.

Excellent food. I highly recommend their lobster bisque. This place has a friendly staff & a great atmosphere. If you're looking for breakfast, lunch or dinner- this place has some of the best food in Hartford.

Great for a business meeting or a date.

This place is fun!  For me, growing up on the poorer side, it was like walking into a different world  It is very evident that you are surrounded by money upon entering the facility, but they don't make you feel out of place.  

The building is very artistic - it has been renovated over time to restore its elegance.  They have a coat check and will kindly take even your wet umbrella.  We attended one of their many events, the University of Hartford Symphony plaid for the evening followed by dinner.  The show was wonderful, but I do wish I had a chance to go back and try dinner where I could order what I wanted to order.  I always find that it is truly hard to be super successful with catered mass-produced meals.  

Overall the evening was nice, and I was very thankful I had the opportunity to see the facility.  I am sure with all the added perks, free parking, accessibility with clientele (way to impress!), various social events, and clubs to join, etc. it is well worth the monthly dues (if you are sure to utilize the facility and you can afford it).

The dues are based on a slide scale depending on your age - effectively the older you are the more you pay because they feel by then you must be raking in the big bucks if you are member of their astute facility.  They also find that they are short and will require members to pay a one-off fee to maintain their membership.