The Half Door:  Rob Hawley, Elyse Cote, Edward Collins, Erin LaRosa, Jon Martin (disguised as a Guiness), Cathy Nystrom, Matthew Backe, Shawn Skehan and John Edwards.

The Half Door: Rob Hawley, Elyse Cote, Edward Collins, Erin LaRosa, Jon Martin (disguised as a Guiness), Cathy Nystrom, Matthew Backe, Shawn Skehan and John Edwards.

1) Half Door

270 Sisson Ave.
Hartford
(860) 232-7827

thehalfdoorhfd.com

"If we start with quality, there is no need to make changes," says Erin LaRosa, general manager of The Half Door. For 11 years, this pub-restaurant has served consistently delicious fare in generous portions. Customer favorites include the fish and chips and Reuben sandwiches and the weekend breakfasts featuring delicious corned beef hash and Scottish eggs. Special beer dinners pair new dishes not offered on the daily menu, such as exotic game entrees of alligator, wild boar and ostrich. And nearly everything is made in-house.

2) McLadden's Irish Publick House

37 LaSalle Road
West Hartford
(860) 231-8773

mcladdens.com

3) Vaughan's Public House

59 Pratt St.
Hartford
(860) 882-1560

irishpublichouse.com