Barbecue RestaurantHartford, CT
Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue – Hartford, CT
Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Hartford: 10:01 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (860) 785-8772 to confirm.
About Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue
Located at 25 Front St in Hartford, Connecticut, Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue is a barbecue restaurant. It's part of our guide to 93 restaurants, cafes and bars in Hartford.
Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Guests can choose from 284 menu items across 80 sections, including Winter Special! - Winter Special, Winter Special, Online Menu - Linked4Life Donation, Online Menu - Bear's BBQ Sauces and Rubs - Sauces, and Online Menu - Bear's BBQ Sauces and Rubs - Rubs. Listed prices range from $1.00 to $104.00, with a typical item around $12.00. Dishes worth a look include Brisket Chili PINT, Brisket Chili PINT, and 2x Linked For Life Carabiners.
You can visit for outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual and trendy, and it is a good fit for college students, groups, and tourists. The place is family-friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, comfort food, and happy hour drinks.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: paid parking garage, paid parking lot, and paid street parking. Reservations are accepted; call (860) 785-8772 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Barbecue Restaurant
- Address
- 25 Front St, Hartford, CT 06103
- Phone
- (860) 785-8772
- Price range
- $20 to $30 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Menu
- 284 items · $1.00–$104.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for barbecue restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue’s weekday schedule with 7 other barbecue restaurants in Connecticut. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:30 AM and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 8:00 PM.
In total it is open about 72 hours a week, 9 hours more than the local median of 63. 86% of barbecue restaurants in Connecticut open on Sundays, and Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue is one of them.
Compared with 7 other barbecue restaurants in Connecticut that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for barbecue restaurants across the US
Based on 618 menus with 34,117 priced items from barbecue restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $10.49, and half of all items are priced between $5.00 and $16.95.
At Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue the median listed price is $12.00, close to the typical $10.49 for barbecue restaurants across the US.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Potato Salad | 42% | $4.00 |
| Baked Beans | 31% | $4.00 |
| Pulled Pork | 31% | $13.22 |
| Coleslaw | 27% | $4.00 |
| French Fries | 25% | $4.25 |
| Pulled Pork Sandwich | 24% | $12.25 |
| Green Beans | 22% | $3.99 |
| Mac & Cheese | 21% | $4.80 |
Calculated from 618 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as veteran-owned
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Serves local specialty
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid parking garage
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue there are 28 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 42 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Sandwiches & Delis (5), Bars & Pubs (5), Bakeries & Desserts (5), and Cafes & Coffee (4).
4 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- SteakhousesThe Capital Grille< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsArch Street Tavern< 0.1 mi
- Latin American & CaribbeanThe Triple Three 333< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks0.1 mi
- ItalianVivo0.1 mi
What to expect at a barbecue restaurant
American barbecue means meat cooked low and slow over wood smoke, and every region has its own rules. Central Texas is about beef brisket with a simple salt-and-pepper rub; Kansas City does a bit of everything with a thick sweet sauce; Memphis is known for ribs, wet or dry; and the Carolinas are pork country, with vinegar or mustard sauces.
What to order
- Brisket – ask for “moist” (fatty) or “lean” cuts
- Pork ribs – spare ribs or baby backs
- Pulled pork – often served as a sandwich
- Burnt ends – a Kansas City specialty
Good to know
- Arrive early – popular items often sell out before closing time.
- Ordering by the pound and sharing is usually the best value for groups.
- Many places only open a few days a week; check the hours before driving out.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue open on Sunday?
Yes, Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue located?
Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue is located at 25 Front St, Hartford, CT 06103.
What is the phone number of Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue?
You can call Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue at (860) 785-8772.
Does Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue?
The typical price range at Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue is $20 to $30 per person. Menu prices range from $1.00 to $104.00.
Does Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue take reservations?
Yes, Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue accepts reservations.
Is Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating.
Is Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue open late?
Yes – Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue?
There are 42 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue. Nearby options include The Capital Grille (< 0.1 mi), Arch Street Tavern (< 0.1 mi), and The Triple Three 333 (< 0.1 mi).
How much do barbecue restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 618 menus with 34,117 priced items from barbecue restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $10.49, and half of all items are priced between $5.00 and $16.95.
