Looking to have some fun this New Year’s Eve? Why not check out a craft brewery?
We have gone ahead and found a handful of breweries in Greater Hartford that will be open for New Year’s Eve, as well as which ones are hosting events and what hours they will be serving.
Partygoers will want to check out Elicit’s Brew Year’s Eve, while folks looking for a more relaxed atmosphere will have their pick of the litter from spots like New Park, Urban Lodge, and Thomas Hooker.
Is your local brewery missing from this list? Reach out to bcallahan@courant.com and let us know.
Drink responsibly, and have a Happy New Year!
Elicit Brewing Company: Brew Year’s Eve 2025
Elicit Brewing Company in Manchester has some New Year’s Eve fun geared up for Tuesday, according to their website:
It’s officially time for New Year’s Eve at Elicit Brewing Company so come join us and ring in the New Year! We have DJ Pickz and DJ Skillz spinning all your favorite hits and your favorite bartenders slinging cocktails while we countdown down to the New Year!!
Get the grand treatment with our VIP ticket!
- Entrance to Elicit where you get to enjoy live entertainment all night long!
- Guaranteed admission
- Your own split of champagne
- Exclusive access to our VIP buffet from 8pm-10pm
- 2 drink tickets
- Elicit gift bag with everything you need to ring the New Year in
- A complimentary Bloody Mary coupon for New Year’s Day to nurse that hangover!
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New Park Brewing: Trivia Night
New Park Brewing in West Hartford is hosting their usual Trivia Night that just so happens to fall on New Year’s Eve, according to their website. Trivia Night runs form 7 to 11 p.m. Bring your friends and have some fun.
Connecticut Valley Brewing Company: Winter Market Series
While not a New Year’s Eve event, Connecticut Valley Brewing Company in South Windsor is hosting their Winter Market Series: New Year New You event from Saturday, Jan. 4 through Sunday, Jan. 5. The market runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with free attendance and plenty of vendors to check out.
Urban Lodge, Alvarium, Back East
Looking for a quieter New Year’s Eve but still want to grab a drink?
Urban Lodge Brewing Company in Manchester and Hartford, as well as Thomas Hooker Brewery in Bloomfield, are both open from 12 to 6 p.m. with their usual tap list.
Back East Brewing Company is also open for New Year’s Even from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for takeaway only. Folks looking to stock up on craft beer for their own holiday party can check out their takeaway selection here.
