Rooftop 120

I really like this bar, but if I’m being honest it’s not a 5-​star place in Glastonbury. It’s a great atmosphere and the drinks are good. The table service is very slow, it’s faster to just order drinks at the bar. The waitstaff and bar staff are very friendly and helpful, the kitchen is just very slow so if you’re ordering food, be prepared to wait. Great happy hour spot on a sunny day or warm night, but don’t stop in if you’re in a rush. Take a seat and get comfortable :)

I am not very sure what to even say about this place! Each time I go here, the vibe seems somewhat unusual and the service can be very spotty. Not too long ago, I am pretty sure it took several hours for my boyfriend and I to eat dinner here — and we only ordered apps! We ordered a flatbread (pizza!) that took probably an hour to arrive. At least I had good company to enjoy while I was waiting it out, otherwise, I may have just given up and left. I also have to say that the hummus is no joke. If you want to eat literally a soup bowl sized container of hummus in a single serving, come here! I am still «off hummus» after overdoing it the last time I ordered this. Soooooooo much hummus! I’d say this place is best just for drinks and seems to have a nice atmosphere, with a mixed crowd of young and old alike, on the weekend nights.

Pre father’s day scotch, cigar, dinner event. Great food, Cuban inspired, picture perfect, trendy live atmosphere, host Evan put on a great event! Waiter Anthony and waitress Brianna were amazing! Such an overall great experience, we will surely be back

I really wanted to like this place, but the drinks were terrible and WAY overpriced. The food was below average as well. The only nice thing was the atmosphere. It wasn’t worth the price, they didn’t use top shelve alcohol, but charged for it. Probably won’t go back unless they change the menu and/​or prices.

Worst customer service ever received. When we wanted to sit outside to order food and drinks, the hostess very rudely said, «You can’t sit outside if you’re just going to order… like one appetizer.» We were a group of 22 year old girls and were offended that it was assumed that we would would not have a good enough bill to serve. When we saw the parties seated outside there were several older adults seated with just drinks and appetizers as well as multiple empty tables. We will not be returning. If you’re a young adult and come across the middle aged brunette Caucasian hostess may the odds be ever in your favor.

yea, 3 stars, special to some i suppose, average for me (for now)
so, this place has the feel of a NYC type restaurant, i mean any place not on the ground level kind of has that allure (in my opinion) taking an elevator up (although only up to the 3^rd floor) give of that feeling, the view is not of other building or skylines as it is guess 30 feet up, but hey, you get what you get. i would say its welcomed in glastonbury, but for me, its just a –ok.
why? well, first, its pricey, sure if you are a hartford VP or the like, i am sure you are making bank and this is just the cost of doing business, and when i say business, i mean chasing down those cougars and diggers you might find here at night! pure speculation, but come on, that exactly the clientele this plaza attracts! the out door space is very nice for what it is, a roof top deck that serves alcohol. guess what, those cougars, vps love their alcohol.
so, while outside enjoying a few pricey libations, we ate dinner. the food itself was pretty good, i had the tuna, she a flatbread (pizza) but those tables outside are NOT made for eating, drinking, sure, but i spilled food all over because i am a foot above the table! i think the east side had booths, might have been more appropriate for this requirement, but i Unilocal em as i see em. Funny enough, without the outside dinning, I didnt see a soul eating inside, so i guess your comparative advantage is in full effect 120.
pricey, sunny, good time, maybe when i hit the lottery (and those kids grow up) i can come back, but for now, its not in the cards.

Might be a slightly tipsy review but that’s a good thing for a roof top bar! Great, great, great drinks. Super fun and relaxed atmosphere. Great crowd, attentive staff and the bar food is very delicious. Good happy hour prices.
Drinks: blood orange martini and grapefruit martinis– both scrumptious.
Food: sweet chili wings, buffalo
Wings, popcorn shrimp, flatbread, hummus– all really delicious and decently sized for happy hour prices.
I will be back! But not leaving just yet

Pricey, average food, gimmicky drinks, poor service, and possibly the worst designed parking lot/​garage ever.

The food is very good here, but it’s a bit pricey. Still though, for a nice evening out on a rooftop bar, enjoying life, it’s very worth it. I’d highly recommend going for their happy hour, the strawberry sangria is delicious there.

I have to say this review might sound biased as Rooftop 120 is one of my favorite places East of the river to get a drink after work (or anytime really who am I kidding).
The staff is always friendly and inviting and the bar manager, Tyler, makes an effort to remember his guests and treat them well!
This last visit to Rooftop was for a blogging event. We were provided cocktails from the summer menu along with food samplings from the new menu. Everything was perfect and delivered and explained wonderfully.
The bar can get a little crazy on weekend nights in the summer but what more would you expect from a four season bar with a great outdoor space.
If you’re looking for a more intimate dinner experience grab at table at Nosh inside the restaurant. The staff and food are impeccable and I always leave having a great experience.
Live music on Thursdays and Saturdays, ½ price bottles of wine on Tuesday nights and special events during the week.
I’ll be going back tonight for their fourth wine dinner of the season and I can’t wait!

Fun during the warmer months. Great views, unbeatable outdoor patio and decent happy hour.
Not counting happy hour, many items are overpriced — both food and drink. You would think with the price tag comes great quality, but you’d be sorely mistaken. All things considered, the happy hour is decent and it’s a fun place to hang out, but I would catch dinner somewhere else, and then maybe come here for quick drink afterwards.
Parking is tough, you will probably find yourself opting for the underground garage as the lot above is always packed. Service is hit or miss.
FYI
Happy Hour — Tues-​Sat: 430−630pm

Every few weeks, I find myself at Rooftop for happy hour, for dinner, for a «view» of the town. It serves many different purposes and always does the trick.
For the price, the happy hour items are not the best in town, but they’re definitely enticing enough if you’re nothing looking for something tropical (lots of cocktails!) and a bar bite. The popcorn shrimp, which Tim M. insisted on, had a very satisfying sriracha aioli as dipping sauce. I wish they had a few better beers on tap.
This spot is super popular on the weekends. The clientele is very diverse, and it’s great for people watching.

I love this place.
I like the dj, the drinks, and the atmosphere. The bartenders are by far my favorite. They are so attentive!
I love Tyler! He made great drinks, made me laugh and no matter how busy he was, he still checked in on us. He even learned my name.
I wish I could afford to have him as my personal traveling bartender.

Nice place to try but I don’t think I would go back. The patio area looks like it would be fun in the spring and summer.
The atmosphere is nice but the crowd is a bit older for my liking (Thurs night) 30s and up.
The buffalo chicken spring roll small plate was delicious but soooo small. It was about $ 3 for each TINY spring roll. That was a ripoff.
Service was attentive.

Food gets a four. Service gets a two. Service is friendly, yet inattentive. Had to keep asking for utensils for dinner and dessert.
Diversity in menu. Something for everyone.
Was told it was a meat market and the food described as ‘meh’. Didn’t find either to be true. One was a disappointment the other a relief.
Large bar but looked like regulars were cliquey.
Outdoor dining with tables, bar tables and couches.

This place survives on the good view, lack of competition, a good happy hour, and the deep pockets of the Glastonbury residents. Overpriced mediocre food, mediocre drinks as well, and an annoying layout that makes the huge space seem always too crowded. It’s a fun place to hang out, sure, but I would catch dinner somewhere else, and then maybe come here for drinks afterwards.
Don’t bother buying any of the Groupons or whatever online, as they are only good for dinner, and as noted, the food here is meh.

My boyfriend and I met up with friends here for drinks, and we were generally baffled by the atmosphere. We agreed that this place feels like it can’t decide what it wants to be. Half the people here are 20-​somethings who are dressed to hit up the club, while the other half are older folk who are just here to drink a beer and watch the game. My boyfriend and I showed up in the clothes we just wear around the house because my roommate described it as a «casual place», but we stuck out like a sore thumb in the sea of tight bandage dresses and button-​down shirts.
Weird atmosphere aside, the bar is beautiful and the bartenders quick and efficient. Our drinks were definitely on the pricey side, about $ 8 each, but my cocktail was made well so I was happy. I don’t think I’d be hurrying back myself because when I want to go to a club, I go to a club (this place could use a dance floor), and when I want to go to a neighborhood bar, I choose somewhere more casual than this. This place tries to carve a niche for itself somewhere in the middle, but it just wasn’t’ for me.

This feels a bit petty but friendliness goes a long way. It was early on a Saturday night– not even 9pm. I had a federally issued, temporary ID that the bouncer wouldn’t accept and was really rude about. He stepped away for about 10 seconds to «ask the manager» and came back and said «Nope.» Who knows, maybe he was having a bad day or something. I can’t judge on food or drinks (hence why this feels petty) but the place should think twice about who the first face that their customers see is.
They suggested that we go downstairs to Plan B, which we did and the manager took the ID, asked me my complete address including zip, full name, birthday and the backstory behind the temporary license and said HAVE FUN! I mean, would I really ask for a manager if I was using a fake ID? 100% no.
120 probably only lost out on $ 200 in sales from my small group of friends but they also lost a few potential repeat customers. Like I said, food and drinks could be great but a little courtesy goes a long way. Don’t think I’ll be going back. However Plan B, which is right downstairs, has an awesome beer list and super friendly staff if you’re looking for a more laid back environment.

Overpriced for the quality of food and drink, but a must-​try-​once all the same. Advertised as New England’s largest four-​season rooftop bar, Rooftop120 is a fun place to go out on the town in the Hartford area. It’s located in a shopping plaza in downtown Glastonbury, a short drive from Hartford and West Hartford. Offering both indoor and outdoor spaces, it’s got a cool vibe and a vibrant nightlife, full of music, mingling patrons in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, and comfy couches and booths. The bar is beautiful, but it can be hard to get a drink quickly when they’re busy. The food is decent, but nothing to write home about. Check out Plan B or Sakura Garden downstairs for dinner and then head up here afterwards for your drinks.
Tips:
–Parking lot can be crowded on weekend evenings – they have valet parking available, as well as an underground lot (free).
–Check Living Social or Groupon before stopping by, they often have good deals on these sites which can cut your bill down significantly.
–Want the views but not the loud crowds? Stop by for a lunch or brunch and enjoy the same view in a more relaxed manner.

Stopped here for a quick drink at the bar a couple of weeks ago — arrived on a Saturday around 7pm and it was packed. It might have been because there was a town wide event because I thought it was a bit early to be crowded but maybe not.
Rooftop 120 fills a sorely lacking void in the Hartford area — a place where 30ish people can go and not feel like they are entering a meat market. The dress of it’s patron was nice — glad to know there is a place where you still have to «dress to impress».
I was luck to snag a seat for myself and my guest and we were quickly given drink menus by the very very busy bartender. After a quick glance at the drink list — I ordered a Moscow Mule and my guest a beer. I have been enjoying this drink recently but was disappointed when it was presented to me. For an upscale bar I did not expect it to be presented in a pint glass — what??? However the drink was spot on and I would have gotten another but flagging down the bartender was an Olympic feat. He probably could not hear me — it was so loud in the bar, actual conversations could not be had in the bar area.
When I finally did — I was over Rooftop — too loud, too crowded and it was too much work to get some service.
I will give it another chance just need to make sure I bring a mega phone along with me.

A neat upscale outdoor bar with great bartenders and only a little bit of a pricey menu.
Rooftop bars are so in right now — people seem to love to drink outdoors. While I prefer a small homey Irish bar, rooftop bars certainly bring their own youthful energy that’s difficult to resist. This is the case with Rooftop 120 — even on a Thursday night the place was packed with well dressed twenty and thirty somethings. The bartenders here are easily some of the nicest I’ve ever interacted with, effortlessly poking fun at customers in a playful way that guarantees a premium tip. They’re also very patient with drunk customers. When I was there, one fellow was obviously hammered, and instead of tossing him out they sat him down and gave him time to sober up. The prices are a bit high, but just figure you’re paying for the nice outdoor seating and the pleasant company.
Overall, if you’re in your late twenties or thirties with a group of friends that are a little dressy, you’ll have fun at Rooftop120.

We came here yesterday for drinks at what turned out to be happy hour– I was pleasantly surprised at the Saturday happy hour, as that strikes me as unusual both for Glastonbury and for any restaurant in general.
We arrived a little early (they opened at 5 but let us in anyway). It seems like most of the happy hour drinks were about a dollar less than usual, although martinis were the best deal (usually $ 12.75, $ 9 during happy hour). I ordered the Little Black Dress (Tito’s, muddled lime and blackberries, soda, and white cranberry juice, garnished with a cucumber). I expected it to be sweeter than it was but it’s okay that it wasn’t — makes it seem healthier. =)
We ordered the Baby Hummus plate off the small bites menu ($ 5). This came with hummus, roasted red peppers, pesto, and tomatoes. For dipping, we were given pita triangles, carrots, and celery. The carrots and celery were an extra $ 1.25 (which we weren’t aware of) — not sure I’d add those on again as they were pretty tasteless, but the hummus, pesto, and roasted red pepper combo on the pitas was delicious– the pesto added a really nice flavor that I haven’t encountered on many restaurant hummus appetizers.
The hostess and the bartenders were all very welcoming, knowledgeable, and attentive. I’ll consider coming back again to try another drink and some other menu items. I’ll admit, at this point it probably wouldn’t be my first choice as a place to go in comparison with other places I’ve been, but I will say that I think I have to give this a fresh shot in the summer– a lot of the appeal is the rooftop outdoor seating. Sitting outside in the warm setting sun with a refreshing drink in my hand is something I’m very much looking forward to after being cooped up over this snowy winter! I’ll have to do another review then.