Bear's Smokehouse BBQ

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Bear's Smokehouse BBQ Delicious brisket, burnt ends, baby back ribs, chicken, pork & desserts served daily Come on in for the best barbecue in Connecticut!
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Located throughout Connecticut and North Carolina, Bear's Smokehouse offers a wide selection of wood smoked, Kansas City style barbecue as well as sauces and sides. Bear’s Smokehouse Barbecue offers a wide selection of wood smoked, Kansas City styled barbecue as well as sauces and sides. We also provide the best catering in Connecticut for all of your events.

Let’s not get carried away now. 🐻
10/11/2026

Let’s not get carried away now. 🐻

WE DID IT! 🩵🐻🏅 The 2026 Hartford Marathon was one for the books! Huge thank you to our Linked4Life runners, everyone who...
10/10/2026

WE DID IT! 🩵🐻🏅 The 2026 Hartford Marathon was one for the books! Huge thank you to our Linked4Life runners, everyone who supported the Bear’s Foundation up to race day, Connecticut Restaurant & Hospitality Association for partnering with us, and the Hartford Marathon Foundation for welcoming us as an official charity partner this year.

The race may be over, but our mission isn’t! You can still donate to help increase mental health support for Connecticut’s hospitality industry. Link in bio. 🔗

10/10/2026

We’re here at the Eversource Hartford Marathon today for a good time and to raise funds to support mental health in the Connecticut hospitality industry! Click the link in our bio to donate to our fundraiser today and make a difference. 🐻👟🩵

❤️🐻 Happy 50th birthday to our Mama Bear, Cheryl! Today, she’s celebrating with 13.1 miles as an Inspiration Runner for ...
10/10/2026

❤️🐻 Happy 50th birthday to our Mama Bear, Cheryl! Today, she’s celebrating with 13.1 miles as an Inspiration Runner for representing our nonprofit , inspired by her commitment to breaking the stigma around mental health and making support more accessible in the hospitality industry.
Cheryl, thank you for leading with heart, loving our people so well, and always finding ways to make a difference in our community. We’re so lucky to have you at the heart of Bear’s! Here’s to 50 years of being absolutely awesome. Help us wish Mama Bear the happiest birthday! 🎉❤️

10/09/2026

Let us handle Thanksgiving this year! Pre-order your Thanksgiving feast at bearsbbq.com/holidays or at the link in our bio today! 🦃🍁

🎃 Bark-Tober is coming to Bear’s New Haven!🐶 Bear’s is teaming up with New England Puppy Rescue on October 17 from 2–6 P...
10/09/2026

🎃 Bark-Tober is coming to Bear’s New Haven!
🐶 Bear’s is teaming up with New England Puppy Rescue on October 17 from 2–6 PM for an afternoon of local vendors, professional pet photos, and Halloween fun!
📸 Professional Dog Photo Booth
Get professional photos of your dog with your choice of fun backdrops.
🛍️ Local Vendor Market
Shop treats, pet supplies, and more from local vendors.
👻 Dog Costume Competition
Bring your dog in their most extravagant costume and enter for a chance to win!
📍 Bear’s Smokehouse – New Haven
📅 October 17
⏰ 2–6 PM

Running any of the Hartford Marathon races this weekend? 🏃‍♀️🐻 Stop by Bear’s in Hartford, show us your race bib, and en...
10/09/2026

Running any of the Hartford Marathon races this weekend? 🏃‍♀️🐻 Stop by Bear’s in Hartford, show us your race bib, and enjoy 10% off when you dine with us through Sunday!

10/08/2026

All month long, Jamie’s guest chef menu will be available at Gather55 in Hartford, including a fun throwback to The Blind Pig! So if you didn’t make it to night one, you’ve still got plenty of time to stop by, enjoy a delicious meal and try something a little different from Bear’s.
Gather55 is a restaurant with a bigger mission, bringing together talented chefs from across the region while supporting work that addresses food insecurity and serves the Hartford community.
Come hungry, enjoy a little Bear’s history, and support a great cause while you’re at it. 🐻❤️
Reserve your table today at gather55.com/reserve 🍽️

Tonight, Jamie and the Bear’s team will be at Gather55 in Hartford as guest chefs, and we’d love for you to join us!Can’...
10/07/2026

Tonight, Jamie and the Bear’s team will be at Gather55 in Hartford as guest chefs, and we’d love for you to join us!

Can’t make it tonight? You can still enjoy Jamie’s featured dishes on the Gather55 menu throughout the month of October.

If you haven’t experienced Gather55, it’s a restaurant with a bigger mission. Created by Hands On Hartford, Gather55 brings together some of the region’s talented chefs while supporting work that addresses food insecurity and serves our Hartford community.

So come see Jamie and our team tonight or make plans to visit Gather55 anytime this month.

Great food. A great cause. And a chance to experience Bear’s in a different kitchen.

Reserve your table:
https://gather55.com/reserve/

We hope to see you there!

Let us handle Thanksgiving this year! Pre-order your Thanksgiving feast at bearsbbq.com/holidays today! 🦃🍁Swipe ➡️ to se...
10/07/2026

Let us handle Thanksgiving this year! Pre-order your Thanksgiving feast at bearsbbq.com/holidays today! 🦃🍁

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25 Front St.
Hartford, CT
06103

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday 12pm - 8pm
Wednesday 12pm - 8pm
Thursday 12pm - 8pm
Friday 12pm - 8pm
Saturday 12pm - 8pm
Sunday 12pm - 8pm

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