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Connecticut Foodnotes ... I admired the authentic Irish décor, from its stained glass to its furnishings to small details like its railings. There was even an historical mural for those who like to play the identification game. We took our time with our meal, soaking in the experience. The comfortable atmosphere encouraged one to linger for hours. Vaughan’s imports authentic Irish food ingredients and makes a number of items itself. Its Taste of Hartford menu allowed participants to choose one of four appetizers, one of four entrées, and one of two desserts. For appetizers, we didn’t wind up trying the house salad or the soup of the day, which was chicken noodle. My companion elected crisp potato skins filled with Cheddar cheese and bacon and escorted by a ramekin of sour cream. We both agreed they were the best potato skins we had ever had. It was delicious, so I scooped up every last drop. Its meatloaf dinner featured thick slices topped with melted Irish Cheddar and mushroom gravy, along with mashed potato and vegetables. Its fish and chips showcased big, beer-battered cod fillets served over French fries with a little pitcher of tartar sauce. And finally, and best of all, its shepherd’s pie restored my confidence in a childhood favorite that’s rarely done these days with any subtlety or sophistication. Note the housemade Irish soda bread. [READ MORE] Connecticut Foodnotes :. Aug. 4, 2009

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Best of Hartford 2009... The votes are in, and Vaughan's has taken 2nd place for Best Irish Restaurant and 3rd place for Best Pub in the 2009 Hartford Advocate Best of Hartford Reader's Poll. Thank you to everyone who voted! [READ MORE] The Hartford Advocate :. April, 2009

Happy Hour on Pratt Street... There simply aren't enough good Irish pubs in my world. But I can't fault Vaughan's Public House for that fact, because they happen to be one of the good ones. And they know how to host a good Happy Hour, too. Vaughan's likes to begin the festivities earlier than most places, at 2 p.m., by offering a selection of 13 draft beers all for only 3 bucks. And we're talking about the good and the imported stuff here – Guinness, Smithwicks Irish Red, Stella Artois, Boddingtons Ale – not just Miller, Coors or Bud Light. Heck, Vaughan's doesn't even keep light or domestic beer on tap. It seems to offend the place's finely tuned Irish sensibilities, apparently... [READ MORE] Hartford Courant :. March 27, 2007

Air and Space: Belly Up to the Bracket Sports Illustrated :: March 27, 2006 :: by Steve Rushin ... you have to find a joint in which it's socially acceptable to hold down a bar stool for 13 consecutive hours. That bar is Vaughan's Public House, half a blocck from the Hartford Civic Center, home arena of the UConn Huskies, whose fans evidently put the AA in NCAA... As Greg Gumbel settled in at his anchor desk, I settled in at mine, a 25-foot mahogany bar imported from Ireland. Three overhead TVs lit the beer taps, which in turn lit the patrons. At the bar, as on the bracket sheet, one round leads to another... [READ MORE: 900k PDF]

"Best of Bushnell Park" Dessert Winners 2006 Vaughan's and Agave won the "Best of Bushnell Park" dessert contest at the Bushnell Park Foundation's first annual Summer Solstice Garden Party. The winning entry was "Bernie's Famous Cheesecake." At right, Foundation President Caren Kittredge presents the Dessert Trophy to Iris McNamara from Vaughan's. [READ MORE: 212k PDF]

Home Of The Irish: Vaughan's Public House In Hartford Is Straight Out Of Ireland, With Its Rosewood Mahogany Bar, Whiskeys, Stouts, Food And Good Cheer... When you walk into Vaughan's Public House on Pratt Street in Hartford, you feel as if you've arrived at the quintessential Irish pub. And there are more than a few good reasons for that... [READ MORE] The Hartford Courant :. March 16, 2006

Guinness in almost everything at Vaughan's Pub on Pratt Street... Depending on when you go, Vaughan's can give you that experience of a cozy and quiet spot for a meal and drinks (after the lunch rush), or it can be a boisterous bar, a place to gather with friends and co-workers after a big week (6 p.m. on Fridays). Vaughan's doesn't exactly fit the pub mold in the food department, though. What I mean is, you can get a pretty tasty meal there, more than just the knee-jerk Irish pub fare... [READ MORE] Hartford Advocate :. December 1, 2005