Tip: If you live in or near Hartford and drive, it might be easier to drive to New Haven and take the train from New Haven to NYC, since there is more frequent service between New Haven & NYC than between Hartford & NYC.
The hours that alcohol may be purchased or served, and other laws related to liquor consumption vary from state to state. It is a good idea to know the local drinking laws before you head out for a night on the town. Here is an overview of DC's Liquor Laws. Liquor can be served by a licensed business from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Monday - Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. â 2 a.m. on Sundays. The day before a federal holiday, alcohol may be served from 8 a.m. â 3 a.m. On January 1 (New Year's Eve), liquor may be served from 8 a.m. â 4 a.m.
The new law creating the expanded hours for alcohol sales won approval in the waning days of this year's legislative session. This puts the state in line with the hours allowed on Sundays in Rhode Island and Connecticut. In New Hampshire and Vermont, doors open as early as 6 a.m. on Sundays.