Fretboard Brewing & Public House was one of our favorite stops during our weekend in Hamilton! The…read moreatmosphere is lively and inviting, with a cool brewery vibe that makes it a great place to grab dinner, enjoy a few drinks, and spend an evening with friends. The food was excellent, but the Square Potatoes served with beer cheese were the standout for us--we're still talking about them! The menu has plenty of options, and of course, you can pair your meal with one of Fretboard's craft beers. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Be sure to check out the rooftop space, which adds another fun element to the restaurant. Great food, great beer, friendly service, and a fantastic atmosphere made Fretboard a memorable part of our Hamilton getaway. We would definitely return!

Stopped in here around 4 on a Sunday as we were visiting the area and needed a quick dinner. When…read morewe arrived no one else was sitting inside which was a tad odd but we were sat quickly. Services was pretty basic but our waitress was nice. We placed our food and drink order and everything came out quickly. The tomato basil pizza was great and the fries were delicious. The rest of my party all enjoyed their pub burgers and fries but were bummed that the ranch was watery. One other note was my soda was warm and had all these white spots inside the glass that were crunchy when running my straw along it...decided to skip the rest of the beverage after I discovered that

North 2nd Tap And Bottle Shop might be the coolest place for beer in Hamilton. It's not a big place…read morebut they have a big selection on tap. They allow samples and don't charge you. Atmosphere here is really cool. There's a couple rooms decorated with cool paintings. It has a pretty large selection of beers. It doesn't make any of these in house. They have a few local beers including the Middletown Brewing Company collaboration with True West, the coffee stout. It's about $5 for a 16 ounce. This is strong and thick. It tastes a lot like an iced coffee. The rest of the beers on tap are mainly from the Cincinnati or Dayton breweries including MadTree and Warped Wing. The atmosphere is the best among the bars. It doesn't get more relaxed. There is usually a show every weekend.

Tuesday is open mic night. Always a good time. Beer is fridge cold. Cans in the fridge and…read morecrafts on draft. The patio is good for some fresh air and conversation.

Great comedy club and tap room in downtown Hamilton. They have two comedians give their…read moreperformances. Beforehand you obtain a card and use it on the wall of taps.... They offer beer, cider, mixed drinks in these taps. They offer tavern style food as well. My only message is to management to check some of the taps as they were giving mostly foam. The staff was very accommodating. Parking on the street.

Decent food but nothing special. The chicken dip was lower quality but also really tasty? Cheesy…read morebread was a bit better with decent marinara dip. I didn't love the themed Star Wars drink but it was more interesting than other bars nearby. Service was great and I loved the interior. It had a modern vibe while also being comfortable for families. Will likely return in the future if I'm looking for a more casual place.

This is probably one of the most unique bars/coffee shops I have been to. Guitars hanging on the…read morewall and excellent bourbon selection as well as good coffee. My BFF and I came in for a coffee before going to a store near by. We both ordered coffees. I got a hot latte and she got an iced. Both were very tasty.

Awesome iced coffee! The bartender was super friendly and made great recommendations!! Can't wait…read moreto go back!

Great place to catch your breath on a cold winter's day…read more The facility is fairly large but the actual indoor space is a little quaint. Would love to check it out in the warmer months with the large patio space outside. I appreciate that they offer up the IBU as well as the alcohol content as it is easier to determine which beers you are going to enjoy. They seem to have a decent selection. Food options are very limited. Service was pretty standard for a local brewery. I would like to return once the weather breaks.

Really enjoyed the Anniversary #10 and the staff was awesome. Great merchandise as well!read more

Great food and it was not loud in there like the place next door…read more... We all 3 had the flatbreads. I ordered mine on cauliflower crust. It was super crispy and delicious! We all really enjoyed the food and atmosphere! The staff were busy but really friendly and attentive! We will return!

Decently sized bar with nice staff. We sat at a high top table near the door. It wasn't super busy…read moredue to it being a Sunday. The lager wasn't anything special but I liked the atmosphere. Definitely not a bad place to hang. Didn't try the food so I'll need to next time!

My first time at Billy Yanks! What a fabulous experience…read more After a delicious starter of roasted Brussels sprouts and chickpeas, all three of us ordered burgers. I ordered the Thai burger which was topped with Asian peanut slaw. One friend ordered the Whiskey burger with crispy onion straws. My other friend ordered the Billy Jacks burger. All of us had the French fries which arrived piping hot. Service was spectacular, prompt, knowledgeable and well mannered.

Not So Good! FYI, if…read moreyou advertise in all social media that you close at 11:00 pm on Friday...but turn people away for food at 10:05...you don't actually close at 11:00...and it would be advisable to restate your hours so other people don't pay for an Uber...only to find that your ads are all incorrect. Just a thought.

Fun! Good clean fun - and a bar to boot. This is a happy place…read more I love an arcade and this one is excellent, with three dozen or more pinball tables along with a Ms Pac Man, target shooting game, punching bag game & some other retro stuff. No Defender, sadly, but I'll make a request on my next visit. Paying for the games is done 21st Century style, with a magic card that you tap on the machine and it takes the credits you've paid for. Easy to reload your card either at the bar or a handy self-service kiosk. Speaking of the bar they have many many beers on tap. Hot food (sandwiches, spaghetti bowls, wings) is available too. I can't comment on the food as we didn't eat here but I came for the games, man. The big back room has table seating and features lots of kiddie games plus claw machines. I saw some really attractive prizes but the machine was a bit costly so observe the amount of credits before you tap. In a brilliant move there is also a row of pinball back there, so the whole family can find something to enjoy and keep the kiddies out of the bar. There is plenty of parking, most of it free on the street or in the parking lot opposite the outdoor seating area. It was great to get my hands on a pinball game and also play Pac-Man! I hope to return soon.

We were in town for the weekend, and just had dinner around the corner. Restaurant staff…read morerecommended we come here for some entertainment, and we are so glad we did! We had a ball checking out all the vintage pinball machines, and we played a few games. There are multiple rooms full of a variety of different games, including claw games and all sorts of other arcade games. It was fun checking everything out and killing some time.

The draft beer list had our favorites , and the food was delicious and fresh .Shepherd pie, house…read moresalad , cheddar potato soup were solid choices. Prices were reasonable , service was lacking . Young inexperienced servers could use some training and in house support Great location in downtown Hamilton near the river and historical markers .

Lucky Well was chosen as a celebration of our anniversary. We are fans of "Irish" pubs and we…read morethought we would go ahead and try it. The restaurant is located within the Hilton Tapestry hotel in downtown Hamilton. It has both an inside and outside entrance. They have a good selection from their stocked bar. Although they had a nice selection of appetizers, we jumped right into the entrées. Both the bangers & mash and fish & chips were very tasty with decent sized portions. Afterwards we shared the Guiness bread pudding with ice cream. Overall the food was excellent. Keep in mind this is located in a higher end hotel so prices are a bit more but not a show stopper. Service was very good and professional. It was a nice evening.

I work in downtown Hamilton and I love running here for a quick coffee fix or a sandwich for lunch!…read moreEveryone is always friendly and the food is fresh! Definitely better than "fast food"!!! The vibe is definitely chill. You can enjoy a sit down coffee or meal with friends or you can work in a quiet atmosphere.

They haven't changed much in the past 10 years but I still like the inside of the place. Service is…read moregreat and so are the drinks. The only thing I'd like them to change is the sandwiches. They're a bit smaller than they were when I came before. Get the white chocolate and raspberry latte!