Great draft selection and overall a cute layout and they even have outdoor seating. Service is decent. However, something is missing here.

In the past year I still haven't figured out what I'm going to get when I walk in here. Is it going to be Loud Bar? Is it going to be Quiet Restaurant? Will it be Children's Playtime? Or Live Music? I've seen every single one of these renditions of the place and have walked away without even going in depending on which one I happen upon. The food is fine and it has a good beer list, but I'd prefer to know what I was getting rather than just lucking out dependent on the day and time I arrive. A little diversity is good but it's probably a good idea to choose an identity at this point. read more

It's understood that there aren't may choices in this area, but for dinner, I would take a train or long walk for something better. Enjoy a beer here but don't spend Manhattan prices for mediocre food. It's on the bland side to be polite. Our "Smoke Trout salad" was cheap with the smoked trout and all the other items that made it up were flavorless. Although the burger was fresh, it lacked seasoning. The server was very pleasant however, to the degree that we did not want to complain at all. In the end, the problem with places like this is that they just charge too much money for what they give you. read more

We were looking to stay local for a bite, so I suggested Hamiltons for a light lunch. Although we are all family, at the same table, our orders couldn't have gotten more diverse as the menus allowed.. Mom went with the Mushroom Orzo.. Very tasty, creamy, and full of flavor.. The crispy onions really add a nice texture component to thus dish.. Sister went with the Smoked Salmon Toasts.. Absolutely loved it. Very large portion too, not too common when smoked salmon is involved.. It was excellent. I went for the Reuben Sandwich.. House made products are usually top notch IMHO, or why would they bother making them.. and Hamilton's did not disappoint.. The corned beef was unbelievable, almost a sin to serve in a sandwich, but along with the crispy bread, tart sauerkraut, and cheese, made this sandwich awesome. We all really enjoyed it here, and all were very impressed how well they made each dish. Looking forward to getting back here again.. read more

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This place can be awesome! Their waitstaff is wonderful, their drinks are good, their location makes them top-dog, but their menu is awful! I don't know when it became acceptable to offer tasteless airplane food and serve it up with an explanation that the reason why this food should be coveted is because it was brought to this normal neighborhood on the back of a child who has row-boated from the Canary Islands and then artisinally prepared by their award winning refugee-chef who has used smoke signals to induce a warming effect over the Pacific Ocean which in turn allows the child labor-brought meat to slowly braise. Explanations are bullshit, your product should just be good. And also, stop changing your limited menu to cater to the faux-foodies of the neighborhood! You had simple stuff that was tasty...just leave it alone! read more

Good selection of beer: different styles, not just twenty lagers or IPA's. Food is really good too! The kimchi really hit the spot. (Yeah. Kimchi in a bar. Sweet.) Waitstaff is relaxed but know what they're doing. Definitely come back. read more

My wife and I are always amazed we don't eat here several times a week. They have a near perfect burger, ridiculous deserts and are always really friendly. Highly recommend read more

I ate the grilled cauliflower dish and it was amazing! Also I love the fact that is pretty chill there.

I am always in search of a great breakfast restaurant. Service is great. Food is delicious. The restaurant itself is super cute and cozy. Very relaxed feel, reminiscent of old nautical/ navy vibe. read more

Great service and excellent food with good prices. Will be back again. Went for brunch. Can't wait to see how dinner is. The atmosphere is very welcoming and every was very friendly. read more

We need more businesses like this. Great friendly service, and great prices. Happy hour offers a taste of various thing from their dinner menu like the Mac and Cheese. By the way the Mac and Cheese is so damn good. Had a total fatty moment that I couldn't stop eating it, yes we added bacon and was tempted to order one to go...yes, the Mac and Cheese is that damn good. We also had the mussels in spicy sauce which I ate all of them, once again fatty moment. I can't wait to go back since I want more Mac and Cheese, o yeah I'll probably try other things but the Mac and Cheese is on the top of my list. read more

Brought my parents here on a Saturday about 11:30am. Service was stellar. The right amount of chatter and friendliness. Very attentive when my coffee was low and my mother could use more hot water for her tea. Great kale salad. (I wish there were more options for vegans on the menu, though.) My mother is a French toast fan and she claims Hamilton's makes the best. Thanks, Hamilton's! read more

The men and women behind the counter are the nicest and hardest working people in the neighborhood. The food selection is awesome and their rotation of drinks hits the spot every season. A true diamond in the rough. read more

I AM a fan! I am local and I walk there - easily the best walking distance place to eat and drink that is not some specific cuisine or other. Hamilton's place has an amazing selection of beers, a menu with reliable hearty food that has regular vegetarian/vegan options. They are open most of the hours and days when I want to go to a neighborly place for a drink and conversation or just something to eat. Yes, conversation is possible - they don't crank the music or TV loud so you talk less and drink more, no, the talking is what makes th noise level go up sometimes. I can't say how much I value the ablility to have a relaxed conversation over a meal someone else made and is cleaning up after, it is far too rare. So the cocktails are soju based - quit whining and have some wine instead. The wine selection is small but always interesting. But really the drinks menu is all about the beer- lagers and ciders and ambers and even sometimes mead. Go. Enjoy. See you there. read more

This place is fantastic. Great food, nice beer selection, and it's within walking distance from my apartment. It's an awesome pub for a summer day! read more

Stopped here a few times during the course of a housesitting gig. Joe behind the bar was very nice and welcoming. I thought the beer selection was good, and the service at the bar (I never sat anywhere else) was always on point. I tried one entree dish and it was fine - nothing extraordinary. And I tried the pretzel baked with truffel cheddar and then accompanied by beer cheese. Which, I mean, it was delicious based on the description alone. Here is a bready product with a cheesy dip. Try to hate it. They have wifi, which was a nice added bonus. read more

Stopped in here today on a whim for brunch, not terribly crowded and the service was pleasant and quick. French toast, slab bacon, biscuits & gravy and coffee more than filled up the two of us plus a 18 month old (they have high chairs!) - and it was all delicious! Worth a trip if you haven't tried it, the dinner menu looks great and that's our next mission. Well done! read more

First of all, the staff is very friendly and welcoming, and they make all different kinds of people feel welcome and appreciated. Then there's the wide beer selection, which seems lovingly chosen. I often come to Hamilton's after work to unwind. Then, when I'm too comfortable to take myself home to make dinner, I rely on their kale salad, mac & cheese and bacon, and burger. Their "Ella Fitzgerald" brunch sandwich is also over-the-top delicious. They've offered great live music; they projected all the WC games -- Hamilton's is a neighborhood gem. read more

This place is out-friggin-standing. Just to begin, the beer selection is enormous and diverse...huge points with this Irishman. The food, well, every dish I've had is always a knockout. Weather permitting, I recommend you sit outside and relax with your food and booze. You won't be disappointed. read more

In a word: DISAPPOINTING. We had just helped a friend move into his new apartment in the neighborhood, so decided to check out one of the local places for beers and grub, choosing this one for its rating here. We were seated out on the sidewalk and settled in before they informed us that they don't serve their brunch/lunch menu or their dinner menu between 4:00 and 5:00 pm (It was 4:03). The kitchen isn't closed, they do serve a few dishes off their bar menu. I know -- this makes ABSOLUTELY NO SENSE. We were tired and hungry so went ahead and ordered drinks and a pretzel and a couple burgers off of their bar menu. Part way through our meal we remarked with the waitress that it looked like a storm was brewing up. She disappeared inside and started cranking shut the awning we were seated under, leaving it to us to walk in our plates and drinks just before the heavy rain started. The burger was pretty good, but not $15 good. It's probably a good enough pub if you like sampling their many on-tap beers. Maybe they were having an off day or were a waitress short. But with so many other choices in the neighborhood, I doubt we'll be giving them a second try. read more

Writing this hungry, as I just got back from my fist time here, and after waiting for over an hour-and a half (seriously!) our food NEVER came. The waitress was nice, the atmosphere pleasant, but something definitely seems wrong in the kitchen. We did notice at one point that none of the tables in the restaurant had food (at 7.30 pm), which lasted for about 45 minutes, then we saw some food going to delivery and going to our neighbors (who arrived a half hour later), but it never came to our table. The waitress blamed it on being a busier Monday (labor day) than usual, but with three people in the kitchen, one bar person and two waitressess, and a pleasantly full, but not crowded place, I'd say there is some logistics issue going on here. I would have gone back, as the place felt mellow and pleasant, but after reading more reviews about similar issues, I probably won't. read more

This place has really stepped its game up, hopefully the outdoor dining winds around both sides this summer.

I've only been here a few times, but I've always had a great experience. The food and atmosphere are terrific.

For a neighborhood spot, it's great. The food isn't something to trek to the hood for, but the selection is solid and well done. I will say this, the atmosphere is really top-notch. very laid back and inviting. read more

Really warm friendly place with excellent selection of beers. The potato wedges that come with the burger are fantastic. Only issue is prices are comparable with Manhattan on both food and drink--should be at least a buck or two cheaper. read more

I don't believe that this restaurant is interested in reading their reviews because everyone is complaining about the same thing. The food menu is short, awful and caters to those that lack taste buds. It truly tastes like hospital food. All of us locals were hoping this place would be better and have given it time to improve- the bottom line is the food is just bad bad bad and WAY overpriced. Their beer selection is good and since there aren't any bars nearby, even they are over priced. This place is always a disappointment. A simple menu can go a long way.. If the food is good. read more

Our whole family loves Hamilton's, but this review is really by my nearly seven year old kid. I'm just transcribing what he was saying last night in the restaurant. Note that his joy for Hamilton's burger (the regular one, not kids menu) is shared by everyone I've been there with. Kid: OH MY GOD this burger is so good that if you told me I could never come to Hamilton's again and have a burger then I'd really just want to die. Parent: honey, you know there's an expression for that--"it's to die for." Kid: YES! THIS BURGER IS TO DIE FOR. [one minute and five bites pass by...] Kid: Oh this burger is so good! Do you know how good? The only thing wrong with Hamilton's is that they do nothing wrong at all and so if you're looking for something to be done wrong well they've really done that wrong! [another minute passes by, burger is finished] Kid: Can I have another? I don't need dessert. Just another burger please. read more

Bit pricey, but their burgers and sandwiches are great. Love their potato wedges and mac and cheese as well.

I've been here before and loved it not this Saturday it was not full and yet it took the waitress 20 min to acknowledge we were there I would have let that pass but the drinks were not so good and 13 bucks for "crab cakes" when it's really 1 crab cake will give it another shot but I'm disappointed read more

I've eaten here a few times during my stays with a friend who lives in the area. The service is always excellent and the waitresses are extremely friendly. I went here for drinks one night and I was excited they served cider (I can't remember which kind) but disappointed in their lack of late night bar food. However, when I've gone here for brunch and lunch, both times their food has been excellent. I highly recommend the BLTA (a BLT w/ avocado) served on a baguette. It was delicious!! A friend of mine for brunch once got their french toast and it is thicker than most french toast and looked delicious. Overall I would really rate this restaurant highly and I will continue to go there whenever I'm visiting my friend who lives close by. read more

I'm a newcomer to these parts. I moved to this area, 2006, when we didn't even think a restaurant would be possible. I was so excited for this place but disappointed with it all. I've gone there 4-5 times now & that is it. Place is WAY too expensive. I guess the owners figure they can charge a lot since there is no competition. If you don't eat meat, good luck. One or two things on the menu. I don't drink beer but the wine selection is ok. It does have a cozy environment but they do pack it in so not always the case. 2 thumbs down :( read more

Great and love Costomer service. I'm so happy this place just one or two minutes away. I like their food and style.

Great Brunch place. Willing to accommodate your dietary restrictions. Decent drink menu.

We would love to make this a weekly regular but the prices are too high even though the location is great! I would love to see some happy hour specials!!! Pros Great addition to the neighborhood for locals Eclectic menu - not just americana Cons Staff was very new when we went - we were ignored quite a bit - I chalk this up to a new staff though. My biggest cons were the prices. 2 of us went and each got a burger and 2 beers and spent $50 before tax and tip. read more

Had dinner here last night - absolutely loved it and thrilled to have it as our local! We had the squid, scallop crudo, wings, chicken pot pie with morcilla, and the steak, plus a couple of soju cocktails and a carafe of the lovely Greek red wine. The food was really delicious (especially the scallops, wings and chicken pot pie) and very reasonably priced. The restaurant was packed which was great to see, but we were seated quickly. Eric, our server, was super friendly! Can't wait to come for brunch when that starts next week. It's a real joy to having something this good in the neighborhood! read more

I was really looking forward to trying this place because, as many others have said, there aren't many good options in Kensington to have a meal out - let alone a drink! Speaking of drinks, the 1st thing you should know is that they do not have or serve hard liquor. Some weird law about being across the street from a church. Just a heads up - beer, wine and soju are all you get. I went on a Sunday afternoon, not realizing that we'd get the brunch menu and that was the 1st disappointment. If you don't want breakfast, you don't have many other options (and 1 of those we were informed was not available that day), but this forgivable considering it's "brunch" and my mistake. The food wasn't anything special though and overpriced. I had the salmon toast ($9) and it was okay. My friend had the burger which he said was greasy ($14 with cheese - yikes). The staff was friendly but service was spotty. We waited awhile for drink refills and even longer to get the check after our plates were cleared. We actually had to go find our server. By the end, the place got a little busier but it felt like we were forgotten about. Some good things about the place though are 1) the Bloody Mary; 2) outdoor seating; 3) beer selection; 4) overall nice space. I may give it another chance, maybe for dinner sometime but I was really disappointed. read more

I love this restaurant! It's a great neighborhood spot where you can get great brunch options as well as great lunch/ dinner selections. The beef burger and veggie burger are delicious! My boyfriend and I come here at least once or twice a week! Great beers on tap, fast service, and chill, welcoming atmosphere read more

A great place for the area, but only because there are no other options. I've been here several times, while the food has been good and they have the best beer selection in the nabe, the service has been sup-bar and unwelcoming every time. I've been during their dinner rush as well as later at night and the service is the same. On my last visit it was around 4-4:30 and the place was completely empty. The bar maid gave us a couple menus and asked what we wanted. I asked for a quick minute to look over the menu and she didn't return for about five minutes. After I finished my first beer I sat there with an empty glass for a good 3-4 minutes until I called her over. (Being a former bartender I notice low drinks and timing.) During all this waiting the bar maid was standing at the bar chatting with a colleague. There were zero people there other than my table. Chat, but check on me. I want another beer, don't you want to increase sales and make more money. I don't understand... I'll reiterate, the food has been absolutely great every time. read more

Love Hamilton's!! My wife and I come here often for brunch, a date night or just for a beer on the way home for work. We've never had a bad dish and some staples like the Norwegian Benedict and the Biscuits and Chorizo never get old. The burgers are outstanding and for lighter fare, the kale salad is truly fantastic! Great to have such a fantastic restaurant/pub in our neighborhood!! read more

UPDATE. We've been back for dinner 3 times and I can say that they have definitely improved. One real standout was the brisket special with a homemade BBQ sauce - very, very tender and very tasty. We love the roasted beet salad with roasted parsnips - yum. We are regulars again. read more