Davin was amazing! The place was great and friendly. Staff was accommodating and very friendly.read more

I came here two different times during my stay in Helena and both had different environments. The…read morefirst time was on a Monday night when there were very few people. The noise levels were normal with only a couple people playing pool and most people were at the bar. The second time was on a Friday night when I came here with some friendly people I met at the previous bar and it was completed packed and loud. You can tell that this is very much a young person's bar and the cheap $3 well drinks give that away. They actually have a bourbon ginger lime cocktail that is actually decent for $3.25. The service is good even for how busy it was and is a good place to get a good buzz and hang out with some friends.

The Hawthorne is always a good time and a great experience. There's a huge selection of wine and…read moreplenty of good food to choose from as well. The service is always Eggcellent.

Look, I love wine, but I'm no sommelier. I usually just point and say, "That one looks French!" But…read morewalking into The Hawthorn Bottle Shop and Tasting Room in Helena changed the game. This isn't one of those stuffy, velvet-rope wine bars; it's genuinely "New York chic meets Montana," which is the only atmosphere I ever want to be in. The main reason this place is magic? The staff. We had a server who was less of a server and more of a wine wizard. I told them I liked things that were "a little sassy, maybe a bit moody," and they didn't even blink. Instead, they completely crafted the perfect flight of wine flights for us to sample. It was like a personalized, four-course journey for my tastebuds. Every single pour was a winner, and the knowledge they dropped on us was actually interesting and not at all intimidating. I learned more in 30 minutes than I did in a decade of frantically googling "what is terroir?" If you're looking for an amazing wine bar where you can relax, learn something new, and taste truly incredible stuff without feeling like you need a wine degree, this is it. Go for the ambiance, stay for the wine, and definitely let their knowledgeable service steer the ship. They won't steer you wrong. Highly Recommend: Just tell your server to surprise you. It's the best way to do it.

The recently removed Rathskeller is a booming success. Although I don't like some of the design…read moredecisions, the renovated bar is smashing, and the overall vibe remains unique and old school. The cocktails are actually better. Really enjoyed a nicely balanced Old Fashioned and the expresso martini was very favorable. Prices are comparable to those of good bars in any city. Service was prompt and knowledgeable.

We've been back several times since my initial review. Service has generally cooled since our first…read morevisit. Multiple servers have seemed annoyed that they have to deal with their customers, not just us. Last time we went, we ordered 2 draft beers. That's it. 35 minutes later, no drinks, nobody checking on us, no servers to be found to check on our order. So we took off. It's a cool space, but I'm tired of being neglected when we try to support them.

The atmosphere is awesome and the lady behind the bar is great. They have many kinds of beers and…read morehomemade root beer.

Went in to support F your phone February. Love how community-oriented they are. Robusto pizza was…read moreyummy, live music was pleasant and the conversation was engaging!

Underrated! This place is great. Deceiving larger it looks from the outside. The food was…read moreoutstanding! Service was top notch and the prices are average. Highly recommend! We will definitely be back.

Great ambiance, but mid food…read more This was my second time coming here, this time for lunch. Decently crowded but seated immediately. Place is pretty cool, since it keeps so much of its history, and the service is solid, but the food isn't great. I got a half sandwich and soup of the day, which was a chicken chile verde enchilada soup. The French dip was looking like it was sitting for a while under a heat lamp and semi dried out. Soup wasn't looking much better, and the chicken almost looked like a frozen package. Place is cool and great for watching a game and getting a drink, but don't hold your breath with food quality.

First came here a year ago twice in the same day (by accident). Have been back a dozen times…read moresince. Patio for breakfast not realizing it was the place we were planning for dinner.  The egg burger was excellent but the side of potatoes fried in tallow and tossed in a house sauce were the best potatoes I've ever had and it wasn't particularly close. Service was quick, very friendly, and knowledgeable. Wood fired grill right in the middle of restaurant, vintage wood refrigerator, butcher block counters and tables all screamed that this restaurant has a soul and character. Breakfast was so good went back same night for dinner.  This was the best steak in years and the only cut available at that time.  The side of tallow fried onion chips and mushrooms were again the best preparation of fried onion I've ever had.  House sauce was great. Absolutely love coming here!

Oh my goodness gracious. We were 9 days into our 14-day trip to Wyoming and Montana, and The Union…read morewas one of the BEST meals we'd had so far. When we arrived, we walked in and found a butcher shop where you can purchase all sorts of things. Then we were walked back to the restaurant area and loved the industrial vibe of the restaurant decor. So much of the food in the menu looked delicious, and the server was very helpful in assisting us with narrowing down our selections. We each started with an adult beverage, and we ordered the unBELIEVABLY good Golden Beet and Plum Salad. It was amazing. This was one of the server's recommendations, and we were so glad we listened, cause it was excellent, and definitely not something we would have otherwise tried. The flavors of the beets and plums just worked amazingly well, and the crunch of the hazelnuts gave it a wonderfully unique texture. For our main courses, my wife enjoyed a Peach glazed pork chop with corn, tomatoes, and squash. It was Delicious! I had a skirt steak and added the Grilled Hen of the Woods fungus. My dinner was resting in a rich gravy, and was also delicious. We topped off our meal with an order of the Yukon Smashed Potatoes with Herbs. They were crispy, golden, and delicious. Now, we usually don't have enough room for dessert, but in this case we made an exception, and ordered the Strawberry Panna Cotta. It was creamy, it was sweet, it was very tasty. Our entire experience at The Union was excellent from start to finish. I don't remember where in my research I heard about it, but I'm so glad I did. And any future visits to the capital of the great State of Montana, will definitely include a stop at The Union for a meal.

Recommended to us by our Air B and B owners. Made a pit stop here to have a taster and grab a…read moregrowler for our post hiking "enjoy a cold one" moment. Their nitro is AMAZING; but the growler is Scottish Ale. Definitely check this place out and partake in their offerings!

Great Brewery, great staff. Indoor and outdoor seating,…read morelots of beer and food next door.

We love exploring Dive Bars when we travel. So when our flight landed in Helena, MT we searched for…read moreDive Bars and found Hap's Bar by the Train station. The place was wonderful; friendly bar tenders, fun local people, and great drinks. We loved the pickle shots!!

Only food is chips and nuts but the bartender is awesome and the place is a little hidden gem next…read moreto laundromat across from the old train station in Helena. Looks almost like a dive from outside but once you walk in they have a fantastic selection of fine spirits and a few good beers on tap along with a whole section of slots and gambling but it has a great atmosphere and feel inside. Just light enough and just dark enough and if I lived in Helena I'd be there all the time.

Tap house with Style! In a building with some colorful…read morehistory, over 125 years old, there is a Great Local Brewery! The walls are like solid concrete because this was a jailhouse back in the day! Then the owners that have it now put like a bunch of money into making it their brewery! They took a building that had " great bones" and added some " Flair" all there own! From the super huge brew cats on display and the stage for live entertainment to the addition of some real good craft pizza! Stop in, look around ,grab a brew! I recommend the Scottish Ale. Enjoy the local entertainment like "open mic night" second and fourth Tuesdays. Great place to meet up with your crew! By the way the Beer us Great too!

Lewis & Clark Brewery was long on my list for Montana breweries to try. I finally got to try their…read morebeer and my first impression was a good one! The beer that Steve and I had was the Prickly Pear which is a fruited Pale Ale. In the flavor you will certainly pick up lots of hoppiness but there is a hint of pear with some sweetness. This Pale Ale is nice and smooth and is also light bodied which makes it great in the hotter temperatures of summer.