There's always something fun happening at The Casbah. Dance parties, bands, open mic nights you…read morename it - this place is rock and roll! Bang on bar, bang on fun with nice staff.

Such fun times here…read more Came here to see Die Mannequin On Friday 29th. Since the below Yelpers have done an awesome job at summarizing the place, I shall continue with only focusing the experience of this particular event. The lounge has a parking lot in the back. If you are driving and the lounge is on your left, keep driving, there's a few businesses with parking lots in the back. It's safe to park there. This spot is a few streets down from Hess Village so around 2am there is a fun amount of drunken folks walking around. There's a few food places open late if you do get hungry. The crowd this night The Casbah was a VERY interesting mix. This is because it's usually friends/family of the band members. So don't come expecting a select type of crowd. Anything goes here. Since I've brought up the subject of interesting and anything goes, what's up with all the one way roads in Hamilton? The main street (Casbah located to your right) is ALL one way, so if you are anything like me (meaning - nil-ch sense of direction) be careful... you will most likely be driving/facing ONTO coming traffic. (true story), Thankfully, the people here are quite nice. They waved to me (after I waved.. thinking *gosh they're so nice here* I realized why. Made an illegal U turn mid street. They guided me and THEN laughed. Just use the "I'm not from these parts sir". Works every time. There's no chairs and the stage is quite tiny. They have about 4-5 bands play before the main band comes on stage. So if you are travelling, don't rush. They do check ID and stamp you. The smokers section is decent. Again, no seats. You will be working out your legs, unless your kind of a weirdo like me and plop right on the corner edge of the stage. I found beer to be a bit pricey here. There's only one bar located right on the far right corner of the venue, as soon as you walk in. I can only assume, this is where they make money. The bathroom is dinky. Small with 4 stalls. 3 of them have broken handles. Guys kinda just waltz in here, drunk or trying to help a girlfriend etc. So, be super careful. Ask a girlfriend to keep watch at your stall door. The best part about this place? - there's only 1 bathroom section in the whole place. Meaning, you WILL bump into band members. It's pretty cool. Caroline Kawa from Die was the coolest chick in the world. She helped me fix my hair and was SO down to earth. Now if I could just get Metric to play here so I could bump into Emily Haines, I'd die a desert happy girl. Even with all the sketch guys who overhear you talking about how hungry you are and respectively INSIST on walking down the street to get you a poutine,gawk at you from tiny dark corners , I still like this place. It's got a bit of a grunge feel to it so you can really dress how you want- venture into GaGa Land for the night? - I THINK SO! If you're into rocking out, you'll end up having a good time. If you're female, you'll have an even funner time trying to hide behind big equipment "helping" the band through the back door. Yes ladies, there IS a back door. No need to fret about creepers. Once you walk into the hall to the bathrooms, it's straight ahead. No alarms so you can push and run out onto a parking lot facing the main street. You can park here so you can get right into your car. They thought of everything. I like that. xoxo M.

This review is for the grilled cheese sandwiches alone. Thats right, this place gets 5 stars for a…read moresandwich! it was literally the best grilled cheese i have ever had. I had attempted to go here for lunch a few times after hearing recommendations about their grilled cheese. but it was randomly always closed at lunchtime! finally it was open and my expectations were exceeded. The inside seems like a typical dive bar, but the sidewalk patio area is really nice. I can't comment on much besides the grilled cheese, but i would go back some evening as they have live music every day.

I stopped coming here. The music they play doesn't match the ambiance of the place. Never have good…read moremusic in and take a forever to get a drink here. Maybe good for some people, but I prefer better music than dance music with no dance floor.

Stopped in because the patio looked inviting after an afternoon of walking the neighbourhood…read morerunning errands. The advertised beer special was not available, sold out, but the waitress allowed a substitution. Ordered the steak n guinness pie and was surprised that it was indeed a meat pie, not just stew topped with pastry. Disappointed that there was no steak n kidney pie. The meat pie was typical pub grub. Not a lot of choice for someone that's lactose intolerant. Bathroom was clean, the staff were friendly and efficient. I stayed on the patio except to use the bathroom. Reasonably priced, would visit again if in the area.

This will be a confusing review. Been wanting to come check this place out for a while now knowing…read morethat they have live music everyday. Had some time to kill before a show so decided to check it out. Cool little place, felt comfy and friendly with what seemed like regulars occupying the bar area. Server was friendly, a lovely young lady singing, and our drink order was taken promptly. Then it got weird. Beers took a super long time to arrive even though the bar wasn't too busy. Food order was also taken quickly and took a super long time to arrive. Servers shift was done, we paid and were told a new server would be taking care of us. That never happened. As our glasses sat empty, the Mr. went up to the bar to grab another round. For some strange reason 2 beers at the bar were almost $2 more than what we just paid. That's not cool. The nachos were really good (although $4 for the very tiny side of chili was overpriced) beer was cold, but the service was disappointing. For that reason I'm not sure if I will be returning.

i played here with The Dillinger Escape Plan one time and Greg (the singer) almost ripped a hanging…read morespeaker stack out of the ceiling and onto the crowd. Later he threw a box fan over the crowd and it exploded on the wall. I've played here twice. Both times the staff was nice, helped us load in, gave us lots of drink tickets and nothing went wrong. Decent sound as well.

Horrible. Kicked me out believing I was to drunk after one beer. I ordered a second one, they took…read moreit away from me and that was it. Obviously can't fight them at the time because it will only give them another reason for them to say I'm drunk. Pathetic. Thanks for the long weekend.

Went there to watch a football match with my wife and have some food and drinks. The food was…read morepretty good, portions were generous as well. The place was clean and had a nice sports bar atmosphere and they had lots of screens including a giant projection one to show the game. The bartender/server was attentive and polite. No complaints at all. A great place to spend an evening. Can't speak towards their live music capability though.

We went last night to see a band play. After paying a $20 cover charge our waiter came to our table…read more10 mins after we were seated to get our drink order. The menu is complete wrong, they don't sell labbat products as listed, they now sell Molson. No big deal. We changed our order. The waiter then brought our drinks several minutes later. And took our food order. While we were waiting we saw the tables next to us, who were seated well after us get drinks and food. We ended up going to the bar to order more drinks, as our waiter never returned. The bar never sent the drinks. We waited 1 hour and 15 mins for part of our food to arrive, with the drinks we had ordered 30 mins before. I don't know how the band was, because I left. I would never go back here.

Ok when you go in group, other than that there's a bunch of creepy old dudes that smells like hs…read moregym locker rooms hitting on you--and their breath smells like fart. the pool table is terrible and expensive. The bartender has unwelcoming attitude. 1 star coz at least the beers are cold.

This is a non-apologetic, unpretentious, mostly hipster-free dive bar. It doesn't have trendy or…read morefancy beer, the alcohol selection is limited, and don't expect cocktails or anything considered food. You come here to drink cheap drinks and forget the world outside because no matter who you are or what your deal is, you can always come in for a drink and I love that about this place. If I want a nice craft beer and a cozy atmosphere, I go elsewhere, but when I just want to be myself and relax, I gladly come here for a cheap beer away from expectations. Don't be scared away from the place because it is what it is and know exactly what you're in for.

The food was good. The wings were actually hot! Our server…read moreG.I Jane was friendly and very accommodating! The place got super busy and packed quickly. You will need a reservation to stay longer if it's busy.

I came here for the duelling piano night & it was really fun! It is a bit of an older crowd, but…read moreeveryone is so nice & fun! The staff were super friendly & the 2 gentlemen playing the pianos did an amazing job. I'm definitely coming back!

We had Tatum as a server. Oh what a delight she was a delight…read more Our meal did not take long and was so delicious The chicken tikka masala was absolutely delicious and the roasted beef Yorkshire pudding was outstanding. Can't say enough good things about what we enjoyed today. Looking forward to when we return and try new men menu items.

They have beautiful lounge with standard seats, high chairs and bar seats. But they have recently…read morefinished up renovation of their patio and has opened it up for the season. The patio is beautiful with both standard and high chairs available. And on top of their friendly service, the DJ creates lively vibes. We tried their delicious, beautiful and colourful cocktails and you can even order your drink at the bar and watch it come to life. Their menu includes great shareable bites, amazing for a hot day in the patio. Their menu includes main dishes are a combination of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, Indian and Canadian dishes. We shared "Classic Bruschetta", "Avocado Cranberry Chaat", "Mixed Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette" for appetizers and they were fresh and tasty. For main, we ordered "Surf & Turf" and "Lamb Rogan Josh". We really enjoyed watching the chef grill our steak in front of us in the patio. For dessert, we ordered "Chocolate Brownie" and "Tres Lech Cake". I loved the presentation of the desserts so much I didn't want to eat them. Lol

Went there last night for the neon Fur bear event and had a total blast music was amazing and…read morepeople very nice and hot but since it was a private event I didn't get to have a taste of the pub section which I'm sure food is delicious so definitely have to come back next time in Hamilton so I'll have tried everything . Drinks were also pretty great even tho drinks + shots was quite expensive. Not to forge to mention the bartender was really awesome and gave wonderful service

Holy crap! Where has this little gem been hiding all my life?!…read more So the Mr and I have heard about this place but never stopped in to catch some Sunday Funday live music. Oh ya, and a bit to eat. Such a friendly place...think Cheers. Best blues band-David Micheal Miller, and man was the crowd hoppin Beer was cold, and just ordered some fries and pickles which were fine-a little distracted by the band! Definately recommend this place and will totally be back soon!

1 extra star for opening their patio seating on a rare sunny warm day in early March!…read more We came for a pre-concert dinner and the establishment is well-versed in handling the uptake of crowds during this time. We shared the pork entrée for two and ordered an extra side of truffle fries. For a two person entrée, the quantity is on the light side. However, it is just enough if both people are light eaters. Would definitely order an additional dish if you would like a more substantial meal. That being said, the pork was done perfectly, and we really liked the spetzel on the side.

The patio of choice to eat some good food on a great patio to celebrate 23!!…read more My sister picked out radius for a family dinner to celebrate my birthday and it was a great time with an awesome menu of local and quality ingredients. Yes the price is pretty high but I love supporting local (and my bday coincided with the Ontario Big Spend, to help stimulate local buying in COVID). Everything comes out looking absolutely gorgeous on stoneware and fun plating styles that flow right with the atmosphere. The atmosphere is very hipster chic and all the staff is very professional and knowledgeable. Also fantastic COVID protocol and safety while we were there. I think our waiter could have brought a little more energy but he was great overall! Started with some fun drinks and loved that the wine menu was at least half local selection! Came quick as well with pitchers of plain water and sparkling water. Started with calamari and Burrata platter. Calamari was delicious and came with both aioli and seafood sauce with arugula and lemon, loved it! Large pieces and perfectly cooked. The Burrata stole the show with a huge fresh ball over crisp and sweet cantaloupe and prosciutto with hot peppers and delicious fresh basil.... could have definitely ate that whole plate as my dinner. Truffle fries to share: fantastic shoestring cut with Parmesan and truffle with fresh scallions, crispy goodness! Beet salad: beautiful presentation and loaded with gorgeous beets, walnuts, roasted veggies and maple vinaigrette. Good earth power bowl: for the veggie lovers this one has it all! And is also pretty allergen friendly with greens, raw broccoli, vibrant purple cabbage, avocado, grapefruit, roasted crispy chickpeas, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, and toasted coconut flakes with lemon tahini dressing. I enjoyed this fresh and crisp bowl but I think it could have used more zing in the dressing. Pasta Special: thumb print pasta with salty venison sausages, sweet peppers, greens, salt/pepper and cheese. A tad salty but beautiful and fresh! Oysters: fresh and delicious with Parmesan and 3 sauces (hot, seafood, red wine vinegar) Cedar salmon: beautifully grilled cedar planked salmon with so much flavour from the maple bourbon glaze. Came with a tiny portion of veggies but the also a side, we choose the mashed potatoes which WERE DA BOMB! Could just eat those tbh.... Caesar salad: the most gorgeous! I didn't try but came with fresh crisp romaine, Parmesan crisps, crispy pork belly, poached egg, fresh croutons, and a full sardine to top it off! Dessert: no bake raspberry cheesecake, this was complimentary for the bday and we all split it. Delicious raspberry jam on light cheesecake filling with white chocolate and a thick graham crumb. Well done radius! Making local sexy AF!