So I had an interesting experience here…read more I sat down at the bar and asked the bartender if they had a menu. She replied, "Lucca's is closed" referring to the Italian restaurant next door. I replied, "No, a drinks menu" to which she did not give me a menu but said, "Do you like sweet drinks?" At this point I had no idea where this conversation was going but I replied, "No.." and then she said okay and handed me a menu. I asked why and she said that she can make better drinks than what the menu says. She said she only liked a couple drinks on the menu (ginger basil martini, prairie press, and maybe the huckleberry mule and that's it) and she also does not recommend any of the wines. The brutal honesty is good for me and bad for the bar, but some saleswoman she is I guess? Who knows. I asked her if she was the only person who had these strong opinions about the menu and she said no and that all the bartenders felt the same way. If everyone feels the same way about them and they're the ones who have to serve customers then they should make a change right? It's just weird that you have that attitude towards the business and then project that toward the customers. I said I'd listen to her recommendations and ordered the ginger basil martini ($12) which was actually pretty good. It's refreshing and slightly sweet from the sugar rim. She mentioned that she made the drink less sweet because she knew that I didn't like sweet drinks and then went on that menus can't offer the same personalization as a bartender who listens. I mean I guess the intention is good that she wants to be able to personalize cocktails to the customer's taste preferences but again the attitude of going on and on about how you're a great and thoughtful bartender just rubbed me the wrong way. For my second drink I wasn't going to order off the menu so I asked if she could make a last word. She didn't know what that was and I told her how to make it. She replied, "I don't know what green chartreuse is." I said, "Okay never mind, how about a paper plane?" Again she did not know what that was and I listed the ingredients and she said, "What's amaro?" At this point I'm frustrated so I just ordered an old fashioned ($12). You go on and on about how you can get creative and make a variety of drinks but you don't even know what green chartreuse or amaro are. So you're not as knowledgeable of a bartender as you think you are. The same type of attitude and boastfulness happened after the second drink as it did the first. I seriously couldn't wait to finish my drink and get out of there which never happens. It felt like lazy bartending for not amazing cocktails for craft cocktail prices. The negativity and complaining is just not the vibe I want at a bar. Another note: the men's restroom does not lock but not just that, it does not close all the way so it's always slightly open outward and I don't know why no one has bothered to fix that. Many things are very wrong here; I don't how to fix them but it just didn't give me a good vibe and left a bad taste in my mouth.

Stopped here on a whim after leaving The Hawthorn. The two could not be more opposite, which is…read morewhat we liked! When we walked in the front, it was totally deserted. However, the back was lit up with a small crowd and two bartenders. As the night went on, the place got busier. We met some really great people, and both bartenders were very attentive and conversational. We only meant to go in for one drink, but ended up staying for hours. We found this place really fun!

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.

First, the place has amazing service…read more We had an amazing Italian wine on tap, the charcuterie, and cheese board. The environment was a perfect place for three old friends to reunite and hear each other speak. I highly recommend this place for the food, drink, and a place where your friends can have a conversation.

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

Cheap drinks, super chill environment. Jesus was a good bartender. Food is separate and literally…read moreacross the room (separate business). Will return!

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.

Doesn't even deserve 1star. The bartender Luke was the rudest jerk I have come across in my…read morelifetime of 67 years. I had asked him if he had root beer schnapps in which he had replied "yes". He gave us peppermint instead. I told him I didn't order that and he said that I did and that's what I said. I hate peppermint! I asked for our money back as they didn't have it. There obviously was miscommunication, he told me to get the "f" out of the bar and if not, he was calling the police. My husband asked him what we had done, Luke wouldn't answer him. He was violent acting! He grabbed our beers that we hadn't even took a sip out of, called us MF and to get the "f" out. We felt harassed and embarrassed. I had a Haps hoodie sweatshirt on at the time which I am burning. He doesn't know a thing about customer service. He could've handled that situation differently, like offered something else instead but didn't. UPDATE: After a night of no sleep, I called Brent the owner the next morning to talk to him about the incident. He was very understanding and empathetic. He would speak to Luke and ask him why the situation escalated to anger over something so insignificant. He told us to come back in and he would make it right. I definitely will. I love this bar, have been patronizing this bar off and on since the late 90's.

We loved it here! They had a beautiful place outside for people to sit and talk. Umbrellas and…read moretables everywhere. The service was amazing and the server knew everything about all of the drinks they had. There was no food offered, but it really wasn't the reason why we were visiting. We will definitely be back.

This has been our go to brewery since moving to Helena. Lots has changed with them but we love the…read moreregulars and music bingo Wednesdays.

This was by far the worst dining experience I've ever had. After waiting over an hour and a half…read morefor our food, we were informed only then that the restaurant could not accommodate a severe, life-threatening allergy that we had clearly communicated at the time of ordering. Despite not being able to safely prepare one of the meals, they refused to remove the charge for it. What food we did receive was subpar--basic orders were incorrect, such as a ham and cheese sandwich arriving without any cheese. The service was slow, disorganized, and unresponsive to our concerns. Between the unacceptable delay, the lack of allergy protocol, and the poor food quality, this experience was not only frustrating but also potentially dangerous. I cannot recommend this establishment to anyone, especially those with dietary restrictions or allergies.

The service and atmosphere was on point. Always the best bartenders who really believe in their…read morecraft. They also have amazing food. It is not your typical bar food. It is on the level of cuisine.

I came here during their happy hour (Monday through Friday 4pm-6pm) which includes $3 drafts. This…read moreplace is located on the Bill Roberts Golf Course so they have places near the front to put your golf clubs. This is also your typical sports bar with lots of TVs and if you aren't going outside to golf there's a golf simulator inside. They have about 10 beers on tap; I got the cold smoke scotch ale which was good. I also ordered the tater tots ($4) with salsa, shredded lettuce, and jalapenos which are toppings at no extra cost. However you can add other toppings such as guacamole, meat, queso, and sour cream each for a couple bucks more. I was actually hoping to get some dinner here based on some previous pictures and menus. However the bartender I talked to mentioned that the owner was leaving and taking his recipes with him, meaning that they had to scale back their menu to only be the typical dive bar food like wings and things. She also mentioned that the customers at the golf course actually prefer it to be a quiet bar for the golf course goers instead of a busier place so there isn't much desire to get a new full menu. If you're looking for a more substantial meal now moving forward this is not the place for you.

Great service, good good, wish menu had more items that seemed a bit innovative like I had seen…read moreonline!

This place is great. The dealers are experienced and friendly. The owner, Jason, always makes sure…read morethat everyone is taken care of. They have drink specials for all poker players. Definitely the best spot to play poker in Helena.

The best place to go play poker. The owner of the tables has the cheapest rake in town an really…read moreknows he poker an gambling. So if you are in town an want a fun time playing cards go see Jason an the poker dealers at the rialto poker room.