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.

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.

Didn't try the food. Went to see what was happening there…read more Drink's inside food outside. Good selection of drafts. Got a nice dark beer Gentleman behind the bar (owner I presume) answered all my questions and explained about the food truck and outdoor seating. Definitely going back when it warms up

The weather was perfect tonight and we stayed for a few hours to enjoy the performance. Corey…read moreTucker was really amazing and I hope he visits again! It was nice to listen and have a few drinks with our food. The staff were nice and helped with selecting drinks. Even those who worked in the food trucks were eager to chat and offer their suggestions. The parking lot is small so we went a few blocks down to find a spot.

The BLT and fries I had was great. My husband loved his brat. And the bartender Thursday night…read moreactually has a passion for what he does and gives real insight on the food and drinks. You don't find that kind of knowledge and service at many other bars or restaurants very often anymore. Thank you for the great food and service. We'll be back.

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!

The atmosphere was nice. I attended a baby shower there and I got a chance to experience the lounge…read morearea and try one of their mocktail drinks, which was really good.

Good place, excellent drinks. Would love for them some kind of real appetizers. Great service &…read moreexcellent drinks

Love all the choices of drink. Best selection of ciders on tap. Great service and atmosphereread more

Incredible beer selection, iconic pizzas, great vibe. Tremendous bar that has kept its character…read morefor decades

What a fun start to a quick overnight getaway! We started our day with brunch at Billy Yanks and it…read morewas a great start. First, the drinks. So good and so strong. We tried the Bloody Mary and the Expresso Martini. We liked them so much we went back later for some drinks to go! For brunch we split the avocado toast and I am still thinking about how good it was. Fresh sourdough topped with avocado, arugula, a scrambled egg and a surprising (but delicious) addition of blackberry.

Me and boo was walking around downtown Hamilton and decided to stop here to get a bite. We were not…read moredisappointed either . We ordered Brussels sprouts covered with hot honey and chickpeas as an appetizer and they were cooked right, crunchy, the hot honey flavor really popped and overall a plate licker . I ordered the birria dip, which was beef birria inside French bread, and consonme dip. I swear I only ate a quarter of it . The meat was seasoned super well and the consonme was even better. I loved everything about it. My boo ordered a burger. I can't quite remember which one but I know he said it was pretty good. We did order drinks as well I ordered a margarita ofc and he ordered a lemonade cooler if I'm not mistaken. Our server was pretty nice and patient. We sat outside because it was a good day, and the patio area was a pretty decent size. 10/10 definitely recommend

A little local gem hidden off the main thoroughfare. We saw the good reviews and decided to give it…read morea try. The building itself is an interesting shape and stone- so it is easy to spot. There is a small parking lot plus street parking available. One interesting thing is the numerous old photos of Hamilton hanging on the walls. There is even one of the building back in the day! We ordered an Anna's pretzel with beer cheese and horse cheese as an appetizer. It was one of the best soft pretzels I've eaten! Large, warm and the 2 dipping sauces made a great accompaniment. We ordered a Reuben and fish and chips also. They were yummy as well. The bar tender/waitress was very attentive and pleasant. The prices are very moderate. I noticed they even offered lunch specials. I definitely plan on visiting again.

Yes, it's a beautiful, sturdy building that you just know is reeking of historical significance…read more Parking is as easy as everyone is saying -- there always seems to be room on the street. The waitress seemed helpful enough, though, as there's weren't many customers this early in the evening, she was too busy watching the Winter Olympics to give me more than the cursory attention needed to bring my food out and take my payment. But the food definitely made up for that. This is made-from-scratch creativity at its finest. I got the Reuben's Stones, expecting a fried fritter, but got a delicate, made-like-my-mamma-would pastry instead. It was soft and doughy inside, and jam-packed with corned beef. The fish in the fish and chips was huge, hot, and right out of the fryer. And the fries had to be made from scratch, because I've never seen that particular shape come out of a freezer bag: they looked cut naturally from the round, and were also hot and tasty. And the warm butter cake was as amazing as everyone said. Actually it's this small squat cake that looks like a muffin -- until you cut into it and realize it's soaked in syrup inside & absolutely delicious. The only disappointment were the green beans --- they were overcooked and mushy -- though maybe that's how English green beans are authentically cooked. Overall, though, my visit was a real adventure filled with authentic and delicious surprises. I will definitely be back to try more.

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

Pretty please, get Frayed Covers back! So enjoyed them. Love the venue, so happy we have this…read moreoption in Hamilton now. Just wish they had more live music. The vibe supports 70's and 80's.

4th anniversary for this wonderful establishment!! Love the ambience, servers, and the owners! Well…read moredone guys!!

The atmosphere was very welcoming to an outsider. Great people to drink and laugh with. I went on a…read moreday where they were trying out new drinks and was able to provide my feedback. That was a fun experience. Looking forward to my next visit.