41 Best Bars in Hamilton

“Sherlock Holmes movie set? Did I just walk into a Sherlock Holmes scene on Ottawa st? What a wonderful setup. Totally relaxed from the moment you walk through the front doors. And that’s saying something walking off Ottawa St. I used to live in the neighbourhood. Might be a good thing that I don’t anymore. As this place is a gem. For those who know, they kinda keep it quiet. It’s small but perfect. And talk about calming. Easy to get into one of the comfortable chairs and sink right into this place. Karen a friend of mine had put up a few pictures about the place. I commented on the post. And wrote that it looked wonderful and I should give it a try. Karen said that if I did she would meet me there. Well let me tell you it will not be the last time for sure. Ashley and Alex behind the bar were amazing. Perfectly suited and great folks. Now, I was looking at the fantastic drinks that kept coming out. And the next time I go I would like to try a few of the concoctions. I didn’t see that they had flights (smaller versions). But I am very sure they could make something up. I most definitely will return. And look forward to spending a few hours in that calming atmosphere. One thing that was very prevalent to me. All of the patrons had their phones either upside down or put away. The direct communication by all in the place. Why that was great to see. See you all soon! Thank you so much Karen. What a wonderful evening. Ashley and Alex, looking forward to seeing you again.“

“Crooksy’s is a true gem. Everything you could want from a neighbourhood pub. Great food, incredible prices (especially if you stick to weekly specials), fun and quality staff. Crooksy’s is the kind of place you can walk into by yourself and walk out with 3 new friends. If you haven’t tried the wings, you should!!“

“my friend & i visited last night - we thoroughly enjoyed our experience!
Leanne provided excellent service despite working solo in a full-house on a very busy monday evening.
at first she politely expressed reluctance to seat us & honest concern we may experience lengthy wait time but, she so very graciously allowed us to seat ourselves on the patio where my friend & i more than happily entertained ourselves in conversation.
our experience was well worth the wait.
dinner was delicious! i had the trout & prosecco and my friend had chicken & paloma cocktail. both dishes were beautifully plated and perfect in flavour - i highly recommend the trout w capers to other future diners.
Leanne was lovely and we enjoyed chatting with her at the end of our meal.
kudos to you, Leanne! we look forward to returning again :)
Thank-you, from Barbie & Lorraine“

“The best! Atmosphere, staff, menu, clientele… everything is always wonderful.“

“Saturday night was my first visit to HD and I have to say I was impressed. As a person who has known Dave for many years he has hit a home run here. The clientele, vibe and the service were exceptional. I don't drink anymore and the staff quickly pivoted to non alcohol options and even had booze-less Tequila. Will be back very soon“

“Went here for the first time on Sat for jam night. The 3 guys jamming were fantastic!!! The food was delicious and priced great. The owner is a friendly outgoing man and goes over the top to welcome his customers. My boyfriend and I will definitely return to see the guys jam and enjoy the food again.“

“Service was great, prices were great and food was fantastic. Good times 😜“

“Excellent place to meet with friends or meet new friends. Sports on large screen tvs, foosball table, pool table and ATM. Terrific food, best bifana on a bun in the city. The shrimp 🍤 is amazing.
Perfect place for large parties or groups of any size.
Tell them Mike sent you 😉“

“Always a good atmosphere, Incredible mixture of patrons from lawyers to window washers. Hamilton's version of "Cheers"“

“Best food in the city!!! Great grilled cheese. especially and tony Williams was great promoter“

“Great atmosphere and delicious food. Great experience“

“I don't usually leave reviews but I just wanted to comment on the amazing service I always receive when coming into Kelsey's. I am made to feel welcome and service is fast and accommodating. Cailen and Emily always make delicious drinks as well as provide fantastic recommendations! I look forward to coming back and hopefully being served by them again!“

“Please don’t go because we love it.“

“We had excellent service tonight. Juliana was so nice and such a people person. Sure went out i ok f her way to make us feel taken care of. Service was exceptional.“

“Great place , highly recommended“

“My friend and I drove to B-Side Social from Niagara after winning a dozen free oysters and it did not disappoint! The oysters were so good we ordered an additional dozen along with the caprese salad and it was phenomenal! All of the staff was amazing. The owner (I think) or at least the GM came and chatted with us a few times, she had great energy! Our server Autumn was super cute and did a bang up job! Will def recommend and return!“

“We were just there to celebrate a friends 65th Birthday...Alison bar Mgr and the restaurant Mgr made sure our evening was special..Too our two waiters Mike and Adam you guys were amazing.....I can not thank you all enough for caring about our special occasion and making it even more special. Thank You All doing much . Until our next visit.“

“big bar selection, tasty dawgs, cool staff, killer VHS collection, decent Lays chips service“

“I love this bar! Grown and Sexy vibes� Lots to do for a mature evening out with friends�����“

“Great bands for a great time.“

“This place rocks!!! Free pool everyday, the $1 wings on Thursdays are some of the best in the city, and owner Yvonne treats her customers like family. You'll normally find Nicki or Angie behind the bar. Two wonderful ladies that'll take care of all your beverage needs. A hidden gem on the hill.“

“Excellent quality food and fabulous service. Thanks to Zechariah for taking such good care of us! Everything was outstanding“

“This bar is located inside Tim Horton's field and I'm pretty sure only open during events. The service is a little slow but probably because it's during games and very busy there. You can get liquor here which is nice bc some of the bar areas in Tim Horton's field only serve beer.“

“Stopped by today, as it is really nice out and decided to try the food. We took it to go, and I have to say, the food is fantastic and worth the wait! Emily deserves a special mention too - she is awesome, and you can bet we'll be back!“

“It's a neighborhood bar I've always had good times at, Friday nights are live music, shoutouts to Kendra she's a killer bartender. Everyone else sucks. It's a good place to go have a drink and just forget about your problems. Recommend“

“Great lengths taken by the owners helps to make The Venu Bar & Lounge a welcoming inviting atmosphere where delicious cocktails combined with ice cold brews fuels the taste buds towards gratuitous appetizers and shareable main dishes amongst a friendly open kick back and chill evening ....

Parking: There are no shortage of availability in regards to nearby parking options...“

“Great place and atmosphere“

“fast friendly service. Great for singing and dancing“

“Cute little café with a nice concept. I loved the QR code ordering system—it gave me time to look through the menu and decide what I wanted without feeling rushed.

We sat on the patio, but I wouldn’t recommend it. It’s right on the street, and the tables and chairs were small and not very comfortable.

We ordered the S’mores Latte, the Ice Ice Baby cold brew, and two breakfast sandwiches (the Gatsby and the Malibu), which came to about $50. The Malibu was definitely the standout and was absolutely delicious. The drinks and the Gatsby were fine, but nothing particularly memorable.

Overall, it was a pleasant visit, but for the price, I was expecting a bit more. The Malibu was worth trying, but everything else felt a little underwhelming.“

“This cozy restaurant has left the best impression. Came for a romantic date night after a friend recommended it. Great atmosphere, excellent service (Dan was amazing), delicious dishes and drinks, and wonderful dessert. I highly recommend and will be returning again.“

“≈⭐️4️⃣.4️⃣⭐️≈~Open everyday until 2am?~Rough around the edges; but very old school, lowkey, & inclusive?\?/⚧️\?~Has a pool table?~Music?~inc. a lot of Karaoke opportunitiesIF Ü like that?~Affordable, & good drinks?~Safe as Ü can expect☮️~?Nice bartenders~?≈“

“Great place - wings are awesome and the free pool on sundays is sweet!!“

“Came here last year to see Judgement , i was visibly pregnant and the peers here was very kind and offered me a seat , i was treated well here and nobody moshed near me lol. Great experience and thanks again for everyones kindness when i was super pregnant lol“

““My cousin took me here for my 19th birthday, and I had an absolutely amazing time! The karaoke was such a blast, and the vibe was just right. The service was top-notch, and the food was delicious—definitely a place I’d recommend if you’re looking for a fun night out!”“

“I really really like the food. It’s like the best sweet potato fries I’ve ever had and the burger was amazing too. I just hope that the server could stop asking “how’s it going” every 15 mins. I clearly has a face of I want to be alone but I still got couple servers that came to me. The restaurant was at a quiet time and it’s not near closing. So I wonder…I was just trying to enjoying my time😭“

“Had an amazing experience thanks to Rachel. We were a large group of 14, and she handled our orders with incredible efficiency and a fantastic attitude even though we came so close to closing time. Drinks were flowing, everyone got exactly what they wanted, and she even remembered our preferences throughout the night. We had some issues with our food, My sisters salmon came out burnt and my steak came out bland but she helped us get remakes so we left happy. It's not easy to keep such a big party happy, but she absolutely nailed it. Highly recommend you ask for Rachel next time you go!“

“Always a great time here. Between the friendly bar staff, the fun but on point security and door staff, and the amazing array of karaoke, drag shows, court events, and dancing nights, I can always find something to do at The Well Hamilton“

“Game day for the Ticats. Paired down menu which is totally understandable. We arrived before the game. I was a bit worried… it is an older building, and some renovations (bathrooms) would come in handy. This was like being at a tailgate party!!!
After the game, holy heack! Busy!!!
The staff were amazing! Quick, efficient, friendly. I love and applaud great service! This establishment goes beyond!!! Well done! We will be back“

“Very good food for a decent price! And beer's price is more than reasonable! The server was fantastic and polite, very knowledgeable about the menus, and helpful with our choices for eating and snacking! Will return with the first chance!“

“My server was Angie N
She was amazing! So friendly and she was on the ball, never had to ask for refills or wonder how much longer my food would be, she was just on top of it
She was super knowledgeable about the menu and recommended a frozen mango margarita which was so yum felt like I was back in Mexico, definitely requesting her next time I’m in“