This is probably one of the most unique bars/coffee shops I have been to. Guitars hanging on the…read morewall and excellent bourbon selection as well as good coffee. My BFF and I came in for a coffee before going to a store near by. We both ordered coffees. I got a hot latte and she got an iced. Both were very tasty.

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

I should start by saying this is the same amazing building but with a new and EXTREMELY TALENTED…read morenew owner! So those of you who haven't stopped by in a long while maybe this is the change y'all were waiting for! I know that Mrs Mona Lisa still has her booth here as well and am praying my information is accurate ... my opinions and experiences however are first hand and full of love! Amy has worked so hard to make this happen for the community here, and even if she won't say it I will proudly tell you she is a huge advocate for helping her fellow humans be it feeding those who are displaced or collecting school supplies for local kids... but back to the bar!!! the atmosphere is so laidback and yet has a sophisticated vibe so you can't argue the ambiance is here! I can't wait to see what happens next with this one of a kind gem in the heart of downtown Hamilton. I heard she's even renting the top floor out for exclusive events so stay tuned and stop in, Karaoke and have a great time with friends!

Seems like this bar is for locals and regulars only. Also, drinks appear to be half a shot for a…read moreshort glass.

Food is great, drinks are great, service is great, atmosphere is great. If you dont go...its your…read moreloss.

My first time at Billy Yanks! What a fabulous experience…read more After a delicious starter of roasted Brussels sprouts and chickpeas, all three of us ordered burgers. I ordered the Thai burger which was topped with Asian peanut slaw. One friend ordered the Whiskey burger with crispy onion straws. My other friend ordered the Billy Jacks burger. All of us had the French fries which arrived piping hot. Service was spectacular, prompt, knowledgeable and well mannered.

Hghly Recommend! I…read moreordered a Poinsettia Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, and the Agedashi Tofu appetizer. Each was a 10! Nice location and ambiance. Service was great! Pricing was fair and the quality superb, highly recommend! I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area and craving sushi.

First time visiting Megumi and must admit it didn't disappoint. Food was so good. Definitely look…read moreforward to going here again. Service was good along with the ambiance. Glad we got there early cause it filled up fast and had a line out the door. This just justifies going here and how good the food is.

Good beer and the mushroom pizza is great Fun atmosphere…read more Bartenders had good recommendations based on beers you might like

Awesome place! Went on a Wednesday evening and place was almost empty. Staff was friendly and…read morehelpful, saw kitchen staff doing some deep cleaning, always good to see. Got a cherry vanilla seltzer and a jelly brain, boyfriend got a getting twisted enlightened and we loved all 4. Would definitely recommend stopping if you're nearby!

Take yourself out on your own darn date. Why not?…read more You deserve it. And when you do..... Order the Pink Starburst for 10 buckeroos. A steal. It's pretty and pink and glows. Second choice was an expressotini. The crab rangoons for 6 bucks are a steal. Who can't resist crispy fried filled puffs filled with cream cheese ? Not this girl. Then I took Anthony's suggestion and went with a coconut spaghetti. If you're wondering what that is...... It's flippin fabulous. It's mandarin egg noodles tossed with shrimp, vegetables, in a savory brown sauce. Sold. The curiosity alone was enough to order it. Now on to the ambience. 9.5 outta 10. The music is in the background and not too loud to not hear the conversations your eavesdropping on in the next booth. And any place you go and hear Fleetwood Mac is a plus. The bar has a cool vibe and you don't have to break the bank. And!!! best part yet, there are books all around the place to read if you get bored or have a boring date. And Lori is such a darn hard worker with a smile a great hair. And thankfully, they do Apple Pay.

Excellent, excellent, excellent. We came for an early dinner and got a spot out front (25c for 30…read moreminutes, free after 5 PM). We sat in a very comfortable 2-person booth. Our waitress was Sheridan and she provided absolutely superb service. Major shout-out. They didn't have the beer my husband ordered so she took the initiative to return to the table with two samples of similar beer for him to try. She answered all our questions and made appropriate recommendations. We were checked on often enough, a soda refill appeared without my asking, and she neatly boxed up our leftovers. She was pleasant and kind and one of the best servers ever. Very classy decor here; subtle touches of the orient; wood, leather, and...books! And a very elegant bar. Motown music was playing, and festive but not excessive Christmas decorations were up. And yes, a fortune cat was there to greet us. Food arrived quickly. We had the Thai Dumplings app which was just enough for two to whet the appetite. It was tangy and peanutty and the cool cucumber slices a perfect contrast. My husband had the Green Mango Grouper and loved it. I had a taste and it was fantastic, fresh white fish and delectable toppings, spice level 2 was just right. I tasted it and agreed it was excellent and right then we made plans to return. I had Siam Curry with chicken. Full of flavor and wonderful vegetables especially the snow peas. Spice level 3 is described as Thai Spicy and they are not kidding. They do not wimp out on the spice here so use caution. (For example at Thai Thara in Richmond Indiana I go with 5 of 5 and I still need to add some spice.) Sheridan brought extra chili oil if needed. I would recommend erring on the side of lower spice with the option to add. We took home an order of Singapore Noodles to share for supper tomorrow along with our leftovers. I snuck a taste before putting it away and it's delicious! Looking forward to another visit soon and I think I'll try one of their cocktails. Highly recommended!

The server was so friendly. The food delicious. We tried several menu items and they were all 10/10read more

I can't say enough about this little hole in the wall! It…read moreis very well decorated, with super friendly service, and the food was outstanding! The bartender was handling the table service this evening and did a great job. You would have thought that she had known us for years. She is super friendly! It wasn't crowded tonight when we got there but it did pick up quick. Despite the additional guests that came in she was on top of it. My wife ordered a Diet Coke and I ordered a tall Miller Lite. The draft beer was exceptionally cold which I like. We ordered our food which was 6 buffalo wings for me with a wedge salad and Bleu cheese. My wife ordered the shepherd's pie with came with a small salad. When our food came out the presentation was great as well as piping hot. She had to let her entree cool a bit before eating it. My wings were very meaty and loaded with sauce. (No need to ask for extra) The wedge salad was huge and delicious as well. I got their homemade Bleu cheese with it and definitely don't regret that. Note the wings came with Bleu cheese and celery also. My wife loved her salad and couldn't stop raving over the Shepherds pie. I did get a taste and must agree with her on how good it was. I took half of my salad and a full Bleu cheese home with me for tomorrow and my wife also brought home half of her meal. We ended up ordering the brown butter cake to split for desert which I will say was outstanding. We will surely go back and only wish that we had tried it sooner. Don't sleep on this one or you will be missing out.

Service was very good and our server was very attentive. One of our go to establishments! Food was…read moredefinitely delicious and was an ample portion. The ambiance was very good and the noise level not so loud that you could actually have a conversation.

The draft beer list had our favorites , and the food was delicious and fresh .Shepherd pie, house…read moresalad , cheddar potato soup were solid choices. Prices were reasonable , service was lacking . Young inexperienced servers could use some training and in house support Great location in downtown Hamilton near the river and historical markers .

Great food and it was not loud in there like the place next door…read more... We all 3 had the flatbreads. I ordered mine on cauliflower crust. It was super crispy and delicious! We all really enjoyed the food and atmosphere! The staff were busy but really friendly and attentive! We will return!

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!

I hang out here while my daughter is between games or practicing at Spooky Nook. I love the space…read moreand the environment. It is an escape from the crowded, noisy environment that one finds at the sports facility across the street, and I am grateful that Hydraulic Bar is here to provide an oasis. The space is great; a view of the river, nicely decorated bar and dining room, and within the re-purposed Champion Paper Mill. Service is good; I usually hang at the bar and have always been well taken care of. Bar is good; a lot of draft beer selections and decent cocktails. Prices are reasonable; especially weeknights when they have half-price appetizers during happy hour. So why three starts? The food is hit or miss, and sometimes enough of a miss for it to be an issue. I've eaten quite a few items off the menu. The GIANT pretzel is a hit for sharing. (is indeed Colossal). The appetizer tacos are good. The pizzas are quite small and mostly crust (not enough cheese and toppings). The jalapenos on the stuffed jalapenos were undercooked and super-crispy like an uncooked jalapeno. The nachos were bad; a tray of chips with cheese whiz and a scoop of sour cream plopped in the middle. They have some sandwiches and salads also I haven't tried. I like the space, I like the bar, I am grateful to have this place to hangout, but the FOOD needs work. Would recommend as a place to hang out, but this is NOT a place for a meal.

Worst service I have experienced in some time. Complete disorder and management couldn't have cared…read moreless. Food was fairly mediocre in addition. Nice space but an hour in we have most but not all of our meals. Total mess