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.

Pleasantly surprised that new owner trying to return this historic bar to its speakeasy past…read more Service friendly and very cocktail-savvy bartender. Interesting & small but very friendly group sipping there. Hope they continue to restore to great legacy of this basement bar in basement of historic Montana Club!

Our server really tried her best... I think. She was pleasant. After waiting close to an hour for…read moreour drinks, we waited even longer to discover that half our food was unavailable. It also turned out that their kitchen didn't really care what we had ordered and subsequently re-ordered at their request. Their whimsical chefs violated the laws of space and time to create dishes that theoretically may have existed in some distant menu's past, but were not mentioned in the present. We all had a wonderful time at a local brewery afterwards.

Went in to support F your phone February. Love how community-oriented they are. Robusto pizza was…read moreyummy, live music was pleasant and the conversation was engaging!

This place is amazing!!! My wife and I are GF and their Gluten reduced beer is great, and their GF…read moremargarita pizza was the best we have had in Helena. Jay and Keven were extremely nice and you can tell they truly care about the community/ environment Ten Mile Creek inspires! This is a must visit for travelers and locals alike 10/10

We had a great time! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the service truly…read morestood out. Our waitress, Coco, was exceptional--friendly, attentive, and genuinely made us feel valued as guests. She anticipated our needs, checked in at just the right times, and made the entire meal even more enjoyable. Great service can make all the difference, and Coco absolutely delivered. We'll definitely be back!

Great time with friends and family all visiting Helena for a wedding. The service is 10 stars and…read moreI'm bummed I did not get our sever's name. She was awesome and so much fun. Once I saw it on the menu I had to get the GIGANTIC PRETZEL (GP). It was gigantic and it was a pretzel. Great crispy outside and soft warm perfectly cooked inside. Get it, you won't regret it. We all loved it and the queso and hot mustard were a great match. I had the wings, buffalo sauce, and it came with fries. Both were really good. So much food I only ate 4 wings and 1/2 the fries. GP still weighing heavy in my gullet! The Wife had the Classic Mac and Cheese - nice taste but Luke warm instead of hot. Should have sent back to warm up. Her choice. The Kid had the brisket sandwich and garlic parm fries. The sandwich was so big., she ate 1/2 and hardly touched her fries. The fries were delish, as I had to sample a couple for review purposes. The Friend had a Buffalo chicken salad and The Other Friend had enchiladas. Both enjoyed their meals and had leftovers as the servings are generous. Great Time. Great Food. Great Service. Go! Eat Very Well!! HAVE FUN!!!

This place was great! Service was wonderful. Love the backstory and the pricing was very reasonable…read morefor a perfectly cooked Montana raised steak.

The Union in downtown Helena is a superior dining experience and a welcome addition to the city's…read morefoodie culture. Its primary selling point is local--using beef from local ranches, encouraging Montanans to eat Montana raised products. All good. The interior is spacious, especially on the mezzanine. The airy feeling and subdued colors help to set a comfy vibe. All good. My group was there for dinner although locals claim lunch is better. It's difficult to see how that could be: the starters, a huge plate of lightly battered onions and mushrooms really went well with the curated list of beers and wines. The pea Ceasar salad was creative and oh so very good, and huge. My ribeye from Helmville was so tender, packed with flavor. Others raved over the sirloin. The sides were tasty and generous too--get the smashed Yukons. All Great. However, kitchen timing was terrible. We were just into the salads when the steaks arrived. Really. If you want to be upscale, hey manage your place. All Bad.

Recommended to us by our Air B and B owners. Made a pit stop here to have a taster and grab a…read moregrowler for our post hiking "enjoy a cold one" moment. Their nitro is AMAZING; but the growler is Scottish Ale. Definitely check this place out and partake in their offerings!

Great Brewery, great staff. Indoor and outdoor seating,…read morelots of beer and food next door.

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.