1 extra star for opening their patio seating on a rare sunny warm day in early March!…read more We came for a pre-concert dinner and the establishment is well-versed in handling the uptake of crowds during this time. We shared the pork entrée for two and ordered an extra side of truffle fries. For a two person entrée, the quantity is on the light side. However, it is just enough if both people are light eaters. Would definitely order an additional dish if you would like a more substantial meal. That being said, the pork was done perfectly, and we really liked the spetzel on the side.

Nice vibe..I was there on a weekday, so not a lot of people and only a bartender and a server but…read morethey were attentive and friendly. I had the Arancini and a Caesar salad that was delicious- it was a regular Caesar with kale, sun-dried tomatoes and pork belly added. I also had one of the beers they had on tap but the cocktails looked interesting...might need to go back just to try one!

We went to the Diplomat in Hamilton last weekend for a birthday party. The restaurant definitely…read morehas a trendy vibe and it has a youthful ambience. We were greeted at the door and went through normal Covid vaccine protocol. Our waiter was friendly and personable. We had a fairly large party of 18 and he had to work two tables on his own. My girlfriend and I shared the pork belly appetizer, which was very flavourful. The juxtaposition of ingredients worked well. It just wasn't served piping hot. I had the Hazelnut crusted braised beef and it was very good. Again, the ingredients and flavours worked very well together, but I found the dish just wasn't hot enough to my liking (it could be expected when eating out with such a large party) My girlfriend went with the Diplomat salad. It was pretty good. It was heavy on the dressing and a bit sour, but that's subjective. From a flavour standpoint, it was good. Overall, the experience was good! I wouldn't suggest this restaurant for a date night since it's quite loud in there, but for a birthday dinner or a get together with friends or family, it's a nice spot in downtown Hamilton. The menu doesn't offer the most selection as well and seems to be all over the place in terms of a particular style of food. Definitely a trendy spot!

We attended a wedding with about 75 people. The room Is split. One group on one side and…read moreanother on the bar side. We could not have sit down food but instead they did food stations Which were ok. Very awkward set up and not a lot of food. More like snacks. The bar had nice selection of drinks.

We attended a performance at the first Ontario concert Hall over the weekend and had a really good…read moreexperience. The venue is much bigger than I thought it would be and it fits so many people. The seats were incredible and we had a fantastic view of the stage from the left centre orchestra. When I looked up, I was surprised to see that the hall appeared bigger than the TSO. There were multiple decks of seats and many people could fit into the venue. The employees were all very friendly and the beverages were well priced. We found it challenging to park in the area due to all of the traffic and one way streets but once we found the entrance to the hall (we first went in the wrong door) it was a pleasant experience to the very end. I noticed people dressed up more for the symphony here than they do in Toronto, which is an interesting observation. Would we return? Absolutely!

The Hamilton Place may not be the most modern hall or what not buy it is very clean and…read morefunctional. I came here for a Sheepdogs concert and it was great! The Hamilton place has a very interesting design and architectural style to it. The place still serves with good staff.

There are so many things that make up the perfect day. Taking that up another level, there are SO…read moreMANY things that make up the perfect wedding day. The sheer amount of preparation and planning involved is something that even the most Type A of personalities even drive themselves crazy with. We had an absolute pleasure working with Dianna Savelli and the rest of the Scottish Rite Club team for our wedding on October 2016. With my husband living in Toronto and myself in Chicago, Dianna made it easy for us to correspond with one another through email, Skype and phone conversations. It never felt like we were planning an entire wedding from a distance nor did it ever feel like we were taking too much on our plate. The structure of their wedding packages make everything so simple and easy that you simply just have to speak your dreams and it will come to life My husband, our families, our friends and I cannot stop raving about this day. Yes, nearly four months later and we cannot stop thinking about all the perfections that came to fruition and how we couldn't have done it without the help and guidance of Dianna and her staff. While I know Dianna has moved onto other ventures outside the Scottish Rite, the staff here has always been courteous and ready to go above and beyond their call of duty to make sure your day will be just right. Pricing? It is on par with a wedding of this caliber, you will pay money, but you will have the best day, the best food, the best wedding ceremony and reception you could every have imagined. Thank you so much for making our day something we will remember for a lifetime and beyond. We love you guys.

I paid $65 to attend a weeknight event that was a dinner followed by an accounting presentation…read more All tickets for the event had to be bought in advance so they knew exactly how many guests there would be. I arrived before the presentation started to find that the staff had closed the kitchen and thrown out the rest of the food. So if you are unfortunate enough to have to go to Scottish Rite, and can't come early, which is likely, because they also lied about there being any sort of available parking anywhere, which will leave you to circle the neighbourhood for half an hour before you can leave your car anywhere, skip going through the front door and just head out to the backyard dumpster to look for the dinner you paid for.

Liuna Station is an excellent old train station that has been repurposed into a dining hall. I have…read moreattended many dinners and events here over the last 15 years and all of them have been excellent. Most recently they hosted and catered a wedding I attended. The food was spectacular, perfectly cooked Filet Mignon, strozzapreti with red sauce, and a glorious antipasto/seafood bar. The service was top notch and the overall venue is beautiful.

What a great Hall! Just got back from a wedding and must say this place I was very well decorated…read more. The food also was fantastic. Highly recommend for an event planning

I was part of a recent fundraiser for Gritty City Theater Company held at The Spice Factory. From…read morestart to finish the staff was supportive and professional- we couldn't have asked for a more welcoming and capable team. The stunning room with antique wood floors, gorgeous tall windows and exposed brick on the first floor accommodated the 70+ guests we had over the course of the evening very well. The programming included a raffle, vendors, bands, performances, discussions and film screenings. It was a successful evening and guests commented on the beauty and warm of the space and event. I would highly recommend this space for special events. I overheard guests commenting how they'd love to host their wedding in the gorgeous space. I would love to host another event here in the future.

Our daughter had her wedding there on saturday... I have got to say , every guest loved everything…read moreabout THE SPICE FACTORY ....venue is amazing .... Food was above 5 star, in a matter of 10 minutes 130 dinners were served, hot fresh & just what you ordered ...outside patio was fabulous ... bar was the best & staff were all amazing !!! Jana worked with you 100% and was very accommodating and made planning easy ... not one person there had a negative comment to say about it, ALL COMPLIMENTS !!! Recommend to anyone ...

We stayed here because we were attending a concert at the TD Coliseum and this accommodation was…read morewalking distance from it. I picked this months ago and after our experience, we were pretty satisfied overall. Our room was nice and spacious enough for the two of us. We had a queen bed and also a sofa that could be converted into a mattress from inside if needed. We also had a little kitchenette and full fridge which I was impressed by. We didn't use it during our quick stay but it was nice to have everything if we needed it. Breakfast was very nice actually. Since we stayed on the weekend, the hours were from 7:30-10:30 am. Food selection had alot of variety and there was always an attendant manning the area and greeting people. It was clean and accessible with many places to sit in the breakfast area. There were many rooms occupied on our floor, we could hear them when we were walking in the hall but not from our room. So I'm glad we weren't situated right next to any neighbors for our stay. All the staff and everyone we came in contact with were friendly, helpful, and professional. The only thing for me was that the fan was quite loud at times when I made the room cooler. It wasn't a white noise, "easy on the ears" type of sound. But luckily it would go away after some time. And the sofa was very firm, it wasn't comfortable. Those are really the only complaints about this place that I have, everything else was done well and we had a great stay here. Location was perfect for the TD Coliseum, restaurants in the area, and also for transportation and bus stops. It's walking distance and accessible to so many things. All in all, this was a 4.5/5 experience for me. If we have another concert here or weekend trip in Hamilton, we would stay here again. Thank you!

I do not recommend staying here, overpriced and unsafe…read more They gave us a room facing to a parking lot with a construction going on. It was loud during the day and early in the morning. They gave us complimentary ear plugs. XD They had 2 security guys inside the hotel at night. The area is scary/sketchy, one lady was banging on the hotel door at 4am in the morning, screaming "let me in!" Another guy on Meth was sitting around the hotel in the morning. Found out, there is a shelter few blocks away. The garage is so small. Our floor smelled like wet dog. Their complimentary light dinner was inedible. Only good thing: Our room was clean.

My school's student council tried booking the venue for our semi formal... we were in contact with…read morea representative, already informed him about the date, and printed promotional posters as well as our tickets only to find that the representative allowed his colleague to book the venue on that day instead of us, days after we had met and shook his hand... I'm appalled at this atrocity and cannot recommend this venue for events, especially because we were royally screwed over by LAC

From the owner: The LAC is Hamilton's premiere venue for a wide variety of innovative events including weddings,…read morecorporate functions, live performances and community events. Our unique space includes an Auditorium, Banquet Hall, Board Rooms and Breakout Rooms, Meeting Spaces and a Cocktail Lounge.