Hamilton Restaurant & Bar

I had high hopes for Hamilton. I’ve lived in the area for a while, and have heard good things about this place. Unfortunately, my friend and I were pretty disappointed by our experience. Firstly, our waitress was super nice, but pretty green. Service was really slow, and my friends drink had lipstick (that was not hers) on it. The real issue for me was when the food came out. We both got the appetizer chicken tender ($16 each) and we split a side of fries ($6). What came out was nothing short of abysmal. The wings were not hot, came with a measly 2 carrot/celery sticks, and the side of fries was a joke. I think having $16 tenders and $6 fries would be acceptable, but as you can see for yourself in the picture, these were nothing special. I would not recommend this place to anyone unless it were for a drink. Don’t waste your time or money.

I really enjoy this bar especially on a week night when it's not full and loud and their outdoor section in the back is great for summer! The food is good and dependable bar food. It can sometimes be hit or miss but for the most part I think the food is better than most reviews depict. Will definitely be coming back here this summer!

Hamilton Restaurant & Bar in Brookline is a true gem! I had lunch there with my son and we were both thoroughly impressed. The steak tips were perfectly cooked—tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Paired with fresh, crisp broccoli and creamy mashed potatoes, it was a satisfying and comforting meal. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff made us feel right at home. It was a great experience from start to finish, and I’m already looking forward to our next visit.

It was a solid pub. I visited on a Thursday, and it was quite full. The location is great—conveniently close to the T station. The food was good enough for a bar. However, they could use more staff at the bar. With only two bartenders covering, it didn’t seem sufficient, and they were too busy to attend to everyone efficiently.

Really cool Irish bar! Everyone verry attentive and hospitable. Food awesome!! Great draft beer selections! The owner was an awesome dude, around and helping his staff. Great vibe all around. This will be my new spot. Its a shame its only 4 stars..should be 5 no question.

My son took me here for lunch today while he was on break from testing next door. It's our first time in the area and the food is more than 5 stars. Next time we're In the area we'll be there for lunch again. My son and I both recommend this place the prices are fantastic as well.

The owner is super nice! Great dive bar with decent pub food! Brussel sprouts and the mac and cheese are excellent! You're better off ordering the stew than the cottage pie and the bartender needs to learn what Picklebacks are if they're going to have them on the menu! For 10$ each, at least they're pouring doubles!

At first we went inside to eat but it was like an oven in there. I'm not sure if they have a/c and it was just broken but we decided to eat outside as it was actually cooler outside. Our server Aimee was wonderful and the food was great. The only disappointment was they were out of dessert as well as the ingredients for a specific drink we wanted. Overall the experience was positive and we look forward to coming back soon.

Service v good Drinks good Very sports bar Food adequate Has side walk cafe Not overwhelmingly loud even at game toenails

Hamilton Restaurant and Bar is a great place to come for drinks and unwind. The staff here are extremely friendly and they have a pretty good selection of spirits and what's on tap. The early retirement cocktail is one of the best cocktails I've ever received at a bar. Not overly sweet, and just the right amount of alcohol. Come check this place out if you're ever in the area

What I liked: - Good craft beer selection. - Great location - The baby back ribs were plenty meaty. - the mushroom risotto was very good. Areas for improvement: - I ordered two different IPAs, and both were off. Not sure if the lines need cleaning or if the turnover was low. - the ribs were good sized but a bit dry. I sat at the bar, and the bartender was very attentive.

I wish I could give this place a better review - but when you're a sports bar and half of your TVs are off, not showing either the Red Sox or BC football game until prompted to, but more importantly it's seriously just a rough bar. Staff is ever changing and despite best attempts, each of my visits here feels like I'm on an episode of Bar Rescue. Seriously. Tonight the guy next to me waited 40 minutes for a side of fries. 2 cocktails and a Caesar wrap for $60 after tip. For that price, I wanna enjoy myself. Not commiserate with everyone else at the bar about how "amateur hour" this place feels.

Very mediocre food, service and atmosphere. We didn't even finish our dinner. It was my first time here and I see no reason to go back

Went here for lunch. The service wasn't great but I think they were understaffed. The clam chowder was pretty good and the Caesar salad and fish and chips were pretty average. But I do think this bar could be really fun at night when there's a sports game on.

Very lively place on Thursday night I went very exciting atmosphere the waiter wish I got his name was incredible young man with classes. My daughter worded a Beveridge she came back saying sorry I don't have it. He then made a suggestion what she tried and liked on the second Beveridge he brought my daughter, looked at it after a while, and said that's not Chardonnay mention it to him and he goes I'll go check. He came back and said no we're out of that particular Chardonnay would give you something different. I'm so sorry. He removed it from the Bill Half hour later we're ready to order another Beveridge and the young man made a suggestion with my daughter thoroughly enjoyed. This is an example of great service and I tipped him dearly as he deserved it and worked hard

Came here late night for a quick bite and wasn't too impressed. Ordered the cup of stew and cup of chowder. Neither one stood out. The stew had a rosemary flavor that took over completely. Our server did not seem too aware of the menu and promised us bread for the stew. We waited for quite some time before deciding to finish it without it. She finally returned to tell us cups don't come with bread. That was disappointing that we waited so long. Ambiance is dark and spacious in the back.

Came for an after work bite and sat at the bar . The place was relatively empty, but it still took the waiter about five minutes to acknowledge my presence. Once he greeted me, his overall demeanor seem to change and he was pretty friendly. The fries were great, and the clam chowder had a pretty decent amount of clams in it, but the top of it was lukewarm, and the inside was piping hot as if it was microwaved . The cauliflower arrived to me room temperature. Espresso martini was amazing and I have no complaints about that. the overall atmosphere of this place as a sports bar all the TVs had different sports games playing. Honestly, this area has a lot of restaurants so I don't anticipate coming back here.

The price for the beer was ok. Food was shockingly terrible and somehow worse than JFK terminal 1. Ambience was slightly below average for a pub. Service was not bad. Except for the hours I could not find a reason to return.

The service was attentive and super friendly. I had a nice chat with some frequent locals at the bar, too. This spot offers up a local pub vibe, which is welcoming. Although my drink was way pricier than I thought it would be ($18 clams for a Manhattan?!l), I will come back again. The food is pub food, so don't expect any fancy pants dishes. I recommend popping in for a beer and quick eats on a night after work to avoid rush hour insanity. They have tables out front for those who want to 'be seen' and a patio area in the back, too!

We went here for an expresso martini late one afternoon because the online menu said the restaurant offered three types. When we asked the bartender about this, she said she was a sub and wasn't really familiar with the menu. A server overheard the conversation and explained that they offered two types of expresso martinis: creamy and dark. We said we'd take a seat on the "spacious back patio" mentioned on the web site, but the hostess explained that it was closed and she didn't know why. So we took a table out front, with a view mostly of traffic and trolleys. We ordered two creamy expresso martinis and waited. And waited. And waited. (There were only two other customers in the restaurant.) After 15 minutes we gave up and left. Maybe the bartender was busy consulting a recipe book?

The most amazing Brussels sprouts appetizer. First time here and it was the best bite I've had in a while

If you are looking for a cold beer, this is your place. If you are looking for anything other than a burger, this is not your place. We were served a kale salad that was totally inedible. It truly looked like someone took a bag of kale and threw it on a plate. The steak and cheese was horrible. The cauliflower was mediocre. Waitress was very nice. Definitely won't be back.

Walked in to a mostly empty bar for an afternoon drink, and walked out 15 minutes later without even being acknowledged by the waitstaff. I obviously have no idea what was going on with them, but a simple 'hey, I'll be right with you' would have helped a lot. It's a dumpy dive bar - walk down any street for a few minutes and find something better.

A treasure on Beacon St. ! Spacious and convenient, the service was excellent. I had the salmon, potatoes and spinach. My friend had a burger. There is an un-rushed vibe that adds to the experience. We loved it there so much that instead of dessert, we each had a serving of mussels. Dina and the staff were perfection.

Food- was incredibly unimpressive. Most you can make in the air fryer at home Service- SLOW, like I was a bother to them. Price- excessive for portions and quality The bar seems great and a good hangout spot but DONT come for the food.

Service was terrible!! Food was not good. Waitress and staff sat at the bar, looked at their phones, talked on their phones and literally were so inattentive. We should have known being 11:45am on a Saturday morning (7/26) and the only ones in the restaurant that this is not a place to eat good food.

Tasty late night spot, had a delicious fried fish sandwich. The bartender made some beer recommendations and let me taste before ordering. I had some thing super delicious off the tap, he had clearly listened to my taste. My only complaint was that the beer was $11, which I was not expecting for a local draft beer. Not sure if that's just inflation or what.

Three words. Parmesan. Truffle. Fries. Try them. You won't be sorry!!! We came for a late night bite and it did not disappoint!

1) my wife and I come here about once a month for a serviceable burger and beer date night. We particularly like it here because they are very dog friendly, and the service is always excellent 2) we recently hosted a work party here for about 20 people. There is a separate space for us that was quiet enough for us to have good conversation, there was excellent communication between the manager, kitchen, and us to make sure that our needs were met, and the price was better than we could find anywhere else in town.

Came here for our 15 year anniversary lunch. We walk by or ride by all the time and always wanted to see what it's about. Glad we did ! We got there about 10 minutes after it opened. We were able to sit anywhere. We didn't wait long for someone to take our order and the food came out quickly. I got the Margherita flat bread. It was thin and perfect. My husband got the grilled chicken sandwich. He enjoyed it. I stole some of his fries. They were deliciously salty. He got a Guinness. I got a Riesling. Our waiter was kind enough to take a picture of us cheersing 15 years. It was a great spot for our St Paddy's anniversary lunch. Thank you !

Came here for dinner on a Friday night. Manager was extremely rude. They told us they had a party of 180 people and that the food would take up to 30 to 40 minutes. Manager told me I can go else where if I wanted. We sit down place our order and wait 30 minutes. Waitress then co.es out and tells us our order was never placed and retakes our order. Tells us it will only take 15 minutes. We wait again and food does not co.e out. Never will be back. They weren't even apologetic.

Service was great - some good people work here for sure and we were treated with respect for sure. However, the food just wasn't up to par, especially given the pictures advertised on the website. Flatbread pizza was bland - tomatoes cut way too thick and bread still doughy in many parts. Gin and tonic was bad and the espresso martini I ordered was coagulated... but at least it came with 3 espresso beans. Ambiance is decent if you're looking for a bar vibe, but certainly not the best for a sit down dinner with the family.

The food was bad. Clam chowder only ok. French dip almost inedible. The atmosphere was fair at best. The server was very nice.

A great hole in the wall bar/resturant/ entertainment room for comedy nights, trivia nights and other events! We visited for the first (of many to come) times to checkout a comedy night. They have another coming up September and I highly recommend checking it out for a cool date night out, friends night, or just to checkout something new and fun! They had a special for the night where you can select an appetizer, meal, and dessert for $35 a must try and we'll worth it. The portions were more filling than we expected so next time my boyfriend and I will share but we definetly took home the delicious leftovers. They had dim lighting to set where one side is reserved for folks just watching the show maybe ordering drinks, and the other for those having their meal and its a great setup where even as we were in the back (having arrived late) we still had a good view of the comedians. We were served by Caprese (it was hard to hear while the sets were happening so not sure I got their name right) who was super awesome ! Patient, kind and willing to work with our requests. The food was Wow worthy! So yummy and well presented (even though it was dark so made it a bit hard to see haha). This was a great place and can't wait to visit again.

Good food. Good vibes. Everyone is super friendly! Trivia is a great time. The hostess gave us free shots

Such potential! Large spacious bar with several TVs and lots of close parking options, but always empty on football Sundays and for good reason. Bartender is uninterested, couldn't be bothered and reportedly has no idea how to turn on NFL Sunday Ticket. Called before to see if they could put on a different game. Hostess claimed the bartender could put on any game upon request and stated that the bar was busy. Got there 10 minutes later and found 3 other people at the bar (maybe 8 people total in the restaurant) and no other games were being televised. Sad to have paid $14 for a Titos Soda. Off to Coolidge Corner Clubhouse.

I haven't written in Yelp for years but I was so frustrated and annoyed by the service, I needed to write the bad review. Food was fine-nothing remarkable but not terrible. No host or hostess upon entering and waited a while. Terrible smell inside like a combo of cleaning products and rotted food. We were not sure what was going on with anyone meeting us we so walked to find someone after waiting a bit. The staff member that did see us, acted put out and chastised us for not waiting, grumbled and sat us in the back patio. The back patio was nice but service was terrible. Waited forever to get drinks, ordered food and waitress disappeared after that. Someone from the kitchen brought us the meals and spilled greasy butter on my leg from the mashed potatoes that were part of my order and quickly disappeared. We ate are our food-it was ok. We finished and waited for an hour to see our waitress. She never came out again for over an hour after we were done with the food. We could of easily just skipped out on the bill but we were honest and just went inside the restaurant and our waitress was just socializing with another waitress and then finally noticed us. In her mind, we were just an afterthought and finally gave us our bill. I look at it and see that 20% was already added for just TWO people for awful service. The tip was automatic and wait staff get away with doing a crap job because their 20% is guaranteed. I am going to go out of my way to tell all people how terrible this place is and warn to never go. I read reviews of others that also had very similar bad experiences and see a pattern here that this place sucks. First and last time going and as a new Coolidge Corner resident.

We were lucky enough to book Hamilton for a family event and it was perfect. Everyone raved about the food offerings fresh and very yummy. We were a chaotic bunch and the staff were ever smiling with their "no problem" often said. With the perfect location, clean bathrooms and all around good food it's a place I can't wait to get back to. A gem

The food is good with the Sunny Side pizza and Brussels being the standouts. Another plus is the outside seating in the back. It's a very chill vibe, and overall just fun. The downsides it that they are very slow. If you have time to spare it's a good spot, but if you want to get in and out I would not recommend coming here.

Stopped by for a beer & lunch on a slow Thursday afternoon (employees outnumbered customers). Sat at bar for almost 10 min & no staff approached me. I got up and left, and the person at the door (manager?) asked what the problem was. Seriously?!? Told him I didn't have time to waste my afternoon on my way out the door. Will NEVER return. Went to the Abbey instead. Better service and food.

We come here often, as we're usually in the Coolidge Corner. Hamilton is such a go-to Boston bar, always a great vibe. The food is a hit or miss, but the drinks and the staff are always great! During the summer the back patio is open, as well as a front tented area. If you're in the area, would recommend stopping in for a drink or two!

I love the bar and food at here. My favorite menu item is the buff Mac and cheese, it's the best Mac and cheese around! Not too pretentious, sorta the right amount of velveta/craft to remind you of childhood. I like the big windows and plentiful TVs, it's a good place to have a beer and watch a game. It's not a cheap bar, 8$ bud lights, 10$ shots, but you're in a good location in Brookline. Sometimes it hard to get a bar seat if it's Friday or Saturday

We had a nice lunch here today! Shared the Guiness beef stew, cod sandwich, Beacon Street Burger, and Hot Toddy's ~ all fresh, tasty, and generously portioned. It was raining cats and dogs outside, and it was great to be inside a warm and welcoming space. Hamilton is a great neighborhood restaurant and bar for a relaxed meal, drinks, and sports on TV. All of the staff were friendly and welcoming, and together with the good food, made the meal five stars.

I think this neighborhood spot has promise, once it comes into its own. We've been in once at night for beers, and the beer list is pretty solid (Purple Monkey Dishwasher, anyone?). It seems pretty lively, and there's a ton of TVs so it's a good place to gather to watch whatever game you're interested in (not my thing, but to each her own). And the large open window is a big plus in the hot weather. Today we stopped by for their very first brunch service, and were overall pretty happy. My 'JFK' boozy coffee drink was excellent and highly recommended (the orange adds a lovely touch!), and my $9 omelette was a good size, filled with a good amount of cheddar and my chosen toppings (spinach and red pepper), and came with delicious red skinned breakfast potatoes that I could eat plates of (note though that the dish did not come with toast, which would have been nice to have since they source their breads from Clear Flour, but wasn't really a major con for me). My husband got the $18 frosted flake chicken tenders and waffles, and it was a good-sized portion that was very tasty and well-prepared. The service was very attentive, and it seems like the staff cares, always a nice thing. There are some tweaks that can be made to take these dishes from solid to great, though- the edges of my omelette which had no cheese on it was very bland and needed salt. The chicken and waffles also needed a bit more salt and would have benefited from a touch of heat to help balance the sweet-on-sweet (like, adding a bit of red pepper flake to the maple syrup, or using Mike's Hot Honey), and the batter kept falling off the chicken tenders. I think that since they're still so new, they're still trying to find their stride, so right now things are a bit mixed. But it'll be nice to see how they even out and begin to excel, as I think they could end up doing well, especially for this neighborhood.

Weeknight 5:45 reservation-very quiet. Say outside with friends-chatting and waitress came by 3 times in first 10 minutes to ask for food order-we weren't ready to which she replied "you should decide before the rush". We settled on choices quickly-flatbread was good. Burger just ok and cod sandwich was more like a fish stick sandwich- the waitress hovered the entire time and instead of creating a sense of attentiveness it was more a sense of hurry up and get out of here!!

This is the 2nd time I have been here and they have had no air conditioning on sweltering days. It took 45 minutes for the food to come out and my one flat bread was prepared with the wrong ingredients. The manager was great at trying to remedy the situation.

Fun place for Monday night trivia and basic pub food! Conveniently located in Coolidge Corner and next to the T for easy travel.

Food was "ok". Went for Easter brunch. Hasbrowns were cold and the breakfast sandwich was unimpressive. Server was very nice.

I ordered some rib sliders, a cup of clam chowder and a cocktail (Jefferson). The sliders were super fatty (like, no meat, just fat!)... the cocktail was watery, and the clam chowder was like drinking cream. I was really disappointed with the whole meal, $40 later - I didn't complain at the time, but won't be returning.

I came here on a Thursday night with a large group and there was plenty of room both indoors and out! We chose to sit on the patio and it had beautiful ambiance. There was even a farmers market next door that almost connected to the patio. The staff here were very willing to allow our large group to buy drinks at the bar and bring them to our table outdoors rather than collecting one large bill outside. Would love to visit again and try some of the food next time!

Arrived on time to pick up a take out order. Stood at the front for 20 mins (no exaggeration) before anyone on the waitstaff acknowledged me even though I was passed by servers several times. Some of the worst service I've ever seen, and the food wasn't even good. Will not be back

The service at this pub was some of the best I've had anywhere, even with it being a late night visit. The staff & owner went way above & beyond what I expected. The drinks were great & the food (I had the "famous Buffalo wings") lived up to the hype they describe on the menu. 10/10 recommend this place to anyone.

After passing by Hamilton many times, I finally stopped in for a late lunch/ early dinner. We were greeted by the hostess who told us to choose any table. We sat in view of the bar at a high top, but no one came over to our table for about 20-30 minutes. Our bartender/server was very kind and helpful, but not attentive enough, especially as it was not super busy. We finally put in our order and after another long wait for it to come out, my burger ($17) arrived well done despite being ordered medium. Once I was able to get the bartenders attention, she immediately offered to have the kitchen remake it. It took a long time to come out again, but was ultimately delicious. Aspects of this restaurant were nicer than expected, especially the bathrooms, and the food and drink offerings were quite good. Service overall was good but very slow. I probably will not go out of my way to return here, but would not oppose to returning.

Love the vibes here! Went with my husband for a few drinks and some apps. Would definitely return!

Went in, got seated by the hostess... nobody came to serve me, nobody brought water, 5,10,15 minutes just sitting there with a menu. I thought maybe they are understaffed? Next thing I see is other people walking in and getting a server right away and their drinks right away. That's enough for me to get up and leave. Hostess and 2 other employees didn't say a word, just watched me leave, so oblivious.

Great place to come with kids or for a casual meal/drink with friends. We come here frequently with our three young children and sit in the back patio area, where the kids have plenty of space to stretch out and roam around a bit if they want to. The staff are very friendly and good with the kids. The food is not bad, sometimes even very good, though not the primary reason we come.

We went here this past week during it's official opening. This was definitely a cozy place to go after work to grab a drink with friends. We didn't eat anything but it seems like a great place for watching games, drinking a brew and enjoying each other's Company. Here are our photos from our drinks: a sour beer and the Alexander Hamilton cocktail. Both were delicious. Only reason I'm giving a four is that we had to try to find our waitress when we were wanting to pay and leave - 30 min delay.