The Gown & Gavel in Hamilton

Very elegant

Lucas was super friendly and provided excellent customer service

Great services by Lucas, great atmosphere. Great place to be with friends

What a great place to visit in an old part of Hamilton in the Hess Village. This pub was fantastic and served, in my opinion the best fish and chips I ve had to date. Great atmosphere and service.

Gown and Gavel has been nothing but disappointing. I went for my friends birthday, paid the $20 for the fast lane and whoever the woman bouncer is was shown 4 pieces of valid id (G2, G1, Health Card and student id.) but did not let my 22 year old friend in because she claimed the license didn t look like her . This woman was not only on a power trip but she was extremely disrespectful. Not to mention i watched her let the people in front of us in and at least 2 out of the 5 of them were 17 (I know this because I worked as a McMaster welcome week rep). She clearly was having a bad day and made a point of making sure everyone around her did as well. I suggest your team looks into if having this bouncer in your company is a good idea or not as she will continue to make you lose customers I would be happy to come and discuss this further in person

Thank you to Miko for excellent service. Food was amazing!

Server was rude and totally unprofessional

Great hamburgers frindly

Worst tasting food in years, food poisoning. Stay away.

We stopped here as a group, had fish and chips and the nachos, the portions were very filling and the food was tasty. The staff was very friendly and we had a very nice time, the price was very reasonable too.

Serious line cutting problem. Unfair to people who have been in line for over and hour and a half but cannot get in. NEED GATES to stop line cutters. I will start a go fund me

This place needs a gate. If you d like to wait for 2 hours to move 10 inches, this is your place! Maybe Amazon wishlist a gate? I will help you out xoxo

The organization of this place is genuinely the worst I ve ever seen it s honestly embarrassing, the staff are so incredibly rude. Why am I waiting 3 hours to get into the most mid bar I ve ever experienced

Food was pathetic, very unhygienic environment. Very poor service, rude people, arrogant staff.

Misbehaviour

The service was pathetic. Went there with friends, and was spoken to by the staff very disrespectfully. Did not enjoy my experience at all, and wont recommend this place to anyone. There are plenty of other places to visit in the city which can offer you a much better experience.

The service was disappointing, with long waits to place orders and receive our food. Multiple mistakes were made, and staff were inattentive throughout the meal. Despite decent food, the poor service overshadowed the experience. I wouldnt recommend dining here until they improve their service.

Experienced the worst service here. The staff is very impolite and you have to wait for too long to get your meals served on the table. Service is very slow & there is nothing to appreciate at all. Not worth to spend your money.

Owner seems to be friendly from his sarcastic replies on my friends post but due to bouncers , who are arrogant and racist with us on Sundays party, I am rating this place 1 star, also we had receipts and all the incident might be in your camera check the footage around 1:30-2:30am.

Amazing staff and owners. Very friendly and always attentive to their guests needs. Good food and atmosphere!

Great place. Staff is very friendly and professional. Also had a chance to meet the owners who are very welcoming. Would recommend to anyone. Will 100% be back. Food

The Gown & Gavel offer a seamless transition from fine dining to vibrant nightlife, making them an unbeatable combination for a fantastic night out.

Had a amazing night out with couple of my coworkers, and customer service was absolutely great!

This night club sucks!!!! Got there at 7:30 for a doors open at 9:30, and didn t even get in. The bouncers are terrible and everyone just cuts in line. I was surrounded by idiots for three hours, getting pushed and completely crowded, only for people to cut ahead of me constantly because they have no barriers to prevent line hopping. Not worth the hype, actually a miserable experience. Two thumbs down

Extremely inconsiderable to be blasting music SO LOUD as there are several condos around.

this place actually sucks. dirty and not managed properly. the security guards are on a power trip. i ve also heard they clean the bathrooms with nothing but hot water

Food was great - we got nachos and a couple other appetizers for our small group. Drinks were great. It was busy though as it looked like they had an event going, but it was still great service considering.

One of the best places in Hamilton, especially in Summer. Great patio and beer options. Be there before 9pm

Not worth it. There is an entry fee . $10 per person. Me n my husband went for a dinner but this place was such a disappointment. Kitchen was closed. This place is for teenagers. I would not recommend this place.

Anthony was a fantastic bartender. A friend and I came in on a Saturday night. Super busy. HOWEVER despite the crowd, Anthony provided quick and delightful service. Highly recommend. If you re there- buy him a drink Lol seriously, that good 5/5

David was a amazing bar back, the bar tender was busy and David stepped up

Amazing location, epic patio, 1st class service, great selection of beer on tap, big diverse menu, The Dayton style wing are a MUST TRY, competitively priced and great friendly fast staff

Im not the type of person to leave reviews but I would love to express my thanks to the waitress and the servers at this bar. Kristen was phenomenal. Her hospitality was amazing and her kindness and smile made us felt welcomed. Everyone at the gown and gavel was super friendly and service was exceptional! I will come again! Thank you so much to the team at the gown and gavel!!

This place is amazing. We came from Toronto they gave us unforgettable memories. Servers are amazing. We got the perfect services which we dont get from Toronto. People in this area is amazing as well. Omg I love here. I will visit here again 10000000%. and best part about this bar is that per friendly patio. Of course all the team was super friendly with the furry friend.

Had a blast with our colleagues and friends at this bar!

A Friday night burger n beer on the outdoor patio was complemented by quality service from Lucas; my wife also enjoyed her dairy-free grilled chicken and salsa..... first meal in Hamilton!

I highly recommend this place me and my friends came here to hang out and we enjoyed our time i asked for a customized drink and i didn t like the taste of it and alay the server insist to change it for me

Love the outdoor dance floor

Amazing pet-friendly experience! Super delicious, great prices and portions. Quick service and great people. Thank you! Highly recommended :)

Fanstic service -- Great Food --- fair and reasonable special deals & Prices! Many Thanks to JoJo for several hours of Excellent, Friendly and Swift service during our 2nd visit to the Gown & Gavel patio, with clean comfy tables & chairs, great patio umbrellas, plants and general atmosphere. The bucket of beer ( 4 bottles of Heiniken or SOL in a metal bucket full of ice!) For only $20 ... (until 5pm that day) was a crazy good deal, so we had to have a few buckets! and Jos service was just awesome. Over the years Ive made the G & G my go-to Hess Village summer patio, as it will be again this summer 2024. Washrooms were clean and well kept and stocked, and large and private, and the inside pub is awesome... Old-School British Pub vibe, and really good atmosphere and the smell of great food in the air. And the WINGS are GREAT (and they have good half-price wing specials certain times) which were good size and great coatings Heres a couple of phots of my best friend Larry enjoying the good times! Many Thanks to Jo and the G & G staff and owners! Larry & Geoff Hamilton, Ontario May, 2024 Parking: Its generally good parking on street, with meters. Or close parking lots. Its hit and miss with meters but generally easy to find a spot very close by.

Friendly staff, always good food. Great place to go to catch up with friends. Come summer time they have an outdoor club which is always a vibe

Great food, great service. Beautiful patio! Food

I stopped by for a pint, got the worst service imaginable.

Our go-to spot on Fathers Day. Food and service is great for lunch time.

Amazing staff !! Food selection was great! I had the Buffalo Blasts and they were delicious The atmosphere was great and a huge patio where the sun hits all day long. Definitely be going back!!

Basically everything was bad. Homeless people inside patio, nachos was worst Ive got in my life, waiters werent around. Not good at all, location is the best part but they have messed up with everything else.

Great wings even better staff.

Fabulous

Decent night out!

Easily the worst bouncers in the city. Never come here unless you want to get banged out by the staff members Food

Nice place downtown for dinner. Service was exceptional. Vegetarian options: Black bean burger, fish and chips Food : 4/5 |

Great Bar. Awesome Atmosphere

Nothin wrong with food drinks etc all great

Went here the other night with 8 of my family members, the Maple bbq sauce on my burger with the bacon was delicious I m defiantly going back.

Super nice staff.

11$ for a pint of Heineken (including 30% for tax and tip) No specials / just another place to pop in and have regular pub fair and a drink Food

They sever amazing burgers in Hess village. Saturday s are pretty lively and fun .. Their drinks are overpriced and water down

Wonderfull bar.

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and good food, what else can you ask for?! Outdoor dining is the way to go!

Great wings, great service. Enjoyed an intimate get-together and enjoyed the G&G visit very much. Thanks!

Its a wonderful place to chill and have fun. The staff and food are excellent great place to go to.

Great location - I loved the upstairs venue (perfect for a small event).

Your server Lucas is a horrible addition to your team. He made me pay mid meal, claiming he is on bar duty and needs to close out my account. No one else that he had served had to cash out mid meal. I believe this to be racial profiling. He saw a young aboriginal male and assumed I was going to dine and dash on the bill. I have been a loyal customers for the year Ive been in the neighborhood. I will never return here and I will never suggest your establishment as a to go place. I still gave Lucas a tip for his deplorable service, and I hope in the future he learns to not be so racist towards my fellow indigenous peoples

Great food, really nice and spacious patio and the service is great!

Ordered a Poutine which stated it came with Curds. They ran out, so they served it with Shedded Cheddar. In hopes I wouldn t notice or put not caring. They gave me options, yet still wasn t impressed with the experience and result. Discount of 25%. Isn t that what they now want for tips?

Honestly, this place is a Hamilton staple. We went today around 3:20. Server was attentive, took our beer order and returned to take our food order. I ordered the Buffalo chicken sandwich, he ordered the burger. 30 minutes later, the server let us know there was one chef. 40 minutes later, the food came out. Their crispy chicken sandwich is definitely a frozen circular chicken patty that s about 1/2 thick with absolutely no taste. The toppings were good, but for the exact same price I can walk an extra 100 feet and go get some quality chicken from the Coop. This is my all time fav meal, and I ve never been so turned off by a meal before. On top of that the fries were cold and soggy. We would have complained, but the server vanished for a good 25 minutes, and I had to go find someone to ask for the bill. We keep coming back here about once a year, hoping they ll keep up their gastronomic efforts to be at par with where the Hamilton restaurant scene is going. For example, Radius opening next door. Worst part was, it wasn t busy. Lots of empty tables, seemed to be quite a few staff on a beautiful sunny day, yet somehow deliver subpar food and next to no service. Shame.

The best patio in Hamilton. Excellent and friendly service at all times. Hand-cut fries and solid poutine, with excellent apps and snacks. I wouldnt be afraid to try anything on the menu. The drinks are excellent, with weekend specials and more. Most consistent place in Hess.

Great dog-friendly patio spot in Hamilton! We got a couple drinks and snacks (didn t take photos, oops!) but they tasted pretty good. Staff were friendly. Patio was spacious and away from the main road. Wasn t super busy , just the way we like it , especially with a dog. Would definitely come back

First time at this place. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. The owner came to us and informed us that this place turns to a club after 10 pm. You can clearly see that they care about everyone. Will definitely be returning.

Harley was amazing with a service. Would probably visit again.

The place had changed ownership a month before. The food was fantastic and the server we had, Matt, was hilarious and professional as well as helpful with making meal choices. Now its called Radius. Street parking can be difficult at peak times but did clear up and there are two lots for parking nearby. The patio was lovely with a dj inside. Would definitely return. Other customers looked to be enjoying themselves as well.

You guys are making noise every Friday and Saturday night!!! You never think about people who living the next building!!!! What a shame!!!! If you dont know how to expecting people!! You will never do good business!! Your music and DJ sucks by the way!!!!

our waiter lucas tonight was awesome so hilarious and kept us entertained will be back for sure THANK U LUCASSSSS we loved you! give that man a raise

Good atmosphere

During the day it is a great place to visit and get food, however during the club nights the lines are way too unorganized and they dont move at all.

The late night menu here is unreal - all of their options are super tasty! I recommend the jalepeno poppers! We also had a wonderful server who was so polite and cheerful all night long. Didn t get to use the patio since it was raining unfortunately, but the vibes were immaculate with good tunes playing inside!

Came here august 26th and felt like I was a standing Olympian. Make it an event at the Olympics and I m a house hold name after being here. If you don t get here at 8pm forget it. It s tragic when the fast line isn t moving either. I ve never seen anything like it. Vegetarian options: Just don t bother

Great spot

Best security

You guys are making noise every Friday and Saturday night even Thursday someday(from 10p m to 2 am)!!!You never think about people who living the next building!!!! Atmosphere

Managers were all extremely rude. The restaurant itself is homophobic, as my gay male friend wearing a tank top was prohibited from entering because they have a policy that tank tops on males are not allowed for over 10 years . However, shortly after, they allowed a male in who was wearing a tank top (he was straight-passing). Additionally, I arrived at 7:45pm and was prohibited from entering because they had a reservation at the table we saw available. The security was uninformed on the restaurant policies and told us it would be another hour until we could enter (with paying cover), but shortly, another employee came over and said we could enter in the next 10 minutes. Staff were short with us and gave us very dirty looks, which would be more understandable if we were being unpleasant, but we were very kind and courteous. After entering, the table we pointed out earlier was not occupied for the next two hours. The waitress rudely dismissed us and said that the kitchen was closed for the night (it was 8:15) and said that if we wanted to order drinks we would have to go to the bar. Overall, all of the employees were extremely disrespectful and clearly did not care about their clients. Would not recommend unless there is no cover and you are not planning on eating or drinking.

Terrible experience here. Men in the line were being rude is disrespectful to women in the line. Security did nothing about it after talking to them several times about it. This establishment clearly cares more about making money than the experience they provide their customers.

the security guards here did nothing when we brought to their attention the men that were harassing us. we told them about these men that were being very rude to us and disrespecting our friend and the security did nothing to resolve the problem.

Looks like a nice place. We were a Group of 6, we all had food and drinks, 3 of us got severe food poisoning. Sick for days. Never coming back again. I told everybody I know about this. The waiter was not friendly, split the bill wrong and told us to figure it out between us.

Great

We had nachos and poutine and they were out of this world. Great food, great service and great atmosphere

A bar where everyone is accepted. Upstairs looks nice, patio is nice, bar itself a little cramped.

Food was great, the service was excellent, and it all happened during Grey Cup weekend when the place was packed with football fans and players. Vegetarian options: Had a veggie burger. Dietary restrictions: Fish and chips available for Halal option. Parking: Less spots and paid outside. Some free parking nearby.

Our recent visit to Gown and Gavel exceeded all expectations, thanks in large part to the exceptional service provided by Lucas, our server. Despite arriving without a reservation for our party of 8, Lucas went above and beyond to accommodate us, showcasing a level of hospitality that truly stood out. The menu offerings were not only diverse but also delivered on taste and quality. From start to finish, the food was amazing, adding a delicious layer to our overall experience. Lucas attentiveness and dedication to ensuring our satisfaction elevated the evening, making it one to remember. In the midst of a bustling atmosphere, Gown and Gavels staff, particularly Lucas, managed to create a welcoming and enjoyable environment for our group. We appreciate the effort and commitment to customer satisfaction. Highly recommended for those seeking both delectable cuisine and outstanding service. Well certainly be returning for more memorable moments.

Amazing place

Staff and food amazing

4 of us went for dinner there tonight, best food ever ,we will be going back for sure . Servers are great ..thank you

Great spot for an afternoon beer on the patio.

Good spot

Great food, friendly service, amazing atmosphere!!! Came back a year later in 2022 and the wings were delish. I was stuffed!!! Well worth the trip. I will be back with my buddies.....

Good sized patio and can do better with food

Solid patio spot, the lads went out for drinks on Canada day and it was spacious + our waitress was great

Came here on a Monday afternoon for a drink. It was very empty but they had a nice patio. The waitress was friendly and always checked on us. We didn t try any food, just drinks. The drinks are well priced compared to many other spots!

Excellent place to go with friends to hang out, the food is very good, order their crispy wings, its the best! Saturdays with a live DJ turn the party on to the max!!!

I was rather disappointed with my visit to this restaurant unfortunately. The service my friends and I received was down right disgraceful and off putting. The hostess that let us in was very standoffish and unfriendly when we requested to sit inside. The server we were provided was quite rude as well. She was quite blunt and discourteous on multiple occasions. Even as we were receiving our receipts they made a minor error on one of our bills. My friend pointed it out rather politely and the server became quite flustered and unpleasant about us having to inconvenience her. I was disgusted by her reaction and the whole experience entirely, doesn t seem to be a high standard set at this location at all in regards to customer service. The food was tasty, well priced, and was prepared rather quickly, but sadly the mediocre server soured the whole experience, I would not return.

What a pleasant discovery, stop only to have a glass of wine..very welcoming staff, smiling and very kind and very attentive to our needs..very beautiful and large patio overlooking the Hess,, pleasant atmosphere.. the next day we returned to taste the chicken wings,,Wow best chicken wings in Hamilton and the waitress recognized us and welcomed us again with a smile,,several varieties of wings and not forgetting the Monday special for chicken wings 5 to 9pm half price..since then we have returned again with different staff but just as smiling and welcoming..A place to discover..there are several specials on weekdays..

All good pub food. Best patio in town.

Not the best in hamlton. To many kids fighting.

Very good

Great spot, food and service.

Small menu, but food is very good. The patio is beautiful. The Server was also wonderful.

Waiter was attentive and personable, but service was SLOWWWWWWWW. The place was practically empty, but it took forever from when we placed our order to when we finally got our food. The chicken sandwich was cooked fine, but WAYYYYYY over seasoned. Far too much salt ... Ive known sailors with language less salty. And then an incredible, practically inedible amout of black pepper. We were referred by our AirBNB host. But were not impressed.

Nice place to hang out with friends and family at Hess village. Staff is very nice, and the nachos are great! Ask for the cocktail tower if you re in a group and don t mind sharing drinks. Patio seating available. Minimal street parking but there are several paid municipal parking lots nearby.

Good experience

Went there last night to hang out with a few friends. Nice little place. Didn t try the food. But it had a good energy and vibe. Waitress was nice and checked on our table a few times. Would come again.

Our favourite patio! They host a lot of staff parties for us each year. 10/10, great service, and very accommodating!

Great time! Beer guacamole and very grumpy looking old fellas. My kinda place

Great hospitality and food!

Had dinner here one Saturday evening. Wasnt as busy as Id thought it might be, though we were there pretty early. Server was very friendly and the food was pretty good, too. Was expecting more of a pub vibe.

Im from out of town taking care of my mom, my boyfriend came up and we came in for some apps and a beverage. It was wonderful. Server was amazing. Food top notch. Great establishment

Great bartender great food and chill ambience! #orangewyourtequillashot :)

Recommend for travellers. Been to the Hess square a few times now over the years. Usually here on business and in need of a place to grab a meal and a few pints. Decided to stop in at The Gown and Gavel. Good choice!!! Greeted by the lovely Joanna and got my beverage and food order in good time. Staff was polite, prompt and welcoming. A few stories shared. Great atmosphere. They will play rock over sound system if requested. A bonus for sure. I will visit again. PS and that was a Monday

The burgers though

What made my whole experience at this establishment was Katie Harbour playing the acoustic live. It definitely set a perfect vibe. The atmosphere was beautiful, food delicious, and friendly staff. We waited for quite a while for our server a few times, but other than that, it was such a great experience! I will definitely return and recommend to others.

Had a great time, drinks were great! Bathroom was outside access.

Good food and service...but I dont recommend it for any groups expecting to have conversation...it gets very loud

We got to the patio at about 15 mins before the kitchen closed. Our intention was to eat. Our server asked if we wanted drinks and when she came back with our pitcher the kitchen had closed. If she asked us if we wanted food when we sat down (as the kitchen was closing shortly) we would have ordered it right away. To make things worse after we were told that the kitchen was closed a server brought out wings. Obviously ordered before the cut off time, but we could have been in the same boat, just sayin! Nice patio tho! Probabaly good food too but I wont know until next time! :P

Always a good choice! Great service great food and drinks

can u put ur voice lower during night time its really bother me a lot during my sleep time

Decent wings and a nice patio. The service was mediocre and nothing special about the place.

Amazing patio! Great food and the staff is very friendly

The kettle chips were 5 stars.. but they got rid of them.

Ill always love this place. Good food and great atmosphere. I cant remember the name of the young lady who was performing there but she was really good and sounded a bit like Nora Jones.

Best wings in Hamilton love this place

Had a pre wedding gathering in their place upstairs. Great food and srvice. Everything was taken care of for us.

Beautiful place for drinks and snacks food

The food was awesome, our server was wonderful, helpful and fun, great atmosphere. Definitely going back

The restaurant was busy, but not packed... The server was attentive, but (through no fault of hers) our appetizer was forgotten -- she did make it up by comping it for us. Food was tasty and well priced -- the G&G burger and Hess burger were a hit!

Our first time visit, loved this place,

Great place and wonderful people!