B-Side Social in Hamilton

Nick provided great service as waiter/server....it was a clean respectful restaurant and chef was great would go again

Great place for an interesting meal featuring BBQ and so much more. Great service.

Really nice staff

Awful experience. The server with the man-bun was very rude to our group. They served us this, which is supposed to be a pint of Guinness. This is very disappointing. B Side Social should no longer be allowed to serve Guinness.

The good especially the burger was PHENOMENAL. Nick was so accommodating as I had to switch my reso time and guest number a couple of times. The service was great and the atmosphere was nice. Thank you Nick and all the staff! This was definitely worth my post bodybuilding show cheat meal!!!!

First time and we loved the food. Had the jambalaya and a glass of wine. Great service - very friendly. Lots of space. Dietary restrictions: Lots of gluten free options available!

The food is incredible! Very tasty, melt in your mouth brisket & pork belly, with good size portions. The chorizo and Mac cheese was also amazing! Can t forget the jerk chicken, that too was tasty! Yes we had almost everything :) The customer service was top tier - Bella and Nick took great care of us! 10/10! Will definitely be back.

Livin on the B side! BBQ was alright, docked a star for portions. A $95 board should not be finishable. Best bourbon sours Ive EVER had. Food : 4/5

Great food and service! Cocktails were well made, will be back :)

Went to B side social for the first time with my girlfriends. B side social is charming. The vibe is trendy but yet casual. Phenomenal atmosphere. Our waiter Nick was fantastic and and knowledgeable. We had some great laughs with him. The food was absolutely amazing. Delicious. This place is a gem.

Really bummed you can no longer get a cheeseburger here. It was amazing. Their other food is good too, but the disappointment that the cheeseburger is gone makes it hard.

I brought my dad here for his 60th birthday, after a day of Tree Top Trekking, because I d be hard pressed to find anything he loves more than bourbon and barbeque. B-Side Social did not disappoint. The cocktails were delightful and the food was incredible. My dad is American and a KCBS Certified BBQ judge, and he said if he had to give everything a score, he would give it a 9 (which, as I learned today, is the highest one can give. We enjoyed the pork belly bao, the jalapeño cheddar dip, the Pitmaster BBQ board, the smokehouse pork melt, and the creole jambalaya. Great reviews all around. When I made our reservation, I requested that the bourbon pecan pie be served to my dad with a candle. Allison (I got excited when I found out we share a name!!) , our server, went above and beyond and lead us in a round of Happy Birthday. She went above and beyond in many respects and is clearly passionate. As a skilled server and delightful human being, she is an asset to this restaurant. Thank you for everything! We had a lovely evening.

Food could have been warmer, but it couldnt be more delicious

seafood boil way too salty. for $60 the food should also be hotter than room temp. apple crumble with good tho.

Dry nice restaurant, had a great meal. Smoked pork belly was excellent.

Enjoyed a fabulous meal. Every dish at our table was devoured and enjoyed. Excellent service and great place.

Fantastic spot for food and cocktails! Southern comfort food and bbq with a twist and hand crafted cocktails are all excellent and you can tell the staff and management take great pride in their creations (as they should). Our server Nick went above and beyond to make our visit truly delightful. Cannot wait to go back!

Celebrated 2 family birthdays tonight with lots of bbq meat, sides and appetizers. Everyone was happy and full at the end of the night, which is hard to do with disparate taste buds in a group setting. The jalapeno cheese dip, ribs and cornbread were the overall favourites. All of the staff were friendly and our server (Autumn) went above and beyond to ensure a fantastic experience. Thank you for a fantastic night.

My server was Autumn (like the season). She was awesome. Probably one of the best servers iv met in long time. I had a meat board which I was able to select what I wanted. Which is nice. I had jerk chicken which isn t spicy at all. Lol. Brisket steak which was juicy. And the macaroni which was the only downfall. Iv had better macaroni. They have a universal washrooms upstairs which is wired. But welcome to the whole world right. Lol. But overall the experience was great. Definitely a place I d check out again. Thanks

My husband and I just dined in tonight and we enjoyed everything about this place. The food was delicious and so were our drinks. Shout out to Nick who served us. He was very knowledgeable about the menu and even took the time to find out what my husbands preferred drink was and brought him something he thought he would enjoy. Thats excellent service! I believe it was the manager that came to our table to ask if we were ok also on a few occasions. They clearly want their guests to enjoy their experience. Definitely will be back!

Big shoutout to Nick for making the best old fashion Ive ever had. Keeps me coming back

Went for happy hour to soak up some sunshine on the patio. Nick was a great server and the food was fantastic! Highly recommend.

Very ood food with decent portions. The manager and staff were friendly and helpful. The only downside was the price of a glass of white wine. Food : 5/5

The reviews preceding mine werent wrong! Four of us sat out on the patio for Sunday dinner and were so pleased with the whole experience. Alison was very helpful and attentive. We ended up ordering the BBQ platter to share and found it was enough, but left room for dessert. The chocolate brulée and apple crumble were enjoyed very much. Im certainly looking forward to visiting again!

My go to bar! Their happy hour selection is perfection. Not to mention the service. A+. Nick, Autumn, Allison and Bella make you feel right at home. The food is the perfect pairing of Seafood and BBQ. Don t skip out on their Jalapeño cheddar dip and Pork Belly Baos.

Managers and staff are incredibly attentive. Always a warm welcoming and the happy hour is a great deal with a variety of quality options. Nicks old fashion is the star of the show.

Stopped by for the live music and a drink. Will definitely go back... Came back for happy hour. First time sitting on the patio and eating there. Everything was amazing. Food, Service and Drinks. Nick took amazing care of us. Food

Everything about this place is great, the food is delicious and all the staff are polite and honestly just incredible, especially this sweet heart named Bella she took great care of us last time we went and we will definitely be back!

I love the live bands on the weekend.

Food was great

Outstanding food, love the new menu. Autumn was an excellent server.

Nick was the man first time there and the food was killer smoked prine rib was a 100 all day and brisket was to die for will be back for sure

An enjoyable experience! Taste is the notable mention in this review, definitely a great bbq selection with great flavour. The atmosphere is great for a date spot or a nice get together with friends. The meal came with on the ball service and the high quality good stuff you want when you go to eat out. Great plates leave you feeling satisfied and happy tastebuds. Far better than the franchise experience you d typically have where you d be stuffed on fries and lacking otherwise.

I LOVE their beef brisket

Awesome little pub/restaurant. Great food, great food, wine and cocktails . Servers are great!

the food is disgusting. brisket was chewy and does not taste smoked. no smoke ring, no juice. ordered pork belly and got some dry crusty pulled pork. the bacon wrapped jalapeno were slimy and undercooked.

Didnt eat, but the staff were awesome.

My husband and I were walking through the neighborhood and hadn t settled on a place to eat when you walk past this restaurant you can smell the smoker in the back, it is an immediate draw in. I m not a fan of smoked meat, but I love the smell, my husband LOVES smoked meat so I figured they d have something inside for me to enjoy either way. They had the most amazing oysters with FRESHLY grated horse radish, we also got crab cakes with came with charred lemon and a phenomenal sauce. I got the prime rib, which is smoked to a perfect blue rare, and then grilled to preference upon ordering. The sides were fantastic. Like I said I don t like smoked meat, but my husband told me I had to try his short rib I think I like smoked meat now LOL The atmosphere was perfect. Between the art on the wall and the live band the smells inside coming from the smoker it was amazing. I can t even begin to express how impressed I was with the cocktails!!! In house scotch bonnet syrup for a pineapple spicy margarita. The whiskey flights.. oh my goodness! Our server was Nick, he truly made it an experience, his quick witted humour and attention to ALL of the guests was fantastic, the manager came over to our table several times to make sure we were enjoying ourselves and answered all of our questions. PLEASE give this place a chance the next time you re looking for a great night out or even just a meal.

Nick is a great bartender! (Different Nick, not talking about myself lol)

Changing my review. I love the food here. But unfortunately their portion sizes recently changed and it seems like youre only getting half of what you used to. They also removed 2 of the best things off the menu (fried chicken and the nachos). It used to be a great deal coming here. Tons of delicious food for a good price. Now its delicious food (not very much of it) for an expensive cost. Ive come here at least a dozen times. But now Ill have to reconsider coming back.

Service is alright when Nick is slinging drinks, however when that Mark guy comes by it gets a bit tense just don t get him going on his Dad jokes you ll regret it, live music is a great time, overall I think I ll return.

Came for the trivia night, was so fun. Really great food and atmosphere. Nick was so attentive and friendly, overall awesome service. We will be back!

Hamiltons hidden gem great place to eat

Not a single complaint. Service was excellent and friendly. Went for the mothers day seafood boil and it was superb. Excited to hear they are going to make the boil a regular thing. The rest of the menu looked good, but if the boil is on that will be my go-to!!!

Recently went for the Mothers Day seafood boil. Everything was incredible! Maya, Bella and Mark were gracious hosts and provided excellent service. The seafood was SO GOOD! Kudos to the kitchen for executing such a great meal!! They say the seafood boil will be on their new menu launching soon and I couldnt be happier! Thank you very much, B Side Social!!

Food was excellent. Service was quite slow, however we were not in a hurry. Staff were very friendly. Food

Was our first time at B-Side Social and it wont be the last. Nick was a great server. The food was amazing and did I mention the bourbon? Do yourself a favour and give this place a try.

Great customer service and delicious food.

Horrible

A disappointing experience. Came here for the anniversary dinner. The chicken we were served was noticeably undercooked in the middle and by the time we realized it, a few bites were taken. Kudos to the staff for being apologetic and promptly replacing the plate. We ordered a different chicken but were a little suspicious about it too so finished the meal early. The restaurant didnt charge for the replacement chicken. Given the circumstances I did expect the restaurant to perhaps cover the cost of the drinks or offer a desert on the house, as a gesture of good will, but this didnt happen.

Food was phenomenal! Amazing fried chicken, in-house made chorizo, brisket, pork belly, cornbread. Great service from Alison! Made my dad s birthday a real treat. Best bbq in the city???

My friend and I just left a bar that made us feel uncomfortable so we stumbled upon B side social and so glad we came in!! The staff was friendly! Shoutout to Nick for taking good care of us. We got the red sangrias it was yummy and a good price. Will have to go back to try the food!

Was really excited to try this place out and unfortunately it just didn t work out! The day we went they happened to be sold out of brisket.. super disappointing but stuff happens. I would like to preface this by saying that during the 2 hours that we spent inside this restaurant there were only ever 2 other tables at a time occupied with guests. It was the least busiest restaurant I ve ever been to. Once we made our order it seemed like we waited a while for our food then all of the dishes came out minutes apart. Our server was really slow with refilling waters, we had to ask multiple times. I was never asked if I needed a pop refill.. Multiple empty glasses were left to sit on our table for the majority of our visit. Then the dessert cake at the end was the final nail in the coffin. It was dry and unappealing. It really didn t look like the pictures they had on their social media. They ended up removing it from our bill at the end and we appreciated that. Food was good but nothing special. Service was really bad considering how empty the place was. I m afraid it left nothing to be desired.

Amazing experience. Pulled pork and the Mac and cheese is to die for, the drinks are awesome as well.

Food and drinks were great, service was even better. Nick was on the ball.

We love B-side so much! The drinks and food are awesome, and the service is spectacular. This was our second time coming and Nick took great care of us (both times!) Must try the Ale Mac N Cheese and the B-Side Bourbon Sour!

Excellent service every time I ve came in. I had the pork belly burger and it was great.

Nicholas was a great server, kept us laughing and was very patient with us. The atmosphere was charming and welcoming. The food was ok, not great, but ok. The sauce in the wings was about the only enjoying part of the food. We got nachos and they were very bland.

Had an amazing Saturday night here. The most amazing food and drinks, and the music was wonderful. The place was super busy and still the staff was kind and eager to help

Always great service and food @ B-Side Social! We often make the half hour trip from out of town for the southern fried chicken meals.

Best BBQ downtown Hamilton. Highly recommend the brisket and Mac n cheese but everything we tried was great. 1/2 lb brisket, 1/4 lb pork belly, 1/4 pulled pork, 2 sausages,Mac n cheese, and bacon jalapeno corn bread was almost too much for the two of us - smaller stomachs would be satisfied by less.

Get the brisket.

Great people, excellent food, amazing vibes! Shoutout to Nick first-class with the winning smile and top-notch service. B-Side is A+ Food

Really great food and service was also outstanding and the employee ritu was really friendly.

First time there. Great food. Fun band and vibe. It was busy so drinks were a bit slow but nothing to drop rating about. Id recommend.

The selection of beer was limited. Service was super slow.... ordered a smash burger for $23 and waited 45 mins. The burger wasnt really smashed about 3/4 thick and was super dry. Live band was decent though.

A pretty cool concept! We enjoyed the items we shared and overall would recommend this restaurant. The fried chicken and brisket were delicious.

Awesome spread of smoked meats. Hands down best corn bread I ve ever had. The Manager was great and took care of us with care. We will be back.

Amazing food & drinks. Our first visit blew us away, and it definitely will not be our last. Thank you Mikhail and Taylor for your amazing service!

Some of the best barbecue I ve had on this side of the border. Place is small and quaint bar type atmosphere. Service was a bit slow at first but the food was phenomenal. Got a sharing board and would do it again. The Brisket was beautifully cooked, flavourful and tender as could be. Sauce selection was the perfect complement with each sauce pairing perfectly to one or multiple protein options. Southern Fried Chicken might be closest to a real Southern Fried Chicken in Canada. The Pork Belly and Bacon Jalapeño Cornbread are to die for. Would go back just for those two and have been thinking about that cornbread since I left. Must try for all locals and any passersby.

DOINK N DINE One the list to try for barbecue along the Niagara Peninsula; hailing in downtown Hamilton the Sharing Board at B Social was a pleasant surprise. 1/2 lb brisket, 1/2 lb pork belly (star of the show tender beyond belief), Mac and cheese (slight sweet richness that compliments Smokey and bold flavours of the meats), 3pc fried chicken (perfect Crispiness and subtle seasoning was a perfect compliment to the overall meal), half rack of baby back ribs, roasted veggies, and crack bacon jalapeno cornbread (no there isn t crack just highly addictive due to the delicious moistness) Highly recommend all BBQ sauces, only caveat slow start on service time but meal and overall experience was more than could have expected great food B Side Social. Bill came to roughly $180 with tax, before tip well worth the portion amounts, quality and price. Also includes $10 beer taster flight (four 5 oz. tasters), mule and iced tea and ciroc peach cocktail they had. Parking: Had parking lots but be mindful majority lots there are authorized or hospital parking. Road coursed so minimal street parking Kid-friendliness: There were kids present.

Brisket was amazing !!! so tender and flavourful, also got the cornbread which was amazing. Will definitely be returning soon.

Service great. Nice pub. Food too spicy.

Had the best drink I ve ever tasted from nick, I asked for a manhattan with cherry juice and he one upped my order and really made it flavourful and delicious! The meat board was amazing! Tender cuts of meat, the Mac and cheese did not disappoint and the bacon Brussel sprouts were perfectly cooked! The whole team in there was attentive and really worked well as a unit!

Great service offered by the girl at the bar and gentleman

B-Side Social is the spot to hit if you want some good BBQ and drinks in Hamilton. The food here is quite good, although a little pricey. The drinks are fantastic, I absolutely recommend their special Cesar. The live music started around 10PM and it was fantastic, although be warned its a small place so its quite loud.

The beer was boneshaker or unfiltered IPA. That was very nice. Food

A group of us dined there and ordered a board to share. Im glad we did because we got to try different meats that we wouldnt have been able to, had we ordered a la carte. The highlights for me were the cornbread and fried chicken, which were both amazing. Nick and his team took great care of us. Definitely a winner!

Great place for BBQ. Food, drinks, decor were all on point. And the staff were very attentive without hovering. We ll definitely be going back.

Great smoked meat and live music

Great food, great staff.....best restaurant on Augusta imo...

The place has that speak easy charm and comfortable seating. The food was amazing and our server Nick was excellent. We will be going back for certain

Excellent!!

This is the place for smoked meats and whiskey. Seems to be an older crowd here (40-60s) but we were there at supper. I understand bands come in later at night so I could see this being a classy restobar type place for the 30s crowd.

Amazing food with a great selection of bourbon. Nice and cozy spot during the week. Was taken care of by Nick and he was on top of his service.

We ordered the ribs and Cajun fish - food was very good and the flavor was phenomenal - service was very good as well.

I was in Hamilton for a conference and needed a dinner spot on a Tuesday night. Nick was very accommodating and helpful with the selection of drinks and food. We ordered the brisket and chorizo sausage and ribs. The brisket and corn bread were outstanding. Smoke flavour and juicy brisket point slices with a side bbq sauce for dipping. A nice grainy mustard came with the sausage. Great sides of apple cabbage slaw and potato salad. Only wished it was a Friday or Saturday night to catch some live music. Will definitely be back.

The food was fantastic and started off with a Whiskey which was devine. Many options including a Date-Night special. Mike was wonderful to chat with and made suggestions that were perfect. Food

Went for dinner after the bulldogs game. Since theyre open until 2am I thought the kitchen would be open. It was just closing at 10pm (I thought bars had to serve food if they serve alcohol?) We did get food. My partners burger was good but my wings were bland and incredibly dry for smoked wings. I also had a blueberry in my whiskey (?). Bartender said it was in the well since they make sangria (?) Thats kind of gross since that ice goes in most drinks and is obviously contaminated with stuff.

Nick is so accommodating and nice.Great food hats off to the chef.Will definitely be coming back here.Great atmosphere and location.

This place has the best food! The workers there are awesome!!

This was my first visit and certainly not my last! Our server, Nick, is incredible as he was attentive, informative and genuine. The food is so delicious, my party ate the brisket, fried chicken, fries - which are hand-made BTW, maple bourbon sauce, slaw, potato salad, Mac and cheese ( it has a slight hint of spiciness) and chicken gravy (so yummy). The prices are reasonable compared with the quality and taste. This place is definitely what Id call a hidden gem!

Great place with really good food! Our server Nick was amazing!

Even though I had issues twice with my southern fried chicken it was taken seriously and addressed right away...I was sad I had to pick off my fiancés plate for a good while but once the issue was resolved (and meal comped) I enjoyed my food and was happy, Kevin even apologized for the issue and said next chicken meal is on him lol (even if he was joking still great service) I highly recommend.

We went to dinner here for the first time ever. The food was so delicious and to die for. My son had a Hungry Like a Wolf Platter, his fiancé had the Pork Belly Banh Mi, my husband had the Fried Chicken Dinner and I had the Creole Jambalaya with a Bacon Jalapeño Cornbread. Definitely a place to go eat. Our server Hayley was awesome. Great atmosphere also. It s a place to go, I know we will be back.

Hayley is the best bartender ever! She s great! Fun place, awesome staff! Be social, at B-Side Social!

Ordered through Uber eats and the driver delivered the wrong order . From the wrong restaurant . Call the driver and he says I only had the one order, that s the one they gave me with your order number. I said you went into b-side and showed them my order number, and they gave you a different order from a completely different restaurant? . He was lost, so I called the restaurant directly and received the most amazing service given the bizarre situation. Person I spoke to said my order had been sitting there for a while, I asked if I could just come down and pick it up but he insisted on having someone bring it to me. They also re-made it for me because it had been sitting for so long. So, they re-made the food and delivered it plus added a pecan pie because I had to wait, which wasn t their fault at all. None of this was their fault and they could have just said sorry about your luck but instead made me two orders plus a free pie. Food was great, service was better, amazing experience. I hope they were reimbursed by Uber for the extra food and service charges etc.

The food is excellent. Prepare to wait for it for about 20 minutes. Its worth it. Having said that, I did not spot any hint of an apple in their apple cabbage slaw. The server was charming and very sweet. But we were missing a knife, and basic condiments that were on other tables. The place was about 25 percent full on a Friday night with a big Toronto Maple Leafs game on (we rarely get them :( ) I gave 3 stars for the atmosphere because there was no A/C and the air inside the venue was hot and stiff. Hope they address it soon. I am sure they will :). The design is clean and contemporary. Lots of TVs if you are there to watch a game. Overall, it is a great place. We shall be back! Thank you, Erica and Nick! P.S. There is live music there too!

Food was good, staff were friendly and the atmosphere was nice. Somewhere you can go with a friend or a small group. I will definitely come here again.

Great spot to see a band! Awesome atmosphere!

It was amazing with beer and food pairing

B-side was a bar that I frequently enjoyed, unfortunately, much of their staff has of late, been very rude and aggressive. The main bartender is a pro at what he does and others working there should be inclined to follow his example. Over the weekend I was accosted by a man named Kevin for not wanting to go to the bar to pay. He then proceeded to physically remove me for not coming to the bar to pay. He was warned multiple times not to put his hands on me as I would pay or leave or both whichever hed like but chose to continue doing so. Without going into more detail, this type of behaviour is unacceptable and Im very disappointed and aware that they will lose a lot of business if they do not start choosing proper staff for the establishment. HAMILTON LOCAL - 30 years

What an amazing time we had! Loved trying this place for our first time. The service was friendly and fun, the food was really delicious and the atmosphere was energetic and such a blast!! We had so much fun...the band -TMF - were really incredible!!

Awesome brisket sandwich! Quick and friendly service!

Seriously, hands on, the food is outstanding!! Bravo to the chef!! Will be back!!!! R u in the area, STOP here, it is well worth it!! Excellent service!! Wow!!! Way to go!!! All sandwiches are fantastic!! Order the Caesar salad, to die for!! Dessert!! Scrumptious!!! ThankYou

Good food, good music, good drinks. Pricey though!

I hate doing this but 1 star. Server was very polite but we were ignored. Friday night 6:00pm & it was dead. Red flag for sure. I dont recommend the brisket but the fried chicken was good.

We stopped by here during a pub crawl with a group. The server was quick and efficient, he makes an excellent mojito. Thank you, we will be back

Been here a few times to see the live music which is always a good time. Finally tried the food, which was excellent. Great spot for BBQ and drinks. Service was also wonderful. Definitely a hidden gem on Augusta.

Great food, service was excellent, cool atmosphere. We took all three kids ages 8, 13 and 15 and we all enjoyed our meals and drinks! We will be back!

Fantastic experience! I wish we took pictures. The food was outstanding with perfectly smoked chicken wings, insane Mac & Cheese wrapped jalapeños poppers, juicy fried chicken, old school cornbread and sweet watermelon salad. The drinks were well made and worth the price. The service from Nick was super personal, kind and friendly. We will definitely be back to experience more.

B Side Social nailed it with me being able to order a keto meal without sacrifice, extra expense, or lack of options. I chose brisket, pork belly, and Brussels sprouts, and had a bit of the sauce for the brisket on the side just to taste a bit of it for a treat. Our knowledgeable, friendly, and keto-savvy server Nick, did a great job. Yay! Looking forward to returning Dietary restrictions: Lots of options for low carb or keto eaters.

From the second we walked in, until the second we left, Nick took care of us to the highest level of service. The food was just amazing and that s saying a lot in this city of great restaurants. Their infused drinks are all top notch. I highly recommend this place as a top restaurant in the city.

Great food, amazing service and inviting atmosphere! A must go-to for drinks and food!

B-Side Social is my go to bar when I am looking for a good time! Its a great place if you are looking to make some friends and dance. I have to give a shout out to the bartenders. They are so friendly and welcoming :) They are so quick that theres barely a wait time to get a drink, which is a huge win for a bar! Make sure to say hi to the bartender Nick! He will always go out of his way to ensure you and your friends have a good time.

My husband, brother and sister-in-law were heading for a tour with Ghost Walks and needed to fond a restaurant close to thr meet-up point and I cant tell you how happy were were that we stumbled upon B Side Social! The atmosphere is very cool, with some great omages to music and old adverts for Bourbon. The drinks menu was the first obstacle...how do you choose!? There were so many yummy sounding drinks on there, mixed with a great beer selection, a wine list and whole menu just for the Bourbon! I settled on the Epicberry Mojito and it was DELICIOUS! We also tried their in-house made lemonade, made with Vodka, and another with Bourbon and the Creamsicle. Honestly, we cant decide which of the drinks we rated our favourite. When it came time to order our meals, we all had a few choices on the menu that we were debating on, but decided on the Catfish Poboy with the Brussel sprouts and bacon, the rack of ribs, pork belly smash burger with fries and gravy and the brisket sandwich with a Caesar salad. To say that these meals lived up to their descriptions is quite the understatement! Everything was just perfect! Perfectly cooked, flavored and matched! To complete our experience, the service was just impeccable. Our server, Nick, was very friendly, helpful with any questions and recognized an error on our order before he even put it on the table, immediately correcting it. I would recommend B Side Social to anyone looking for a great meal and atmosphere and a cool place to hang out(there was a band going to be playing thay eve, ans they do other events like Disney Trivia night, etc!) I look forward to going back and trying more of their menu! Thanks for a great experience and an AMAZING meal!

Came for my brother s bachelor party dinner, service was amazing. Hayley was literally the best server I have seen. Remembered 8 orders without writing anything down! Very attentive. Food was beyond fantastic. This is one of those places you HAVE to try in Hamilton. Absolutely crazy portions for what you pay. Nobody at our table was able to finish their meal

Amazing food! Definitely returning.The patio is very nice. Nice location.

Kaley rules the food is amazing. Pulled pork nachos for the win! Honestly such an underrated place. You wont regret it

The chef Zach gave me a double order of the smoked meat, ribs brisket and pulled pork. It was the best I ve had in Hamilton. The waitresses Hayley and kourtney were nice this place is amazing !! Parking: Great parking on Augusta

This was my first but not last time there. Everything was fantastic and the meat is unbelievably delicious Absolutely recommend this place Great service and atmosphere too Food : 5/5

Wow upstanding food and service I order via skip the dishes and my dessert was forgotten and Nick he drove it and brought it to my home amd even added a free dessert thanks so very very much

Whether you re going for food or entertainment, this is one of, if not the best, bars in Hamilton. Nick and Hailey are the bees knees, best there are. The live music on weekends is always top notch. Great atmosphere, people, and service.

A bit surprised about the high rankings. Positive: nicely renovated, nice waiters Negative: very basic beer menu, very standard pub food (on a wooden board) with a way too high fries-to-food ratio Okay: price Given the great rankings I was expecting better food and beer.

Great food,.amazing service from Nick!

Have been going to the bar for many years. Great service from Nick and Haley! They always warmly welcome us and easily answer questions about the cocktails and food menu.

Highly recommend the 16-hour beef brisket!! The pork belly is more suitable for people who likes meat a bit burnt and bitter. I ordered each 1/2lb, good for two people to taste. The rice is ok. The cherrywood chicken smells and tastes great. The service is fantastic!

Just finished a date night with my special lady. Our server Nick was a treat! Refreshing hospitality and tasty food is always the best combo.

Great food, service and atmosphere! Would recommend! Dietary restrictions: Very cautious and considerate of gluten allergy. Food : 5/5 |

Had a lovely dinner date with my partner here. The service was really lovely, Nick made us feel very comfortable. The food was delicious, one item we ordered wasn t our taste but everything else we got, we absolutely loved. I recommend the watermelon salad and bacon wrapped jalapeños. Overall great staff, great atmosphere and great service.

Great food, nice clean patio, quick and friendly service.

Nick is a great server and took great care of us. Worth the visit.

Great time, amazing brisket a particular highlight. Also good it makes great leftovers, because I had to save room for the pecan pie.

Good food, good music and great service from Nick. Definitely recommend it.

While on vacay in Hamilton, we stopped for dinner here. Owner is very friendly! Food was great - I had the jambalaya (a little too spicy for my liking) but got thru it! Lol the jalapeño cornbread, however, was delish and not « hot ». I would ve eaten 3 of those! My hubby had the quarter chicken dinner and all of it tasted amazing!! Suggested they jar their BBQ sauce since I couldn t buy any! Would drop in again if we were in the area! Sadly we were the only ppl there sitting outside on the patio!

Went on a Tuesday with my wife. Enjoyed the similes wings and the date night option of various meets and sides. Everything was delicious. I could eat their cornbread every day. Definitely will be back.

Absolutely fantastic Highly recommend Some of the best BBQ ans smoked meat Ive ever had. Got a sharing board. Sooooo good. Food : 5/5

Nick was awesome ! Food was great ! Food

What s the point of putting in instructions when they don t follow the instructions

Another great meal and experience at B Side. Started with the bacon wrapped jalapeños, 1/2 lb of delicious pork belly and Belly and Cheddar smash burger. Awesome service by Nick! Food

Best drinks, best brisket, best everything! Also best bartender. Dont skip bside.

Nick has always given the best service over the years and has always made the place very welcoming and inclusive. Love every time I come back

My friends and I went to b side social on a Friday night and had one of the best experiences ever! The bartender Nick was very attentive and personable, making an effort to connect with guests while still providing great service to everyone at the bar.

Incredible service, food was fantastic. We come from out of town and have come multiple times. This is a must to try.

staff is amazing and the food is just as good.. great drinks delicious food

Amazing service

This place is amazing ! We went there for our anniversary and man was it a great choice ! The food , the band , the atmosphere . Nick was so friendly and so nice he offered us a cake and wouldnt let us pay for it !

TLDR; great place. I celebrated my anniversary with my wife, and everything was perfect. Special thanks to Nick. We ordered the salad with brisket, and I have never had brisket as good as the one served here. Then there s the band playing there, great skills and voices that night. Definitely returning.

B side is always a great time. Drag shows, date nights, even just a quick lunch. Love it. Edit 8 months later, have had their take out from uber eats a few times and just popped in today for a pint while killing time. Ended up getting a big bowl of their amazing mac and cheese and a couple chorizo sausage as well. Great food! Great service, Nick is very helpful. I will definitely be back again. The BBQ here is great

This place had a super cool vibe! I loved the skylights in the dinning area. We came in for dinner and were immediately acknowledged as soon as we walked through the door! Mykola sat us and was very polite & pleasant. Our server was Cassie who greeted us as soon as we were seated. Her service was prompt and every time our water glasses were nearing empty, she re-filled them without having to be asked (which I really appreciate). All of our food came out super quick, and was hot! You could tell it went straight from the pan, to plate, and right to our table. The portion sizes were good, and Cassie continuously checked on us to see how we were liking the food, and if we needed anything else. Top notch service & impressive food! Great job Mykola & Cassie!

A wonderful establishment for a date with friends and family. The food, drinks, and most important the service will leave you with a smile. . Try the Mac and cheese when you re there.

The smoked brisket and pork belly were stellar! The bartender was friendly and gave good recommendations. Would definitely go back again.

Honestly wonderful. Cornbread, smoked veggies and shrimp were amazing with our bourbon sours, and Nick was an incredible waiter 10/10

What a great place! From the bourbon to the meal, right down to the pecan pie this place is a must visit when downtown Hamilton. Definitely going to visit again.

Amazing shared platter of BBQ, accompanied by bourbon perfection. Nicks service was top notch. Well be back!

Great cocktails tonight! Incredible service from Nick who recommended a drink I loved. Can t wait to come back.

The bartender Nick was awesome, his customer service was impeccable.

A great place for live music and atmosphere. Quick and fast service. Nick our bartender made our night !!

Nick was awesome. Makes the best drinks in Hamilton hands down. Head there and find out for yourself, you won t be disappointed.

Amazing food - all done in-house - nothing burnt or overcooked (like some BBQ). Wonderfully smoked pieces of meat and delicious sides. Great atmosphere and ambiance - with a subtle but real Canadian feel. The server, Nick, went above and beyond - super friendly and knowledgeable. Seriously recommend this place.

Shared a wonderful meal with my partner on date night. Service was outstanding, drinks were very good, and the waiter selected the shared platter perfectly. Dont miss the cornbread! Food : 5/5

Always great service!

We took over most of the restaurant for a retirement party tonight. Everybody raved about the quality of the food and our server Nick was the best you could ask for. He made sure everyone was looked after and happy throughout the evening. With a large group we sampled many food items and none disappointed. The nachos with various meat toppings (I had brisket) were especially popular. Thanks for making a happy event even better.

Great atmosphere, amazing food

Brisket: Bland, dry and lacked seasoning Pork belly: no seasoning, very bland Mac and cheese: 2/10 , lacked seasoning, under whelming Beans: very hard , not a lot of sauce Fried chicken : bland and oily Dirty rice : undercooked crunchy rice , no Flavour Sangria : refreshing, not very strong Service took a bit long - think they were understaffed but we were patient . Pleasant staff Overall : 4/10 As someone who know southern ( Cajun and creole cuisine ) this misses alot of marks. Vibes and music are nice

Upon entering b side social. I noticed the atmosphere was excellent and was greeted by nick. His inviting personality made the choice easy to enter and sit on the patio. Service was prompt and the food was excellent. Would definitely go again. Hats off to Nick! Definitely made the experience memorable!

Was there last Friday night for a group function. Food was delicious. All staff were great but Nick went over and above. I recommend highly!

Great experience at B-Side we were served by Nikolai, who was so friendly and generally excellent.

Went for date night. It is an amazing deal for 1/4 lb of 3 meats, 2 sides, corn bread and shared dessert for $59. Highly recommend!! Great value and the meat is smoked/cooked very well!

Absolutely amazing experience for my first time. Our server Josee was so friendly went above and beyond for us even before her shift ended. The food was so delicious, the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Overall a fabulous time and cannot wait to come back.

Went there for mothers birthday. Had an amazing time. Food was great. The server Josee was absolutely amazing. She went above and beyond to make the experience that much better. Will be definitely going back again soon.

Great place for a family-style shared board of deliciousness. Nick took good care of us.

Nick is a fantastic server and the food was great!

Food and drink selection is large. Service was lacking. Getting attention for drinks and appetizers took longer then it should, as the restaurant was only 20% full Food

Great food and great Staff. You will leave here smiling and stuffed! Brisket and Apple coleslaw are a must try. Great gluten free options. Dietary restrictions: Great gluten free options-you won t leave feeling like you only had one or two options.

Place was a good atmosphere. The waitresses were good. The food needs some work. All the meats were over cooked. The brisket was the worst out of the meats I sampled. Its unfortunate as I had high hopes for this place. May taste ok for the average person but if you are a bbq enthusiast youll be disappointed.

Amazing service from Nick this evening. It was our first time here and we were impressed by everything. The food, the service, the atmosphere.. everything was 10/10. We did a sharing board just because we couldn t decide what we wanted to try. Looking forward to coming back and trying more!!

Nick is the best i had the best time super best food jambalya was top tier and drinks are super good as well. Try their jambalya hands down its the best

Homies will hook you up with that gta v track playing IN the back ground

Best food best drinks plus they got live music on fridays and saturdays so yall should visit best place in hamilton

Mykola is amazing. Enjoyed a wonderful evening . Amazing at making drinks. Reminded me of the movie the Cocktail with Tom Cruise. Nick was also excellent! Amazing service. They certainly take care of their customer base. Made the evening and the music was fantastic!!! Would highly recommend for an evening out with friends.

We had our anniversary dinner there on October 28, 2023. We had a fantastic time! The vibe of the restaurant was great. We loved the decor and especially loved the Gord Downie mural at the back. Our server was so kind and chill and attentive. Had great recommendations for food. We had the brisket, fried chicken and pulled pork. My fav was the friend chicken. The in house sauces were all delish. And the desert warm pecan pie dish was SO GOOD. We can t wait to come back! Great job to the B-Side Social crew for a great evening out!

Awesome bbq joint. Excellent staff the brisket was the best Ive had in a long time. Couldnt recommend this place enough. Nice casual atmosphere with a ton of different whiskey and bourbon.

Lovely bar, i arrived to the bar with my girlfriend, and the bartender Mykoli provided excellent service and made the atmosphere. Highly recommend

My go to until tonight. Bar tender was on a power trip and refused to serve us because my friend had red eyes and was stumbling. Was wearing contacts for 14 hours and maybe missed a step. Never coming back because of that guy.

Just wow. Terrific BBQ spot. Felt like we were eating in Texas! Unfortunately the atmosphere on a Sunday evening was lacking. We were the only people there but can t fault the place on that. I highly recommend the brisket, and the nachos! They were both superb.

Accessibility is an issue, but other than that its a fantastic venue with great service and atmosphere.

Mikola served us tonight! He was attentive and professional and the food was delish! Brisket, southern fries chicken and all the sides were fresh and flavourful. Give them a try!

Our server (Nicko)?? Was outstanding. He could have not been more attentive. Made a good experience even better. Vegetarian options: Not too many but it is a bbq restaurant. More would be appreciated

Amazing place! Great food, great service and atmosphere! Fantastic live music on Fridays and Saturdays! Definitely coming back soon!

Great food, great atmosphere, great music and you can t beat the service. Always go above and beyond to make everyone completely happy.

This was our first time there. My wife ordered the southern fried chicken and fries. Wow! What a large amount, definitely got our moneys worth. It was difficult for me when I tried it, as all the food could have used a bit more seasoning. This couldve been due to me ordering the jambalaya, which was beautifully seasoned. We kind of found it weird that the chef had to come from across the street to make the jambalaya, but either way, we both really enjoyed our meals. My wife and I ordered both dessert options . I had the pecan pie, which could have used way less whipped cream, and my wife ordered the chocolate cake. The cake was a bit dry, but she still enjoyed it. At the end of our meals, the wait staff went in to inform us that there would be a band later on in the evening. He went on to say, we could go home, get changed, and then come back. What an odd comment made, as both my with and I were wearing dressed pants, dressed boots, and dressed shirts... Its a really odd comment. Im not sure what he was referring to. Maybe we were overdressed for the establishment. Either way, if we return another day, we will still be dressed in nice clothes, as we normally do when we go out on a date.

Nick pours the best Guinness hands down

Delicious BBQ and a nice atmosphere. I would recommend checking this place out.

On our visit to the CFL game 110th Grey Cup. Nick recommend to my family and I at breakfast to come out to his bar. Our experience was wonderful. Nick was shocked and elated when we showed up. The food was delicious. I had the Cajun catfish and brussel sprouts (small chef notes- broil the Brussels a little longer-ooh even better flavor). If visiting Hamilton, take the time and drop in on this local bar.

We have been there a few times, food is good, the crispy chicken was awesome, the Mac and cheese good, the service is good. Big shout out to Nick who works his but off.

Absolutely amazing! I ordered the baby back ribs, smoked wings delicious. If you havent already eaten here, you need to give it a try .

the barbecue is a must try. great service. The decorations are awesome. Good for date nights. The price is so reasonable I haven t had any meal for such a low price for a while

Great service, even greater food.

Service was very friendly and helpful. Food was excellent BBQ. The atmosphere is good but a little too loud for me. Maybe it was just the group in the room. I will be back. Food : 5/5

Delicious food with large servings. Service was great. Nachos with brisket are a great choice for a starter. The main course, southern fired chicken dinner was full of flavour. Thank you for the great dinner and service

Only giving 4 stars for service because it was very new and super packed for trivia but my server was Mykola and he was very friendly and hospitable! Will come back

Enjoyed a family dinner at B-Side Social, first time experience after reading some positive reviews. We were not disappointed, the food was great and the drinks were fantastic! Nick provided us a first class experience! We will definitely be back!

Beer was bad.