Reviews for The Brain Bar in Hamilton, ON
The Brain Bar is a place for everyone. Undergrad, grad student, 30, 40, 75, your age and occupation doesn't matter. It's a place... to meet friends, and a place to run into friends or if you're up for it the back patio is a great place to make newfriends. Suit, or scrubs, or steel toes. The Brain is a great place to grab a drink, or pie or samosas. With a great selectionof beer, both on tap and in the fridge, there's something for everyone. If cider or sours are more your taste, they've got youcovered. They've got cocktails and coffee, and wine. The cozy and eclectic design and decoration is an honest story of the timethe bar has been here, and it makes it feel like home. It's dark interior during the day allows it to feel like a comfortableand clean version of a smokey bar the morning after (without the smoke of course) or the front or back patio during the warmermonths are either quiet or busy and bright. At night the bar is filled with a quiet livelihood that allows casual conversationswithout having to yell, but ensures you don't feel lonely while there. Everyone I've met, ordered from, spoken to, or madefriends with here has been some of the most respectful people I've run into. This place is filled with love and respect, andit's why I'm at The Brain very regularly. Read more
Cool neighborhood bar with selection of beers to take home
It's what you'd expect from a little bar - maybe a little less than that... Probably should be 4 stars. There isn't a proper... kitchen but the food they put together is quite good. Not a huge beer selection but it's decent. Good bar service but no tableservice as far as I know. A solid 4, generously a 5. Would go again and could see myself being a regular if I lived in the area. Read more
Very narrow and 'cozy'. Good wine and beer selection. Friendly staff. Low volume music- nothing live happening, very chill. It's... your basic small hipster craft-beer type bar. Not for me but a cool little spot if that's your scene. Read more
Lovely little bar. I have so many good experiences here. For a while I went ever Monday and loved it. I don't go very often... anymore but always enjoy my time. A cozy space with good beer selection, a decent cocktail menu and friendly staff. Read more
Absolutely love this bar. I recently discovered it and I am very pleased they are still asking for proof of vaccination while... other places have pulled the plug on that. I really hope they continue doing this. They have excellent beer selection withrotating taps. I normally come in the afternoon and it is a nice quiet bar, with a very serene feeling to it. The food is alsogreat - grilled cheese and the meat pie. I hope they do offer more food selections eventually. But what they have is alreadygood. Dessert is great as well. This is my new favourite bar. Read more
What a good time at the brain. Such a cosey home like feel and they have a patio that is so quaint. Decor aside they sheer... variety of beers and mixed drinks immediately let's you know that this isn't a generic dive bar that you're used to. The bartenders are knowledgeable and will recommend a drink to you based on what you like .. you will definitely be taken care ofhere. The sandwich in the photo is the prosciutto sandwich and a bellwoods black liquids stout. Both the beer and the sandwichwere incredibly delicious and I most certainly will be returning Read more
I'd be a regular if I lived nearby. Large beer selection, nice vibe, no table service but good bar service, very friendly... vibe. Washrooms are down a flight of stairs and have that beloved hipster broken down look. Very much reminded me of my early20's in TO in the 'aughts. Only two washrooms, fully enclosed ungendered. Read more