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Hamltons Tavern

Expert Reviews of Hamltons Tavern

Citysearch | More than 130 bottled beers and 25 on tap make this South Park spot a haven for beer lovers.

This laid-back bar is serious about one thing: beer. On tap, find a rotating selection of local microbrews and carefully selected imports from Belgium, Scotland and Ireland. The full list is written on a...
citysearch.com - expert review - 06/26/2008
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User Reviews of Hamltons Tavern

Yelp.com Review - by lisa s.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hamilton's has a great selection of fantastic beers. It's a good neighborhood bar, and I almost always have a great time there. I just wish the freaking juke box weren't so loud! My ears are always…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came here tonight with some friends. Some people have mentioned that the neighborhood or ambiance wasn't to their taste. O.K. in the dark I definitely was glad I wasn't walking by myself in the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mason T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Beer certainly helps. A good Belgian is like a snack. Its higher than average alcohol content helps when you have to warm up to a room full of strangers. All were strangers but one. But these…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dr. K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have loved this bar since it opened, but Blair has really outdone himself! Hamilton's transformed itself last Saturday to "Pizza Port South Park" and had more than 20 Pizza Port beers on draft,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Patricia A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hamiltons deserves every ounce of their 4.5 star yelp rating. I am continually impressed with their rotating tap and commitment to serving the highest quality beers brewed locally in California. I…
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Fye H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hamilton's is a lovely bar set in the neighborhood of South Park. I don't know what it is, but South Park seems to have the most welcoming and chill shops, bars, and coffee shops - Hamilton's is no…
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by nova k.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hamilton's is a cool neighborhood bar, tucked away, with a good, warm, friendly vibe. It felt like I was transported to a fresh of breath air ;-) This spot has the goods: booths, beer selection,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Deanna C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went last night with some girlfriends and really enjoyed myself. It's very laid-back and seems like it draws in a good crowd. It was a tad hot though so I think it would have been better if the a/c…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Siobhan B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Hamilton's! The dude that works the door literally represents the human version of Popeye. I half expected him to bust out a can of spinach. He is the definition of awesome. This place has…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Despite being hot as hell and the fact that I was the D.D. Hamilton's gets rave reviews... being the DD it was more like a beer tasting than a night out (a sip here, a sip there...) but I can…
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by KURT M.

4.0 of 5 stars. was here on a sunday. if you are a beer person, this is your place. they have a good list of beers on tap(with alcohol percentages) bar menu, which i ended up getting some pub chips(fries) which…
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by angela t.

4.0 of 5 stars. I just love hanging at this place even though i don't live in South Park. It's the perfect neighborhood spot because it's got draft beers, food, pool tables, friendly bartenders and friendly locals -…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Debbie L.

5.0 of 5 stars. No matter what, I always have a great time here. excellent beer, food, pool, foosball.. shuffleboard.. there is no way you can go wrong. It does get a little noisy sometimes, but I don't think you…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by L.E. H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hamilton's Tavern is one of my favorite dive bars without being that much of a dive in my opinion. It has the look, but the staff is friendly, the bathroom works, and it doesn't smell of stale beer…
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lizzie W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went to Hamilton's last Thursday night. It was pretty lively for a San Diego locale on a semi-week night, and there was just one table left (for us of course, woohoo). We brought our pooch, which…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by stephanie f.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hamilton's is a great place to hang out and this is coming from a chick who doesn't drink. Actually, I wish they had a few more non-alcoholic drinks available but it is a bar so I understand. There…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jessica c.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hamilton's Tavern is a rare delight in San Diego, they are a beer drinker's wet dream. I looove IPAs, and they went as far as to carry more than 4 DOUBLE IPAs, and at about 5 bucks a pint, it's a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tram P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just moved to golden hill a couple of months ago and was told that Hamilton's is a great local bar within walking distance. This bar is awesome! good juke box, food, stellar beer selection, pool,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brad H.

5.0 of 5 stars. When I was in college I started a brewing club, brewed over 30 batches of beer and drank only the finest beers from around the world, call me a beer snob if you must. Upon moving down to San Diego…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cliff M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is fantastic. Great atmosphere, cool people and a huge selection of beer on tap and in bottles. The food is good too. This is the kind of place where you can get a "USA! USA!" chant…
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mandy Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this bar (Thanks Tobey Keith) and I love the experiences I have there. There are three booths, quite a few tables, a pretty good juke box, food, an amazing beer selection, foos ball, quirky…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bruce W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dear Hamilton's, I love you.
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brooke S.

5.0 of 5 stars. With out a doubt the best BEER bar in San Diego. We are soo spolied with world class beer in this town but Hammies blows them all out of the water. Such a great hang out I wish i lived closer and had…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Leann O.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great beer, fun games, good food. I like to bicycle here with my friends after watching Tuesday night races at the Velodrome.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hillary N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm not crazy. They really did up their prices by almost 100%. The kitchen guy confirmed it, and man was he pissed about it. Again, I'm generally ok with it, but wouldn't an increase of just a few…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kyle R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just moved into the neighborhood and have immediately adopted Hamilton's as my new place This bar is perfect, aside from 1 major tease...they have a Yeungling sign on the wall that caught my eye the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Oshin K.

5.0 of 5 stars. This joint gives me a hangover. This is not the bars problem, and is due to my inherent lack of self control. I went last Friday night and I had a great time.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by lauren c.

4.0 of 5 stars. Tap--- tap--tap___ Telegraph white__ served on tap- tap____ Like Ahab in search of his white whale,
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel R.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a beer bar, if you don't like beer then this place isn't for you. I have a friend who lives across the street, which makes me nothing but uber-jealous. There's always something great on tap,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vic M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Sunday afternoon's at Hamilton's are LUSH! I can have a quick toke on the way over and then enjoy a fine malted beverage and catch a game or a classic movie on one of the HD tv's. Please, don't bother…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie D.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my favorite bars even though it's beer only. I always feel like I'm walking into someone's house when I come here which isn't a bad thing. The vibe is chill and there's almost always…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Evan M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hamilton's is nice and cozy. They've recently installed booths so there are now more places to sit. Speedway alesmith stout is my fav, and I think has the highest abv%.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa A.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you like beer a lot - Go here!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stoner S.

3.0 of 5 stars. the bar i love to hate, the jukebox I love to hate. beer selection is good. but the vibes, the vibes. there's something offputting about this place, anxious, unsettled, boring, intriguing, I don't…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ahh...this is one of those places that will make you feel warm and happy inside every time you go there. Hamilton's is already popular for their plentiful beer menu (know too though that they have…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like beer. Hooray beer! It's the cause of and yet solution to all of life's problems. I actually came here by accident, I was supposed to meet some buddies at the Whistle Stop for trivia night, and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bee P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great bar with an English Pub feel to it and English prices. This bar has been infiltrated by nonlocals and stereotypical hipsters every since Sparky's shut down a couple years ago. It's upgraded,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love love love! My only regret is that they don't have Russian Imperial Stout on tap EVERY DAY. But the beers are always amazing and shuffle board is great fun. The jukebox is also great! You really…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by mamminger z.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. It's definitely for beer-lovers and people who pretty much want to chill out and have a good time. The crowd here can become a hodgepodge of sorts, which I don't mind: it keeps the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ken w.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great beer-centric hangout. Shuffleboard is fun and the pool tables are quite nice. Food is pretty tasty. Bartenders are very nice. Three tvs to enjoy sports. My previous review mentioned a few…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rudimentary K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love me some beer. Can't say enough about the selection. Quite honestly, I'm not truly that qualified to speak to the variety and quality. But as a beer swilling amateur I am blown away. I have…
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by victoria m.

5.0 of 5 stars. at less then 2 blocks from my house, how can I NOT love hamiltons!! I like tuesdays, not very busy and get to play a game of pool while listening to good music on the jukebox and sipping on a cold…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hamilton's Tavern is for beer lovers. They constantly have a rotating lineup of wonderful beers and a cider on tap. Last night, I drank a double-IPA called Pizza Port Hop 15. It was by far the hoppiest…
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by R D.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is for beer lovers. ...be cautious the beers are potent.
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by phoebe r.

5.0 of 5 stars. favorite tavern in sd! they have the best selection on tap i love the alc% next to the beers it lets you know what your getting into. be careful though, 1 beer here can add up to 3 beers elsewhere. i…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by dan g.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hamilton's cafe is the shit. I had the best barbecue chicken sandwich of my life (I'm not too into em so I was shock and awed).
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ali S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh, I miss this place already. Lived in South Park within 5 blocks of the place for as long as it's been open, then had to move to Ocean Beach. Great owners, staff, regulars, beers, and now even…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ric B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went last night. What a great bar! Tons of good beers, fun games, good sports on the tube, and good people. The service is good too. The same chick that bartenders at Urban Solace sometimes, tends…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Faux Asian l.

4.0 of 5 stars. Belgians, Hefeweizens, Dunkelweizens, Lagers, Ales, Stouts, Lambic, Delerium, IPAs. If you are going to do a beer and wine only bar, at least they do it right! Foozball, Shuffleboard, 2 Pool tables,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Candace M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Can't help it, but I have to respond to Edwin R.'s review about the Hamilton's clientele - if you LOVE the people you meet in the bars downtown or in PB, then you may agree with him. But I've lived…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Camie K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Going to Hamilton's Tavern is like walking over to your good ol' next door neighbor's house to watch a game while downing 6-packs of beer. You are bound to have a jolly time because you know a) it is…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cullen H.

4.0 of 5 stars. First off, Hamilton's isn't a dive bar. The problem with the influx of people like Edwin down there is the fact that they confuse neighborhood bars for dive bars. That should tell you a lot about his…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Diego F.

5.0 of 5 stars. On the night I visited Hamilton's the tap selection didn't lend itself to what I normally like to drink, but despite this it has enough taps where I'm sure there are several nights when they have…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by chris r.

5.0 of 5 stars. I must say this has got to be the best dive bar is SD. They have a whole crap load of beers all from micro brews or overseas. As I am a huge fan of beer (mmm Beer) this is the spot for me. Not to…
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Edwin R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Three stars, but let me explain! I really liked the beer selection (except, no stella...and we like stella), and there is definitely a great beer selection here.
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by liane p.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ok, first of all: Hamilton's Tavern is named after an old Montford Point Marine who lives in this neighborhood. For those of you not up on your black history, the Montford Point Marines were the first…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracie U.

5.0 of 5 stars. LOVE...that's the word that comes to mind when i hear hamilton's. i have such affection for this place (choked up...talk amongst yourselves)...hands down THE best beer selection in san diego. The…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by kimberly m.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hamilton's a true local (pub). They serve beer, beer, more beer, some wine, ciders, and champers, and more beer. They like beer there. They also like dogs. I like dogs. They're pretty friendly and I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark B.

1.0 of 5 stars. I am in total disbelief regarding the number of positive reviews of this place. In a nutshell, our outing to Hamilton's late on a Friday Afternoon was a disaster from the get go. I swear, most of the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Faith S.

4.0 of 5 stars. A breath of fresh air from the Whistle Stop Bar. Immense beer selection. If you' have a penchant for IPAs, come here. Very chill. Happy hour is 4pm-8pm, so it's a good place to hang out with friend…
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandon H.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of my favorite local neighborhood haunts. Hamilton's is great because it's not trendy, pretentious and has comfortable vibe. Great prices, great selection of beer and a great crowd.
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vero B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm ashamed for never stepping foot into this bar...until last night. This place is 'stache central! I entered Hamilton's as a marker for my "bar research." Instead, I found myself immersed in the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hope W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I really love this bar! It has a great atmosphere and an amazing beer selection. The owner is super nice and knowledgeable and has been known to randomly buy you a beer. Another reviewer described…
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Cool little bar with LOTS of beer to choose from. I'm not really a beer person but they had lambic (raspberry) so I was fine. They have a few pool tables, foosball, and shuffle board.
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by M K.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place basically started my love-affair with shuffleboard. If I ever make my eventual millions and create the adult-playground of my dreams, "buy a shuffleboard table" would be #2 on my list…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by nichole s.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like taking boys here on dates, because what is better than a girl who likes to drink beer, and is gonna take you to a rad place with like 30 taps and 130 beers or so to choose from? Not much! When…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anthony H.

5.0 of 5 stars. HOOOOOOOOOOOOOLY CRAP!!!!! No one told me about this place...and why not...because unfortunately humanity at large is still oblivious to the greatness and beer this fine establishment purveys....…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauri N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ah, Hamilton's, how do I love thee? I showed up here for a Karl Strauss night with a bunch of friends. We had a really fun time- great beer, great friends, and super fun shuffleboard. We even…
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessie C.

4.0 of 5 stars. You got to love a neighborhood bar with great beer. Really a random group of people--not hipster. The best thing about it? They just took over the cafe next door and you can get high-quality pub grub…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielle B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Amazing... even more amazing because I live within walking distance. They only serve beer here and some wine. Since i am a beer drinker it's like heaven. The selection is great. Nothing like going…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mimi L.

4.0 of 5 stars. It was pouring like the world was ending, but once you stepped inside the world was dry and fun! I was here with a few friends and we definitely enjoyed ourselves here. The beer list was insane and…
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I never thought a game of shuffleboard with a bunch of Canadians would amount to a great time. But I guess after three good beers, one becomes easily amused. Or maybe thats just me. I would say that…
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Emma C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I wish I lived in the South Park neighborhood so I could enjoy this local hangout more often. It has a great atmosphere, friendly staff, a shuffle board, pool tables, a detailed and extensive list of…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bruce C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I go to Hamilton's when I want a beer. I figure this is wise since Hamilton's has a lot of beer. They have a lot of good beer. And a list of beer that includes the alcohol percentage next to the name.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Charlie R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I wont even flower this up with sensationalist verbage...It's simply the best kept secret for beer connoisseurs in San Diego. Over 100 beers available either on cask, tap, or in the bottle. A local…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Me love beer. Hamilton's love beer. Me love Hamilton's. Extensive and impressive beer list. The bartenders know patrons which creates a nice atmosphere. Can be crowded with barely any room to even…
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Winston S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm quite sure I don't get the hipster accusations that have been leveled at this place, but I'm also on record (see U-31) as thinking that hipster-hating has become a cliche pejorative that's…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joel H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Finding a place that serves quality beers is sometimes a difficult task. Ever since the first day I stepped into Hamilton's I've been in love with the place. They offer the best micro brewed beers…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bill Z.

2.0 of 5 stars. Hipsters? Well okay. If you say so. But for San Diego Hamilton's barely makes it to - just okay. I did not really get a chance to give it a full crack at my opinion because I don't drink much and…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Edgar N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this bar. Well, I used to love it. Now I just really enjoy it. The beer selection is top-notch and the staff is great to talk to. The flat-screen usually screen the latest sports events, which…
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter T.

5.0 of 5 stars. So I'm pretty sure I fell in love with this place once I came back here my second time and stared up at the chalkboard and realized they had changed their beer line-up. It was as if this warm glow…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hamilton's, how much do I love thee? Let me count the ways...one microbrew on tap, two microbrews on tap...how about twenty microbrews on tap?!? I could not believe the selection of beer at this bar…
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Art V.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this bar, it was part of the reason I moved to south park. The beer selection changes all the time, so if you go regularly you get to sample new beers each time. They feature beers from SDs…
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008