Fretboard Brewing Public House

We were returning home from a trip to Lake Erie and came across Fretboard. Having had their beers before, we decided to give their food a try. So happy we did. My wife had the veggie burger and I had the pulled pork. Both were excellent. Had a Vlad and Reba to finish off a great trip. Sat on the roof and enjoyed the view of downtown Hamilton. Highly recommend stopping by.

Rooftop was aces, but service was just a little slow (so the food came out a little cold). That being said, nice staff, the food looked and tasted good, and they make some really decent beer. Hoping to go back when it's a little slower/quieter and see how it compares. Worth checking out, though!

My first time dining here was with a group from work. We had a party of 11 and were seated on the second floor. The seating options were only on the first and second floor when we were there. They also have seating options on the roof, but due to it being wet, the roof seating was closed. We had several appetizers. My favorite was the spicy shrimp, and the pretzels with beer cheese were a close runner-up. I had the pimento cheeseburger, and it was also delicious!

The food and beer here are fantastic! I tried a flight and really enjoyed the Cowbell and Janis. The pork tostadas were excellent as well, loaded with meat and the shell was sturdy enough to hold everything together. The rooftop seating offers a lovely view of the river, making for a very enjoyable meal. Plus, there's free parking on weekends and in the evenings.

I was very disappointed! I really wanted to enjoy it because of the great atmosphere, but the service, drink quality, and food were all quite disappointing. The bartender seemed to have difficulty making cocktails, and the presentation was below standard. While the food was edible, it definitely wasn’t worth the price.