This London-based company is opening a five-floor entertainment, dance club, lounge and restaurant complex in Hamilton, featuring a 240 seat roof-top patio.
By Tray Shaw
Sep. 28, 2007
The London Tap House, 31 John St. S., Hamilton
Hamiltonians have likely noticed that the building at corner of Main and John is undergoing renovation. This high profile corner deserves a fine establishment and that’s what Hamilton is getting.
London Tap House at the corner of Main and John (Image Credit: Skyscraper Page)
London Tap House in progress (Image Credit: Skyscraper Page)
The London Tap House from London, Ontario is opening a five-floor entertainment, dance club, lounge and restaurant complex featuring a 240 seat roof-top patio, with likely stunning views of Hamilton’s skyline.
The website says it will be opening later this year. The group also plans to expand the format into Toronto and Vancouver. They promise to provide friendly service in a casual setting for you to eat, drink, dance and laugh.
Interestingly, this is the second downtown entertainment venue/restaurant from London investors of recent. The Honest Lawyer opened in Jackson Square with street frontage on King West and outdoor patio.
Urinal in Honest Lawyer, Hamilton
Both establishments cited the huge volume of young people and college/university aged folks in the downtown core as big reasons for coming to Hamilton.
Shown in the next three photos is the installation of a 15-ton section of the staircase that will connect all the floors with the roof-top patio.
Installing the staircase.
Installing the staircase.
Installing the staircase.
This is an exciting addition and much needed entertainment venue in downtown. I’m confident the project is in good hands and it will be something Hamilton can be proud of.
By Dismayed
Posted 10/1/2007 2:00:51 PM
While I am excited to hear of a new entertainment venue in the downtown, I am disturbed by the photo of the urinal from the Honest Lawyer. Inviting men to urinate in what is clearly a woman's mouth is revolting as well as demeaning to women everywhere.
By urbanboy
Posted 10/2/2007 2:35:25 AM
Hey Dismayed, how do you know it's a woman's mouth and not a drag queen's, hahaha....lighten up a little, you'll live longer :)
By Ted Mitchell
Posted 10/2/2007 3:54:18 AM
Has anyone else been to the Honest Lawyer? Great name, looks funky from the outside but trust me, if you're over 30 you will not stay for long, or ever come back.
Owing to a complete lack of sound absorbing material and lots of incredibly noisy bar games, I find the place is intolerable. If I go back it will only be to document the SPL. It's like a hockey arena at playoff time.
So if your nerves have been shot by noisy places like this, take refuge in the Mexican art store on Locke. Very quiet, breath of fresh air.
By jason
Posted 10/2/2007 8:43:23 AM
Ted...you're probably right.
I think their aim is to please the 'under 30' crowd.
Other than Hess, it seems people have forgotten the thousands of university students that live here....London Taps is also hoping to tap into that market, although they sound like there might be options for older folks too.
I can't wait until this place opens.
By Clarkey
Posted 10/21/2007 6:23:58 AM
I am from London and use to work at and party at the orginial Tap House and let me tell you that you guys are in for a treat. This is a bar like no other. I place where you are always greeted with a smile and always get a handshake or high five on your way out the door. I will see everyone at the grand opening.
By Genghis
Posted 10/21/2007 6:59:40 PM
The Honest Lawyer originated in Windsor on Oulette Street.I think this may be a franchise name now. none the less, that mouth as a urinal is a bit sick.
By Cassafras
Posted 1/6/2008 10:38:36 AM
Hey there! I am also curious about the opening date, I worry that i havent seen any progress in like two months....i live just around the corner and im really looking forward to a new club in hamilton!
By The big "YELLOW BAG" Company!!!
Posted 4/4/2008 7:46:21 PM
I was driving downtown Hamilton last night and seen the great, backlit, "LONDON TAP HOUSE" sign, What a GREAT image for downtown Hamilton! After googleing the name and finding this website I am very excited to experience this new facility in downtown Hamilton!!!
By NOW OPEN!!
Posted 5/27/2008 2:40:04 AM
The London Tap House is officially open... and it's AMAZING!! Totally lives up to the hype and is sure to become a hit!
Come check it out!!
By Taptaptap
Posted
Gross toilet. Here's some cool bathroom door signs:
http://dirtgetswet.com/pics-images/194/now-thats-is-subtle
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By Jon Dalton
Posted 9/30/2007 7:47:03 PM
This is exciting news. That building has been an eyesore of failed establishments for way too long. How about King and James, and King and John? Those buildings are vacant above the first floor.
I was amazed at the success of Honest Lawyer as this summer every time I bike past it it's just booming, even late at night. They just open a pretty run of the mill restaurant / bar / dance joint and brought street life to the worst stretch of King St. It would be nice to see a different scene along Main.
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