Raise the Hammer

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.

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.

Eww. When you put it that way, it IS creepy!

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 :)

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.

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.

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.

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.

Any idea when the opening date will be??

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!

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!!!

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!!

Gross toilet. Here's some cool bathroom door signs:

http://dirtgetswet.com/pics-images/194/now-thats-is-subtle

compared to other clubs out there the london tap house is missing a lot, for starters a dj.

Compared to a lot of bars the Tap House is missing a lot...like fun. They have plenty of staff that will give you fake smiles and doormen that will talk down to you but if you're looking for a genuinely good time don't bother.

So I've heard the owner is desperate to start turning a profit or he will cut and run back to BC. With all the potential this place had upon opening, and considering that surrounding businesses doing well, I think we have a prime example of how not to run a business.