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Pub Burger - Fretboard Brewing & Public House, Hamilton, OH

Fretboard Brewing & Public House

4.5 (14)
$30 and under
Pub
103 Main St, Hamilton, OH 45013

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Fretboard Brewing & Public House

4.5
$30 and under
Pub
Hamilton

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for business meals
We’re your go-to public house located in the heart of downtown Hamilton. Our chef team uses fresh ingredients to bring you scratch-made dishes that raise the bar on classic pub fare. And the beer? It’s award-winning goodness from our Master Brewers at Fretboard Brewing Co. We also offer a solid lineup of signature cocktails and wines. There’s nothing ordinary here, just great food, great drinks, and warm hospitality.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Hamilton
  • Cross street
    B Street and Main
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Fretboard Brewing & Public House.

4.5

4.5
(14)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fretboard Brewing & Public House offers a "great find" with "excellent food & service." Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive" staff and the inviting atmosphere, especially on the rooftop. Menu favorites include pulled pork sandwiches and celiac-safe options. Despite occasional delays, diners appreciate the "delicious" meals and "outstanding" service.
14 Reviews
  1. Rachel

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu, great food, and great service. Perfect location!

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  2. Jen Gold

    Cincinnati8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was the second time I was really disappointed with my visit to Fretboard. We have enjoyed many meals there in the years since they opened and always raved about the food and service. My last visit I ordered a BLT sandwich. It had one piece of bacon, wilty lettuce and almost no sauce. I figured off day, off kitchen. We were on the roof patio and enjoying the time together. This visit I ordered the fish tacos. The fish was so tough I could barely bite through the piece. The tortillas were stale and again, no sauce. There are just too many great choices in Hamilton now to keep getting that quality of food for the prices they charge.

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  3. Susan Gold

    Chicago38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fretboard Public House was a great find!! All of the food was delicious and came out quickly. We will definitely be back when we’re in the area.

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  4. susan

    Cleveland8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was very friendly and attentive. The food was very good. We will definitely be back.

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  5. James

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent- food, service, atmosphere. Highly recommend.

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  6. Steven

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food & service. The young lady who was our server was excellent with a very nice outgoing personality.

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  7. Elizabeth

    Cincinnati15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 2, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is outstanding, Lauren is outstanding with her quickness and attentiveness.

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  8. Cynthia

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, it was really great. So thankful for this celiac safe place!

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  9. Lourdes Gold

    Cincinnati33 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on August 15, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We love coming to dinner here and we were excited to bring our out of town family members here for their first time. Even though we reserved a table for 7 with a friendly staff member we had to squeeze into a 6 top. Our waitress was friendly and did a great job. The low marks are because our main course took way too long which did not fare well with young kids in tow. We would have ordered dessert but after a 2 hour meal it was late for the kids. We all enjoyed our meals which were delicious ( meatloaf, blackened salmon, fried chicken) it just took way too long.

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  10. Lynn Gold

    Cincinnati99 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 7, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Had the shrimp appetizer and it was quite good (not too spicy for those who don't like a lot of spice). I really need to try something different, but I always go back to the pulled pork on pretzel bun sandwich. Was not disappointed. My husband had the cajun chicken sandwich and really liked it. I really hate to eat of lot of fried foods but their french fries are really good.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Hamilton
  • Cross street
    B Street and Main
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

FAQs

Yes, many guests recommend Fretboard Brewing & Public House for a date night, praising the attentive service, good food, and rooftop ambiance.

Guests frequently describe hearty portions at Fretboard, from an overflowing chef's salad to a huge pub burger and a generously sized meatloaf.

Fretboard fills up for peak visits and special events, guests report packed dining rooms, long waits for rooftop seating, and busy holiday crowds; meanwhile the first floor and earlier lunch visits are often noticeably calmer.

Casual dress, comfortable, informal clothing is appropriate and nothing formal is required.

Yes, Fretboard has a popular rooftop patio that guests repeatedly mention for its seating and views.

Fretboard is at its calmest for many guests around lunchtime or if you dine early in the evening, reviewers call lunch a go‑to and note that eating early often beats the later crowds and helps secure rooftop seating.

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A photo of Fretboard Brewing & Public House restaurant

Fretboard Brewing & Public House

4.5
$30 and under
Pub
Hamilton

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
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