Hess Village
I figured Hess deserves it's own thread.
Hamilton's most popular district and by far the coolest spot in Southern Ontario (some would say 'outisde of TO', others say it's the coolest including TO). Patio season is here and this is ground zero in the Hammer. One of my fave spots - the Gown and Gavel - seems to be undergoing a huge reno. Right back to the studs. As of this morning (April 18) it doesn't look anywhere close to being done. Anyone know what's happening? |
To be honest in a Hess vs. Entertainment District Battle
I think Hess wins. I feel like punching the entertainment district sideways for how terrible it now is. |
yea, I think I agree. I was there last week. It's no Hess.
Hess is so unique in it's layout where the patios and eateries rule the streetscape, not traffic. The cobblestone is awesome, the trees are great and the people are amazing. I've never found anything like it in all of Ontario. |
I like the layout of Hess and George streets and the adaptive use of the buildings, but find most of the clubs there are bullshit. The closest I get to Hess during party time is at the eat-a-pita around 2:00 am when all the meatheads are crowding the place. Last time I was in one of the dance clubs I got kicked out. That said, Doors and Che are my favourite spots in Hess.
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Do u mean Richmond/John, Retro?
I actually go to 'The District' a lot and am not a big fan either. But I don't like Hess really... although I love the concept! Rooftop patios... the new wave for outdoor eateries/pubs. I REALLY hope this catches on in the Hammer! Hamilton was always the place to go for Entertainment, hence Toronto was called 'Hogtown'... we need to win this title back! |
Yeah I mean Richmond and John area.
Hess functions as something more than a stomping ground for 905 brats. Hess is still a bit problematic but at least it isn't urban blight. |
I wouldn't call Richmond/John 'urban blight'. I'd happily lay that streetscape down along Main Street in Hamilton in a heartbeat! haha.
My fave Hess spots are G&G, Koi, Ceilid House (sp??) and Che. |
Friend of mine is a waitress at Gown and Gavel so I've gotten a few free drinks haha.
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try to find out what's going on there and when it'll be re-opened. just heading out for a 'date' with my wife. would have loved to start at G&G tonight, but we'll do Augusta St instead. |
i'd love to see a few things happen to hess: more restaurants; a cafe or two; maybe a bookstore; couple more art galleries; a hotel; and most importantly, close hess to traffic, if only for a few hours in the evening - no need to have it open at night.
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Ceilidh House on St. Patrick's Day is something else.
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Ceilidh House when the Westdale ladies are allowed out ain't bad either.
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Proclaimers play impromptu show in Hess Village
TheSpec.com The Hamilton Spectator (Apr 19, 2008) The Proclaimers -- the Scottish duo behind the hit I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles), and who ruled the airwaves in the early '90s -- performed an impromptu concert in Hess Village yesterday afternoon. The pair were in town filming a show with MuchMusic and are in concert tonight, April 19 at the Hamilton Convention Centre. Show time is 9 p.m. Tickets are available through www.hecfi.on.ca http://www.thespec.com/videogallery/356958 |
The best part of the video was when they proclaim that the dude that needed to get by was like a Hells Angel on a Scouter. In the next scene they almost get run off the sidewalk by the dude in the motorized scouter.
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I generally agree with the observations that Hess is a preferable destination to the 905-dominated entertainment district in Toronto, but the entertainment district is far from being an accurate representation of Toronto night life as a whole. |
From what I gather, Hamilton has a rather interesting entertainment history especially when it comes to music. A lot of the big stars used to come to Hamilton for a good time because things were a little looser here than up in Toronto.
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Interesting to note that Hess Village, the only pedestrian zone in the city, is perhaps the most successful commercial area in the core. A fine example of how pedestrian zones can (and do) work well, even in heavily car-dependant cities like Hamilton.
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ceilidh house:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/a...4/IMG_0320.jpg |
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actually, Hamilton was considered a much more cultured city and destination for many years back in our heyday. I'll dig up some great pieces I've read in the past highlighting our A&E scene and how performers would always prefer the Hammer over Hogtown. |
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