Hamptons on King

"Friends don't let friends go to Hampton's." Or so my friends have told me. But as you can see by my 4-star review, I'm an enabler.

Some may say that I must not care much about my friends' well-being if I bring them here. Well. They may be onto something. One time I was here a fight broke out and the bouncer tackled the aggressor onto one of the ladies in my group. Another time one of my friends tackled the other by the patio and gave him a concussion. But Hampton's keeps drawing us back with its amazing patio, cheap drinks, and atmosphere. It's very lively and always has something going on (injuries included...). So how much do I recommend Hampton's? Here's a point system to help you decide:

1. Is it nice outside? (+20 points for the patio / -10 for the inside)
2. Do you want cheap drinks? (+20 points, especially during happy hour)
3. Are you injury-prone? (-10 points)
4. How prone to getting tackled are your friends? (+10 points)

Did you get a perfect 60 points? Well what are you waiting for?!

Not the fanciest bar in town, but the staff is really friendly and the drinks are very reasonably priced. It's a little cramped inside during the winter, but they have a great patio right on King that's perfect for the warmer months.

I wouldn't recommend this place for a dinner date, but if you're up for a relaxed atmosphere and some good drink deals, it's definitely worth a stop.

I've been to Hampton's a few times now.  The first time I went I was excited to try their Tuesday dollar taco deal; however, after waiting an hour for the server come, I began feeling apprehensive.  The tacos finally came and were sub-par.  The beer was over-priced and atmosphere bro-y.  Needless to say, the next few times I came I had to be dragged kicking and screaming.  

It does offer a few redeeming qualities.  The outdoor patio is very nice and they allow dogs.  So in the end, if you have a dog and several hours to kill waiting to be served, go ahead and try it.