Ideal for an older group of friends who have a night away from the kids, lounges are a relaxed and chilled environment where you can chat, drink and eat without the distraction of loud live music or busy and noisy crowds. One of Hampden's more popular and relaxed lounge spots is the 13.5% Wine Bar, which serves specialist and upscale wines. The lounge has a modern interior with dimly-lit tables, dark wooden floors and rustic brick walls, and the establishment also houses over 200 bottles of wine. For those who are a little less partial to a glass of wine, the 13.5% Bar also serves cocktails, beers and food should you wish to eat.
If you are looking for a classic bar with a pool table, bartender and a beer list then there are a few options in Hampden to choose from. One of these is the Grey Goose Bar and Grille, which is owned by Lynnann Allen and hosts several pool tables, lines of bar stools and entertains with karaoke from time to time. One of your other options is Dimitri's Tavern, which prides itself on serving local Hampden residents and also entertains with karaoke on certain nights.
One of the specialist bars in Hampden is Frazier's on the Avenue, which describes itself as having a grungy pool-room mystique. The bar is known for its live music performances and is open from Monday to Sunday, 9am till 2am. The bar also puts on live comedy and open mic nights as well as specialist one-off events like movie premieres and themed parties. The bar also serves food should you get hungry.
Many of the lounge and saloon bars in Hampden serve food as an aside, but there are actually bars in Hampden dedicated to the food instead of the drinks. One good example is the Grano Pasta Bar, which instead of serving beer serves Italian pasta dishes to the customers. Dishes include seafood pasta, vegetable pasta, lasagna and even a fish of the day. For those who do just fancy a cool beverage, there is a seated bar serving wine and beer.
