Brine & Stave

Wine, cocktails and shareable plates come together at Brine & Stave, a Hamilton bar with a seafood-leaning lineup of specialty foods. Guests order at the bar for their table, then settle in and linger over wine and conversation. The setup is relaxed and unhurried, and it’s a good pick for a long conversation.

The walls are hung with the work of rotating local artists, which gives the room an artistic ambiance and a reason to come back and see what’s new. It’s a relaxed place to unwind in a village that is home to Colgate University, and the kind of spot where a quick drink easily turns into a long evening.

What to Know

• Orders are placed at the bar and brought to the table.
• The menu features shareable plates.
• Rotating local artists display their work on the walls.
• Cocktails, wine and seafood are part of the lineup.
• Featured by Madison County Tourism.