Grab Poutine & a Pint, Cocktails & Chacuterie…
Niagara is home to fantastic spots to Go Sip – from breweries, cider-houses, and distilleries, to bars and restaurants. Every corner of the region has your appetite and thirst needs covered. For a casual bite to eat and a pint of something local, downtown St. Catharines has great options for craft fans. Merchant Ale House, Kully’s, Bolete, OddBird and Oddbar all offer great food and locally-made beverages. For fans of music and the arts, The First Ontario Performing Arts Centre, Warehouse Concert Hall and The Meridian Centre have craft options to sip on while taking in a show or a movie. From the heart of Niagara heading in any direction you will find perfect pairings. The Old Stone Inn in Niagara Falls, offers innovative cocktails in their historic bar or enjoy fireside and courtyard dining where chef pairs burgers with craft beers and ciders. In Niagara On The Lake, the first capital of Upper Canada you can find a variety of farm to table dining establishments who innovatively pair their plates with local craft bevvies.
As the craft beverage industry continues to blossom in Niagara, there are more and more collaborations between chefs, restaurants and craft beverage suppliers, featuring seasonal flavours. When the artisans come together, magic happens on the plate and in the glass. Taste the energy, pride and passion in small batch cooking, brewing, distilling and of course in winemaking too. Never forget about the grapes.