Guidebook for Hamilton
Parks & Nature
Go for your morning jog up the stairs or access the Chedoke Radial Trailhead.
11 locals recommend
Dundurn Stairs
Dundurn StairsGo for your morning jog up the stairs or access the Chedoke Radial Trailhead.
Dundas Valley Conservation Area
650 Governors RdBayfront Park
200 Harbour Front DrGage Park
1000 Main St EAlbion Falls
Webster Falls
Harvest RoadDundas Peak
Harvest RoadFood Scene
Joy uses fresh, whole wheat flour that she grinds in-house and uses within three days! Delicious treats that you can feel good about eating!
Made for you by Madeleine
51 King William StJoy uses fresh, whole wheat flour that she grinds in-house and uses within three days! Delicious treats that you can feel good about eating!
Delicious food. Plates for sharing, but good portions! It's an upbeat place which can get a little noisy, so great for a "night out on the town" rather than a romantic evening, in my opinion.
24 locals recommend
Born & Raised
224 James St NDelicious food. Plates for sharing, but good portions! It's an upbeat place which can get a little noisy, so great for a "night out on the town" rather than a romantic evening, in my opinion.
Lots of meat and quite salty, but they have some great flavours. Occasionally they have live music too!
8 locals recommend
Nique Restaurant
30 Vine StLots of meat and quite salty, but they have some great flavours. Occasionally they have live music too!
The Mule
41 King William StTacos and cocktails. Mmm.
Mezcal Tacos & Tequila
150 James St STacos and tequila! Cool flavour combinations.
The French
37 King William StThe Diplomat
43 King William StGreat place for sharing small plates! They try their best to buy local and change menus seasonally.
23 locals recommend
Berkeley North
31 King William StGreat place for sharing small plates! They try their best to buy local and change menus seasonally.
CIMA Enoteca
190 Locke St SFresh pasta!
Earth to Table: Bread Bar Locke
258 Locke Street SouthA local favourite for brunch and pizza
Brunch and dinner fancy style! Have a separate vegetarian menu too.
40 locals recommend
Aberdeen Tavern
432 Aberdeen AveBrunch and dinner fancy style! Have a separate vegetarian menu too.
Democracy*
202 Locke St SVegan cafe and restaurant
Mulberry Street Coffeehouse
193 James St NDurand Coffee
142 Charlton Ave WCute shop with delicious coffee
India Village Restaurant
100 King St WFave Indian food resto
Drinks & Nightlife
The West Town is our local "watering hole" that has been a community hub for ages! Also has classic greasy spoon food and simple breakfasts. We love going to the "bar side" (left when you walk in the door) because of its cozy feel and because it is the original section when the pub was a third the size it is now.
97 locals recommend
Earth to Table: Bread Bar Locke
258 Locke Street SouthThe West Town is our local "watering hole" that has been a community hub for ages! Also has classic greasy spoon food and simple breakfasts. We love going to the "bar side" (left when you walk in the door) because of its cozy feel and because it is the original section when the pub was a third the size it is now.
Brux House Craft Beer & Kitchen
137 Locke St SExtensive beer list and some pretty good bites!
Delicious beer with cool labeling! And you can hop over to the other brewery when you're done!
13 locals recommend
Fairweather Brewing Co.
5 Ofield RdDelicious beer with cool labeling! And you can hop over to the other brewery when you're done!
Delicious! And you can hop over to the other brewery when you're done!
12 locals recommend
Grain & Grit Beer Co.
11 Ewen RdDelicious! And you can hop over to the other brewery when you're done!
MERIT Brewing Co.
107 James St NAwesome selection of beer that features local art on the labels. Also available in the LCBOs in Ontario, if you're not able to make it to the venue!
35 locals recommend
Collective Arts Brewing
207 Burlington St EAwesome selection of beer that features local art on the labels. Also available in the LCBOs in Ontario, if you're not able to make it to the venue!
Check out Augusta Street from James to John for a selection of bars and pubs! Partly known for its "21 and over only" rule. It's just a 15-20 minute walk from our house so leave the car at home and enjoy the fresh air!
16 locals recommend
Augusta Street
Augusta StreetCheck out Augusta Street from James to John for a selection of bars and pubs! Partly known for its "21 and over only" rule. It's just a 15-20 minute walk from our house so leave the car at home and enjoy the fresh air!
Fantastic cocktails, with some adventurous creations! It's a small place with bar seating and standing room, so you'll be lucky if you get in! Worth a try, and lot's of places on James if it's too full.
14 locals recommend
Bar Sazerac
278 James St NFantastic cocktails, with some adventurous creations! It's a small place with bar seating and standing room, so you'll be lucky if you get in! Worth a try, and lot's of places on James if it's too full.
Corktown Irish Pub, The
175 Young StCheck out their website for show details!
Casbah
306 King St WCheck out their website for show details!
This Ain't Hollywood
345 James St NCheck out their website for show details!
Sightseeing
Dundurn Castle
610 York BlvdArts & Culture
Art Gallery of Hamilton
123 King St WIf you're lucky enough to be here on Friday night Art Crawls, check it out! Lots of independent art galleries, street vendors, and buskers. The street also has many boutiques, clothing stores, coffee shops, restaurants, art galleries etc. to enjoy
42 locals recommend
James Street North
James Street NorthIf you're lucky enough to be here on Friday night Art Crawls, check it out! Lots of independent art galleries, street vendors, and buskers. The street also has many boutiques, clothing stores, coffee shops, restaurants, art galleries etc. to enjoy
Shopping
Many boutiques, clothing/shoe stores, hair dressers, antique shops, restaurants...
44 locals recommend
Locke Street South
Locke Street SouthMany boutiques, clothing/shoe stores, hair dressers, antique shops, restaurants...
Essentials
Strathcona Market
460 York BoulevardGreat place for local produce.
Closest place for vegetables, although it has a limited selection and can be expensive.
28 locals recommend
Goodness Me! Natural Food Market
176 Locke St SClosest place for vegetables, although it has a limited selection and can be expensive.
Fortinos
50 Dundurn St SClosest large supermarket
Lots of local vendors, although many items straight from the Toronto Food Terminal. Produce, cheese, meat, nuts, grains, oils, prepared foods, cafes, etc. Great for winter, although if you're here during the summertime you should check out one of our many local outdoor farmers' markets.
83 locals recommend
Hamilton Farmer's Market
35 York BlvdLots of local vendors, although many items straight from the Toronto Food Terminal. Produce, cheese, meat, nuts, grains, oils, prepared foods, cafes, etc. Great for winter, although if you're here during the summertime you should check out one of our many local outdoor farmers' markets.