My husband and I ordered takeout and it was delicious as always! Have been here several times…read morebefore, it's a great location to the wine trail. We often walk between here and the winery next door. The food is very good and a good variety, and they have tons of beer to choose from. We got the chicken fingers and pretzels today. The chicken fingers are perfectly crunchy and flavorful, and they are huge!

Our drink order was initially wrong. Asked for an IPA, got the Oktoberfest. Drink reviews on…read moreUntapped. Taproom loaded chips. With bacon. 10/10 Tortilla Chips are amazing. They're fresh and crisped perfectly. Cheese is good. Tomatoes are very fresh. Bacon was crispy but a little dark in color. Pretzel bites 7/10 Can't tell they're fried, the cheese made them soggy, like if they were baked. The cheese and bacon is delicious though.

Such a cool vibe! Highly recommend stopping here if you're in the area especially for beer and wine…read moretaste testing. The Black Lager, Nut Brown Ale, Tropical Situation, Altar Ego, and Extra Special Bitter were what we tried and they were excellent! Food is superb here too. We started with the Whipped Feta which we tend to get a lot when it's available at different dispensaries and this one was easily one of the best we had. My Buffalo Chicken Burger was so delicious, crispy, and the Gorgonzola cheese added a lot to it as well. My wife ordered the Tofu Tacos which she enjoyed and liked even more when she added pickles that I didn't want from my burger. Wasn't as messy as she thought it was gonna be too! Our fries were nice and crispy and very well seasoned as well. Staff was excellent and gave great recommendations and we had great conversation with him. I know the menu has changed a bit since we went, so we're dying to try the new menu and new beers! Again, highly recommend stopping here!

Silversmith was such a good choice for a brewery to visit in the Niagara wine region. I'd been…read morewanting to try poutine for quite a while, and though it was available when I lived near Detroit, I never trusted that I was close enough to Quebec for it to be good. I decided maybe Virgil was close enough to try it, and oh my goodness - I understood at once why poutine is so popular. If you also hail from a poutine-less area of the world, fear not - done well, it's a great dish. The beer was also excellent. I can see why The Black Lager is Canada's most award-winning Schwarzbier. There are some really good schwarzebiers in my city, and Silversmith's is right up there with them. I also have a Nut Brown Ale, and a small size of the Motueka, both of which I would get again. They know what they are doing with their food and drink. And the atmosphere is really good as well. The old-church-turned-brewery is beautiful. I'll let the pictures in other reviews do it justice. The service was good. It was relatively busy the night I was there, but the service was still quick enough and even a bit conversational - I recall one of the bartenders worked at Silversmith in the warmer months, and travels southeast Asia in the colder months, which is pretty cool. I would likely be a regular if I lived in the area.

We had a great time at Merchant Ale House! The beer here is excellent--my wife and I each got a…read moreflight, and while we enjoyed everything we tried, the Blueberry Wheat and Sunset Glow were absolute standouts. Super flavourful, refreshing, and unique. The food was just as impressive. I had the Brisket Burger, which was delicious--tangy, spicy, and packed with flavour. My wife ordered the Buffalo Cauliflower Sandwich and loved it. The cauliflower was crispy, perfectly cooked, and had just the right amount of kick. Staff is lovely too, accommodating and nice to talk to. Great beer, great food, and a chill vibe--definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!

Great food and wonderful crafted beer. The atmosphere is…read morereally nice too. Can't go wrong.

As a Californian in Canada I couldn't have asked for a more welcoming and fun local bar to stumble…read moreupon. Good music, cute dogs, friendly staff, and friendly owner. We had great drinks, great conversation, and an awesome time. I felt so comfortable and had the best time with my friends and family. If any business deserves your dollars, it's this one. A true gem. If you're looking for a homey place to take load off, this is a great choice.

Popped into this place on a Friday night. Great atmosphere, cool understated decor. Bartender was…read moresuperb. Mixed fantastic drinks (had a great paper plane) took the time to explain and allow samples for different micros. Also provided recommendations on local restaurants in the area. Would absolutely return if I didn't live 2500 miles away.

We were walking by when we realized this was a brewery so we peaked our heads in and decided to…read morestop in for a beer and some food. The space is beautiful! There is a bar and I believe one table on the first floor. We were told there is additional seating up at, which is where most people went as they came in. We sat at the bar. I don't remember what beers we decided on but they were very good. We also go the hummus duo and a pepperoni pizza. Everything was great!

My houseguests (including my daughter's dog, Sage, who I was dog sitting) stopped here after a…read morewalk around NOTL. We shared an app and sampled some beer before heading for dinner at a family member's place nearby. This was the perfect spot for us. The upstairs back patio was shady and dog friendly. The service was quick and efficient. And the setting was perfect - like being in a treehouse. The Nachos had plenty of cheese and garnishes with sides of sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. We really liked this spot as it was perfect to relax on a sweltering hot day!

The setting for The Grist is incredibly adorable. It gives industrial chic in the best kind of way,…read moreso walking in is comforting and cozy but still sophisticated. The food was more of a 3.5, but I think it was truthfully just what I ordered. For me, the roll was just too greasy to begin and then when they add the Italian dressing it ended up being difficult for me to eat. That being said, it's a given that it would be a heavier dish, but I didn't expect it to be quite so heavy. I stole some fries from my dining partner, and they were yummy. And if you couldn't tell, the pretzel was great (I took a bite before I took a picture. Whoops.) I do believe if I ordered something different (and the menu is quite extensive) I would likely have a better experience with the food, so I'd definitely come back. There were a few times it was difficult to get the attention of our waitress, but it was very busy on the day we were there. All in all not a bad experience, but not a stand out either.

My wife and I have been to a LOT of breweries, so it honestly takes something special to wow us…read morenow... and Grist absolutely did. We both grabbed flights, and while everything was solid, there were four beers that totally stood out: * Horchata Wit - creamy, spiced, super smooth * London Fog - light, unique, full of flavour * Cantarito Sour Ale - bright, citrusy, refreshing * Smoke'd Scottish Ale - the most unique beer we've tried in a long time It's rare for a brewery to hit this many home runs in one visit. For our appetizer, we got the Baked Brie-zza, and wow... dangerous. The dough (pretty sure it's house-made) is incredible, and the Brie adds so much creaminess while the fig compote and hot honey round it all out. Just so flavourful and sooo tasty. For mains: * I ordered the Baked Chicken Parm Ziti -- nice and cheesy, chicken cooked well. Noodles were slightly overcooked but I still enjoyed it. * My wife had the Smoked Tuna Tacos, loved them, and powered through the serious spice level Our friends enjoyed their meals and drinks too. And we're 100% coming back. The menu was super appealing and the pizza looked unbelievable -- easily something we need to try next time along with a few other dishes we had our eyes on. Overall? A fantastic experience. Great food, great beer, and easily some of the most memorable flavours we've had in a long time. Interior is decorated nice too, really cool and clean vibes! If you like honest food + drink reviews and travel adventures, make sure to follow our YouTube channel A&M Roam; tons more Niagara and Michigan content coming soon!

What a nice spot! Stopped in early on a Thursday afternoon. I believe the servers name was Dee…read morethat waited on us and she was awesome! Friendly and personable! I tried their stout which I really liked and my boyfriend tried a few of their beers that he enjoyed! Stop in if you're in the area, you will be glad you did!

A pleasant afternoon, enjoying a beer and some wifi while relaxing. Great service here, a comfy…read morespace and some food that looks pretty fabulous. This is not a very large brewpub with just a few tables inside and out. An intimate vibe that was much appreciated after a morning of sightseeing. [Review 1489 of 2024 - 166 in Ontario - 22512 overall]

No wait times as we walked into the restaurant which was nice. We had our dog with us so we went to…read morethe patio in the back. Food and drink orders were taken inside, once our order is replaced they brought out our food. We had to bring out our own flights though. They filled up our dogs water dish on the super hot day! Some different varieties of beers offered. Some of them were really tasty and different! Food was really good. I wish they had table service. A cute brewery to try out when you're in Hamilton!

Beer was excellent. We had 2 flights and couldn't find a favorite, they were all that good…read more Service was very fun and friendly

It was spare of the moment dinner as my son came to visit. We were told a half hour wait on a…read moreFriday night and it was more like 10 minutes. Which was a nice surprise. Employees are very welcoming and courteous. Helped us with choosing beers. The food was delivered quickly and cooked perfectly. With the amount of people service was great and wonderful. We will be back!

Delicious food, Friendly servers and the beer is cold. I…read moreonly wish that they would take reservations especially since they are so busy - which is good!!!!

Great spot by the QEW out in the middle of nowhere is worth a stop…read more It's a massive brewery with plenty of room both inside and out on the patio, and also has a bottle shop. Worth a stop when you need a break from traffic so get off and enjoy some of what Niagara has to offer!

Overall, it was a great spot to relax and grab a drink with a friend. The atmosphere made it an…read moreeasy place to hang out and unwind. We ordered the pork nachos, which were decent for bar food, though a bit pricey at $30. Our total bill came to $58.20 for two beers and the nachos. That said, our server was excellent, friendly, and really helped make the experience enjoyable.