Live Edge Brewing has become a New Year's Eve tradition for my family the last few years as we'll…read moregrab a beer flight and socialize then head home for dinner (get off the roads before all the party-goers are out). I was surprised to see I haven't written a review but I always have a good experience here! For my mom's birthday, she wanted to grab a beer flight and dinner at Live Edge Brewing. We arrived on a Saturday around 4:45pm and took a parking spot close to the entrance. They have a good-size parking lot so no concerns about finding a space. We walked in and saw the "wait to be seated" sign and soon afterward, a young woman came over and asked how many in our party and where we'd like to sit. The three of us decided to sit on their back patio. We picked a table and our waitress soon followed with drink/food menus. All of the tables outside had umbrellas to help shield from the sun, which on this Saturday was out but the temperature was perfect and there was a slight breeze to cool it down a little. The one oddity we had was that our drink menus didn't match as my menu had more taps listed compared to the others I was sitting with, so I ended up getting a drink in my flight they never saw. I slight hiccup but honestly, you can't be too upset with a drink in your hand! Our waitress was young and incredibly personable, friendly, accommodating, answering all our questions about the food and customizing our orders how we wanted them. We might have let it slip that it was my mom's birthday - Our waitress brought her a birthday cake shot to celebrate, which she loved! Our waitress let us take our time sampling our beer flights before placing our food orders. The wait time for our food was very reasonable, maybe 10-15 minutes, I can't remember as we were having too good a time chatting and sipping. For dinner, I ordered their Nashville Hot Chicken Sammy, which is a hand-breaded toaster-oven-baked chicken breast topped with provolone cheese, pickles, and their Nashville hot sauce between a brioche bun and served with a side of tater tots (a small upcharge from their default chips). The sandwich was delicious! Now, for you spice lovers, I didn't find this sandwich very spicy, it was more about the flavor, the tang of the sauce. I didn't mind it not being that spicy, the flavor was excellent! The pickles were thick and had a nice crisp to them and the provolone cheese paired so well with it all. The tater tots were fried perfectly with a crispier exterior but hot, pillowy-soft interior - For the small upcharge, ~$3.00, they were worth it. The portion sizes were perfect as I was perfectly full, I wasn't uncomfortable. The price of my meal was reasonable as well, especially seeing how everything's costing more in 2026. Live Edge Brewing is not only a family favorite but for me, it's a hidden gem. The friendly, laid back, yet still attentive service and country atmosphere have us continuing to come back each New Year's Eve, and now, this could become a new birthday tradition!

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.

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.

Is it California native whose first job was at a micro brewery as a kid this place was pretty cool…read more Pretty solid beer, way to go Canada although he got a little bit of catching up to do on the West Coast IPA styles ha ha

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!

Made another pit stop on the way to visit friends. Waiting for them to finish their work day, they…read moresuggested we pop into one of their favorite local pubs, the Merchant Ale house. The space is very reminiscent of an old English/Irish pub. Located right in the heart of downtown St Catherine's, my wife and I were promptly welcomed in by the staff as if we were regulars. There was a good selection of in house brews, the bartender was quick to offer suggestions, but we let him know we were told to check out the blueberry wheat. We only had time to stay for one drink, but had a good time, the beer was great and we had a good chat with the bartender. Very frequently and welcoming. We only wish we'd had a time to go back and try some other beers. Hopefully we will get a chance to return one day

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.

Great brewery with an excellent selection of beers and a fantastic atmosphere. A special shoutout…read moreto Matty for providing outstanding service, friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the beer menu. He made our visit even more enjoyable. We'll definitely recommend!

Enjoyable Belgium style brewery with good appetizers. Came into the Exchange yesterday afternoon…read moreand opted to sit outside on the elevated patio. Attentive service both from the bartender downstairs entering the establishment as well as the workers/ servers upstairs. The charcuterie board was excellent, a variety of crackers, cheeses and salami's peppered and plain. Ordered a corn style lager, very bitter but legit. For Round two ordered the Farmhouse ale, loaded with deep orange hops and a peppery bite in the aftertaste. Enjoyable tavern/ restaurant looking forward to fall/ autumn as the beers tend to be on tap based on the seasons.

A hidden gem in the Niagara area! I'm sad I've only discovered this place now. Plenty of indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating with open kitchen to watch them make pizza. The interior is super cute. Came on a Wednesday afternoon for a party of 6. Seems like they prefer the entire party to arrive at the same time to be seated cause the hostess kept asking how long it'll take for everyone else to arrive. They don't accept reservations and there's a limit of 90 mins during peak hours. Our server was patient and gave suggestions on what to order. I came for the nachos and it was HUGEEE, layered perfectly and was a hit at our table. Our server recommended the strawberry salad - a seasonal item for the summer months as well as pear-isean pizza, love the hot honey! Would definitely return to try out other items on the menu if I'm ever in the area!

Insanely good. Food came so fast and it was all delicious. We came specifically here while on…read morevacation because they have a side of poutine, but their pickle burger was really the star of the show even though the poutine was yummy.

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

My dad and I eat here twice a week. We both tend to be picky and expect good service. Buffalo…read moreBrewpub has NEVER let us down! All of the servers are excellent!!! A rare thing to find these days. We always feel welcome and all are attentive and friendly. Their pricing is also excellent and they have a couple of reward programs that allows you to save even more. They brew several beers in-house. You will find one you will enjoy. Of all the places we could go, we always go here. They have a very diversified menu. Give it a try, you'll be happy you did.

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!

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.

My husband says they have the best craft beer in the Niagara on the Lake region. On our wine tour…read morewe needed to stop and check out a few breweries as well to round out our trip. Last time we came through this spot was closed, he was thrilled we could try their beverages this time. He tried the short hills hazy and I had their botanical citrus hard seltzer. Both were tasty, delicious and refreshing. We enjoyed them outside on their dog friendly patio. We were happy that they had a to go beverage trailer in their parking lot. We took a lot of things home to try. So far everything has been delicious and it was very reasonably priced. A must stop for craft beer enthusiasts.