I really liked this place! Great bar and grill located right on the Grand River. The cod fish and…read morechips were delicious . Staff was very friendly and helpful. This place would be amazing in the summer to sit out on the patio.

Location/Service Stumbled upon this place while doing a day…read moretrip. This spot is right by the river with patio setup in the summer. Inside is very big and can accommodate large groups (best to reserve in advance). You can also sit by the bar if you like. Typical bar and grill setup - I like the little pieces of decor to spruce up the vibe. Staff were very nice, I'd really like the bartender who gave recommendations for first timers and explain the menu. Food Menu has a lot of typical bar & grill items, but with a Newfoundland twists since it's Newfoundland style. So definitely try dishes that are more known on the east end - like Newfie Fries, Lobsters, Cod au Gratin, Newfie Steak Dinner. The steak is a maple leaf bologna and not you're typical meat - more of the saltier and drier side. Newfie fries is a type of dressing that uses bread crumbs and yellow onions - again more of the saltier side, but it matches quite well with gravy as a poutine. Food pricing overall is very standard and not overly expensive. Portion sizes were very generous, had to pack it to go. Overall a good find if you're in the neighbourhood and traveling, great to explore and learn more about Newfoundland food.

Penstock Lounge is a nice bar lounge located inside Elora Mills Hotel and Spa. Highly recommend to…read morecome here for a drink or 2 and even a snack when you visiting Elora! That priceless view. Floor to Ceiling windows that give you a view of the Grand River and Elora Gorge while you sipping some cocktails? They also have a bar menu or even some items from the main restaurant you can order from. Penstock Lounge is just a classy place to time out while you are visiting Elora. It is just hard to believe that such impressive and amazing setting is right here in Ontario!

The Penstock Lounge, located inside the newly renovated Elora Mill Hotel and Spa, is a beautiful…read morespace on the lower level of the main restaurant. Stone-chiselled steps lead you down to this wonderful room with warm tones and stone walls adding to the ambiance and character of the building. There are dining tables and a piano near the bar, and a private dining room close by, but the nicest feature (to me) is the dining room that's built out from the main structure, sitting right over the Grand River and Elora Gorge. Gorgeous! Get it? JK and I dropped in for lunch on one of our crawls. We chose a table closest to the Tooth of Time (see photo) and waterfall just on the other side of the floor to ceiling windows. We actually switched tables shortly after because the sunlight was so bright. The view of the gorge was just as impressive. We were wandering around the St. Jacobs Farmers Market earlier, munching on stuff, so we weren't too hungry. The lunch menu had quite a few things that sounded good but we decided to share an order of the Glazed Thatcher Farms Pork Belly (braised cabbage, roasted squash purée, wild mushrooms). The presentation was beautiful and it tasted really good! It was cooked perfectly - tender, moist, flavourful. Excellent dish. Their cocktail menu had a lot of interesting concoctions but we chose water and coffee. I know, it sounds boring but we still had a few stops planned on our long way home - all breweries. Yes, I was thinking responsibly! I'll have to come back to sample more of their menu. Our server was recommending their desserts. Next time. I may just have to plan a stay at the hotel so I can go through their cocktail menu. Highly recommended.

Shepherd's Pub is one of the best value restaurants in Elora. Great staff, good food and an…read moreexcellent pint of Guinness. They consistently do the basics well at a reasonable price. This is unlike the majority of local restaurants that focus on chasing the tourist $'s with style over substance offerings at a premium price.

Enjoyed some beer and an early light dinner / snacking at this authentic pub in downtown Elora …read more Casual and visually interesting vibe . Good service , attentive and friendly. The cod bites were very good! A nice Greek salad as well. Solid selection of beers. Look forward to going back

Food is top notch!…read more We had maybe the best mozzarella sticks ever here, perfectly cooked and so cheesy! Also had a corn and chicken chowder (a special soup of the day) that was so good, we suggested to add it to the menu! My fiancée had the 'stuffed yorkies' and I had the 'turkey club'. Both were off the charts delicious and perfectly presented. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. The beer was great, great selection of over 10 on tap, probably close to 15.. good variety and clean and crisp. You can tell they keep the lines well serviced. They have a nice darts area and provide the darts if you want to play. Also a bunch of board and card games too. Great evening, definitely going back next time we are in Orangeville!!

We were looking forward to a relaxing lunch on a riverside patio on a beautiful sunny mid-week day…read more We decided to give The Brewhouse in Fergus another try. We had been here before , but have yet to be impressed by the food or ambiance. On arrival we were casually seated by a friendly server/hostess. By casual I mean that we were told to sit anywhere we would like. The patio was not busy. We ordered Fish & Chips and a Caesar Salad. It took some time for our food to arrive and served by a young and friendly server. The fish was a mushy something or another matter, covered in a tasteless breading. The fries were so-so and to give them a rating of 5, would have been a stetch. The whole plate looked like it was hastely thrown together. The Caesar Salad also looked it was just dumped on a plate. And as far as the ambiance is concerned, the whole place looked unkept, both inside and near the entrance. I very seldom review restaurants, but lately, with high prices on low quality foods, I feel that we should make these establishments aware of what they're getting away with! BTW, we also pay their waitstaff with generous tips!

Went here for lunch after visiting Ferguson tart festival…read more The service was OK but the food was disappointing. I ordered a steak sandwich ( I ordered it medium) it was overdone and tough. My wife ordered chicken tenders and they were over done. There was a smell to the room. Maybe came from the smell of the river. Sorry not a fan. Will not return

Under new management. Some new interesting menu items. Staff was super friendly and attentive…read more Great little patio overlooking a beautiful garden. Only suggestions for them is the draft beer is not cold enough. Perhaps some frosted glasses, and the new "Turkey Panini" sounded interesting but PESTO , I would suggest a cranberry or lingonberry instead. Rueben was awesome.

The best drinks in town!!! Amazing cocktails and variety of spirits. High quality and creative…read morebeverages. Excellent service. Fun decor and seating areas. They have a limited food/snack menu but what they do have is delicious. You can also order food from the taco place next door and it can be delivered to your table. The feta lemon dip with crostini was lovely. The snack tray of cheeses , olives and nuts was delicious. The kettle chips were flavorful too. Me and my friends loved our cocktails. The decor is fun and old timey. Definitely a fun ambiance and experience.

Easily best bar in Stratford with truly craft cocktails and superb service in a quint Havana-esq…read morelounge.

We are teetotalers and vegans. We were invited for dinner and host chose this bar. We had…read morereservations but were early but they couldn't accommodate us. When we were seated realized that this place does have limited seatings. If i want to go have some good food this is not the first place or even n'th place on my list. The food is less than OK, and quantity is enough for a young kid. Vegan Edamame as an appetizer. Sprinkled with Japanese spice togarashi. Server warned us it was spicy, but it wasn't to us. Also served almost cold, expected it to be lukewarm warm or warm. Vegan warm shiitake mushrooms Wakame - a better dish. The dish was warm and mushrooms good. Mildly spiced. We were 5 of sharing two appetizers and it wasn't enough. Vegan Udon Noodle had Shiitake mushroom, Edamame, Broccoli, Bok choy, red chillies, green onions, Soft tofu, Sesame, and was topped with sweet chili soy sauce. The sauce tasted factory made and not house made. Fantastic ingredients but sauce made the dish taste not good as it should have been. The non-alcoholic Grapefruit Basil Paloma was OK. Didn't taste Basil flavour. Go for vibe or for drinks, food go elsewhere. If you want to show a reel on Insta or TT, it is good.

Perfect spot for a pint and lunch!! Had the turkey sandwich…read moreon the patio overlooking the grand river. Great food, nice patio. Definitely recommend!