Guidebook for Hamilton
Food Scene
Earth to Table: Bread Bar Locke
258 Locke Street SouthDonut Monster
246 Locke St SThe best donuts in the world. Trust me.
Brux House Craft Beer & Kitchen
137 Locke St SFantastic food and great craft beer!
Democracy*
202 Locke St SVegan and delicious!
Mattson & Co.
225 Locke St SThe Beverly on Locke
Locke Street SouthAmazing brunch and never too crouded
Awesome space to work or study while having a coffee or craft beer, or trying on of their delicious menu options. Really cool atmosphere in an old church.
Brown Dog Coffee Shoppe
211 Locke St SAwesome space to work or study while having a coffee or craft beer, or trying on of their delicious menu options. Really cool atmosphere in an old church.
Hamilton Farmer's Market
35 York BlvdDon't go anywhere else for your grocery needs!
The Mule
41 King William StMezcal Tacos & Tequila
150 James St SRadius
18 James St SThe closest thing to being in Germany without going to Germany. Timeless and impossible to disappoint.
Black Forest Inn
255 King St EThe closest thing to being in Germany without going to Germany. Timeless and impossible to disappoint.
LOVE this place. Everything on the menu has a unique twist, hence the name. Awesome food, drinks, and atmosphere.
8 locals recommend
Nique Restaurant
30 Vine StLOVE this place. Everything on the menu has a unique twist, hence the name. Awesome food, drinks, and atmosphere.
Starbucks
158 Locke St SA classic spot and my go-to work space.
Breakfast in the morning on one side, drinks and nachos in the evening on the other. Your classic neighbourhood diner scene.
97 locals recommend
Earth to Table: Bread Bar Locke
258 Locke Street SouthBreakfast in the morning on one side, drinks and nachos in the evening on the other. Your classic neighbourhood diner scene.
Drinks & Nightlife
ORA Italian Kitchen + Bar
18 Hess St SThe Gown & Gavel
24 Hess St SThe Ship
23 Augusta StThe Pheasant Plucker
20 Augusta StUno Mas
150 James St SCorktown Irish Pub, The
175 Young StThe Brain
199 James St NMERIT Brewing Co.
107 James St NEssentials
Locke Street Farmers’ Market
260 Locke St SFortinos
50 Dundurn St SGoodness Me! Natural Food Market
176 Locke St SShoppers Drug Mart
113 Herkimer StOpen 24 hours and has anything you could need in a stitch from eggs to vanilla extract to cat food to a screw driver.
Anytime Food Mart
180 Queen St SOpen 24 hours and has anything you could need in a stitch from eggs to vanilla extract to cat food to a screw driver.
Sightseeing
Dundurn Castle
610 York BlvdEscarpment Rail Trail Lookout
Escarpment Rail TrailAwesome hiking and city views!
Sam Lawrence Park
255 Concession StBest views and gardens in the city. Beautiful.
Shopping
Lloyd D. Jackson Square
2 King St WSexton In The City Boutique
170 Locke St SParks & Nature
Gage Park
1000 Main St EBruce trail
Beautiful for walks, picnics, frisbee, boat watching, roller blading, sunsets and people watching!
46 locals recommend
Pier 4 Park
64 Leander DrBeautiful for walks, picnics, frisbee, boat watching, roller blading, sunsets and people watching!
Entertainment & Activities
A cheaper rate, less crowded theatres, and ACTUAL RECLINERS. It's luxurious. Best movie experience ever.
26 locals recommend
Landmark Cinema
2 King St WA cheaper rate, less crowded theatres, and ACTUAL RECLINERS. It's luxurious. Best movie experience ever.
First Ontario Centre
101 York BlvdSee a game or catch a concert.
Hamilton's fantastic recently built outdoor football stadium. Always a good time.
72 locals recommend
Tim Hortons Field
64 Melrose Ave NHamilton's fantastic recently built outdoor football stadium. Always a good time.
Yuk Yuk's
Best comedy club around in the heart of downtown.