Guidebook for Hamilton
Drinks & Nightlife
A cozy place to have a drink and grab a growler to bring home.
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Collective Arts Brewing
207 Burlington St EA cozy place to have a drink and grab a growler to bring home.
Great beers on tap, awesome cocktails, a dive bar vibe but with great music, cozy couches, and board games.
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The Brain
199 James St NGreat beers on tap, awesome cocktails, a dive bar vibe but with great music, cozy couches, and board games.
This Ain't Hollywood
345 James St NAlways worth it to see who's playing at TAH.
Toast Wine Bar
10 John St NGreat wine, great ambience, close by.
Casbah
306 King St WAlways good shows at the Casbah.
On busy James at the corner of Wilson/York, Merit's a great spot to post up in front of the window and watch folks walk by during Art Crawl.
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MERIT Brewing Co.
107 James St NOn busy James at the corner of Wilson/York, Merit's a great spot to post up in front of the window and watch folks walk by during Art Crawl.
A bit out of the way but Dundas is a lovely place to go if you're in the mood to explore.
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Shawn & Ed Brewing Co.
65 Hatt StA bit out of the way but Dundas is a lovely place to go if you're in the mood to explore.
West Avenue Cider House
84 Concession Rd 8 EThe cider is so dang good.
Food Scene
Born & Raised
224 James St NGreat appetizers + cocktails + wood stove pizza.
Very good coffee, excellent baked goods, art books. Good place to post up and do some work or go after 5 for wine + cheese.
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SYNONYM
328 James St NVery good coffee, excellent baked goods, art books. Good place to post up and do some work or go after 5 for wine + cheese.
Saint James
170 James St NReally good brunch + coffee!
Big, free wifi, great snacks, licensed!
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Mulberry Street Coffeehouse
193 James St NBig, free wifi, great snacks, licensed!
Smalls Coffee
8 Cannon St EBest place to grab a coffee + croissant to go.
Knead Pizza
274 James St NPizza by the slice + tall cans
Shorty's Pizza
1099 Cannon St EBest pizza in town! Worth the drive.
If you want Vietnamese food, this is the spot to go.
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Pho Dau Bo Restaurant
15 Cannon St EIf you want Vietnamese food, this is the spot to go.
Salty Espresso
175 John St SThe weekday brunch options are so tasty.
Mezcal Tacos & Tequila
150 James St STACOS + MARGS!
The Harbour Diner
486 James St NVery short walk, diner vibes, good brunch.
Nabil Middle East Fast Food
1 Wilson StShawarma + falafel!
Donut Monster
246 Locke St SBest. Donuts. Ever.
Grandad's Donuts
574 James St NClassic independent donut shop very close by.
The French
37 King William StContemporary but still upscale french food
The Mule
41 King William StGreat for groups + very tasty tacos.
Detour Cafe
41 King St WREALLY good coffee + gorgeous design.
Essentials
If you are in the market for local produce + baked goods + meat/cheese/eggs, this is the spot to go. No need to be a member to shop.
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Strathcona Market
460 York BoulevardIf you are in the market for local produce + baked goods + meat/cheese/eggs, this is the spot to go. No need to be a member to shop.
Food Basics
505 Rymal Rd ECheap + close.
Hasty Market
574 James St NClose!
Parks & Nature
Just down the path at the west end of our street is Lake Ontario and beautiful Bayfront Park. Stroll the waterfront trail all the way to Cootes' Paradise or walk through the marina towards the Pier 8 ice rink + event space. Great playground for kids!
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Bayfront Park station
Just down the path at the west end of our street is Lake Ontario and beautiful Bayfront Park. Stroll the waterfront trail all the way to Cootes' Paradise or walk through the marina towards the Pier 8 ice rink + event space. Great playground for kids!
Cootes' Paradise is filled with awesome hiking trails free to access (once you pay a little bit for parking). Princess Point is the closest trail to us and is a great spot for trail running & bird-watching.
Princess Point Trail
Princess Point TrailCootes' Paradise is filled with awesome hiking trails free to access (once you pay a little bit for parking). Princess Point is the closest trail to us and is a great spot for trail running & bird-watching.
Hamilton is the waterfall capital of the world (believe it or not!) and Tew's Falls is a really accessible one to visit.
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Cascada Tew
590 Harvest RdHamilton is the waterfall capital of the world (believe it or not!) and Tew's Falls is a really accessible one to visit.
Arts & Culture
Art Gallery of Hamilton
123 King St WHamilton Artists Inc
155 James St NHamilton's oldest artist run centre.
Public library attached to the Hamilton Farmer's Market.
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Hamilton Public Library
55 York BlvdPublic library attached to the Hamilton Farmer's Market.
Shopping
Focusing on Canadian made goods, mostly high quality women's clothing, accessories, and more.
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White Elephant
133 James St NFocusing on Canadian made goods, mostly high quality women's clothing, accessories, and more.
Hamilton Farmer's Market
35 York BlvdOpen Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
O's Clothes
150 James St NUnique men's + women's wear.
Chaises Musicales
152 James Street NorthVintage furniture, records, items for your home.
Girl on the Wing
221 King St EVintage and unique goods, very cute store.
Getting Around
Download the app and rent bikes on the go - our closest SoBi's are at the Bay St. car entrance to Bayfront park.
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SoBi Hamilton
126 Catharine St NDownload the app and rent bikes on the go - our closest SoBi's are at the Bay St. car entrance to Bayfront park.
If you want to grab an early train to Toronto, this is just down the street.
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West Harbour GO Station
353 James St NIf you want to grab an early train to Toronto, this is just down the street.
If you aren't up early enough to grab a train to Toronto at West Harbour, this is your next best option.
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Hamilton Go Station Rail
36 Hunter St EIf you aren't up early enough to grab a train to Toronto at West Harbour, this is your next best option.