Best & Cool Bars in Brantford

"The list of new local restaurants, bars, and foodie destinations continues to grow at a freakishly fast rate, with enough sheer diversity and quality to make anyone’s head spin. In fact, it’s tough to walk down any main Hamilton street nowadays without passing by at least one hot spot that plays a role in putting Hamilton’s culinary identity on the map. With a dense onslaught of newly-opened food spots in 2019, here’s our list of the top 10 restaurants that opened in Hamilton this past year."

"Pre-order from the French to enjoy this year’s Father’s day meal. Their menu contains appetizers like Fole Gras Parfait and Beet & Chevre Salad, Duck Confit with main such as Grilled Striploin or The French Onion Burgers, followed by a delicious dessert like the Ricotta Cheesecake. If your Dad loves burgers, why not try their DIY Grill kits and make your own delicious burgers and steak at home."

"Looking for the best brunch restaurants to visit in Hamilton?. The French serves up unique brunch dishes like the sweet and savoury Duck Waffles (with duck confit!). Their food is absolutely incredible, and they offer lunch and dinner at the restaurant as well."

"In the centre of the bustling Augusta strip, find a surprisingly homey backyard patio outfitted with cozy wood-carved booths and long tables. If you’re looking to beat the heat with a gourmet burger and craft beer then drop anchor, the cool gastro pub is your preferred port of call. Address: 23 Augusta Street, HamiltonPhone: 905-526-0792"

"I won’t go into the embarrassing details, but it was on the night of my birthday, and I was drinking stupidly on an empty stomach and - anyways, the people at The Ship are good sports. Even more importantly, their food is bloody brilliant."

"It was very hard for me to determine a winner between these last two, as I love them both for different reasons. Brux House has more of a fine dining vibe going on, making it the perfect place to take a craft beer fan on a nice date. Brux House has sixteen (!) rotating taps with arguably the most varied beer selection in the city."

"Brux House delivers small plates and inventive cocktails in a trendy Locke Street restaurant. Veggie-based items like “bloomin” brussel sprouts and whole fried broccoli are surprisingly good. For something a little heartier, the mussels and frites are favourites."

"My friend and I have been a half dozen times since we moved to the area and every time we have had great food and drinks.They have a great craft beer selection..."

"When it comes to the perfect location in Hamilton for a craft brewery, MERIT nailed it. Another newcomer within the past year, this brewery is located right at James and Wilson across from the August 8 plaza. This one’s for the real craft beer nerds as they are constantly experimenting with their brews and do little to appeal to the casual beer fan."

"Merit opens every day at 11:30am, hosting a kitchen, tap room, bottle shop and brewery. Merit is known for light brews, and for trying unusual ingredients and experimental combinations to create new, exciting beer tastes. Merit serves sausages made in house that customers love!"

"Alright, so MERIT may technically be a brewhouse, but that doesn’t mean that it’s a typical brewhouse. Located on the always-vibrant James Street North, MERIT serves delicious Canadian classics while also providing thirsty guests with some of the best local crafts in town."

"This brewery features a bottle shop and taproom, including a patio with 60 seats as well as 10,000 sq. ft. brewing facility. They offer different types of beer like oak-aged and fruited beers, classic continental lagers, IPAs, silky stouts and porters, and more."

"This sports bar, part owned by Max Kerman of Hamilton’s beloved band Arkells, has all your bar favourites like fried pickles and curly fries, plus they’re open until 2 a.m."

"Seventy Seven is a dance and nightclub that offers an aura and ambiance of luxury. It’s the largest nightclub in Hamilton that provides customers with loads of led lights, plasma TVs, 2 DJ booths with massive quantities of sound, and a stage designed for any event. Complete bottle service is provided at Seventy Seven Nightclub."

"Pure Skin Day Spa established as the first Day Spa in Binbrook, Ontario in 2014. They are aiming to expand the spa and beauty industry and still seek insights in order to expand their spa offerings, getting ahead of developments and developing them. Their Aestheticians are actively seeking development and most times during the year attending workshops to enhance their skills."

"Flourish Skin Studio is owned and operated by Krista Swayze. Flourish Skin Studio has been serving Hamilton since 2015. They are Green Certified."

"The Brassie Pub serves the greater good by staying open until 2 a.m. every day but Monday. The late-night menu kicks in at 10 p.m."

"201 Whitney Avenue by Rifle Range Road Alexander Park, a popular park located beside Prince Philip School, has a hardball field, two softball fields, a play structure, swings, and a wading pool with a spray fountain. The accessible washrooms are open during games by the Alexander Minor Baseball Association."

"175 Ferguson Avenue South Features include a creative play area with swings, pathways, benches, trees, a small building containing a sun shelter and washrooms, a multi-purpose court flanked by three junior soccer fields, and a baseball field on the east side of the third soccer field. The park also forms a connection to the trail network, and completes the Ferguson Avenue link between the Escarpment and the Harbour."

"658 Seventh Avenue & East 37th Street Vincent Massey Park is a neighbourhood park on Hamilton Mountain with pathways, a multi-purpose court, shade structure, drinking water fountain, 2 play structures (junior and senior), 4 fitness stations, park benches, trees and grass areas."