Good pubs in Stratford
Good pubs in Stratford
Going to the Stratford Festival in a couple of weeks; any recommendations on a good pub to visit? Thanks!
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My wife and I go twice a year to Stratford.
Although it is not a great place for craft beer, I really enjoy the food and patio at the Boars Head on Ontario St. They have a few Mill St including Tankhouse and a couple of Imports on tap plus the food is good at the Pour House, across from the Avon. If seeing a play at the Avon we hit the Pour House at Intermission for a good drink rather than the overpriced theatre stuff
Although it is not a great place for craft beer, I really enjoy the food and patio at the Boars Head on Ontario St. They have a few Mill St including Tankhouse and a couple of Imports on tap plus the food is good at the Pour House, across from the Avon. If seeing a play at the Avon we hit the Pour House at Intermission for a good drink rather than the overpriced theatre stuff
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Given that Stratford is seen as the cultural and culinary epicenter of Ontario (at least that is what I gather), I was always surprised that the craft beer scene there never really "took off", so to speak.
Back when I was a beer drinker,I recall a time when I tried, in vein, to visit the Stratford Brewery. It was closed for the day. Since we had made our way up from London, we decided to go for a pint beforte leaving town....we never did find a place that had anothing other than Stratford Pilsner.
Glad it has improved at least somewhat.
Back when I was a beer drinker,I recall a time when I tried, in vein, to visit the Stratford Brewery. It was closed for the day. Since we had made our way up from London, we decided to go for a pint beforte leaving town....we never did find a place that had anothing other than Stratford Pilsner.
Glad it has improved at least somewhat.
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Any recent updates for Stratford? Looking at The Hub (Primarily in hopes of trying the Herald Haus beer before the brewery opens) and Mercer Hall. Also hoping Jobsite may open befire our august visit. Alternatively any good food tips for a non-beery lunch?
Mercer hall is good, and great food.
The HUB usually has a better beer selection, but food not nearly as good
Black Swann has a small tasting room and always has their good stuff on tap.
If driving, stop at Shakespeare Brewing company in Shakespeare, ON -- very friendly and good beer.
The HUB usually has a better beer selection, but food not nearly as good
Black Swann has a small tasting room and always has their good stuff on tap.
If driving, stop at Shakespeare Brewing company in Shakespeare, ON -- very friendly and good beer.
Also, if driving, Seaforth ON is a short drive west (30 min)... YOU MUST GO TO HALF HOURS ON EARTH.
That's the plan! Thanks for the suggestions/commentary for Stratford area!Chris wrote:Also, if driving, Seaforth ON is a short drive west (30 min)... YOU MUST GO TO HALF HOURS ON EARTH.
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Suggest call ahead to ensure HHOE open (depending what day you're going). Otherwise, very friendly and (agreeing with everyone else on here, I'm sure) well worth a visit. If you like the ponies, or at least the buggies, there is a sweet little racetrack at Clinton, a further ten minutes from Seaforth. Makes for a very fine day out. No HHOE, but Cowbell beers available at the track, which is decidedly better than nothing.