Paul & Rebecca
Paul & Rebecca
Visiting Hamilton
If you are joining us from out of town, we have included some of our favourite recommendations below.
COFFEE
Mulberry Coffeehouse
Large coffee shop with great pastries and lots of seating
Redchurch Cafe + Gallery
Gore Park coffee and brunch spot with an art gallery in the back
RELAY Coffee Roasters
Coffee shop and roaster; supplies lots of shops in the city
Grandad's Donuts
Retro donut shop of your dreams <3
PIZZA
Cowabunga+
Award winning pizza (both on an international level and at Paul's Pizza Party est. 2023)
Flora Pizzeria
Roman-style takeaway pizza; top-notch ingredients
Tony G’s Pizzeria
Grab a slice or a whole pie to go
Maipai
Detroit-style pizza and a tiki bar in one kitschy package
LUNCH
Pane Del Sole
Authentic Italian grocer with espresso, affordable sandwiches and pastries; ideal for takeout
Mesa
Bring your appetite for the best Mexican food in town
The Mule Hamilton
Tacos, tequila, trouble
Electric Diner
80's vapour-wave inspired burger joint
Artie's
Fresh daily focaccia sandwiches, mamma mia!
Lulu's Canadian Style Shawarma
Delicious and generous shawarma - get the chicken platter
The Burnt Tongue
"Prolific" soup restaurant
BREWERIES
Collective Arts Brewing
Iconic and spacious Hamilton-based brewery and arts collective; best patio in the city
Merit Brewing
Friendly beer hall with plenty of seating; located in the heart of Hamont
Fairweather Brewing Company
Cozy micro-brewery with a wide selection of craft beers
Grain & Grit Beer Co.
Industrial brewery serving up quirky craft; across from Fairweather if you fancy a crawl
DINNER
Berkeley North
Acclaimed tapas and craft cocktails in an intimate setting
The Diplomat
Post-industrial dining; great for groups
Aberdeen Tavern
Amazing bistro located in a historic building - get the carbonara
The French
Stylish and delicious French restaurant by Jackson Square
Plank Restobar Augusta
Casual restaurant with seasonal small plates and a rooftop patio
Born & Raised
Vibrant but small Italian eatery; reservations recommended
Rapscallion and Co.
Old-world continental lounge-inspired bistro
PUBS & DIVE BARS
Odds Bar
Small sports bar with drinks and appetizers
The Brain Bar
Quirky bar serving skunky beers
The Ship
Friendly gastropub on the Augusta strip
Academica Hall
Defies explanation; find out for yourself...
Hess Village
Choose your own adventure
ACTIVITIES
SHOPPING AND RETAIL
Pretty Grit
Modern and vintage homewares
The Pale Blue Dot
Sustainable home goods
Chocolat on James
For those with a sweet tooth
Girl on the Wing
Clothing gifts and goodies
Hamilton Farmers' Market
Indoor farmer's market inside Jackson Square; great option for a quick lunch or snack
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Tiffany Falls Conservation Area
One of many hikes with waterfalls in the city
Bayfront Park
Walk or run the waterfront trail; scooters and bikes for rent too
Rail Trail
Easy hike along former rail trail in the niagara escarpment