Tandem Suite PEC guidebook
Local shop + food supplier
A very special place "around the corner" from us that offers great local take-away and eat-in food + drink, great gifts and don't leave the county with a jar of their famous mustard!
22 locals recommend
Cressy Mustard Co.
2983 County Rd 8A very special place "around the corner" from us that offers great local take-away and eat-in food + drink, great gifts and don't leave the county with a jar of their famous mustard!
One stop shopping for local artisan products. So many amazing local products, food and art to behold. Don't miss their vintage section upstairs in the barn! Great one stop Christmas Shopping.
40 locals recommend
The Local Store - PEC
768 County Rd 12One stop shopping for local artisan products. So many amazing local products, food and art to behold. Don't miss their vintage section upstairs in the barn! Great one stop Christmas Shopping.
Waupoos Tarts
Truly amazing butter tarts! You won't regret this splurge.
Love this farm stand that offers so much great farm fresh meat, produce, cold drinks & heat and eat food options from local supplies. Beautiful drive down county road #13 if you continue south from there to get off the beaten path.
Vicki's Veggies
Love this farm stand that offers so much great farm fresh meat, produce, cold drinks & heat and eat food options from local supplies. Beautiful drive down county road #13 if you continue south from there to get off the beaten path.
Food scene
A short bike ride away from Tandem Suite with one of the best views of the county. Sipping room and outdoor restaurant to enjoy. Don't miss this place!! Our favourite cider of theirs (the dryest) is 'Tortured Path'. :)
185 locals recommend
The County Cider Company
657 Bongards CrossroadA short bike ride away from Tandem Suite with one of the best views of the county. Sipping room and outdoor restaurant to enjoy. Don't miss this place!! Our favourite cider of theirs (the dryest) is 'Tortured Path'. :)
A county gem and lucky you are very close by! Restaurant that serves up classic fare with great service in a beautiful setting next to Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park and across from The Miller House. Just 7 minuites down the road toward town. Excellent food and service, great people, large patio and the locals love this spot. (opens in April, closes end of October).
192 locals recommend
Lake on the Mountain
A county gem and lucky you are very close by! Restaurant that serves up classic fare with great service in a beautiful setting next to Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park and across from The Miller House. Just 7 minuites down the road toward town. Excellent food and service, great people, large patio and the locals love this spot. (opens in April, closes end of October).
Across from Lake on The Mountain. Walk-in's only. Snag a seat on the patio for one of the best views in the County (overlooking the ferry)! Small plates, bread and charcuterie platters and delicious wine. (opens April, closes late October).
76 locals recommend
The Miller House Cafe & Brasserie
275 County Rd 7Across from Lake on The Mountain. Walk-in's only. Snag a seat on the patio for one of the best views in the County (overlooking the ferry)! Small plates, bread and charcuterie platters and delicious wine. (opens April, closes late October).
One of PEC top restaurants. Amazing food cooked over open flame, classy cocktails, stellar wine list. Accommodates larger groups. Great for a special occasion dinner or to enjoy their burger at the bar.
128 locals recommend
Flame + Smith
106 Bloomfield Main StOne of PEC top restaurants. Amazing food cooked over open flame, classy cocktails, stellar wine list. Accommodates larger groups. Great for a special occasion dinner or to enjoy their burger at the bar.
IN WAUPOOS: 5 min away from Tandem Suite, beautifully crafted small plates, amazing drinks and beautiful location. Truly seasonal and farm to table Meals enjoyed inside or on their large patio or inside. This place is a gem. Don't miss their chicken liver pate!
29 locals recommend
Stella's Eatery
172 Main St WIN WAUPOOS: 5 min away from Tandem Suite, beautifully crafted small plates, amazing drinks and beautiful location. Truly seasonal and farm to table Meals enjoyed inside or on their large patio or inside. This place is a gem. Don't miss their chicken liver pate!
Korean restaurant in the heart of Picton. Absolutely delicious, the friendliest service and makes for great take-away.
15 locals recommend
SUJEO Korean Restaurant
172 Picton Main StreetKorean restaurant in the heart of Picton. Absolutely delicious, the friendliest service and makes for great take-away.
A popular spot among locals. Friendly & delicious breakfast joint. Be prepared to wait, this spot is busy!
30 locals recommend
The Lighthouse Restaurant
33 Bridge StA popular spot among locals. Friendly & delicious breakfast joint. Be prepared to wait, this spot is busy!
This newly restored hotel and restaurant finally opened up after 5 years of renovations this Spring! Go for an elegant coffee in the morning, a baguette to go, an amazing pizza, or book a table in their restaurant for an excellent meal. Spa services available too.
50 locals recommend
The Royal Hotel
247 Picton Main StThis newly restored hotel and restaurant finally opened up after 5 years of renovations this Spring! Go for an elegant coffee in the morning, a baguette to go, an amazing pizza, or book a table in their restaurant for an excellent meal. Spa services available too.
Delicious hand made pasta and Italian cuisine in a small intimate setting. Food to go as well.
Onesta
Delicious hand made pasta and Italian cuisine in a small intimate setting. Food to go as well.
The hottest new restaurant in town. Requires bookings in advance. Don't miss their stuffed dates and anchovy on toast.
23 locals recommend
Bocado Tapas Bar
82 Winter StThe hottest new restaurant in town. Requires bookings in advance. Don't miss their stuffed dates and anchovy on toast.
Sightseeing
Don't forget to book your day-use passes ahead of time!
https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/sandbanks
106 locals recommend
Sandbanks Dunes Beach
Don't forget to book your day-use passes ahead of time!
https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/sandbanks
Macaulay Mountain Conservation Area
Clarke RoadA great hike in the heart of Picton.
Vintage/Antique
Specializing in 70's and 80's vintage goodness! (update-this place is closing this summer).
7 locals recommend
Stowaway Vintage
1606 County Rd 10Specializing in 70's and 80's vintage goodness! (update-this place is closing this summer).
We love browsing this barn of goods. Amazing collection of furniture, art and gorgeous retro kitchen accessories.
25 locals recommend
MacCool's Re-Use
1149 County Rd 12We love browsing this barn of goods. Amazing collection of furniture, art and gorgeous retro kitchen accessories.
Breweries
Incredible beer variety in PEC!!
Light crisp beers and stunning views. Great for groups as there is ample space outdoors. Open till sunset. Serving up yummy tacos all summer.
62 locals recommend
Slake Brewing
181 Mowbray RdLight crisp beers and stunning views. Great for groups as there is ample space outdoors. Open till sunset. Serving up yummy tacos all summer.
Awesome brewery just down the road with a lovely shady back garden.
29 locals recommend
Lake on the Mountain Brewing Company
11369 Loyalist PkwyAwesome brewery just down the road with a lovely shady back garden.
Located right in Picton. Food is always delicious and known their stout, porters & sours are divine. Great vibes, lot's of lawn space, great for groups or families.
167 locals recommend
Parsons Brewing Company
876 County Rd 49Located right in Picton. Food is always delicious and known their stout, porters & sours are divine. Great vibes, lot's of lawn space, great for groups or families.
Delicious beer and hip young crowds. Great outdoor space to enjoy. Serving up tacos in the summer months.
72 locals recommend
Prince Eddy's Brewing Company
13 Macsteven DrDelicious beer and hip young crowds. Great outdoor space to enjoy. Serving up tacos in the summer months.
Matron Fine Beer
65 Barker LnAwesome brewery in Bloomfield just off the Millennium trail.
We haven't made a trip here yet but we hear great things from beer enthusiasts!!
STRANGE BREW Beer Studio
We haven't made a trip here yet but we hear great things from beer enthusiasts!!
Sean's favourite beers in the County. If you like your beers big & strong these are for you! Across the road from Carson's Garden Centre.
30 locals recommend
Gillingham Brewing Company
1316 Wilson RoadSean's favourite beers in the County. If you like your beers big & strong these are for you! Across the road from Carson's Garden Centre.
Wine/Cider
Just around the corner, beautiful restaurant with outstanding panoramic views. Take your glass of wine to the lawn for some bocce ball.
119 locals recommend
Waupoos Estates Winery & Restaurant
3016 County Road 8Just around the corner, beautiful restaurant with outstanding panoramic views. Take your glass of wine to the lawn for some bocce ball.
The best red wine in the County. Expensive but so so excellent. for serious wine lovers only.
16 locals recommend
Exultet Estates
1112 Royal RdThe best red wine in the County. Expensive but so so excellent. for serious wine lovers only.
One of our favourite's for white wine (sparkling procession) and they make incredible goat cheese too.
50 locals recommend
Lighthall Vineyards
308 Lighthall RdOne of our favourite's for white wine (sparkling procession) and they make incredible goat cheese too.
Karlo Estates
561 Danforth RdAnother favourite winery of ours in the heart of wine region
One of our favorite's for white wine in the heart of wine region.
24 locals recommend
Closson Chase Vineyards Inc
629 Closson RoadOne of our favorite's for white wine in the heart of wine region.
Food + Cider. Don't miss this gorgeous property located just minuites away from Tandem Suite. Enjoy a tasting or a pizza next to their grape vines. Favourite cider: Tortured Path
185 locals recommend
The County Cider Company
657 Bongards CrossroadFood + Cider. Don't miss this gorgeous property located just minuites away from Tandem Suite. Enjoy a tasting or a pizza next to their grape vines. Favourite cider: Tortured Path
Organic, biodynamic wine made in Cressy. Also truly delicious. Especially love their sparkling rose in a can.
15 locals recommend
Cape Vineyards
4203 County Rd 8Organic, biodynamic wine made in Cressy. Also truly delicious. Especially love their sparkling rose in a can.
Wellington spots
Gorgeous pastries with cold drinks and delicious coffee. Negroni's to go. Prepared food options too. Just a stunner of a food shop. One of our favourites spots in the county. Also called 'Piccolino De Mercato'
41 locals recommend
Enid Grace Culinary
304 Wellington Main StGorgeous pastries with cold drinks and delicious coffee. Negroni's to go. Prepared food options too. Just a stunner of a food shop. One of our favourites spots in the county. Also called 'Piccolino De Mercato'
La Condesa
298 Wellington Main StAmazing Mexican food, guacamole + Margaritas!
Idle Wild PEC
305 Wellington Main StDelicious family owned Asian food in Wellington
Midtown Brewing Company
266 Wellington Main StGreat food, drinks + vibe!
Wellington Farmers' Market
15786 Wellington Main StEvery Saturday rain or shine until Oct 30th.