Jason's Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Hamilton
Bayfront Park
200 Harbour Front DrWonderful trails to walk on, specially during the pandemic they are safe for you to use to get some exercise.
Bring some seeds or breadcrumbs with you as the birds are very friendly and love to eat out of your hand directly!
158 locals recommend
Royal Botanical Gardens
680 Plains Rd WWonderful trails to walk on, specially during the pandemic they are safe for you to use to get some exercise.
Bring some seeds or breadcrumbs with you as the birds are very friendly and love to eat out of your hand directly!
Local Brewery
Collective Arts Brewing
207 Burlington St EMERIT Brewing Co.
107 James St NOsten Beerhall
1103 Cannon Street EastFairweather Brewing Co.
5 Ofield RdGrain & Grit Beer Co.
11 Ewen RdDillon's Small Batch Distillers
4833 Tufford RdAs seen on the Food Network
As seen on the Food Network, granddad’s donuts is a local favorite. Good old-fashioned donuts. Nothing fancy, just totally delicious!
17 locals recommend
Grandad's Donuts
574 James St NAs seen on the Food Network, granddad’s donuts is a local favorite. Good old-fashioned donuts. Nothing fancy, just totally delicious!
Gourmet burgers that are a must try while in the city. Featured on numerous Food Network shows like “You gotta eat here”.
40 locals recommend
HAMBRGR Downtown
49 King William StGourmet burgers that are a must try while in the city. Featured on numerous Food Network shows like “You gotta eat here”.
Cake & Loaf Bakery
321 Dundurn St SDonut Monster
246 Locke St SEarth to Table: Bread Bar Locke
258 Locke Street SouthSaint James
170 James St NThe Burnt Tongue
182 Locke St SThe French
37 King William StBorn & Raised
224 James St NLocal favourite only steps away. Open for take out during the quarantine.
14 locals recommend
The Harbour Diner
486 James St NLocal favourite only steps away. Open for take out during the quarantine.
Food scene
Williams Fresh Cafe
47 Discovery DrThe local favourite with live entertainment, great food and friendly service.
The first Friday of each month is open mic and often standing room only. Recommend you try to make a reservation.
Check hours for service during quarantine.
9 locals recommend
Fisher's Pier 4 Pub
554 James St NThe local favourite with live entertainment, great food and friendly service.
The first Friday of each month is open mic and often standing room only. Recommend you try to make a reservation.
Check hours for service during quarantine.
Charred Rotisserie House
244 James St NWingporium at the Prince Eddy
737 Barton Street EastMaipai
631 Barton Street EastThe Mule
41 King William StElectric Diner
96 George StMotel Restaurant
359 Barton St ECaro on James
229 James Street NorthLa Luna Downtown
306 King Street WestBonanza Bakery
100 Murray St EVegan and Gluten-free
Rise Above Pizza & Wings
274 James Street NorthDolled Up Desserts Gluten Free and Vegan Baking
142 James St NPlanted in Hamilton
211 John St SStocking the kitchen
Local grocers and specialty food stores that you can visit to help you create your own meals at home
Hamilton Farmer's Market
35 York BlvdStrathcona Market
460 York BoulevardNations Fresh Foods
2 King St WFortinos
50 Dundurn St SStarsky Fine Foods
2040 Dundas St ELococo's (Barton) - Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and Meats
2371 Barton St ESightseeing
Dundurn Castle
610 York BlvdArt Gallery of Hamilton
123 King St W