Now an event venue, but before that this was the Ancaster Town Hall. It was built in 1870 and is a…read morebeautiful structure. Stone architecture and arched windows, it has undergone a number of renovations. It still feels "classic" to me. There are plaques on the front listing the names of those who fought for Canada in various conflicts. It was the center of local politics for several decades, and also various exhibitions, such as the travelling Edison "magic phonograph" demonstration in 1878. I did not have an opportunity to tour the interior today. A beautiful garden in the back complete with gazebo. There is a small parking lot. This is next to the playground which was fully occupied today! [Review 1457 of 2024 - 135 in Ontario - 22480 overall]

This is a wonderful place to stay. The house is impeccably restored and maintained by the Gary,…read morethe owner and innkeeper. He is also a caring host and a great chef. Gary makes delicious breakfasts with fresh fruit, home baked breads and creative main dishes. Our room was more than comfortable and spacious, very attractive with lots of antiques and style, had an excellent bed and an updated bathroom. The property is large and on a quite street. We will be back when we travel to Dundas and Hamilton again. Alex F

Loved it! My sister and I stayed there for 3 nights while visiting friends in the area. It was…read moreour first stay at a B&B and I loved it! The period atmosphere was homey, not stuffy, my bed was super comfortable and the breakfasts were awesome, complete with candlelight. Our host and hostess were informative, not pushy and I would stay there again in a heartbeat.

It's a nice waterfront park for an afternoon/morning walk. This 14-acre waterfront parkland is the…read morehome to "Paletta Mansion", a great location for weddings, corporate events and gatherings. The backyard of the mansion is a perfect location for wedding and seasonal photography. There's limited parking spots available if you're lucky and there's not events being held at the time you're visiting.

I attended a wedding here at the back of the mansion. It was so nice to be in the shade while…read moregazing out at the beautiful scenery. I've been to a couple of weddings where the sun was blazing in my eyes and diminished the nuptials just a tad. The main floor of the mansion was open after the wedding ceremony for guests to mingle and wander from room to room. Dinner was held on the second floor with the buffet set up on the landing. The tables were spaced out well so that there was room to move between them.

I was part of a recent fundraiser for Gritty City Theater Company held at The Spice Factory. From…read morestart to finish the staff was supportive and professional- we couldn't have asked for a more welcoming and capable team. The stunning room with antique wood floors, gorgeous tall windows and exposed brick on the first floor accommodated the 70+ guests we had over the course of the evening very well. The programming included a raffle, vendors, bands, performances, discussions and film screenings. It was a successful evening and guests commented on the beauty and warm of the space and event. I would highly recommend this space for special events. I overheard guests commenting how they'd love to host their wedding in the gorgeous space. I would love to host another event here in the future.

Our daughter had her wedding there on saturday... I have got to say , every guest loved everything…read moreabout THE SPICE FACTORY ....venue is amazing .... Food was above 5 star, in a matter of 10 minutes 130 dinners were served, hot fresh & just what you ordered ...outside patio was fabulous ... bar was the best & staff were all amazing !!! Jana worked with you 100% and was very accommodating and made planning easy ... not one person there had a negative comment to say about it, ALL COMPLIMENTS !!! Recommend to anyone ...

A beautifully encased area within the Hamilton area that was decorated so gorgeously with all the…read morepretty floral for a wedding event I attended here. The barn definitely gave it a more rustic-theme, as intended by the bride and groom, and they converted the top bunker into a photo booth area. The ceremony also took place right outside the barn, on a lush bed of greens, with 2 trees swaying in the background, giving just a hint of shade. The front parking lot was converted to accommodate the idea of a bar, while there were a few tables spread out with some wooden drink buckets to carry water bottles and your choice of beer since it was a pretty hot day. Just breath-taking!

Absolutely love this tea room! It was as authentic as stepping into the 1800s and having tea with…read moreQueen Victoria. The ambiance includes fine china teacups and saucers, along with three-tiered dishes, classical music, and cloth napkins. The tables and chairs were comfortable, along with a display of various tea ornaments, which included some for sale as well. The food was absolutely wonderful; everything was homemade, which included an abundance of cookies, two different types of scones, and large tea sandwiches on different types of bread (e.g. salmon on a croissant, cucumber and cream cheese on raisin bread, etc.). The food was fresh and well-prepared! Service was top-notch; we were given the utmost attention during our stay, even conversing with our waiter about the various events that the tea room had hosted over the years. Was impressed with how knowledgeable about tea our server was, and passionate as well. Will definitely recommend this tea room to anyone looking for an authentic and delicious tasting experience!

Wonderful experience at the Savoy Room with Augustino, he was very attentive, warm and welcoming…read more The food prepared by his family was delicious and exceeded expectations. The tea selection was great, a variety of non-caffeinated versions of regularly caffeinated teas (Non-caffeinated English Breakfast and earl grey). Will definitely be returning in the future whenever we're in the area! I appreciated the reminder to bring our own takeout containers (although I still forgot them, will try to remember for next time).

Ancaster Mill located along Old Dundas Rd. near Millcreek Ct. in Hamilton is a scenic creek side…read morerestaurant in a restored mill which serves up farm to table fare. The property also does events like weddings as well. The restaurant is open for lunch, dinner, as well as a Sunday buffet brunch. They also sometimes do special holiday and chef exclusive fixed menus as well. Parking is available onsite as well as valet parking as well. I recently dined at Ancaster Mill for their Sunday buffet brunch. Price wise, the buffet is $77 per person where it is half price for children aged 5-12. You do get a time limit of 2 hours. Reservations are a must if you decide to go dine for brunch as it gets quite busy! During brunch service, our server mentioned to us that the restaurant often sees up to 400 guests come and go to dine at their brunch! The vibes of the restaurant are relaxing and tranquil, reflecting the property it is in. Upon arrival at Ancaster Mill, there are 2 parking lots you are able to park at. Once entering the restaurant, you check in with the host where you are brought to your table. Even with a reservation you may have to wait a few minutes for your table to be ready. Once we sat down, our server explained the brunch to us and mentioned that if we wanted to order any unlimited beverages such as mimosas, sparkling wine, caesars, juices, teas and coffees, we would have to let her know. In terms of the layout of the buffet, seating and the buffet stations are scattered throughout 2-3 different rooms. Food stations included: - Seafood station (freshly shucked oysters, king crab, shrimp, smoked salmon, mussels) - Carvery station (prime rib, short rib, etc., but meats may change depending on the week) - Omelette station - Crepe station (as well as pancakes! There are sweet or savoury options to create your own crepe) - Fresh pastries and baked goods (croissants, muffins, etc.) - Hot brunch food (eggs benefit, sausage, bacon, seasonal grilled vegetables, salmon/rice, potatoes, etc.) - Fried chicken and waffles - Charcuterie and meats (charcuterie meats are often freshly sliced) - Fruits and salad station - Dessert station (ice cream, pecan pie, carrot cake, brownies, apple crumble, bread pudding, etc.) The food for the Sunday buffet brunch was good! I particularly enjoyed the seafood station with the freshly shucked oysters and king crab. There was staff often shucking oysters behind the station to make sure everything was replenished. During my time there, staff also kept making sure food was being cooked and brought out - never saw an empty station! The lines for the omelette an crepe stations were never long as well. Our server often kept checking up on us and our dirty plates were cleared in record time. Overall, a great affordable Sunday brunch with lots of options available. Great place to celebrate a special occasion with family or friends!

The ambiance of this restaurant is the main selling point. We were seated in view of a nice…read morewaterfall which complements the rustic features around the mill. The menu selection was limited and as expected higher priced. We inquired about the appetizers and were advised many of them were small and really not portioned for more than 1-2 people. It didn't stop us but just good for you to know. The steak frites were delicious, came with as nice crème and steak was soft and tender. The mushroom melt was a little too greasy with the added butter on the bread then aioli and cheese. The fried chicken sandwich was a hit but beware, it's very sauce and will be a mess to eat. The blueberry salad lack flavour and sounds better than it tastes. Our server and the assistants were courtesy and nice however one of my friends did request for her salad to undressed but it came out fully dressed, we didn't make a fuss but our orders were quite simple and the restaurant wasn't busy, we'd expect a regular order.

Beautiful venue good food, but my filet mignon was very under cooked on one side. The chicken was…read morevery good, but it needed a few minutes under the broiler.

From the owner: Our Fall Membership Offer:…read more Join now, pay a portion of the 2020 fees and play for the rest of the 2019 season for free! $500 goes to your first years initiation and $1000 to the 2020 golf dues. Call or email Hendrick van der Geld for more information 4169095775 hvandergeld@dundasvalleygolf.com. A private golf and curling club with outstanding value. Offering a wonderful Stanley Thompson designed 18 hole golf course and a unique Mackenzie Hughes Par 3 course. Our curling club boasts great ice and a very well appointed Lounge. Our services don't stop there, as we offer Weddings and Events year round with multiple venues both indoor and outdoor in addition to professional event management.

This place is always so good. It should have nothing then a five star. We just cut a couple…read moredesserts and they're always delicious. If you have never came here, do yourself a favor. Your way overdue for a visit

Sweet Paradise = part Italian grocery store/bakery! Complete with a hot/prepared food section…read more I wasn't sure about this place 'cause there weren't that many reviews and the existing ones are dated, but totally 5*! I got 3 bakery items: Tiramisu, Sicilian Cannoli, & a Peanut butter/Chocolate Cheesecake and all 3 of them were super fresh! Tiramisu was like homemade! Light and fluffy, not overly sweet. And I was able to taste the coffee liquor. Marscapone/cheese filling was LEGIT, not that cheap, canned whipping cream! Cannoli shell was still crispy. Again, filling was nice, light, and not too sweet. Pb/Choco Cheesecake was a bit richer, but still moist and not dried out from the fridge. Gf got a Cream Horn (flaky pastry shell) and she said it was nice and fresh as well. I usually avoid this pastry like the plague because it's usually stale AF. I'd *definitely* go back especially for the tiramisu (which not many ppl get right) and the cannoli!!!