We had a great time at Merchant Ale House! The beer here is excellent--my wife and I each got a…read moreflight, and while we enjoyed everything we tried, the Blueberry Wheat and Sunset Glow were absolute standouts. Super flavourful, refreshing, and unique. The food was just as impressive. I had the Brisket Burger, which was delicious--tangy, spicy, and packed with flavour. My wife ordered the Buffalo Cauliflower Sandwich and loved it. The cauliflower was crispy, perfectly cooked, and had just the right amount of kick. Staff is lovely too, accommodating and nice to talk to. Great beer, great food, and a chill vibe--definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!

Made another pit stop on the way to visit friends. Waiting for them to finish their work day, they…read moresuggested we pop into one of their favorite local pubs, the Merchant Ale house. The space is very reminiscent of an old English/Irish pub. Located right in the heart of downtown St Catherine's, my wife and I were promptly welcomed in by the staff as if we were regulars. There was a good selection of in house brews, the bartender was quick to offer suggestions, but we let him know we were told to check out the blueberry wheat. We only had time to stay for one drink, but had a good time, the beer was great and we had a good chat with the bartender. Very frequently and welcoming. We only wish we'd had a time to go back and try some other beers. Hopefully we will get a chance to return one day

Was excited to try this place on an overnight stop in St Catherine's…read more Stopped by at 5:30pm on a Saturday evening (20 Jul 2024), and... were they even open? There was no one at any tables. There did not appear to be any lights on inside (including the lights of the "Open" sign on the door). There was one older gentleman standing inside, glaring out the window while talking on a phone, but that just made us uneasy to approach the door. Drove by around 7:30pm the same Saturday night. The "Open" sign was lit, but the place looked empty.

Great southern smoked food , unique cocktails and craft beer choices!…read more Shared BBQ BFF platter with my father , every part of it was smoked and rich in flavour. It came with brisket, pulled pork , sausage , chicken, ribs and two sides. The Corn bread melts in your mouth , and the mac and cheese side would even be perfect as a main ! My cocktail "smoke and mirrors", had a strong pear taste with a full brandy body. Definitely needs another staff member or two as the drink specialist was also serving the whole restaurant, taking orders and greeting. Including the outside. Although at times we were waiting , for example to pay as it got busier although we waited a while for our bill and drink refills but, it never felt excessively long even with this crutch. Price for quantity, taste , and its classy ambience and style make this place a must go in St. Catharines, even the whole Niagara Region !

Low-key place in downtown St. Catharines to chill and have a beverage. Very large patio in the back…read morewhich actually fronts to an adjacent alleyway. We were served almost immediately after we sat down at one of the many high-top tables or picnic tables. Even better, the server saw we had our 3 dogs with us and brought out a nice-sized bowl of cold water without being asked! Our server was very knowledgable about beer and the beer they had available and suggested one to my husband. As I saw their $5 happy hour on select items goes until 6pm (even on weekends!), I ordered a boozy slushy margarita which was perfect for a warm afternoon. We also ordered homemade chips/salsa from the happy hour menu for $5. They have 6 draft lines and a wide variety of Canadian microbrews available by can and for take-away purchase. There were 3 servers circulating around the busy patio area, so we were promptly served any time we needed something. We didn't try any of their tacos, but they certainly looked tempting as they were served at other tables--some of those are also on the $5 happy hour menu!

Had take out once before and the food was tasty, so I decided to take a few friends there…read more.. First time for all of us and were so put off by the service :( The servers just stood at the table waiting for our order. No welcome, no attempt to entertain or talk to us. Made it seem like we were a burden or bothering them....We had no idea the menu was only viewable via QR code so we sat there waiting and starving for a good 10 minutes. The food was still great but the whole experience was bizarre and awkward. Expect to know, have the menu downloaded and studied because these guys don't wanna work for their tip, much less wipe down menus ... Take Out Only!

We were here after work and came to play cards and have a few beers and there's was fight in the…read morebar. We were stay at our table while the investigation was going on. And we We were given the full bill. No comp at all for the uncomfortability that happened for us. Servers were fine and ok . But not ok by us overall.

I love everything about St. Catharines Club. My family has had a membership for somewhere between…read morefive and ten years. I truly couldn't think of a complaint if I tried. The grounds are absolutely beautiful. They have gorgeous dining rooms, lounges, private meeting rooms and a room on the top floor called "Club 77" with a fully stocked bar and billiard/snooker table. The building was built in the 1800s. A lot of the original hardwood is still there. Each room is beautifully decorated with a mix of antiques and modern art. My favorite room is the "Crystal Room" for dining. The chandeliers are breathtaking, especially when the sunlight from the window hits them. The general manager, Archie, could not possibly be nicer. He is so friendly and truly happy to see returning patrons. He is always willing to give a brief, but informative, tour of the building to our guests. He knows everything there is to know about the history of the club. The Club has several member events each year. My favorites are Lobster Night, Pasta Night, and the Wine Festival event. The food is always made with fresh ingredients and cooked to perfection. The wine and desserts are also phenomenal! Finally, the service is flawless. The servers are polite and personable. I would definitely recommend this club to anybody looking to join a professional, but down to earth country club. They have many reciprocal relationships with other clubs in other cities, including: NY, Toronto, Scotland and Beijing.

Love the St Catharines Club! I've been coming here since I was an infant. The food is always great,…read morethe staff is spectacular and it's a beautiful spot. I love the new renovations. Looking good guys. Definitely a special spot in Niagara.

Nice little place in Downtown. It's new - got to try just 1 shish. Flavour was good but I think…read moresomething was a bit off on how it was packed as the pull was a bit hard. Asked the gentleman to fix it, didn't really do much. Still, far better than some other places I've been in Mississuaga/Scarborough

Nothing Irish about this place. Cop out. Four leaf clovers everywhere (should be a shamrock ), I…read moreseen female staff wearing kilts? That's Scottish. The men's toilets are what you'd imagine a crack house to look like. They had so many offensively named drinks that if they were in anyway Irish they'd know their history and know why they can't sell things like "Irish car bomb" & "Black and Tans"....ridiculous. Usual story, slap Guinness signs everywhere, get staff who have no idea how a pint of Guinness is supposed to be poured and make a gimmick out of the culture. I'd avoid this place.

Sheehan's is usually a pretty fun bar. I only ever go for nights out…read more I only enjoy it when there's a live band though. The place isn't big and it gets pretty packed. Lots of seating along the back raised area but it's first come first served. On Saturday I bought a beer (Canadian, $4.50). The bartender turned around and I couldn't get her attention so I left a five on the bar and headed back to my seat. When my friend asked me to go with her to the bar, out of nowhere, the bartender grabbed my upper arm (she was no longer behind the bar) and accused me of not paying her. She dragged me to the bar and I showed her my 5, which was still there. She felt like an @$$. Just thought I should note that. I left immediately after.

Great daily specials. The beer selection was amazing as was the food. The staff were great and…read moreknew everything about craft beer and melon liquor.

crossed path's with this place on a Friday night. It was pretty busy around 8 but were able to get…read moreseated right away. It was my first time here, but my boyfriends been here a few times and loves the beer selection. Okay, let's get personal here. As our appetizer, we ordered fried pickles wrapped in corned beef with swiss, served with thousand island dressing. Holy sheit. This seriously had to be one of the best things that ive ever had lol If I came to this place alone and didn't care about people judging me... I would have ordered about 10 more plates of this stuff. SO yum lol For an entree, he ordered a burger that was the size of a full grown mans face with sweet potato fries. His silence during his meal meant that he thoroughly enjoyed it lol I ordered... wait for it...... a grilled cheese with perogis in it.......who comes up with this stuff. It was amazing. It came with fresh cut fries that were also the bomb.com 4 thumbs up!

Great place. Excellent food and service with real serious deals. Forget going for buck wings when…read moreyou can have tasty 75 cent wings. Mo the bartender is top notch!

This place was recommended by our air bnb host during our vacation in Canada. My first taste of…read moreauthentic Canadian poutine was here and it was heavenly. It's a pretty standard sports bar, the ambiance isn't anything special. But it's got good food and friendly service. So it does everything it needs to do.