Located at the Festival Theatre. Begin your theatre experience in our Lobby Café, featuring menu items created by our chefs. Sit by the pond, inside the lobby or under the wisteria arbour. Enjoy a glass of Niagara wine with one of our fresh cold entrées, sandwiches and salads, soups or desserts. Come for lunch or a light dinner before Festival Theatre performances. Open at noon, prior to matinee performances, and 90 minutes prior to evening performances.
Multi-dealer co-op located on scenic wine route 6km west of town. Open 10am to 5pm, 7 days a week.
Treat yourself to four-diamond dining with an inspired menu, chic ambiance and unparalleled service.
A Niagara tradition since 1967. Home-made fudge, almond, cashew, peanut brittles made fresh daily. Pure maple products and TY Beanies.
The view is breath-taking. Waterfront patio or clubhouse dining at the oldest course in North America. Lunch for two $40. Dinner for two with wine $100.
North America’s oldest golf course. Breath-taking views, waterfront dining and patio open to the public. 9 holes $32-$38; 18 holes $44-$59.
Canada’s oldest inn. Steps to theatres. Authentic English pub serving award-winning British food, 24 beers on tap/local wines. Live bands Wednesday (peak season), Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Large groups welcome. Late-night menu until 12:30am. Dinner for two approximately $50.
Tantalizing tapas and entrees infused with OLiV’s extra virgin olive oil and true balsamic vinegar. Dinner for two with wine approximately $100.
Meet us on the patio! Take in the beautiful vineyard views while enjoying Winery Chef Jason Parsons’ culinary creations in an open-air setting. Featuring a casual menu and award-winning VQA wines, the Barrel House Grill is a one-of-a-kind destination offering fresh, local ingredients and a warm casual atmosphere. Open daily for lunch and dinner during the summer months (weather dependent).
Awarded the highest Zagat rating “Extraordinary”, and Feast ON designation, the winery restaurant offers sweeping vineyard views, and seasonal wine and food pairings created by winery chef and CityLine personality Jason Parsons. Lunch and dinner daily, Sunday brunch, and dining events throughout the year, including Barrel Cellar Dinners and a behind-the-scenes experience with Kitchen Table Lunch & Dinners hosted by the culinary team.
Experience wine country at the ultimate wine and food lover’s playground with tours and seminars throughout the day, including Niagara’s only igloo-like lounge where you’ll don a Peller Estates parka and taste Icewine at -10C. Partake in a barrel cellar dinner, fine dining in the Winery Restaurant with Executive Chef Jason Parsons, or casual dining on the patio’s Barrel House Grill. Party in the Vineyard at the annual food truck event in spring and country music festival in summer. Event details can be found at partyinthevineyard.com.
Hours
Sunday to Thursday: 10am to 7pm
Friday & Saturday: 10am to 9pm
Summer hours extended to 9pm daily
Niagara’s landmark restaurant since 1824. A special gastronomic experience. Selected Niagara wines.
Visit the gallery to experience art in a unique setting overlooking the Niagara River in Queenston.
A family estate winery alongside the Niagara River dedicated to producing unique small-batch wines. Offering private tours, tastings, cheese platters on the patio and much more. Open daily from 10am to 6pm.
Enjoy a unique dining experience on the beautiful grounds of the Festival Theatre before the performance, with a Shaw picnic lunch prepared by the chefs of our Green Room. Book in advance by calling the Shaw Festival Box Office. Available prior to Festival Theatre matinee performances, May to October. $12.95
At the Festival Theatre; open year-round. A theatre store featuring unique theatre treasures and handmade creations from Shaw Festival and Niagara artisans, as well as books, scripts, music and stationary.
Critically-acclaimed restaurant, located steps from the Royal George Theatre. Open kitchen. Renowned VQA wine list. Wine bar open for pre- and post-Shaw casual dining and drinks. Lunch for two $60. Dinner for two with wine $150.
Providing world-class wine and culinary excellence with a relaxed, stylish approach. Executive Chef Frank Dodd prides himself on sourcing local ingredients from Niagara Wine Country and Winemaker Craig McDonald pairs them with wines made from grapes that grow in the same soil. Lunch and dinner daily, Sunday brunch. Black Glass Dinners in the barrel cellar will amplify your senses and delight your palate.
Trius Winery offers an extensive collection of terroir-driven wines made by 2016 Winemaker of the Year Craig McDonald, and the largest underground sparkling wine cellar in Canada. Savour locally inspired cuisine by Executive Chef Frank Dodd for lunch or dinner daily in the Winery Restaurant and join one of the many tours or seminars throughout the day. Be sure not to miss their annual music festivals, outdoor movie nights and more. Event details can be found at triusredpresents.com.
Hours
Sunday to Thursday: 10am to 7pm
Friday & Saturday: 10am to 9pm
Summer hours extended to 9pm daily
Visit Niagara’s newest destination winery and distillery, boasting award-winning Winemaker Craig McDonald and Master Distiller Joshua Beach. Enjoy tasting bars, retail stores, tours and seminars throughout the day, and a VIP tasting room. Relax with light fare and cocktails on the patio at The Whisky Bar overlooking a summer water feature that transforms into a backyard skating rink in the winter. Watch for their Great Canadian Events!
Hours
Sunday to Thursday: 10am to 7pm
Friday & Saturday: 10am to 9pm
Summer hours extended to 9pm daily
Located at the Festival Theatre. Begin your theatre experience in our Lobby Café, featuring menu items created by our chefs. Sit by the pond, inside the lobby or under the wisteria arbour. Enjoy a glass of Niagara wine with one of our fresh cold entrées, sandwiches and salads, soups or desserts. Come for lunch or a light dinner before Festival Theatre performances. Open at noon, prior to matinee performances, and 90 minutes prior to evening performances.
Enjoy a unique dining experience on the beautiful grounds of the Festival Theatre before the performance, with a Shaw picnic lunch prepared by the chefs of our Green Room. Book in advance by calling the Shaw Festival Box Office. Available prior to Festival Theatre matinee performances, May to October. $12.95
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