Locke Street South

Looking for something to do on a leisurely weekend?  Why not check out Locke Street South!  Located in the west end of Hamilton, Locke Street falls between the downtown core and the Westdale neighbourhood.  An abundance of coffee shops, bakeries and restaurants make this the ultimate destination for the food and drink lover.

Having previously lived off of Locke Street, I’ve come to know the area quite well and count the following restaurants among my favourites:

Bread Bar | Earth to Table

       

Bread Bar | Earth to Table: offers seasonal, handcrafted food 

using only the highest-quality ingredients

Chuck's Burger Bar

   Chuck’s Burger Bar: gourmet, fire-grilled burger joint

This week’s feature burger: “Angus Chevroa Frites” – fire-grilled Angus beef, topped with a flash-fried goat cheese and potato patty, roasted red peppers and balsamic dressed arugula.  Seriously!!?!?

The West Town Bar & Grill

-       The West Town Bar & Grill: a low-key, neighbourhood pub experience which  hosts a Song Writers’ Showcase every Tuesday after 9 pm, featuring all original and mostly local music

Once you’ve had your fill of (or at!) these, Locke Street South still has plenty to offer:

Important to mention at the turn of the seasons is the Locke Street Farmer’s Market.  Running Spring through Fall every Saturday, this farmer’s market offers a selection of fresh, local and sustainably-grown produce, artisan breads and baked goods.

Art Alley, Locke Street South

A quaint little feature of Locke Street South is Art Alley.  Every Saturday between 10 am and 4 pm, local artisans set up their wares in, what else, an alley across the street from The West Town Bar & Grill.  Sale items range from handmade arts and crafts to prints and canvases…you never know what masterpiece you’ll stumble upon.

The Locke Street Festival is an annual event in September.  The street festival draws more and more visitors each year and is one of the largest and most successful one-day events in Southern Ontario.  In addition to all the Locke Street shops and eateries, visitors can peruse 200+ assorted vendors from all over Ontario.  Clothing, hand crafts, jewellery and art are displayed in stall down the length of the street.  Live musicians and buskers can be found at every corner, and additional food vendors are available to compliment the brick and mortal establishments to be found here.

Locke Street Festival

Regardless of when you make your visit, Locke Street South is sure to charm you.  Day or night, weekend or weekday, you’re bound to find something you love that’ll keep you coming back again and again!

See you there!

Larysa

To see a full business directory for Locke Street South, visit: www.lockestreetshops.com