April is just around the
corner, and hopefully the change of month brings with it warmer weather to give
us hope for the coming summer. I, for
one, am totally over what has seemed like the longest winter ever and CANNOT wait
to enjoy the ever increasing temperatures out on the patio! In honour of this (and to hopefully give you
all something to look forward to as well!), I thought that I would take the
time to highlight two neighbourhoods dedicated to the drink and having a good
time. These neighbourhoods are none
other than Augusta Street and Hess Village.
Augusta Street is located in
the west end of Hamilton’s downtown core.
Known as the British Pub District, August Street is lined on both sides
with a nice selection of pubs to appeal to whatever tickles your fancy. This little district is famous among bar
hoppers and is perfect for a night of pub crawling. Here are a few of my favourite spots,
definitely worth making a trip to:
The Augusta
House
(17 Augusta Street)
This gastropub has a very
warm feel, and awesome menu and offers live music every Friday and Saturday
night
The Ship
(23 August Street)
The Ship offers regular,
late night and brunch menus with food that will not disappoint. Featured on tap are 13 craft beers to wash it
all down
(171 John Street South, at
the corner of Augusta Street)
This spot is a favourite of
Hamilton’s bartenders and servers as they are open until 2:00 am every day! To add to that, there are themed entertainment/music
nights 7 days a week, so there’s always something going on
Hess Village is another
option for those looking to grab a drink and have a good time. Located on Hess Street just west of the
downtown core, Hess Village is home to 16 bars and pubs for visitors to choose
from. The historic area features Victorian
buildings and cobblestone roads. Here
are a few spots worth checking out:
(24 Hess Street South)
One of the nicest patios in
the Village, this spot is a great place to while away the hours and catch up
with friends
Che Burrito and
Lounge
(38 Hess Street South)
Right at the top of Hess
Village, Che is one of the most fun options on the strip. Offering an amazing menu of Mexican foods,
Che Burrito and Lounge is burrito by day and DJ/live music venue by night!
The Lazy
Flamingo
(19 Hess Street South)
The Lazy Flamingo is fun at
any time of day. With live music to be
heard nightly, there is never a cover charge here…which is always a nice thing!
If there is one thing the
Hamiltonians know how to do, it’s letting loose and having a good time. This summer, make sure that you get in on the
fun and visit any of the mentioned places…or find your own favourite
hotspot! Cheers!
See you there,
Larysa
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