20 Best Bars in Guelph

“Are you kidding me right now? This place is everything you would think by the other reviews and EVEN MORE! Doug is a gem to say the least. Very talented bartender and business owner. Standing here is like spending time in his head. His creative mind is laid out in every detail in this bar. The walls, the ceilings, the bar, the menu etc. everywhere. Congratulations to Doug for creating such an amazing space for everyone. “I’ll be back”“

“Great place to visit in Guelph. This location is very historic and the drinks have so much flavor.“

“You can’t go wrong with any of the food! The cocktails are unique and delicious as well. We decided to try ward one for the first time today for Mother’s Day and we will for sure be returning. Not only is the food to die for but the owner has a great appreciation for the best cars out there (Volvos). It was an amazing experience and our 5 month old even got to try brisket for the first time there! Highly recommend this place if you love good food, great drinks and an even better atmosphere. Thanks for having us Ward One!!!“

“Great classy spot in Guelph! Helmed by a sole Guelphite owner, who sets the right atmosphere for any occasion and serves what the people want. Neighbourhood local vibes with an elevated class and all the chill. Away from the messiness of downtown and enter a classy spot, support a small business while drinking thoughtful concoctions. Go to Bev’s“

“Great food, great service, music was good“

“Fantastic atmosphere and super friendly staff. Highly recommended.“

“Great place and really friendly owner. We brought in dinner from The Crafty Ramen around the corner which has limited seating. I also brought in a cake as it was my husband's birthday. We had a lovely time drinking wine and beer over dinner. They were very accommodating. The casual intimate setting was perfect for our little celebration with family.“

“Great to see the patio open. Everyone loved their individual pizzas and the shrimp sandwich was delicious. Service was great as always. Congratulations on reopening!!“

“awesome indie music venue in the heart of Guelph with fantastic staff!“

“Great atmosphere and food“

“We arrived for 5:15pm for our dinner reservation. It was our first time here. We were checked in very quickly. Our hostes was lovely and excited to hear we were there for the first time. Our server was Emily (I hope I got her name right). She was great at explaining the menu and giving recommendations. We really liked that she didn't rush us and made it a very comfortable experience. Appetizer we had the mushroom toast, it was a good portion for two people. Drinks, my husband has beer and I tried the Berries in Bloom and Quebec 37, I enjoyed the Quebec 37 more. For mains I had the potato thin crust pizza and my husband had braised beef cheeks. Both were good portions and delicious. For dessert we had chocolate torte, tasted good but was the smallest dessert we probably ever had at a restaurant. We wish the portion was bigger. After dinner we went to the bookstore next door and picked up some games.“

“good food, servers are great. djs and music also great!“

“John and I feel very humbled and grateful for all the Anniversary wishes and would like to Thank everyone. We had a great time tonight with our Siblings at our favorite Restaurant Kelsey's North on Woodlawn in Guelph, where we always get spoiled. And Thank you so much to Robin and Doug for treating us to Supper. It was delicious and very much appreciated!! XOXO❤❤❤“

“Great space, friendly staff“

“Such a great place for a meal! Always receive top notch service and the food is excellent!“

“great patio party 🎵 and staff are awesome“

“A fantastic microbrewery right in the heart of downtown Guelph.

A wide selection of beers and beer types as well as seltzers. They also serve hard alcohol as well,. If that's your thing.

Tried eight different beers and they were all well balanced and brewer and came in a variety of styles.

The sours really stood out with one made with basil being the best of the bunch.

Food options are limited to small snack portions (you can mix and match) but they also allow local food delivery and you can just bring your own.

A calendar showed a variety of interesting events including trivia, and they had a good selection of board games to play.

Both staff members I met were knowledgeable and courteous. Ended up spending an hour talking pizza, board games, and Star Wars with a local which was a great way to spend some of my time in Guelph.“

“Marie J was incredible with the service she provided and was amazing in helping me figure out what to order. Ended up with the fantastic portobello mushroom chicken and a roasted garlic Caesar salad. All of the food was beyond incredible and I will be coming back for sure“

“Great place to go to and Great way get together with friends. You meet other people at times you don't know. staff are friendly and the bartenders are awesome as well 😀 😎. I would recommend them“

“Prices from 10 years ago, Sunday menu is amazing with amazing prices. Perfect snack menu, drinks are cheap, vibe is perfect. If you’re looking for bang for your buck come to this place, especially on sundays. 5 dollar bao and 5 dollar mixed drinks. Can’t be beat. I’ll be coming every Sunday.“