22 Best Bars in St. Catharines

“We had a wonderful time! Food was amazing; flavorful, raffined, authentic - checked all of our boxes! The service by Joey was fabulous, so helpful, with insights for our questions, welcoming and on top of it. We got to discover new things, and we will definitely be back for more. Can’t wait to go back with some friends!“

“My mother and I tonight had just went out for Kelsey’s for supper. I found the place to noisy and hard to hear in conversation at times. Service and food was great, shared this appetizer flatbread with my mother, she enjoyed her wings and onion rings, I had the Big Bacon Double Cheese 🍔 which was fantastic with 🍟 and 🥵 sauce. I was so stuffed after that, three Pepsi Colas to have a cold one after that meal. 5 from me. 😊“

“great beer and food! definitely recommend !“

“Stopped for a quick lunch today ( hubbys was liquid 🤣🤣) Food was amazing !! Our server was both pleasant and efficient serving both the bar and the tables and doing an amazing job. Owner is a great fella too. ❤️❤️“

“Ok so this place its dark and dingy but really if you looking to let loose and be yourself while indulging a little more then usual then this is a good place to go the jukebox is a bonus maybe a little high priced at 2$ a song but we made it work the staff where friendly let us have a tab (thankful for that with the amount of shot we did) I will visit again ehen i come out to visit!“

“Our experience at Kelsey’s at the Pen Centre was outstanding from start to finish. Everything exceeded our expectations! The food was fresh, delicious, and served perfectly, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming.
A special thank you to our server, Amy, who truly made our visit exceptional. She was friendly, attentive, professional, and made sure every detail of our meal was perfect without ever making us feel rushed.
It’s clear that customer service is a priority here, and Amy is a huge part of that. We will definitely be back and highly recommend Kelsey’s at the Pen Centre to anyone looking for a great meal and excellent service!“

“If you're looking for a place with all of the above, Twenty is it. I decided to treat myself to dinner solo, do a little writing and reflecting and it was the perfect evening! I sat by the window and ordered the scallops, two amazing gin cocktails, and this gorgeous mousse dessert that tasted like the best strawberry cheesecake ever! Can't wait to go back :)“

“Great food, great service!“

“Amazing atmosphere and fantastic pizza! Love this place and will be back :)“

“Great wings & pizza at this spot, but everything I've had from their kitchen has been tasty. They have 40 different flavors of chicken wings & 40 different flavors of pizza. What I love is they automatically bring you blue cheese with carrots & celery when you order wings, unlike many places nowadays... Fave Wings: plain with salt & pepper! Fave Pizza: The C-B-R pizza - pizza sauce, mozzarella, chicken, bacon, ranch, tomatoes & mushrooms. The staff is friendly, and it's usually a fun, local atmosphere. Bands often come in on the weekends, and you can be sure that "the big game" will be on their big screen TV.“

“The Lazy Lizard was hopping last night- we enjoyed delicious food (the broasted chicken is my absolute favourite!) Service started out as a 2/10 from 3 servers, when we were seated I asked for a drink menu and was told they didn’t have one (when we were there 2 weeks ago and our server provided us with one). My fiancé spotted our server from 2 weeks ago (Andy) and went over and asked her for a drink menu; in which she reached above her head and gave him one. The server (our original server that started with us tonight) that told me they didn’t have a drink menu never looked in our direction for the rest of the night. She continued to deal with tables around us, but ignored us, and continued to talk with the other servers working & spent 10 minutes standing at a table talking to what we presumed to be friends. Not only was Andy serving the patio, she was also taking care of us and multiple other tables inside. She got our food order, drink orders etc. I went as far as to ask her if they split tips or keep them, and disappointingly she said they split them. We would have tipped Andy heavily if she was alone/getting the tip herself, but was modest in tipping because the 3 other servers would have got it as well. Andy is attentive, friendly, and a 10/10. She really cares about the service you receive!“

“Regrettably I've only had one drink here since it was called Mikados but it was a good experience. Friendly staff, friendly patrons and what a unique blend of music between front and back, especially late at night.

Love you guys and your random Nine Inch Nails and Bloodhound Gang selections when I'm getting out of my car in the big parking lot :)

(+1 personal bias: Has selection of 0-alcohol beer!)“

“I was so impressed by the way the waitress/bartender received us patrons and made sure we were always completely satisfied.The chicken wings were amazing and I will definitely be back to sing and partake in the excellent Saturday karaoke show....wow what a professional sound and nice hosts.Sharky's was a true class act and exceeded my expectations!“

“My husband and I went out for dinner and it had to of been the most AMAZING food I have ever had and incredible friendly staff. Our server Jordan was so kind and really took his time and explained the menu and everything. 10/10 recommend coming to the st.catherines location!“

“It's a great place to hang out downtown St Catharines. Trivia nights are awesome. They have a special menu for every day of the week.“

“if you go through my reviews, you'll see that reviewing restaurants is kind of my thing. I love to cook great food so I don't go to restaurants as much as most others do, but when I do go, I have expectations. Also, I have no desire to blow smoke up anyone's butt because I don't want to waste your time or my reputation. food means too much to me to lie to you so it is with pleasure that I write this review about Some Place Else!

let's start with proper expectations. Traditionally speaking, this is NOT a restaurant, it is more of a Tavern/bar that serves food so if you are looking for a fancy place to impress a first date, this is not the place, this might be where you go after the date if you like to sing karaoke but this, for lack of a better word is a blue collar joint!

On to the food. The food served here is simple, every day type food. burgers, fish and chips, wings and the odd sandwich. what makes this place special, is the Owner! I wish I got her name but she came to our table personally and made sure we understand what we ordered, made some suggestions if we wanted to save some money and explained options that were not exactly on the menu. for example, I ordered the philly cheese steak wrap, but she explained that I could also get it on a sub sandwich bun instead of the wrap and offered to cut up some green peppers if I wanted to put in the sandwich. The sandwich was very, very good and I'm so happy she offered the bun instead of the wrap. Also, the french fries are hand cut and tasted like real potatoes.. I didn't try the gravy but I wish I did because this was home made fresh stuff.
my wife got a burger, I tasted it and it wasn't some pre frozen burger patty, it was a home made, real beef burger and tasted nice. I got a look at the wings too and they were nice and big which is nice. The food came quickly and hot and with a smile. the prices were reasonable and the portions sizes were good.
what meant the most to me, is that you could tell that the owner cared about your experience and wanted to make sure you were happy and that, is a recipe for a good meal.
Thank you again for a wonderful experience. I will definitely return for the fish and chips whenever I'm in the area!“

“Great place, always have a good time when I go there, and the food is amazing!!“

“The Kilt and Clover isn’t just another pub — it’s a true cornerstone of historic Port Dalhousie. You feel the great energy the moment you walk in.

The long-term staff speak volumes about the smart ownership and the kind of place this is: well-run, welcoming, and built for the long haul. Patrons don’t just visit — they stick around for a lifetime.

The year-round patio is a huge win, happy hour hits the sweet spot, and Fun Fridays with live music keep the place buzzing without losing its neighbourhood charm.

The menu is well balanced, and the kitchen consistently delivers solid, satisfying pub fare.

⭐ Bottom line: Great people, great energy, great pub. Port Dalhousie wouldn’t be the same without it.“

“Great place to come for a date or simply enjoy the beautiful backyard scenery. The upper deck is exactly what this place is known for! Definitely try to visit on a nice day so you can sit out back and take in the views. You won't regret it!“

“Food is always terrific but tonight I had the most spectacular cream of mushroom soup I’ve ever tasted in my life! And I’m a soup critic! Keep up the good work.“

“great music with multiple varieties❣️10 out of 10 best bouncers!! seemed very organized One pulled up seats for my friend and I all around great time and will be back!“

“Lovely staff! Spacious, clean and something for the whole family!“