Six spots in Hamilton to grab a pint on the patio with your pup
As the sun streams down and summer limps along, the end of patio season is a twinkle on the horizon.
Make the most with what's left.
So, the next time you're wandering the city with your pooch, thirst building, consider stopping in and grabbing at pint with your pet at one of these local spots.
The Argyle
A day on Ottawa Street could only be complete with a coffee or cold beverage, basking in the afternoon glow while supporting a delightful local business. Unique to this establishment, but not as a concept abroad, you can bring your own food to munch on while sipping and seeing what entertainment the street has to offer.
Enjoy a delicious cocktail, or mocktail, and be amazed at the interior decor - a must-see for golf fanatics.
They also have an Instagram account dedicated to the pups and pooches that visit: Dogs of the Argyle.
304 Ottawa St. N., Hamilton
289-389-4085
The Shed
If you find yourself in Dundas with your furry other half, complement your pristine pair with the iconic duo of pizza and beer. Try the Shawn and Ed Brewing tasting paddle while your pup samples your pizza crust.
65 Hatt St., Dundas
289-238-9979
West Town Bar and Grill
Enjoy some breakfast on this spacious patio while your pooch snoozes beneath you, waiting for some bacon to fall. Or grab a drink on a twilight stroll through the city.
214 Locke St. S., Hamilton
www.instagram.com/westtownlocke
905-570-1412
Collective Arts
Doggos are welcome in the beer garden at what's arguably the most recognizable brewery in Hamilton. Whether you're a sour Sally or hoppy Henry, they'll have something that tickles your tastebuds.
207 Burlington St. E.
289-426-2374
Coach and Lantern
Snuggled into Ancaster's Wilson Street beneath twinkle lights, this pub's patio welcomes the furry and the burly. Pop-in on a weekend night and you could be blessed with some live entertainment, as long as that's OK with Fido. But if trivia's more your thing, check the place out on a Monday evening.
384 Wilson St. E., Ancaster
905-304-7822
Penalty Box
This traditional tavern in the heart of the olde town shares a kitchen with family-run Village Restaurant. Enjoy sangrias on the patio out front as you people watch.
37 King St. E., Stoney Creek
905-662-1812
Honourable Mention: Munchies Coffee and Barkery
It's not a patio, but rather a whole coffee house on the Mountain dedicated to pups and people. It's been around since 2009 and was the first ever cafe and restaurant in Canada that you could bring your pooch to. They've got food for humans and non-humans alike.
1000 Upper Gage Ave., No. 4, Hamilton
905-389-6067
Did you know?
If you prefer to imbibe the devil's lettuce, most cannabis dispensaries are dog-friendly. GreenHouse Cannabis on the Mountain and Treehouse Cannabis Company in the west end are just two that are always happy to see a fuzzy face.
So, the next time you're picking up a pre-roll for a long walk, bring your pooch with you.
Delaney Caulfield is a Hamilton-based web editor at The Spectator. Reach her via email: dcaulfield@thespec.com