Ottawa Street North

Michael Kras
Posted 2 weeks ago

Merk Snack Bar is closing its doors in Hamilton

A Hamilton nightlife spot for tapas, cocktails, and relaxed vibes has sadly announced that it is closing its doors. Merk Snack Bar has been open at 189 Ottawa Street North for a number of years,...

Michael Kras
Posted 2 weeks ago

A fun new bar is opening on Ottawa Street in Hamilton

Those who enjoy a creative cocktail and fun atmosphere will be intrigued by a new bar getting ready to open its doors in Hamilton. Malarkey is coming soon to 300 Ottawa Street North and will ser...

Michael Kras
14 Jun 2024

A unique musical is happening at Hamilton’s Crown & Press cafe and gallery

A unique pop musical that’s received acclaimed productions around the world will premiere in Hamilton for the first time. 35MM: A Musical Exhibition – the inaugural production by the theatre...

Michael Kras
27 May 2024

Ottawa Street ice cream parlour closes its doors in Hamilton

A popular ice cream parlour on Ottawa Street North in Hamilton has sadly closed its doors and scooped its last cones. The Parlour Dairy Bar first opened at 224 Ottawa Street North nearly three y...

Michael Kras
30 Apr 2024

Food truck festival Sew Hungry returns to Hamilton for 2024

Hamilton foodies better put on their stretchiest pants and make their way to Ottawa Street North for the 2024 iteration of one of the city’s most delicious annual street festivals. Sew Hungry ...

Michael Kras
19 Mar 2024

Popular spot for chocolate moves to new location in Hamilton

A Hamilton spot known for its internet-famous chocolate and confectionary has moved to a new location in the city. The DSRT Company has made quite a splash on social media for its gorgeous, fill...

Michael Kras
02 Jan 2024

Longstanding Italian restaurant Cafe Limoncello closes its doors

Yet another of Hamilton’s longstanding Italian restaurants has sadly, permanently closed its doors as of the end of 2023. Café Limoncello, located at 226 Ottawa Street North in the Crown Point neig...

Michael Kras
21 Dec 2023

Hamilton’s Hearty Hooligan brings punk vibes to plant-based comfort food

For the uninitiated, the word ‘vegan’ might conjure certain images: piles of lettuce, power bowls, Pilates, maybe even an air of pretentiousness. Those images couldn’t be further from the trut...

Michael Kras
19 Dec 2023

Hamilton will install protective bollards at Ottawa and Cannon

The City of Hamilton is taking meaningful action in addressing the safety concerns at the lopsided intersection of Ottawa Street North and Cannon Street. This particular intersection is a notorious ...

Michael Kras
01 Nov 2023

Someone drove a car into Poke Co on Ottawa Street in Hamilton

One of Hamilton’s most cursed corners strikes again. Poke Co, located at 179 Ottawa Street North, shared a photo to Instagram on Wednesday morning revealing that the southeast-facing corner of the...