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Breweries and Distilleries in Brantford

Brantford has a great brewing history, with local breweries operating here as early as 1845. Discover Brantford’s growing craft beer and spirits scene by visiting our two local breweries and the city’s first micro-distillery.

Bell City Brewing Company 

Located at 51 Woodyatt Dr. #9, near the Lynden Park Mall, Bell City Brewing opened its doors in February 2015 over a shared loved of flavourful beer and the comradery around a pint and its creation. Visit their brewery for a tasting or a tour...

Plan The Perfect Date Night in Brantford

Want to plan the perfect date night in Brantford? Here are a few can’t miss spots that are perfect for a summer date in the Telephone City. Visit our Tourism Directory for a full list of businesses, attractions and ideas to create your own unique adventure in Brantford with your loved one.

Hike or cycle along the Grand River

Rent a step-through bike from Heron Head Bikes and cycle along the over 70kms of nature trails in Brantford. Whether hiking or cycling, the trails have several spots with...

Ghost Kitchens in Brantford

During the pandemic, we were introduced to the term “ghost kitchens”, also called virtual kitchens or cloud kitchens. Ghost kitchens differ from traditional restaurants as they don’t have dining areas or servers. They can be located in established restaurants or other certified kitchen facilities and meals can be ordered as take-out or from a delivery service, depending on the business. In Ontario, ghost kitchens are required to be registered and are inspected by the health unit before opening. Once...

Where to eat in Brantford on Canada Day

This year, Canada Day falls on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Here is a list of restaurants in Brantford that will be open on Canada Day, as well as some of their Canada Day specials. Please contact restaurants directly for more information and hours of operation. 

Did we forget to include your restaurant? Email tourism@brantford.ca to be added to this list and let us know about your Canada Day specials.

Brantford restaurants that are open on Canada Day Restaurant

Seventh Coffee Co. Gives Back

If you’re looking for coffee roasted right here in Brantford, look no further than Seventh Coffee Co. located at 111 Sherwood Dr. (Unit 2) in the growing Cordage Heritage District – home to many other wonderful locally-owned businesses. Seventh Coffee Co. started as a side business two years ago, creating hand-crafted, small batch coffee in a variety of flavours. They incorporated and launched in February 2020 – right before the pandemic hit Canada – and recently opened a retail shop.

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