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Canalside.  I stumbled upon this Gem of a pub by accident a couple of months ago.  I was out for a Sunday ride along the Lake Erie shore when my stomach reminded me it was time to imbibe.  I didn't complain.  So I went to the quaint section of Port Colborne that fronts along the Welland Canal.  I remembered there were a few nice restaurants and shops there.

Once inside, I was greeted by friendly owners, Greg and Rosemari Poisson.  I immediately could see that these proprietors are serious about the quality of their food and drink.  And the list of beers and wines is impressive!  70 beers are available.  And the wines are hand-picked by Greg.

Canalside at night
Canalside Pub & Eatery logo
Canalside Pub & Eatery
232 West Street
Port Colborne, ON
Canada  L3K 4E3
905 834-6090
greg (at) canalside.ca
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As they say, you can literally "watch the world sail by" here.

The famous canal is a stone's throw.  A lot of large impressive ships sail by from all over the world.  The venue itself has a Maritime theme.  It feels good to sit down here and settle in for a pint, some wine, and some very good food.

Imbibe in your favourite VQA wine, liquor, or enjoy the perfectly poured pint of Guinness.

Spanning several visits, I have enjoyed the Crab Cakes, the Canadian Reuben, and the Mexican Steak sandwich, and the Angus burger for lunch.  Dinner is sumptuous. Two of my favourites are the New York Strip steak and the pan fried Mediterranean crusted Salmon.

The view at right is of the outdoor patio and the lift bridge.  You can even stay overnight. They have onsite guest accommodations.


Amazing view from the window & outdoor patio
My favourite beers at Canalside are the Guinness on tap or the Zywiec (Polish) in the bottle.  Both are 100% naturally brewed with just four ingredients: water, hops, barley and yeast.

The wines here are always excellent. I especially enjoy the Viewpointe Estate Pinot Grigio and the Viewpointe Cabernet Merlot.  Both are Lake Erie North Shore.
Fitting to have a Lake Erie wine in this Lake Erie pub!

 

For an authentic and tasty pub experience
in the Niagara Peninsula,

I heartily recommend Canalside Pub & Eatery.

The Wine Baron.


Greg and Rosemari Poisson

 


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