Brewer's Blackbird Kitchen & Brewery

Recently had lunch here during a road trip around Hamilton, and was pleasantly surprised! The atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable, the food was delicious, and the drinks were great. I had the Brewers Burger and honestly, it’s probably the best burger I’ve had from a restaurant in a very long time. I didn’t have to specifically ask for it to not be served under-cooked, the patty was on the thinner side so the meat to topping ratio was perfect, and it genuinely felt like a handmade burger. I rarely order a flight of beer and enjoy every single beer in the flight, but this was the case. The two lighter lagers were very smooth, and the two darker beers were also yummy (I don’t typically enjoy dark beer). Would definitely recommend this place and will for sure be returning soon.

October 12, 2024 on Google

I recently had lunch at Blackbird Brewery in Ancaster and found the setting quite appealing—a higher-end pub style. The ambiance was pleasant, with the door open, allowing fresh air to come through. Although we were given the option to sit outside, the staff informed us that there might be bees, so we chose to sit inside, They seated us at a table near the door. Unfortunately, the bees still found their way in, which was rather annoying. While I didn’t want to ask the staff to close the door and disrupt other guests, I do feel the restaurant should address this issue. As for the food, it was good. I ordered a pizza and a large chef salad, which was supposed to include pickled beets, onions, and radishes. However, I found myself searching for these ingredients—maybe one pickled onion turned up in the mix. Otherwise, it was just a basic spring mix with vinaigrette and some sesame seeds, which didn’t seem worth the $14.95 price. On a positive note, the service was excellent. Our waitress was very attentive, and they have a good selection of house-brewed beers, which adds a nice touch to the overall experience.

October 5, 2024 on Google

My friends and I went in this afternoon for a bite to eat as we were in the neighborhood, and was close to this restaurant. When we arrived we were greeted by a nice young lady who sat the 6 of us at a table. They gave us menus and water. We looked through the menu, and while the menu didn't have a wide selection of items to choose from my husband and I chose the Chicken sandwich with fries. The sandwich was very delicious the fries were nothing special they tasted like they sat under a warmer for awhile The rest of our table enjoyed their meal too, but wasn't blown away by it. I gave the service a 1 star, because when they seated us they didn't come back to take our orders for at least 30 minutes which seemed excessive. We all decided on what to have in a very short time (10mins)and our menus were closed and in a pile at the end of our table. The restaurant was not very busy at all and the wait staff was standing around doing nothing. We had to raise our hand to get their attention to order, and when the gentleman came over he said" oh so sorry we were zoned out." We placed our orders and waited another 30 to 40 minutes for our meals. During the meal my glass was empty and no one came over to ask if I'd like a refill. For the price we paid for our meal which was pricey 57.00 for two Chicken sandwich and fries and 2 cokes, we would expect better service. The food was good but nothing to wow you, but service is definitely lacking. We will not be back!

August 18, 2024 on Google

Went following a golf game with my dad. Seated quickly on the patio. Ambiance - well maintained historic building with excellent furniture. Friendly, fast and professional. Drank the lager. Cold and tasty. Wings - a little pricey, but tasty. Wood fired pizza. Some of the best I’ve have in recent memory. Next time I’m in the area, I’ll go out of my way to ensure a return visit.

August 16, 2024 on Google

Always stop here when biking the rail trail. Beer is great and love the wood fired oven Calabrese pizza. Nice outdoor patio and good service.

August 7, 2024 on Google

All around great experience for a quick lunch visit. Servers were notably polite, helpful and friendly. Nachos and tacos were very good. Fun to take beer home after sampling a flight. Very pretty cans!

July 8, 2024 on Google

Came here for a quick dinner before an event at the Ancaster Memorial Arts Center. We told our waiter we were in a bit of a rush and he made sure everything came right away. The food tasted great! We tried the kale salad, which was super refreshing (and quite large!) and also the crispy brussels sprouts which were very good. The outdoor porch provides a nice and lively ambience. I will definitely go back and look forward to trying more of the menu!

May 18, 2023 on Google

My friend’s daughter recommended to us! This is an excellent choice. Beer Flight allows us tasting different beers. We like the West Coast Pale Ale, very floral and fruity! Pizza Margaritas has thin crust and Napoleon style! Vegan Buddha is the most appealing to us. The whole salad bowl is very refreshing with the salad sauce. The Creme Brulee has a subtle cinnamon which is inspiring and different from the normal vanilla favour. Excellent lunch for us!

January 29, 2023 on Google