The Merchant Ale House

St. Catharines' first and finest brewpub. There are few better companions than fine beers and great food. We’ve kept this concept close to heart.

We focus as much on the quality of our dishes as we do on our ales. From the brew house to the pint glass, we invite you to enjoy your food and beer the way it was meant to be, at the city’s first and finest brewpub.

07/15/2024

Our retail fridge is open so you can fill your fridge at home.

EVERYDAY
Open - 11pm

Individuals, six packs, and cases of twelve.
Message privately for keg purchases.

06/30/2024

Happy Canada Day, long weekend !!!

** Triple release announcement!! **

- Strawberry Blonde
Our yearly summer fruited ale is out!
Ever wanted to drink the whole jar of strawberry jam? 🍓 🍓🍓

- Fuzzy Peach Seltzer
Yes, it's back!! The long-awaited return of fuzzy peach is here, and we think it's better than ever!
🍑🍑🍑

- Supersonic
A brand new dry hopped pale ale.
This easy drinker is giving off notes of grapefruit, lemon, and passionfruit.

Photos from The Merchant Ale House's post 06/15/2024

***Some fresh, summery updates to our menu.***

Street Corn Salad
(Side portion photographed)
Charred sweet corn, feta cheese, green onion, avocado, cilantro, jalapeno, chili lime corn chips, artisan lettuce, ranch dressing.

Hawaiian Burger
Caramelized pineapple, jalapeno, red onion, teriyaki, bacon, chipotle mayonnaise.

Fried Green Tomato Po' Boy
Cornmeal crusted green tomatoes, remoulade, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles on a French roll.

Hot Honey Fried Chicken Sandwich
Crispy Fried Chicken Thigh, hot honey drizzle, garlic mayonnaise, and pickles on a brioche bun.

05/16/2024

Couple recent releases for this warm long weekend

Rubie
Strawberry and Rhubarb Sour Ale, made with fresh fruit juice from , Downtown St Catharines
5.1%

Pomegranate Bubbly
Another addition to our zero sugar vodka seltzer range
5.3%

Photos from The Merchant Ale House's post 05/11/2024

BLUEBERRY WHEAT HODDIES !!!

Limited 25th anniversary edition
Available from the brewery now.

04/18/2024

Bottled fresh today!

Our 25th anniversary release
DOUBLE BLUEBERRY
Is available in 500ml bottles to take home.

04/12/2024

The Merchant Ale House is 25 years old this month.

To celebrate serving the great people of St. Catharines since April 1999, we are releasing a new (limited) beer.

DOUBLE BLUEBERRY
5.7 %

Because we know how much you love Blueberry Beers 😉

04/05/2024

Full Sails - Summer Wheat

Light bodied, summer wheat style beer with citrus zest, cardamom, and grains of paradise.

5.4%

Available on tap now.

03/15/2024

☘️☘️ Happy St. Paddy's weekend!! ☘️☘️

Come in all weekend to try our Shamrock Shake Seltzer!!

All weekend
Open 12pm -2am
Kitchen 12pm -11am
Take home beer 12pm-11am

Cheapshots Saturday - $4.50 select shots 10pm - 2am
Sunday Band Night from 11pm-2am

02/14/2024

Wanna know what love is?

A strawberry white chocolate seltzer 5.3%

And

11oz strip loin steak and frites. Served with garlic parm fries and Béarnaise

Happy Valentine's 😊 ❤️

12/21/2023

HOLIDAY HOURS
(DEC 21ST - JAN 1ST)

CLOSED:
Christmas day and New Years Day

EVERY OTHER DAY:
Bar open 12pm-2am
Kitchen Open 12-11pm
Retail beer available 12-11pm

LIVE MUSIC New Years Eve 11pm- Close

Photos from The Merchant Ale House's post 12/16/2023

Christmas Tourtiere meals pre-order available now.

Large Tourtiere
Large Beet Salad or Green Salad
Beerimisu

Feeds four
$60 + tax

23rd and 24th pick-up dates available.

Photos from The Merchant Ale House's post 11/25/2023

Double release

Our In The Pines Pale Ale is back on tap alongside or Cold Brew Coffee Milk Stout.

IN THE PINES
Pale Ale
Classic American Style with notes of pine resin and grapefruit rind
5.6%

COFFEE STOUT
Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Milk Stout
A Nitro Coffee Milk Stout brewed with a Peruvian coffee blend "La Florida" *Contains Lactose*
4.4%

09/22/2023

Lobster "Surf'n'Turf" Burger

This feature comes as a very special birthday request for someone very close the Merchant Ale House Family.
Happy Birthday

08/31/2023

Join us this Labour Day long weekend!!!

Regular operating hours
Thurs - Sun 12pm - 2am
Mon - Weds 4pm - 2am

Kitchen - 11pm every night

Take out beer - 11pm every night

Happy hour Mon - Fri 4pm - 5pm

Cheap shot night - Sat 10pm - 2am
$4.50 select shots

Live Music Sunday night - 11pm - 2am
- no cover charge

12/06/2022

Tuesday's are Toonie Brewsdays!

Grab a draft pour for only $2 when you get a burger and side. Tuesdays only!

Kitchen's open 4-11pm
Happy hour 4-5pm

Menu online at https://merchantalehouse.com/

11/18/2022

Today we’re saying farewell to our front of house manager Ali. We’re going to miss seeing her every day, but we’re so grateful to have had her as part of The Merchant’s story for as long as we did.

We know your future is as bright as your smile 🌟

Follow her new venture and come by tonight to wish her good luck with us. plays at 11pm!

10/22/2022

beet-ya to it, happy weekend!

🥗🍻

Photos from The Merchant Ale House's post 10/07/2022

The beginning of the season brings out our hockey beers!

Old Time Hockey Amber Lager and Lamp Lighter Light Ale available on tap and in retail bottles!

🚨 Don’t forget about our Ice Dogs Special:

If the Dog’s score 3 or more goals on home ice there will $5.00 lamplighters for the rest of the night!

GO DOGS GO!

🍻🏒

10/05/2022

New Menu Addition: Local Cheese Curds from served with house-made marinara 🍻

08/11/2022

a few summer additions lately 🍻

Left: Full Sails • Belgian Witbier | 4.8%
Right: Gold Lion • Nitro White Stout with Coffee & Cacao | 5.0%

07/04/2022

Enjoy your favourite brews on our backyard patio every Fri-Sun from noon to close for the rest of the summer.

During the week we’ll see you inside our cozy pub!

07/01/2022

now it wouldn’t be a Happy Canada Day without a beer release!!

STRAWBERRY BLONDE is back 🍓🍻

available only on tap | 5.5% | regular hours of operation for today

🇨🇦

06/24/2022

summer season is tequila season | 818 Tequila Blanco now available 🌵☀️

06/23/2022

a hop’s-eye view into our beer garden this beautiful summer afternoon 🍃🍻

06/10/2022

don’t say it … don’t say it …. WATERMELON SUGAR HIGH 🍉🍻

Introducing the newest Reflective Surfaces Watermelon Sour Ale | 5.5%

Used with FRESH watermelon juice from our friendly neighbours Happies

available on tap only

06/06/2022

We will be CLOSED today (Monday June 6th) for our long awaited staff party!

Back open tomorrow at 4 pm 🍻

Photos from The Merchant Ale House's post 06/03/2022

some new sneak peaks from our recent menu change

Items Pictured:

- Nonna’s Meatball Sandwich with house made meatballs, fresh mozzarella, arugula, parmesan. marinara on a brioche bun

- Beet Salad with avocado, toasted pumpkin seeds, radish, carrot, feta, red onion, artisan lettuce with balsamic vinaigrette

- Fried Chicken Sandwich with crispy chicken thighs, American cheese, lettuce, pickle, garlic aioli on a brioche bun

check out our website for the full menu

🍻

05/20/2022

long weekend surprise - Strawberry Rhubarb Sour Ale is BACK 🍓🍻

available only on tap and while supply lasts | we have a feeling this one will go fast!

05/10/2022

TOMORROW is the day - our backyard beer garden is back for the patio season ☀️🍻

patio seats are a first come first serve basis | no reservations

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98 St. Paul Street
Saint Catharines, ON
L2R3M2

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 2am
Tuesday 4pm - 2am
Wednesday 4pm - 2am
Thursday 12pm - 2am
Friday 12pm - 2am
Saturday 12pm - 2am
Sunday 12pm - 2am

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