Mansion House in St. Catharines

5 William St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 5H8, Canada

★★★★☆
(363 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant

About

Historic hangout with regular events & a patio serving burgers, fish ’n’ chips, wings & cocktails.

Website
themansionhouse.ca
Address
5 William St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 5H8, Canada
Plus Code
5Q43+FF St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
12–2 AM – 4–11 PM
Thursday
12–2 AM – 12–11 PM
Friday
12–2 AM – 12–11 PM
Saturday
12–2 AM – 4–11 PM
Sunday
Closed

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great cocktails Live music
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Spirits Wine
Dining options
Dinner Catering Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards

Reviews

3.8
★★★★☆
363 reviews

Most Mentioned

bar (20) atmosphere (15) prices (12) bouncers (10) patio (9) band (6) summer (6) money (6) crowd (5) sandwich (5)
5 stars
163
4 stars
84
3 stars
54
2 stars
16
1 stars
46
December 8, 2024

went there for the first time on Friday. Had called them back the next day to see if my coat was left there. The person I spoke to had confirmed with me that my exact coat was there and that I would be able to pick it up and that it was safe behind the bar. my friends soon arrive later on to get it for me and where then being told that the coat wasn’t there anymore. called back immediately after finding out and was hung up on by the person I spoke too while asking what had happened to my coat. Worst experience I’ve ever had very unprofessional

★★
November 30, 2024

Security Guard, tab with the dad cap kicked me out for asking his coworker to move behind him instead of moving out the hallway. Guys take security work to an extreme that will eventually kill the bar. It’s supposed to be a fun atmosphere but now you got to be concerned with how close you talk to the security guards. Absolutely ridiculous how confrontational this guard got in a matter of 15 seconds.

November 22, 2024

They like to put a BBQ into the street. I saw rats crawling out of it one night. Then they used it later. Probably cooking up rat poop.

October 26, 2024

My friends and I got scammed. We paid $30 for student VIP tickets and got there at 9:30 (before it opened). we didn’t end up getting in and they were charging everyone who had tickets an extra cover of $50. They oversold tickets to scam people out of money, as they knew they couldn’t allow everyone with tickets in for lack of space. I’m extremely frustrated with this experience and will not be coming back. I cannot even get a refund for my tickets either.

October 26, 2024

Got scammed so badly. They oversold Halloween tickets and we stood in line for over 2 hours before we figured out that they were (on top of paying $30 for tickets) charging people cover to get in. We never got in after paying $30 each for tickets.

October 5, 2024

Very frustrated with an experience I had talking with a supervisor today. Called because I mis-purchased VIP add ons, instead of tickets. Supervisor rudely said there was nothing they could do for me (no exchange, refund, or voucher), and hung up on me. I have wasted $40 - very disappointing

★★★★★
July 3, 2024

Been along time since I was in the mansion house,went to night for my sister's birthday,food was amazing,everyone's food was good service was great she was very friendly,not busy till around 1030pm,will definatly be back,I had a chicken parm sandwich with fries,you can upgrade if you don't want fries.

★★
August 12, 2021

Food is average. Decent prices. Night life here is crowded and drinks are expensive. Love music is more noisy than is music. Just too loud and cannot hear the sound well. Staff are nice. Washrooms on club nights are terrible. Back area is big with a patio and is nice. When a band is playing there it's okay. Directly beside a paid parking garage. Paid street parking directly out front. Bus stops nearby. Other paid parking lots nearby.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Fav spot to go! Plus food is 10/10

Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Was in town for our Brock 50th grad reunion and looking forward to a beer or two at MH where we had spent a considerable amount of time and money destroying brain cells in the early 70s. Showed up on to a strangely deserted William Street downtown on Saturday afternoon (SUPPOSED to be open according to VERY confusing HOURS on their website ...Saturday 12-2 a.m. & 4-11 p.m.....do we choose???) and doors were locked and a window all boarded up. Strange...disappointing......and sad.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Mansion has made some drastic improvements. I love the atmosphere and the food is good. Great date night or dinner with friends type of spot. Also some great house music on the right nights

★★
September 23, 2024

For the love of god, please pick a better dj. Not a single house song and just all songs that make you feel like you re at a middle school dance. I m begging just please have a better taste in music

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

My experience was very pleasant, the atmosphere was good, no problems with other people, the only thing I dont like is that at the top when you go to the bathroom you have to go down and wait in line again to go up, otherwise I had a great time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

I have a question that maybe people here could answer for me.15 years ago I used to frequent mansion House ! Does anyone remember the name of a band that played weekly there and covered or sang a song with the lyrics every 4th of July I get stoned , any help would be appreciated thanks... Ps this place rocked and loved going here before I moved away

Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Unimpressed! I submitted a request for a reservation online on Wednesday and still ended up having to call Thursday as no one got back to me. When we arrived on Friday for our 2:30pm reservation, the restaurant was locked and gated off. A staff member that was leaving told us they were not open and when the manger came out, he said that they did not open until 3:00pm. I mentioned that their website also shows they opened at noon and he just shrugged and said it was because of the festival. Tsk tsk. Bad first impression left on us!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Best place food best service n amazing atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Food, service and dance all was excellent Parking: Parking garage free after 6pm Kid-friendliness: No

April 23, 2024

April 21 cook called in sick that s fine we were happy with just apps. Asked server to turn music down since we were the ONLY table and we could barely hear each other and she didn t. Didn t give us cutlery. Asked for napkins and she brought only 2 when there was THREE people. Didn t check on us until we were 20 seconds from being finished because she was watching the tv. The food was disgusting but that wasn t her fault. Just gross deep fried flavourless food. Worst service ever especially since we were the only patrons. I guess I know why.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

been going to this bar for years. amazing and friendly staff. great music and food. 100s of people go here weekly and have a great time. don t let any salty reviews confuse you!

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

My family and I frequent often before ice dogs games! Wings are awesome. Staff is always friendly and they always recognize our returning patronage.. Very welcoming location, with a classy bar side vibe. The nightlife music is also upper echelon. Would recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Food is great !! And have great events here

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great vibes good good nice service,

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Went for dinner last night before the ice dogs game with my son. Food was absolutely delicious and came out in a timely manor giving us more than enough time to make it to the game before pick drop. Love the new atmosphere and menu! Will be back soon

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Had an amazing time. Went there for a friends birthday and it was a blast the owner A.J is amazing and super friendly and outgoing , the staff were amazing as well. Just a fun place to be. And drama free . Loved it..

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great place. Historic. Staff is fantastic!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great venue lots of space very tasty food and Rachel is probably the best bartender Ive ever had (not related that is ;) Dietary restrictions: bartender askes if i was ok with dairy!

December 23, 2023

This place is good on Wednesdays, Friday & Saturdays for night life. Went in on a Saturday after Midnight, tried to charge me $20 cover... No thanks, walked away.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great when Dom djs here on Saturday nights!

December 23, 2023

My son was WRONGFULLY attacked by the security last night... police show up, dont care as he is 20 and staff are lying about what transpired. Police NRP actually tell my son, hes lucky he isnt seriously hurt as the bouncers are AMA fighters. Then just tell my son to leave or HE will go to jail... I know some people cant hold theyre liquor, and security is needed, I worked in bars and service industry for years, but assaulting innocent people and nothing happens. The aggressive roid filled bouncers make this an unsafe place to allow your young adults to go.

December 23, 2023

!!!!!The rudest bouncers I ve ever met in my life!!!!!! i went there with 4 of my friends we all had IDs I gave him mine n he made a small joke about me so I did the same to him and right after I did he gave my ID to the other bouncer n said I have to go thru further inspection they asked me to spell my whole name out , I did with no problem then right after I did he says u did great at spelling your name but we still can t let u in due to policy s but they let all my white friends in, super ruder and disgusting bouncers , always before had a hard time with the bouncers either being too pushy or just full on rude but tonight was the night I ve actually had enough . DONT PUT YOUR MONEY AND TIME INTO THIS PLACE!!!

December 23, 2023

The bouncer reached down the front and back of my pants making me feel extremely uncomfortable and abused his power making my friends lift their shirts mocking their choice of underwear. He grabbed my rear and front end making me extremely uncomfortable going beyond what was needed as a pat down. The place as a whole was fun but the bald bouncer at the front made the entire experience horrible and uncomfortable

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Came in for grand opening. Incredible cocktails, food and service. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Mansion House recently changed up their menu and got a new head chef who has completely reimagined their food offerings. What a world of difference! Its not your typical pub fare food here, I had the brisket which was Incredible and a great value. Definitely recommend checking out the new menu.

Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Most incompetent security at the front door I ve ever met

★★
December 23, 2022

Wonderful food. But service was very slow. Took 45 minutes to get our meal and they gave us both the appetizer and dinner.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Moved to Sarnia and came down and was amazed at the renovations they have done, and the changes to the food menu. Excellent service, excellent food next time Im back in town It will be on my list to stop again!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

First time visiting the Mansion House and I was pleasantly surprised how large the inside and outside were, very impressive. My friend told me its one if the oldest bar in Canada and I can see why. The place was packed over the weekend as they were hosting the grape and wine festival, which is lead once every year. I highly recommend checking out this spot along with the live bands that will keep you rocking all night long with good company just having a great time. There are a few bars located throughout the venue incase you get impatient, washrooms and porter potty during the summer. A parking garage is located next door for the DDs.

December 23, 2022

We had booked reservations a month in advance.. upon arrival they told our large group that they no longer used open table and that we were out of luck.. Even when presented with the email confirmation of the reservation They made no effort to try to help or accommodate terrible service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Went after concert. Dj was great atmosphere was amazing. Will be back.

December 23, 2022

Mel the bartender was extremely rude to my group. Will never come back here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

This establishment has been reimagined -- for the better on every level. New menu is excellent and changes seasonally. Chef Nate is excellent, the duck and lamb dishes on fall menu are world class. Sommelier curated wine pairings are excellent with something for everyone and good value. Service under new floor manager is excellent. New renovations are trendy and functional with better flow and use of floor space.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Good night out spot, multiple djs good music

★★
December 23, 2022

I had went outside for a smoke break and then one of the security guards (bit on the beach side, glasses and curly black hair) wouldn t let me back in to get my coat. He looked at me and said, idc no one else is getting in get your friend to get it while I sat outside in a t-shirt telling him that my friend was beside me outside and that I had no other friends. The only reason I gave 2 stars and not 1 is because the OTHER security guard opened the door and let me grab my coat. After I showed the security guard who wouldn t let me in that I had my coat he nodded and hid behind a corner. Disgusting..

Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Negative

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Crazy lines and cover prices but fun patio and experience with all the different rooms.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Miss this house

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Amazing customer service love the friendly environment must go

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

great bar. great food. needs more cowbell. weoooooo

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

No masks no limit 10/10

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Wasnt bad.. its a young crowds game.. music is up and people are happy

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

This is the place to be either Wed or weekends. Shout out to the bartenders and DJs. If you dont know, now ya do.

★★★
December 23, 2021

Smells , Bartender downstairs dont care about customers just takes orders as she like

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Smells , Bartender takes orders mainly from friends not caring about customers waiting definitely needs better service

December 23, 2021

Wish I could give this place 0 stars. Experienced the worst stomach ache of my life here, worse than montezumas revenge. The owner Pete hires any dirt bag he can find without having cook paperwork. The kitchen and bar are infested with cockroaches that are visible while eating your meal. Too bad the owner Pete didnt spend more time at his bar rather than taking new women out every night and going skiing if you know what I mean (putting too much white stuff up his nose with women of the night). Just brutal, this place should be levelled so no one else gets sick.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Love this place, always has been and always is part of our downtown crawl for awesome service, drinks & food.... Cheers

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Best brisket sandwich in town. Hands down.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

This place has been a Classic since the $2 drafts back in highschool ! Always a guaranteed good time her especially when AJ is working! Cheers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Enjoyed a lovely briskets sandwich. Might be the best sandwich in the Niagara region. Wish I took a picture!!

★★★★
December 23, 2021

Solid drinks for reasonable prices, wouldnt recommend getting food unless youre already drunk

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Good music

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

The Brisket sandwich was absolutely amazing!!! Also amazing service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Top notch customer service by some beautys and fabulous, live entertainment,,,woot woot

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Good atmosphere, good food, good beer selection on draft

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Love the art on the chalkboards!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great patio, some fun cocktails & amazing Nashville chicken!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

A gourmet kitchen hidden in a wonderful old tavern. Try the very berry salad.

December 23, 2020

Chicken was absolutely flavorless, they used bagged fries, the chicken sandwich was impossible to eat and burnt on some area, the bun was soggy and falling apart. 66 dollars and Im ordering food from somewhere else for dinner, what a rip.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

We had my uncles 60th party and the staff was awesome. We recommend it. Finger food was great as well. Thanks

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Always great food and service even when its crazy busy

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Time to have fun and party guys dont miss this place and tell me if a girl want company

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Good place for your party # parking is beside noworry

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great service!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Can get a little cramped but its alright

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Fantastic place to meet prior to any Meridian Centre event, spacious and good food and cold drinks.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Food is good and the drinks are cold.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Excellent food and service. Surprisingly they dont have a wheelchair accessible facility. Overall, love the atmosphere and the people. Very friendly.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

One of the oldest pubs in the country. Bar side dance side. They had the music from the dance side too loud in the bar side dor my taste hard to hold a conversation. However dj would play requests.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Good music but it was dead

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Canadas oldest bar

Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Not very friendly staff

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

If your under 23 its.great

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Quiet little spot for a pint, outside of summer hype hours. Cheap pints, dont expect much else.

Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Slug in washroom wouldnt let my brother gf use the same washroom stall as her bff....honestly rude

December 23, 2019

Absolutely horrible experience the bouncers will scream and swear at you while you re trying to just go to the bathroom, one began screaming and swearing yelling that he will kick us out because I was panicking and trying to find my friend who was just wanting to leave. The bouncers here were completely awful and on some power trip. I ve worked in customer service and dealt with drunk people for 7 years and I ve never yelled swore or raised my voice at a customer before but the bouncers here love to be completely unprofessional and disrespectful. Horrible experience and will not be coming back. The bouncer particularly awful was a tall white man with a stubble, found later outside smoking with guests. Horrible and should be fired.

December 23, 2019

The security is absolutely horrible would recommend anywhere but here

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Often go here for lunch during work. Great sandwiches and burgers

December 23, 2019

Garbage, don t waste your time. It s super sketchy too, people get jumped there all the time and the bouncers do absolutely nothing. Don t go, stay safe

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Sick vibes. Good spot!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Nice place for the perfect night outside the city.

December 23, 2019

The owner is so nice and I spoke to him personally on the phone. However the security there is very disrespectful and they don t know how to handle situations in a civilized manner. We travelled 2 hours away to spend time with friends for the weekend and we didn t even get in. Please keep in mind, we are of age. We are so disappointed in the security.

★★
December 23, 2019

The bouncer assumed that I dint know English and some English racist guys. This is very rude. Although a good place to hangout as long you understand English.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Nice and cozy place

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Good for a time out but engery is lacking

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Mansion is an awesome place to go on a weekend! Great music and super hype vibes

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Hell of a burger!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Good times eh!

★★★★
December 23, 2019

Good food and a great location before events at the meridian ctr. Oldest still running tavern in Canada.

Local Guide
December 23, 2019

On the spiral dive in terms of pints and food...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Nice staff fair priced drinks for the college crowd

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

This building is older than Canada, made with red pine timbers, a species that has been extinct in this area since 1840. Continuously licenced since 1806 too.

Local Guide
December 23, 2018

I dont care about the appearance or the ambience.of the place when I am having a quick drink or two. But its pretty offensive when the bartender is super rude and have no interest of working there ..this was just a regular weekday at 6pm.. Not sure if I can go back here again...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Im prejudiced Im sure. I get panfried fish when I eat there and have had a few get together. It is a nice place to appreciate history besides.

★★
December 23, 2018

The bar is good once your in, but they hold the line quite a lot to make it seem like its busy. Prices are average for a bar , but I wouldnt recommend doing here on a weekend. Its a waste of time

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Absolutely will always be the best time of your life amazing place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Can t go wrong here, local staple for a good reason

December 23, 2018

Literally the trashiest group of bouncers I ve ever met in my life. I will never go back.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Good bar! Great $1 beers on Wednesdays in the summer

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Definitely the place to hit on a Wednesday evening for some live music! Summer time is lots of fun as well, great patio!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Best place to to on Wednesday nights in the summer if you like dancing

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Quaint old tavern with good food during the day, but hordes of university students at night.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Great atmosphere

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Good outdoor patio and bar in the summer for a younger crowd. Good food and pub atmosphere from September onwards.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

It looked more like a bar than a mansion but ok

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Nice place food was good and they only charged me for 1 beverage ..

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Fun time!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Meh