The Irish Harp, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Gord and I spent a few days (Wednesday until today) in Niagara-on-the-Lake and stayed in the County Down room above the The Irish Harp. 

There are three rooms and in the hallway with a shared Kerig coffee maker, microwave and water. Every morning they leave a pile of clean towels, etc. outside your door. WIFI was complimentary and speedy, though we had to sign in every day.

For every night you stay, you get a $25 voucher to be used in their pub, which we did Wednesday night (our voucher was $75). It's a handy spot because it's downtown and walkable to everything. Parking is free if you can find a spot on a nearby street (which we did).

The last two years we've stayed in their County Derry room and we thought we'd change it up this year and stay in County Down ... it's a smaller room. It's an older building and the floors were uneven ... it was downhill a bit to get to the bathroom and then uphill to get to the toilet. Ha! As a head's up, the room is right over the stage so it was loud but we didn't mind. There was bingo on Wednesday night (over at 11pm) and bands on Thursday night over at 11pm) and last night (over at 11:45pm). So it you are looking for quiet, you shouldn't stay here. I probably wouldn't stay in this room again because it was nice to have the extra space in County Derry and it was quieter at night.

The Olde Angel Inn, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Gord and I had supper this evening at the pub in the Olde Angel Inn. It was a busy spot and we were seated in the back room.

I had a turkey clubhouse (look at all that turkey!) and swapped out my fries for mashed potatoes.

Gord had mac ‘n cheese with crab.

Both were good.

Wineries Tour, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Gord and I spent the afternoon doing winery tours with with Niagara Wine Tours International ... Tracy was our guide. We had done winery tours with them last year. We stopped at three wineries.

Riverview Cellars Estate Winery was our first stop. We got to pick 4 wines we wanted to try. Gord and I both chose a 2021 Riesling, a 2022 Astra Riesling and a Gerwürtraminer ice wine. I had a 2020 Barrel 81 Cabernet-Merlot while Gord had a Gerwürtraminer. Lovely setting on the porch. The glasses were arranged according to sweetness.

Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Gord and I had supper this evening at the restaurant at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club. It is apparently the oldest existing golf course in North America … it opened in 1875.

"Witness for the Prosecution", Royal George Theatre, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Gord and I saw Witness for the Prosecution at the Royal George Theatre in Niagara-on-the-Lake this afternoon. 

When a wealthy, older woman is found brutally murdered, there is only one suspect: her handsome, charming and much-younger lover. Sure, he has a motive, but did he actually do it? Due to a strict, no-spoilers policy, we can’t answer that question. Here’s what we can say: the play is full of clever twists, witty dialogue and rising tension. If you’re a fan of riveting courtroom dramas, don’t miss this shocker.

It was very good. It was close to the movie but had some humour. 

Sunset Grill Restaurant, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Gord and I had brunch this morning at Sunset Grill in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Gord had bacon and eggs and a fruit bowl instead of home fries and I got a BLT (minus lettuce) and home fries. Yum! 

Jennifer was very friendly and took good care of us.

The Irish Harp, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Gord and I had supper this evening at The Irish Harp in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

I had Gold Medal Chicken Curry (chicken | yellow curry | jasmine rice | mango chutney | bread). Mine was okay.