Lion Brewery English Ale Flight
Four fresh draft pours brewed directly in the building’s heritage brewhouse.
Historic Brewpub & Tavern · Uptown Waterloo
The Huether Hotel
Historic 1842 multi-level brewpub, craft ales brewed on site, rooftop patio and cellar billiards
Historic Brewpub & TavernUptown Waterloo, Waterloo$$Details being confirmed
The review
Few venues in Ontario carry the brewing pedigree of The Huether Hotel. Established in 1842, this multi-story limestone complex is an Uptown Waterloo anchor encompassing the open-concept Barley Works bar, an elevated summer rooftop patio, a cozy cafe, and a historic subterranean cellar with billiard tables.
The beers brewed in-house under the Lion Brewery label are classic, malt-forward, and crisp. Pair a fresh English ale with stone-baked pizzas or a mountain of smoked gouda nachos.
Honest notes: because the building has several distinct zones, you can tailor your night: start with a sunny pint on the rooftop terrace, then migrate down to the cellar for late-night pool and draughts.
What to order
Stone-Oven Barley Works Pizza
Hand-stretched sourdough base with house tomato sauce, spicy sausage and mozzarella.
Smoked Gouda Nachos
Crisp tortilla chips baked with smoked gouda, jalapeños, scallions and sour cream.
What works
- Incredible historic limestone architecture with multiple distinct bar rooms and atmospheres
- Beer brewed fresh on premise by the Lion Brewery since the 19th century
- Multi-tier rooftop patio overlooking Uptown Waterloo
What doesn’t
- Can be busy and sprawling to navigate on Friday evenings
- Service pacing varies between the busy rooftop and lower tavern bars
- Parking fills up in the surrounding Uptown lots on weekends
Verdict
Lion Brewery craft flight on the rooftop patio, followed by cellar pool and pizza.