Nightlife in Niagara

Life heats up in chilly Niagara Falls after the sun goes down. From family friendly restaurants and entertainment to old fashioned pubs and bars, nightlife in Niagara is thriving and on the rise.

The Niagara Falls Brewing Company offers a wide selection of all-natural hand-crafted beers and ales made just in Niagara. Tour the brewery and see how they're made, choose from a variety of meals to eat, and taste the brewing that Niagara is known all around Canada for. Tours of the brewery are also free on Thursday and Saturday.

Catch the illumination of the falls in Niagara's Skylon Tower while sipping fine wine and eating award-winning cuisine. The view from this 775 foot three story rotating tower is uncomparable and the lighting creates a great romantic atmosphere.

Clifton Hill features everything from a Ghostblasters ride to the Great Canadian Midway Megaplex. The Sports Zone Bar and Grill will send any sportsfan into delight, with six bowling lanes, pool tables and sports video games alongside an enormous patio and bar; while kids will enjoy playing mini-golf next to a giant T-rex at Dinosaur Park Mini Golf. This entertainment and shopping district is a top notch choice for families looking for something to do with their evening.

For those who are tired of feeling touristy, Jack's Cantina and Lounge is a favorite downtown hangout for native Niagarans. It is a great distraction from the bustle of Niagara, and locals are always happy to share a story or two. Jack's also serves up a number of the brews from the Niagara Brewing Company.

Dragonfly Nightclub is Niagara's premier Asian themed dance club, and features guest DJ's every weekend. Dragonfly also has a large VIP area where guests can order bottle service and hear the likes of Tiesto and Oakenfold while dancing through the night.

Rumours nightclub is located near Clifton Hill and has three bars, large tv's and a lazer light show. They feature retro music from the 80's and 90's, hip-hop and also dance and house. Rumours is an especially great place for travellers in their twenties.

For those looking for a good gamble, there are both Casino Niagara and the Fallsview Casino, both of which feature entertainment regularly while serving fine cuisine. Fallsview Casino even has it's own nighclub, the 365 Club.

However you decide to spend your nights in Niagara Falls, your trip won't be complete until you see the spectacular Falls at Night light show. Watch as dazzling colors light up the falls after a long day of sightseeing. This year, come and see Niagara in a way you never have before.