The Bent Elbow

Very unassuming exterior in a strip mall. Was highly suspect after driving from Stratford, but they advertise 39 taps. The tap selection has great diversity. Interior has a pub like feel. Give the place a whirl and you will not be disappointed.

Was lucky to go with an experienced patron – the beer list is extensive and takes a while to navigate but the staff is knowledgeable and will help you chose something to your taste. Food is quite delicious as well, a good gastro pub menu with local ingredients. Not for the dieter.

I found this place by chance when I happened to be staying nearby for business. My first visit led me to try the house burger. It was loaded with bacon and all the fixings, and accompanied by a side of their homemade ketchup — delicious. Since I only had a couple of the beers that night, I came back the next night too. This time I tried the special poutine feature. It consisted of poutine (french fries with gravy and cheese — if you haven’t heard of it) loaded with beef brisket. I couldn’t stop until the last bite was gone.
Overall this place gets an A+.
It’s also worth mentioning that all of the employees were very friendly and made me feel like a regular. I can’t wait to travel again so I can come back for more.

We tried to go here on a Friday night in the early fall and it was packed. Tried again in December on a Saturday night. I was apprehensive as I remember back to when the location was an off track betting establishment, but a colleague said it was good. The beer list is truly outstanding, possibly the best in KW. Food was good quality and the service was friendly and attentive. If you’re a beer adventurer, you’ll love this place!

To put it simply this place is a beer lovers heaven. Tons of craft beer but not just from Ontario, they have selections from all over. I fall in love every time I walk through the door. Their menu is also very beer inspired and melt in your mouth delicious. The staff are very knowledgeable as well. You can tell they are beer lovers!
Chances are you’ll come for the beer and stay for the food… and more beer. My only complaint is that they don’t open until 4 and they can be really busy. I hope they expand one day.
Keep being you. Bent Elbow

This review is for all the non-​beer lovers like me.
I’ve never had a beer I’ve liked, so I ordered their house red wine. It was a hefty portion size for only $ 7 — and it was actually pretty good! But what surprised me even more was that there was actually a beer on the menu I liked! It was very fruity and less than 4% alcohol, so it was really more like juice, but hey, I liked it.
Some people also ordered some food. The fries were really good and the burgers got good reviews as well. I wasn’t a big fan of the hummus and pita appetizer though — the hummus was very spicy and not like what you would expect.

This is first and foremost a craft beer pub.
They have over 30 taps and a fridge with an eclectic variety of bottles. The taps change regularly, with some only lasting two or three days. They also have a (rotating) cask ale on tap — as far as I know, the only one in the KW area.
The bartenders, often the owner Harold or his sister Lisa, are knowledgeable, always make good recommendations, and are fun to chat with.
The food is great, and a lot of it is beer-​inspired, from their Beer-​B-​Q wing sauce to ice cream made with beer. They make pretty much everything from scratch and have a large variety of daily specials (including a daily sausage, flatbread, and grilled cheese feature). They have a kids’ menu too.
Since I started coming here, my taste in beer has expanded considerably, I’ve met people who are more into craft beer than I ever will, and I’ve enjoyed my share of delightful evenings.
To summarize what this place is all about, I usually explain to people that they have one Bud Light tap, but it’s attached to the men’s urinal. I think that says it all!

Good beer selection and it’s fairly priced. A little rough around the edges design-​wise, but it’s a great spot to tip a few back. Food is decent — they have a grilled cheese of the day that a lot of people enjoy. Unique to the area, hope it sticks around for a long time.

Such good beer from people who know beer. Had an awesome BBQ pulled pork grilled cheese.