Make December Even More Delicious

Niagara Wine Country Experiences

Whether you’re gift shopping in Niagara-on-the-Lake, heading to the Shaw Festival for a holiday show, or touring the wine route to stock your cellar for a busy month of entertaining, a delicious meal at Oaklands Restaurant makes a wonderful addition to any December day.

Here are a few of our favourite ways to enhance your next meal with us:

Add Some Oysters

Join us at Oaklands Bar between 5–6 p.m. on Sundays and Mondays for Cinq à Six and enjoy six oysters with a selection of favourite fixings for only $15. You can add a glass of local sparkling wine for just $10. Make a reservation.

Celebrate Friday Eve

Stop by Oaklands Restaurant on a Thursday to take advantage of our incredible wine feature. All wines from the Andrew Peller portfolio are offered at half price! Book your table.

Score Exclusive Membership Perks

Be sure to let your server know if you’re a myWineLife, No.99 Wine & Cocktail Club, Niagara Winemaker’s Collection Club or No. 30 Wine Club member to enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine with your meal. Not yet a member but interested in learning more about the many perks of membership or giving a membership as a gift? Learn more about our wine clubs.

Start The Day Off Right

Our breakfast, served daily from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., is a tasty way to fuel up for a day of holiday hustle and bustle in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Check out our breakfast menu.

Wrap Things Up In A Spirited Way

Swing by and sip one of our featured seasonal cocktails, like the delicious Plum Drop, a spicy Riverbend Whisky Caesar, or a Niagara Cherry Royale. Discover our fall cocktails.

Pick A Perfect Pairing

Our two-course and three-course wine pairing options make it easy to discover your next favourite Niagara wine, all from the comfort of our cozy dining room. We can’t wait to welcome you to Riverbend Inn and Vineyard this holiday season. Reserve your table today.

Winter in Niagara Wine Country

Embrace the Canadian winter chill in Niagara Wine Country! Join us at the estates for holiday shopping and gifting services, cozy up by the fireplace during a romantic escape at Riverbend Inn, or enjoy the Icewine festival in both downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake and Jordan. There’s always something going on in Wine Country. Visit myWineCountry.com or call our Wine Country Concierge at 1-888-510-5537 to plan your escape today.

Riverbend is the Inn in Niagara

“It’s history, luxury and magical location is why the Riverbend Inn & Vineyard is the toast of Niagara’s wine region.”

Crepes and Icewine Cherries with Brown Butter Ice Cream

Are crepes a breakfast food or a dessert? We’ll let you decide with this delicious recipe by Chef Ross Midgley.

Discover Niagara’s Top Patios

Our four Niagara estates feature a handful of incredible patios that serve up everything from pizza to lobster linguine. It’s time to kick back and relax with a glass of wine, cocktail or beer in hand and enjoy the vineyard views. With so many amazing patio options at our partner wineries, the hardest part of planning an afternoon escape can be deciding where to soak in the views.

Niagara Cherry Linzer Tart with Brown Butter Ice Cream

Wishing you a Happy Easter from our team at Oaklands restaurant. Looking for a dessert to serve this weekend? This delicious Linzer Tart is filled with sweet Niagara cherries and served with Brown Butter Ice Cream.

Bring On Lunch

A leisurely brunch on the Riverbend patio is a great way to enjoy an outdoor meal before the mid-day heat hits

Ansley Sparkling Terrace Secrets

If you’ve visited us at Riverbend during the summer season, there’s a very good chance you’ve already experienced the pure bliss of soaking up one of Niagara’s most picturesque vineyard views. The Ansley Sparkling Terrace, however, offers so much more than just a pretty view! Here are a few insider secrets to keep in mind for your next visit.

Experience the Vibrant Spirit of Fall in Niagara-on-the-Lake

As summer bids farewell, Niagara-on-the-Lake will soon awaken in a blaze of autumn colors, beckoning visitors to revel in the splendor of the season. At Riverbend Inn & Vineyard, we invite you to join us for a spectacular fall getaway filled with unforgettable events and cherished moments. 

Your Harvest Headquarters

September brings all sorts of harvest happenings to Niagara, including end-of-summer celebrations, the Niagara Wine Festival, and a wide assortment of engaging winery experiences. Set on the edge of a vineyard, just a stone’s throw from world-class wineries, Riverbend Inn offers our guests a front-row seat to Niagara’s autumn excitement! Here are some fun activity options to add to your September stay. 

May We Suggest A Fall Cocktail? 

Whether enjoyed with a vineyard view while wrapped up in a cozy scarf on our Ansley Sparkling Terrace or sipped fireside at the Oaklands Bar, our fall cocktail lineup invites guests to slow down and sink into the beauty of autumn in Niagara.

Give the Gift of Wine Country: Unwrap Memories in Niagara 

As the holiday season approaches, the hunt for that perfect gift becomes an annual tradition. This year, why not surprise your loved ones with the gift of Wine Country? Niagara-on-the-Lake, a region renowned for its scenic vineyards, delectable wines, and a rich culinary scene, offers an array of experiences waiting to be unwrapped. Whether it’s a romantic getaway or a wine lover’s dream, there’s something for everyone. Here’s why gifting experiences is the perfect choice, and how you can make it happen. 

A Post-Holiday Gift

Don’t put away those stockings just yet! We’ve got some special post-holiday presents for myWineLife, No.99 Wine & Cocktail Club, Niagara Winemaker’s Collection Club, and No.30 Wine Club members.

Oaklands Dinner Series

Join Chef Andrew MacNeil and Chef Jason Parsons for our Coach House Dinner Series events. Each month, you can enjoy a different themed four-course meal alongside carefully selected wine pairings in our cozy coach house.

Heat Things Up This Icewine Season

As Icewine season kicks into high gear, Riverbend is adding even more cold-weather fun to Niagara’s liquid gold landscape. Here are just a few of the ways you can get into the sub-zero spirit with us this January.

Unlock the World of Wine: Join Our Exclusive Wine Clubs 

At Riverbend Inn & Vineyard, we’re raising our glasses to the esteemed members of myWineLife, Niagara Winemaker’s Collection Club, No.30 Club, and No.99 Wine and Cocktail Club. Ever contemplated the pleasures of becoming a Wine Club Member? Now is the perfect time to indulge your curiosity. 

Itinerary: Spring in Niagara Wine Country

Join us in Niagara Wine Country this Spring. Enjoy complimentary bicycle rentals, tasting and dining experiences. Call the hotel at (905) 468-2270 to reserve.

Itinerary: Vineyard Summer BBQ

Join us in Niagara Wine Country for our Long Table Dinner Series event on our back lawn. June’s dinner theme is Vineyard Summer BBQ. Call the hotel at 1-888-220-2281 to reserve.

Itinerary: Vegetarian Garden Dinner Party

Join us on the back lawn for our Vegetarian Garden Dinner Party on Friday, August 23. Complete your stay with a full weekend itinerary.

Itinerary: Celebration of Niagara Orchard Fruit

Join us for a Long Table dining event on our back lawn to celebrate Niagara orchard fruits. Enjoy this pre-made itinerary to complete your weekend stay.  Call the hotel at 1-888-220-2281 to reserve. Learn More

Itinerary: Preparing for Harvest Celebration

Celebrate grape harvest season in Niagara Wine Country with a 4-course dinner on the back lawn.