River Merchant Inn
York St. N5A 3G8 Stratford, ON, Canada

Friday night has arrived and we've got tons of date night options for youWhether you're looking to patio hop, dine in safely or pickup takeout and enjoy and ...any of our Al Fresco locations, the options are endless! Need help deciding? We've got you covered! Visit our Al Fresco dining map with all the available culinary options https://bit.ly/2FqHJuH See more

The beauty of Stratford at night #LoveStratford : John Monahan

Summer is winding down but that doesnt mean Al Fresco is going anywhere anytime soon! Enjoy takeout in Stratford at any of the #AlFresco locations until the end of October! #LoveStratford www.visitstratford.ca/al-fresco

Did someone say CHOCOLATE? If you have yet to try the Chocolate Trail, it is a MUST! Customize your own trail by choosing six chocolaty treats. Meet local ...confectioners, bakers, culinary artisans and food purveyors. Present one voucher at each of your selected stops for one chocolate themed gift to take home or to enjoy on the spot! The Chocolate Trail is available for purchase at Stratford Tourism (47 Downie Street), for $30.00 (+ HST) Monday Saturday from 9:00am-12:30pm & 1:30pm- 5pm; also available for purchase 7 days a week at Bradshaws Kitchen Detail (129 Ontario St.), Small-Mart General Mercantile (119 Ontario St) and MacLeods Scottish Shop (80 Ontario St.). Check out the new digital version of the Chocolate Trail map here: https://bit.ly/2G3G7GZ #ChocolateTrail #VisitStratfordON #StratfordON #StratfordChocolateTrail

Tomorrow is Friday and you know what that means..... Youve got the chance to catch TWO amazing performances on the Stratford Summer Music floating barge (Frid...ay, August 14)!!! Enjoy Adam Campbell & Richard Burrows at 2pm, followed by Mark McIntosh & Earl Filsinger at 4pm. To get a front row view to the show, we highly recommend a boat rental from Avon Boat Rentals so you can paddle along with the barge down the river. #LoveStratford #SavourSummerInStratford https://bit.ly/2FgmDhT

A wonderful weekend awaits in Stratford...

Tomorrow is Friday and you know what that means..... You've got the chance to catch TWO amazing performances on the Stratford Summer Music floating barge (Frid...ay, August 14)!!! Enjoy Adam Campbell & Richard Burrows at 2pm, followed by Mark McIntosh & Earl Filsinger at 4pm. To get a front row view to the show, we highly recommend a boat rental from Avon Boat Rentals so you can paddle along with the barge down the river. #LoveStratford #SavourSummerInStratford https://bit.ly/2FgmDhT

You can always find a great place to eat in Stratford.

Enjoy an afternoon vacation at Organic Oasis Farm Store in Perth East! Your list can include enjoying homemade ice cream , browsing their shop full of fresh go...ods , walking the scenic trails, enjoying great views from the Happy Hog Lookout and relaxing at the picnic area! #DiscoverMore See more

Hello Stratford! Well see you this summer. Visit us at https://visitstratford.ca/al-fresco

ATTENTION chocolate-lovers...The Chocolate Trail is back with 17 delicious offers to choose from!!! Customize your own trail by choosing six of 17 chocolaty t...reats. Present one voucher at each of your selected stops for one chocolate themed gift. The Chocolate Trail is available for purchase at Stratford Tourism (47 Downie Street), for $30.00 (+ HST) Monday Friday from 9am-12:30pm & 1:30pm- 5pm; also available for purchase 7 days a week at Bradshaws Kitchen Detail (129 Ontario St.), Small-Mart General Mercantile (119 Ontario St) and MacLeods Scottish Shop (80 Ontario St.). *NEW - check out the new digital Chocolate Trail map here: https://bit.ly/33f27bw See more

Our barge series has been a staple of the Stratford Summer Music scene since 2002 - but this year we are doing things a little differently! To ensure that ...everyone can enjoy these shows in a safe and socially distanced fashion, The Stratford Belle will be travelling down the Avon while talented local musicians perform! Follow the barge as it floats down the river and enjoy a concert or two this weekend - check out our Summer Music line up at www.stratfordsummermusic.ca See more

You cant come to our house this year but we can come to yours! Big thanks to Pelee Island Winery & Vineyards Inc for bringing you a taste of Stratford this sum...mer with three exclusive Stratford Festival wine packages. Pelee is very generously donating a portion of the sales to the Festival. Thank you all for supporting this initiative! #LoveStratford www.peleeisland.com/shop PS. Free shipping in Ontario!

Hello Stratford! We'll see you this summer. Visit us at https://visitstratford.ca/al-fresco

Whos excited for PATIO SEASON?! Tons of amazing patios to choose from this weekend! Take note of the new patio extensions and boardwalk installations around d...owntown Stratford to ensure space for physically distances tables. See you on the patio! https://go.visitstratford.ca/patio #PatioSeason #StratfordAlFresco #LoveStratford

Missing live theatre?

You can't come to our house this year but we can come to yours! Big thanks to Pelee Island Winery & Vineyards Inc for bringing you a taste of Stratford this sum...mer with three exclusive Stratford Festival wine packages. Pelee is very generously donating a portion of the sales to the Festival. Thank you all for supporting this initiative! #LoveStratford www.peleeisland.com/shop PS. Free shipping in Ontario!

Happy Birthday Stratford Festival !!!!

Who's excited for PATIO SEASON?! Tons of amazing patios to choose from this weekend! Take note of the new patio extensions and boardwalk installations around d...owntown Stratford to ensure space for physically distances tables. See you on the patio! https://go.visitstratford.ca/patio #PatioSeason #StratfordAlFresco #LoveStratford

While in Stratford, check out Revival House

Lisa & Jenna wanted to brighten your day with some colour & fun while walking down York Street Our staff is ready & trained for our opening Monday ! We cannot ...wait to see you #illume #greenspa #cleanbeauty #stafflove #eminenceorganics #organicservices #positivevibes

Free parking has been extended to August 30th in Downtown Stratford. Please note that the 4-hour parking limit is still in effect.

What makes your Stratford magical? Share in the comments why you #LoveStratford https://go.visitstratford.ca/lovestratford

In advance of tonights streaming debut of King Lear, our Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino, who directed the production, takes a deeper look at the play, touch...ing on topics as diverse as family relationships, numeracy and the parallels between Shakespeares time and our own. KING LEAR | STREAMING WORLDWIDE | TONIGHT 7PM ET YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/l9EKnrosP9w

A beautiful day in Statford.

In advance of tonight's streaming debut of King Lear, our Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino, who directed the production, takes a deeper look at the play, touch...ing on topics as diverse as family relationships, numeracy and the parallels between Shakespeares time and our own. KING LEAR | STREAMING WORLDWIDE | TONIGHT 7PM ET YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/l9EKnrosP9w

Whos looking forward to future adventures in Stratford? #StratfordON #StratfordStrong #StratfordTogether #StrongerTogether

What is the first thing youd like to do when all of this if over? Hug your loved ones? Go out for a local meal? Shop downtown? Have a spa day? Visit your favourite coffee shop? Grab an ice cream cone with friends? Let us know in the comments below

Happy Birthday, Will! This flag, being raised here by our Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino and Colm Feore, was given to the Festival in 1953 to celebrate our inaugural performance by the people of Stratford Upon Avon. We fly it every year on #ShakespearesBirthday.

Who's looking forward to future adventures in Stratford? #StratfordON #StratfordStrong #StratfordTogether #StrongerTogether

What is the first thing you'd like to do when all of this if over? Hug your loved ones? Go out for a local meal? Shop downtown? Have a spa day? Visit your favourite coffee shop? Grab an ice cream cone with friends? Let us know in the comments below

When sorrows come, they come not single spies, but in battalions. William Shakespeare In other words, when it rains it pours. Sometimes life delivers a heav...y blow, but worry not, this too shall pass. Remember to stay strong! We'll make it out of this together! #StratfordStrong #StrongerTogether See more

FREE PARKING downtown through to May 31 or the commencement of the Festival Theatre Season. Thank you City of Stratford - The Municipality! #weareinthistogether #DTstratford #staysafestratford

#DREAMY vibes over at @illumewellnessspa Book your appointment today and give the gift of relaxation this Valentines Day! http://bit.ly/31rbAK1 #StratfordAlwaysON #StratfordON #VisitStratfordON