The County Queen's Guide to the County
Neighbourhoods
Wander the streets of historic Picton. Enjoy the beautiful century homes with lovely gardens and decor that will transport you to another time.
105 locals recommend
Picton
Wander the streets of historic Picton. Enjoy the beautiful century homes with lovely gardens and decor that will transport you to another time.
Food scene
Seasonal & Spanish inspired dishes with incredible cocktails. A vibrant restaurant in Picton.
53 locals recommend
Bocado
252 Picton Main StreetSeasonal & Spanish inspired dishes with incredible cocktails. A vibrant restaurant in Picton.
Fresh Pasta + Focaccia + Italian Wine... Enough said. Walking distance to The County Queen.
6 locals recommend
Onesta
172 Picton Main StreetFresh Pasta + Focaccia + Italian Wine... Enough said. Walking distance to The County Queen.
Dating back to 1879, The Royal has been lovingly restored by a local family, reimagined for today’s traveller while honouring its strong history in the community.
50 locals recommend
The Royal Hotel
247 Picton Main StDating back to 1879, The Royal has been lovingly restored by a local family, reimagined for today’s traveller while honouring its strong history in the community.
Family run restaurant in Picton. Delicious meals and drinks served by friends alongside great service and stories!
54 locals recommend
Hartley's Tavern
19 Elizabeth StFamily run restaurant in Picton. Delicious meals and drinks served by friends alongside great service and stories!
For an intimate rustic pub-grub style meal with live acoustic music The Acoustic Grill at 172 Main Street is a 5 min walk from the house.
153 locals recommend
The Acoustic Grill
172 Picton Main StFor an intimate rustic pub-grub style meal with live acoustic music The Acoustic Grill at 172 Main Street is a 5 min walk from the house.
Merrill House is proudly the only restaurant between Toronto and Ottawa with a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. This is granted to outstanding wine lists around the world. Enjoy fine, French cuisine paired with some of the best wines the world has to offer.
25 locals recommend
Merrill House
343 Main St EMerrill House is proudly the only restaurant between Toronto and Ottawa with a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. This is granted to outstanding wine lists around the world. Enjoy fine, French cuisine paired with some of the best wines the world has to offer.
5 min walk from the house. Delicious Southern Italian Soul food.
20 locals recommend
7 Numbers Picton (Southern Italian cuisine)
0 Main St W5 min walk from the house. Delicious Southern Italian Soul food.
Coffee
Head into Picton for coffee and to peruse the shops. Beacon is a must! Great coffee of course and delicious meals. We are a huge fan of the open face smoked salmon sammie.
27 locals recommend
BEACON BIKE + BREW
188 Picton Main StHead into Picton for coffee and to peruse the shops. Beacon is a must! Great coffee of course and delicious meals. We are a huge fan of the open face smoked salmon sammie.
Good coffee and best scones in town. Have to go early though because they will sell out!
36 locals recommend
The Bean Counter Cafe
172 Picton Main StGood coffee and best scones in town. Have to go early though because they will sell out!
Wineries
Small winery, beautiful design - known for their low-intervention craft wines that are funky and classic. They have a lovely outdoor seating area and even a sandbox for the little ones.
40 locals recommend
Trail Estate Winery
416 Benway RdSmall winery, beautiful design - known for their low-intervention craft wines that are funky and classic. They have a lovely outdoor seating area and even a sandbox for the little ones.
Breweries
Beautiful farmhouse brewery. Accessible via Millennium trail. Very fun and funky beers and a wicked outdoor patio space as well as a beautiful indoor space.
50 locals recommend
Matron Fine Beer
65 Barker LnBeautiful farmhouse brewery. Accessible via Millennium trail. Very fun and funky beers and a wicked outdoor patio space as well as a beautiful indoor space.
Shopping
Keep
285 Picton Main StA great store for all trinkets and gifts. Many local goods!
Another Main street Picton shop! Many fun kitchen things and lots of local goods as well!
21 locals recommend
Zest Kitchen Shop
192 Main St WAnother Main street Picton shop! Many fun kitchen things and lots of local goods as well!
City Revival
275 Picton Main StClothing thrift shop. Could spend hours here!
The Ye11ow Studio makes handmade, small batch, wheel thrown stoneware pottery.
9 locals recommend
The Ye11ow Studio
281 Main St WThe Ye11ow Studio makes handmade, small batch, wheel thrown stoneware pottery.
Sightseeing
Sandbanks Provincial Park is a 10 min drive away. It has two of the largest freshwater baymouth sandbars in the world. We supply a Vehicle Pass which includes 4 people.
485 locals recommend
Sandbanks Provincial Park
3004 County Road 12Sandbanks Provincial Park is a 10 min drive away. It has two of the largest freshwater baymouth sandbars in the world. We supply a Vehicle Pass which includes 4 people.
A short walk away on Main Street. It began as a movie theatre in 1918 and then hosted vaudeville acts in the 1930's. It is now a fitting centre for the arts community in PEC, hosting live theatre, music and movies.
102 locals recommend
The Regent Theatre
224 Picton Main StA short walk away on Main Street. It began as a movie theatre in 1918 and then hosted vaudeville acts in the 1930's. It is now a fitting centre for the arts community in PEC, hosting live theatre, music and movies.