High end, delicious food, awesome service, perfectly mixed drinks. Try the Hardware Old Fashion and the espresso Martini. The Manhattan New York strip was delicious and cooked perfectly with the smashed golden potatoes. The pork tenderloiwas also good as well as the stuffed chicken. Sorry I can't remember the name of the chicken. The rolls are to die for. This place is sustainable in that they grow there own veggies and fruits brew there own beer and use the grains from the beer brewing process to make the flour for the breads. You really should check it out.
Vegan Restaurant
Hardware Sustainable Gastropub and Brewery
· $$$$ · northAurora · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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High end, delicious food, awesome service, perfectly mixed drinks. Try the Hardware Old Fashion and the espresso Martini. The Manhattan New York strip was delicious and cooked perfectly with the smashed golden potatoes. The pork tenderloiwas also good as well as the stuffed chicken. Sorry I can't remember the name of the chicken. The rolls are to die for. This place is sustainable in that they grow there own veggies and fruits brew there own beer and use the grains from the beer brewing process to make the flour for the breads. You really should check it out.
Wow! Yes! Go! Now! Exceptionally fresh food and drink. Very attentive staff and great vibes inside. Locally sourced food. Some of their own veggies and hops. We enjoyed octopus and brisket tacos. Beer was very fresh and not too heavy. My wife enjoyed the best espresso martini of her life. Nice chill atmosphere too.
Wow! Yes! Go! Now! Exceptionally fresh food and drink. Very attentive staff and great vibes inside. Locally sourced food. Some of their own veggies and hops. We enjoyed octopus and brisket tacos. Beer was very fresh and not too heavy. My wife enjoyed the best espresso martini of her life. Nice chill atmosphere too.
Stepping into this cozy gastropub feels like slipping on your favorite vintage leather jacket- comfort meets class with a dash of attitude. It’s where “casual night out” accidentally turns into “I should’ve worn something nicer…but I’m glad I didn’t.” The menu reads like a love letter to refreshed American classics: fish & chips that somehow taste both nostalgic and brand-new, melt-in-your-mouth brisket and pork shoulder that should honestly come with a warning label (“may cause emotional attachment”), and then…plot twist…a zucchini lemon cake that will make you question every dessert decision you’ve made in your life up until this point. Pair it all with a whiskey lineup longer than a CVS receipt and wine options that whisper “treat yourself,” and suddenly your simple dinner turned into a flavor adventure. The atmosphere? Imagine if a jazz lounge and your favorite 90’s playlist had a stylish, slightly moody baby. One second you’re savoring your food, and the next you’re hit with a smooth saxophone version of Britney Spears- nostalgia so strong you’ll feel like you’re back in butterfly clips and cargo pants (in the best way). Warm service, cozy-chic vibes, food that comforts and surprises..this place doesn’t just feed you; it hugs your soul. Come hungry, leave happy, and prepare for your new favorite “just one drink” spot that always becomes three. Cheers 🥂✨