Question 1

Where do I eat before a game or concert at TD Coliseum?

Accepted Answer

The Iron Cow Public House is the only full-service pub physically inside TD Coliseum (formerly FirstOntario Centre, formerly Copps Coliseum) at 101 York Boulevard, Hamilton. No ticket is required to eat or drink — walk in from the street before puck drop or showtime, or grab a table after. Reservations are recommended and available through OpenTable.

Question 2

Do I need a ticket to the game or show to eat at Iron Cow?

Accepted Answer

No. The Iron Cow Public House has its own street-level entrance and is open to anyone, whether or not there's an event at TD Coliseum that night. You do not need an arena ticket to dine, drink, or reserve a table.

Question 3

Is Iron Cow Public House inside TD Coliseum, FirstOntario Centre, or Copps Coliseum?

Accepted Answer

All three names refer to the same building at 101 York Boulevard in downtown Hamilton — the arena was FirstOntario Centre, before that Copps Coliseum, and is now TD Coliseum. The Iron Cow Public House is inside it, regardless of which name you know it by.

Question 4

Is Iron Cow open on nights without a game or concert?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Iron Cow Public House operates as a full pub and restaurant on non-event nights as well as event nights. Check current hours on the website or Google Business Profile, as event-night hours may run later than posted non-event hours.

Question 5

Does Iron Cow serve food during PWHL Hamilton games?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Iron Cow Public House is open for full food and drink service before, during, and after PWHL Hamilton games at TD Coliseum, as well as concerts and other arena events.

Question 6

How do I make a reservation at The Iron Cow Public House?

Accepted Answer

Reservations are booked online through OpenTable. New reservations are released 45 days in advance, on the 15th of every month at 11am EST. Walk-ins are welcome but reservations are recommended, especially on event nights.

Question 7

Does The Iron Cow Public House take walk-ins?

Accepted Answer

Yes, walk-ins are welcome. Reservations through OpenTable are recommended, particularly before games and concerts at TD Coliseum when demand is highest.

Question 8

Can I book a private event or large group at Iron Cow?

Accepted Answer

The main dining room takes online bookings up to 6 guests; for 7 or more, contact the restaurant by email. A private dining room is available for groups of 8 to 16, Tuesday through Thursday 5pm-11pm and Friday-Saturday 5pm-12am.

Question 9

Is The Iron Cow Public House wheelchair accessible?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the restaurant is accessibility compliant.

Question 10

Who owns The Iron Cow Public House?

Accepted Answer

The Iron Cow Public House is from Our House Hospitality Company, the group behind chef Matty Matheson's restaurants, with chef Coulson Armstrong leading the kitchen.

Question 11

What is the cancellation policy at The Iron Cow Public House?

Accepted Answer

Reservations should be cancelled at least 48 hours in advance.

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