Dining Near FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre St. Catharines
Your Pre-Show and Post-Show Spot — Right Across the Street
The Mule St. Catharines is directly across from FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. No walking directions needed, just cross the street. Dinner before the show, drinks at intermission, late-night tacos after the encore. We're open until 2am on weekends.
Planning your Theatre Night
Before the Show
Skip the rushed fast food. Grab a table, order some tacos and a margarita, and enjoy a real meal before you walk across the street. We recommend arriving about an hour before showtime for a relaxed dinner, or 30 minutes for quick bites and drinks.
Pre-show picks: House-made queso, fresh guacamole, chef-inspired tacos.
AFter the Show
he lights come up, the crowd files out — and we're right there. Whether you want to keep the night going with cocktails or need late-night tacos, we're open until midnight on weeknights and 2am on weekends.
Post-show favourites: Margarita flight, taco platter to share, tequila selection.
The Details
Address: 259 St Paul St, St. Catharines — directly across from FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre.
Hours: Sun-Thu 11am - 12am, Fri-sat 11am - 2am
Reservations: Book A Table - highly recommended on show nights
Contact: (365) 843-6853
About FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre is the Niagara Region's premier arts and entertainment venue. The complex includes multiple performance spaces hosting concerts, theatre, comedy, dance, and community events year-round. Located in the heart of downtown St. Catharines on St. Paul Street, it's a cultural hub drawing audiences from across Niagara and beyond.
Why the Mule?
Gluten-free Menu - all food is prepared in a gluten-free kitchen
Vegetarian and Vegan options - chef-inspired, not afterthoughts
Craft Cocktails and Tequila - Margaritas, Mezcal, Bourbon, and more!
Open Late - until midnight on weeknights, 2am Fri & Sat
Good Vibes - Great Music, Graffiti walls, Mood lighting
Whether it’s date night, a group outing, or a spontaneous post-show bite, we’re here for it!
Find Us
We're on St. Paul Street in downtown St. Catharines, directly across from FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre.