Toronto’s Best Patios and Event Venues with a Patio
September 5, 2013 by deblewis
Filed under CitySocial, Event Venues, Ontario, Toronto, Uncategorized
As the mercury climbs every summer the need to find a watering hole becomes increasingly more essential. There aren’t many activities that beat grabbing a few cold ones on a patio with some friends, the perfect blend of summer heat and true refreshment. Presumably, you, the reader also enjoy a summer patio session as you are still reading. So, with that confirmed this post will lay out some of Toronto’s most enjoyable patios and will provide you with a Toronto Summer Patio Bucket list. Many of the patios below are also great venues for events and offer a fresh change from a hotel banquet room.
Cadillac Lounge Patio
1296 Queen St W, Toronto
The first patio we would suggest visiting is the Cadillac Lounge Patio at 1296 Queen Street West. The Cadillac Lounge has a unique back patio that is rather spacious and is filled with the aroma of their hickory smoker, minus all the smoke of course. It also offers a large variety of bottled beers or on tap. Its retro atmosphere will charm you and travel until the Southern United States.
Pilot Patio
22 Cumberland St, Toronto
When you think patio in Toronto you immediately think Pilot’s Patio: The Flight Deck! Opened in 1993 as the largest “patio with altitude” in Yorkville, its name came from a tribute to the heroic flyers of World War II. It has been known as an artist bar, then the hub of Toronto’s hippie community, to finally become the place to go for elite’s after work drinks and trendy after midnight party nowadays.
Hair of the dog
425 Church, Toronto
Hair of the dog is an upscale neighborhood pub and restaurant on Church St, on the southern fringes of the Gay Village. Hair of the dog reflects the diversity of the neighborhood thanks to a mixed clientele. Winning venue, with one of the top 10 patio in downtown Toronto. It has this particularity of having 2 patios! On the ground floor you can find a large space featuring 3 fountains. Facing south, the patio is filled by sun all day. A good time to enjoy a family brunch drinks with friends. Hair of the dog is also a dining experience where you can enjoy fine food in cozy and more intimate spaces. Fun fact: Hair of Dog has been voted best place to have a first date. And awarded great place to dump someone by the staff!
Against the Grain Urban Tavern
25 Dockside Dr. Toronto
Situated at 25 Dockside Drive on Corus Quay, right next to Sugar Beach, the patio has a spectacular view of Lake Ontario, the Harbour and Toronto Island. It comfortably seats 180 guests around traditional two tops, beach like lounge areas and umbrellas for this hot summer. Every weekend, from 10.30 a.m. to 3 p.m., the restaurant offers $5 Bloody Caesar specials and during the week you will be able to enjoy unique local and European brews, interesting new and old world wines and some amazing cocktails.
New Amsterdam patio
245 Queens Quay West, Toronto
Amsterdam Brewhouse has recently opened a newly renovated, 14, 000 square foot craft brewery, restaurant and retail venue in the heart of Toronto’s waterfront. Situated at 245 Queens Quay West, the venue can accommodate up to 500 in its rustic urban interior, and offers an additional 300+ on the spacious lakeside patio, for a total capacity of over 800 guests. AMSTERDAM BREWHOUSE features a bar/lounge, a dining room, several patios, a state of the art AV system, authentic wood burning oven, a working craft brewery and full retail store, all to be open 7 days a week.
Terroni Bar Centrale
1095 Yonge St, Toronto
In the Rosedale community one of the best patios to relax on would be at the Terroni Bar Centrale. This patio is a great way to enjoy the homey designed feel of Italy. With a vast selection from the “tapas style” menu plates are intended to be shared, which is the perfect scenery for a hang out spot with friends and family. Also, this wine bar has a signature selection of Terroni-exclusive wines and a unique variety from Italy. Experience a day or night on the patio laughing, sharing and appreciating the summer days. Enclosed with fresh greenery this patio gives off a natural blissful vibe. The Terroni Bar Centrale’s patio is a great way to retreat for some time of relaxation.
Museum Tavern Toronto
208 Bloor W, Toronto
After a long, hot summer day finding a patio that is just right could be difficult to find, but look no further because Museum Tavern Toronto has that just right patio. With a slight summer breeze and nice view this patio is to die for. Facing the ROM you can enjoy the menu from executive chef Steven Gouzopoulos which features all-American classics with a twist. Not to mention the Moses McIntee’s drinks list that is a temptation you cannot resist. Enjoy the last moments of summer on the restaurant’s second floor terrace, an experience you will not regret.
The new Mill Street Beer Hall
21 Tank House Lane, Toronto
The Beer Hall is the new space of the Mill Street Brew Pub situated in the Distillery District. Opened in April this year, this place offers a modern and lively atmosphere where it is pleasant to enjoy a good beer with friends or simply an excellent meal.
With its open concept kitchen offering local and international cuisine, a heated, a cover patio and communal seating, The Beer Hall is the perfect place to welcome group events from 15 to 500 persons. Also, don’t forget to try the bierschnaps, a traditional German Beer-based spirit, which is only served at Beer Hall.
Rooftop Rendezvous: Temptation Accomplished
August 27, 2013 by deblewis
Filed under CitySocial, Event Venues, Ontario, Past Events, Toronto, Uncategorized
On Thursday 15th, The Rooftop rendezvous was THE rendezvous not to miss! Indeed, The CUBE nightclub hosted more than 400 guests from CityEvents and Shanny in the City for the Rooftop rendezvous!
The night was an opportunity to taste a new cider: Tempt Cider, with strawberry and lime flavors, but also to enjoy the presence of artists and an incredible view on the city and the CN Tower.
The CUBE nightclub brings you into a parallel world. From the entrance you leave the city and its buildings to enter in a small corridor looking like the path to a secret garden, to be finally guided to a rooftop patio, a true bubble inside the city. CUBE Nightclub is a new Toronto event venue used by a variety of groups.
This night was subject to all temptations, from the sweet & fruity cider offer by two masked ladies, to the electrifying music and the lights of the city. Hard not to be entranced by the atmosphere! But, more than temptation, it was also an excellent moment of schmoozing and networking in a pleasant place, and the occasion to get a painting portrait from the artists presents all night.
From this incredible night, we only have retained one thing: temptation accomplished! #gettempted.
Photos can be found at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cityeventstoronto/sets/72157635239451265/
Taste of The Kingsway
August 26, 2013 by deblewis
Filed under Ontario, Past Events, Toronto
16th Annual Taste of the Kingsway Festival
Come celebrate & have fun, food and music!
This Fall Festival take place along Bloor Street W. (from Prince Edward
Drive to Montgomery Road) is a food & entertainment extravaganza for the whole family.
Over 200 exhibitors will be participating in this year’s event along with the ever popular Scotiabank Dog Show, Rock Climbing Walls and Street Performers. Beer gardens, 2 grand stages with non-stop entertainment, Midway Rides, the biggest Dog Show in Etobicoke, Artisan & crafter pavilions, clowns, face painters, auto show, Charity Pancake Breakfast in support of Out of The Cold and so much more!
Where: The Kingsway BIA (On Bloor Street West. between Prince Edward Drive and Montgomery Road), 3029 Bloor Street West, Etobicoke
When: Friday, September 6th, 6pm-10pm,
Saturday, September 7th, 11am-10pm,
Sunday, September 8th, 11am-6pm
Free admission.
Getting there: The Taste of the Kingsway is located on Bloor Street (between Prince Edward Drive to Montgomery Road) easily accessible by subway, exit at the Royal York Subway Station, leave the car home and come enjoy this 3 day festival using the TTC.
For more information contact:
Email: info@kingswaybia.ca
Web site: http://www.kingswaybia.ca/
Twitter : @thekingswaybia
DAVID BOWIE IS Art Exhibition at the AGO
August 20, 2013 by deblewis
Filed under Ontario, Past Events, Toronto, Uncategorized
Get ready TORONTO – this fall at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) for the first time ever you will have a chance to take a journey through the world of a musician, performer, and style icon David Bowie. This exhibition is from the Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum in London, England, where over 300 objects from Bowie’s personal collection has been featured throughout five decades. The show reveals the innovative artist’s collaborations in the fields of fashion, sound, theater and film.
•more than 50 stage costumes including Ziggy Stardust bodysuits (19
72) designed by Freddie Burretti;
•music videos by David Mallet including Boys Keep Swinging (1979) and Let’s Dance (1983);
•set designs created for the Diamond Dogs tour (1974);
•Kansai Yamamoto’s flamboyant creations for the Aladdin Sane tour (1973);
•photographs by Helmut Newton, Brian Duffy and John Rowlands;
•album sleeve artwork by Guy Peellaert and Edward Bell; and
•excerpts from films and live performances including Top of the Pops (1972), The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) and Saturday Night Live (1979)
To join this extravaganza it will be occurring from September 25, 2013 to November 27, 2013.
For more information visit http://www.ago.net/david-bowie-is-coming-to-the-ago-this-fall
One King West Luxury Hospitality Suite Opens this Fall
August 18, 2013 by deblewis
Filed under Event Venues, Ontario, Toronto, Uncategorized
In the heart of the financial district one of the tallest towers downtown will open 2 luxurious spaces soon, taking this venue to a all new level. Opening this fall the 14th & 15th floor will feature a Executive Centre and an Hospitality Suite.
The 14th floor will featured a space called fourteen hundred. A new executive centrewith the capacity of welcoming 30 to 40 guests. Whether it is for meeting, dinner, product launches, presentation or movie screenings. A versatile space that has been conceived in collaboration with One King West business clients to meet everyone needs and expectations.
The 15th floor: fifteen hundred is a luxury hospitality suite. On top of the tower, the versatile space allows a wide range of uses including product launches executive retreats and wedding receptions. The suite as been designed by Squarefoot Design Inc to host about 60 people in an open plan layout.capacity of welcoming 30 to 40 guests. Whether it is for meeting, dinner, product launches, presentation or movie screenings. A versatile space that has been conceived in collaboration with One King West business clients to meet everyone needs and expectations.
The suite has amazing floor to ceiling glass wall as one of the many features that make the place a one of a kind venue. The wall can be fully retracted to expand the surface to 2500 Ft. Sq. with a terrace overlooking the city. It gives you a sumptuous view of the St Lawrence neighbourhood & the waterfront.
Other features of these spaces include:
- Fully equipped modern kitchen, with a long marble serving counter and stylish lighting.
- Multiples HDTVs and fully integrated technology. Automated wireless touchpad controlled in-suite audio.
- Suite fifteen ten: connected to the fifteen hundred suite is a studio bedroom with a king bed, in wall closet, spacious independent bathroom and private balcony. This area can be used separately to the fifteen hundred suite with its independent entrance
For more information on the upcoming opening of the venue contact hotelsales@onekingwest.com Call: 416 548 8200. Or visit One King West on Facebook
