Goose Island Beer Company has collaborated with Bier Markt to build Toronto’s premier Goose Island Brewhouse; a Chicago-based craft brewery in Old Town Toronto. This venue is approximately 19 years old and has been revamped into a cozy brewpub on The Esplanade.

Cocktails

The brewhouse is Goose Island Beer Company’s first endeavor into the Canadian brewery business. Premium beer is prepared at the state-of-the-art on-site brewery and is served from 12 taps. As you walk in, the well-lit space features modern wooden decor, complemented by rustic brickwork all throughout the venue. It also features very long bar, behind which sits seven fermentors.

Mains – Features

In the brewhouse, catch a full view of the brewery operations of head brewer Bernard Priest and his team, right from your seat. This casual, yet refined venue space has a capacity of 100 guests mingling and approximately 75 seated. It’s ideal for any social gathering such as a networking event, farewell party, or beer-paired dinner. The brewhouse also offers smaller dedicated sections for groups of 20-75. After your event, take home a Beer Growler (64oz) or Howler (32oz) of a brewed-in-house favourite! Do you have a bigger event? Book the brewhouse and Bier Markt Esplanade for a maximum of 700 guests mingling.

Sides

Enjoy al fresco dining at the Beer Garden. This outdoor space boasts a wall of homegrown hops climbing the surrounding four storeys of exposed brick. It’s an excellent space for a team building event or summer social. While enjoying craft brews paired with from-scratch cuisine, challenge a friend to Giant Jenga ® and Connect-4 ™.

Desserts – The Icing

The food menu was developed by Bier Markt Executive Chef Kevin Maniaci and Chef de Cuisine Shawn Jackson. The menu is seasonal, as the team uses fresh and local ingredients, with dishes designed to pair with the beers on tap.

Capacities

Brewhouse: 100 mingling, 75 seated

Beer Garden: 60 guests

Front Patio: 60 guests

Bier Markt Esplanade + Goose Island Brewhouse: 700 mingling

Bier Markt Patio: 90 guests

Address

70 The Esplanade, Toronto  ON M5E 1M1

Hours

Brewhouse: Sunday-Wednesday 11am-1am, Thursday-Saturday 11am-2am

Retail Shop: Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm, Sunday 11am-7pm

Contact

Phone: (416) 862-7575

General info: torontoinfo@gooseisland.com

Reservations: torontoreservation@gooseisland.com

Website

http://www.gooseisland.com/toronto-brewhouse/

Social Media

Facebook: @GooseIslandCanada

Instagram: @goosetoronto

Twitter: @GooseIsland

Snapchat: @goose-island

Their specialty is Smoker’s Choice Family Style Meat, this special menu is a large platter for sharing. You will live a refined BBQ experience. For only $44 per person, you can have wings, salad, one side, you can choose 3 types of meat on 9 different types of meat and day’s dessert. Don’t miss it! For groups of up to 10, hands-on cooking sessions reveal the secrets to achieving BBQ perfection in an over or a smoker.

Barque Butcher Bar suggests a lot of meats, from poultry to seafood, everyone can find what he likes! Between $5 and $16, it’s totally accessible. Plus, you can take fresh salad, fries or poutine. And don’t forget to taste their daily cupcakes. The maximum capacity is 40 private seats, 25 semi-private seats, and 60 standing.

By Kevin Hewitt Photography.

Venue:

Barque Butcher and Bar

287 Roncesvalles Avenue

Toronto, ON M6R 2M3

Hours:

SHOP HOURS:

Monday – Thursday: 12PM – 10PM

Friday: 12PM – 11PM

Saturday: 10AM – 11PM

Sunday: 10AM – 9:30PM

KITCHEN HOURS

Monday – Thursday: 5PM – 10PM

Friday: 5PM – 11PM

Saturday: 12PM – 11PM

Sunday: 12PM – 9:30PM

By Kevin Hewitt Photography

In order to register you:

416.532.7700

butchers@barque.ca

For private event, register you at:

events@barque.ca

Social Media:

Website: https://barque.ca/pages/butcherbar

Twitter: @barquebutchers

Instagram: @barquebbq

Facebook: @barquebutchers

By Kevin Hewitt Photography

The mixologists, headed by Julien Salomone, were busy making new cocktails including:

Photo of The Mid-Summer’s Night

A sweet tasting drink with citrus infused Absolut vodka, passionfruit syrup and a dash of Dillion’s DSB Bitters with notes of vanilla and allspice.

Photo of The Mezcalito

The trendy  “cousin” of tequila, Mezcal takes center stage in this green coloured cocktail. Like tequila, it was sipped with a salted rim. Instead of the typical lemon wedge, a chilli pepper graced the drink with a toothpick. The smoky pepper flavour was very subtle but evened out the sweet agave.

The gourmet snack food was delicious. Circling through the room were Lamb Sliders and Fried Humboldt Squid.

On a regular night, the venue can hold 120 people standing, or 65 seated for dinner. There is also a semi-private room for parties of 18. The evening saw the space filled with people mixing and mingling after work, complemented with jazz music from the Brushstrokes Trio, that made the relaxed ambiance even more enjoyable.

For venue details and menus, visit their website http://www.eastthirtysix.com/.

On the other hand, if you just want a quiet evening with your SO (significant other, FYI), you can chill in the large couches while enjoying a cool beer. You cannot ignore the calling of beer on a warm summer night.

But if you’re interested in meeting new people and socializing a little, be sure to go there! No less than 158 people meet there each weekend! The popularity is rising!  You can also organize a private event for any occasion of your choosing. You can book an area for your team or group to enjoy the games together and special tournaments can be organized.

The games are a destination for everyone. You can choose between Bocce Ball, Shuffleboard and Crokinole. You can go check out the rules on their website. You can rent out lanes by the hour or consider joining a league.

That is all for today. Thank you for tuning in and I hope I’ll have the pleasure to write on other interesting venues for you to enjoy!

Capacity: Track & Field is just under 5000sqft and our capacity is 159.

Photos courtesy of Trackandfieldbar.com

CONTACT INFO :

You can contact Track and Field on their website : http://www.trackandfieldbar.com/

For a private event, contact Tasha Potter at events@trackandfieldbar.com  

Founder Rumen Dimitrov has a passion for all things alcohol. Not only did he open the Rum Exchange, but he is also the founder of Pravda Vodka Bar which stocks more vodka varieties than anywhere else in the city.  His vision was to create the perfectbar/lounge for the after work crowd and it seems his vision has been achieved. Behind the bar is lit up in bright colours displaying the most impressive collection of rums in Toronto. Get introduced to the best and most recent rums on the market at one of the Rum Exchange’s rum tastings. They have more than 80 rums in stock so you’re guaranteed to find something that satisfies your tastes.

The Rum Exchange loves to host private and corporate functions. Scotiabank and KPMG have held their events there. The space can host anywhere between 50 and 125 people and comes fully equipped with an AV system (both screen and projector), microphone and DJ booth at no extra charge. It’s also really close to a lot of hotels which is very convenient if you’re bringing in people from out of town.  For any event the Rum Exchange offers the choice between either standing or passed hors d’oeuvres that include vegetarian, seafood and meat options.

If rum is your thing or you’re simply into having a good time, be sure to check out the Rum Exchange.

The Rum Exchange Information:

Address: 67 Richmond St. West, Toronto (Bay and Richmond Sts.)

Website: http://therumexchange.ca/

Contact: (416) 941-0000

info@therumexchange.ca

 St. Patrick’s Day Toronto Events!!!

There are only two kinds of people in the world, The Irish and those who wish they were!
Do you ever get sick of going to your local bar, showing up and having to wait an hour to get in? Here are some ideas for St. Patrick’s Day in Toronto! Not only are these events going to be covered in green and beer, but with great company by everyone looking to have some fun!

Toronto’s Largest St. Patrick’s Day Party  

Last year’s inaugural event attracted over 4,000 attendees to the Amsterdam Brewery and Pawsway Centre, making it Toronto’s largest St. Patrick’s Day event in 2014. Its organizers are back this year, much to the delight of green-beer wielding, folk music enthusiasts, moving to its new venue, Sound Academy, while expecting to surpass 2014’s lofty attendance goals.

Date: Saturday, March 14, 11:00 a.m. – 9 p.m.

https://www.hive.co/event/1021/

www.facebook.com/events/1412327482398645/

St. Party’s Day

Don’t miss an all day beer binge at Brassaii, sponsored by Carlsberg for St. Party’s Day. There will be live music, ribs, and more! Carlsberg will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day like never before. Carlsberg and Brassaii are bringing together the country’s best live bands, great friends, and Irish traditions. This event will be taking place across Canada on both March 14th & 15th, with plenty of green to go around!

Location: Brassaii 461 King St W, Toronto
Date: Saturday March 14
Price: $20 – $30 per ticket

https://www.facebook.com/StPartysDay

The Lucky Ball 2015

Come celebrate the 3rd Annual The Lucky Ball 2015 it is a benefit fundraiser for Fort York Food. There will be music by: DJ’s Mark Foreman & enjoy DJ outfit. Also, they will be having everyone’s favorite an open bar, food & great music. Come out and enjoy The Lucky Ball with great friends and everyone who is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. It is Cocktail Dress
Location: Revival Bar 783 College Street
Date: Friday March 12, 2015
Time: 8:30- 2:00 am
Price: $100
www.luckyball.ca

It’s the 8th Annual Toronto St Patrick’s Day Parade!!

The cold doesn’t matter when you’re Irish! Lots of green will keep you warm. Come out and be a part of the The Toronto St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade will begin at 12:00 noon starting from Bloor and St. The Parade will continue along Bloor Street down Yonge and finishes on Queen Street at Nathan Philips Square.
The parade is expected to take approximately 1-1/2 hours to pass any given point
Date: Sunday March 15, 2015

http://www.topatrick.com/

Toronto St. Patrick’s Day Bar !!
Nothing like enjoying a night out with your friends! Join the St. Patrick’s Day bar hop! You and your friends will be celebrating at the top bars in Toronto! Register at GameDay on College between 12pm and 7pm to get your BarCrawls wristband, cup, and map with bars that are participating . The wrist band includes entry, speciality drinks for St. Patty’s Day and some Saint Paddy’s Day apparel.
Location: College Street Bar
Date: Saturday March 14, 2015
Time: 12am- 2 am

http://beforelastcall.ca/event/mullins-irish-alehouse-toronto-saint-patricks-day

Steam Whistle’s Annual St-Patrick’s Day Party
Come celebrate Steamwhistles annual St. Patrick’s Day Bash on March 14th! Steam whistles fresh beer, tasty food from the Irish Embassy, Irish dancers and foot-stomping live music by Brogue and Scantily Plaid.
Tickets are available at the door only with proceeds going to help support the Achilles St-Patrick’s Day 5k Run/Walk.
Location: Steam Whistle Brewing – 255 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, Ontario
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2015
Time: 1 pm- 11 p.m.
Price: $20.00 at the door

http://steamwhistle.ca/events/eventdetail.php?id=1682

The Annual Achilles St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run/Walk

The annual Achilles St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run/Walk is a five kilometres. Dress warm and green as you run or walk downtown Toronto. In 2015, the run/walk will take place on Sunday, March 15th beginning and ending at Steam Whistle Brewing. Nothing like the first day of spring to start your running routine, and making it fun in your green running gear will make it a lot easier!

http://www.achillesstpatricksday5k.ca/

2015 St. Patrick’s Day lunch in memory of the Honourable Jim Flaherty

The Ireland Fund of Canada is pleased to host its 2015 St. Patrick’s Day lunch in memory of the Honourable Jim Flaherty. Everyone will celebrate a proud Canadian with strong Irish.

Mr. Flaherty was a big supporter of the Ireland Fund and of Irish causes across Canada and throughout the island of Ireland. The Ireland fund is about education, and peace throughout the island of Ireland and throughout Canada.

Location: The Metro Toronto Convention Centre
South Building
Halls F & G
Date: March 13, 2015
Program: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Pre-lunch reception
12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Lunch
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Paddy’s lock-in (post-lunch party)

http://ifoc.akaraisin.com/Common/Event/Home.aspx?seid=9917&mid=8

The FIFA World Cup begins today and we all know that you all wonder “But where could I go watch the game?”

Don’t hesitate to tell us which spot you prefer and don’t forget to take photos of you watching the game with the hashtag #worldcupTO and follow us on twitter and instagram at @cityevents !

We made for you a selection of spots around Toronto and regarding the team you support !

All teams
Real Sports Bar & Grill, 15 York St
Cabana Pool bar, 11 Polson St
Coco Lezonne, 137 Avenue Rd
Wegz, 2601 Rutherford Rd
Bier Market , 58 The Esplanade
Prohibition, 696 Queen St. E
Stratengers, 1130 Queen St E
Wild Wing, 5505 Yonge Street
Scallywags, 11 St. Clair Avenue West
Puck ‘N Wings, 5625 Yonge St
Philthy McNasty’s, 130 Eglinton Ave. East
Sports Cafe, Yonge and St. Clair
Peter’s Cajun Creole Pizza, 415 parliament St
The Citizen,522 King street west
The Raq, 739 Queen St W
The Football Factory, 164 Bathurst St.
Madison Avenue Pub, 14 Madison Ave. (Bloor and Spadina)
Set on King, 333 King Street

African :
The African House restaurant, Jane Street and Wilson Avenue
Harlem Underground, 745 Queen St. W. (Queen, west of Bathurst)

Argentina :
Sky Ranch, 2473 Dufferin St.

Chile :
La Rosa Chilena, 760 Wilson Ave.

Brazil :
Brazilian Star Bar & Grill, 1242 Dundas St. W.
Copacabana Brazilian Steakhouse, 230 Adelaide St. W. (Adelaide and University)
Rio 40, 1256 St Clair Ave
Novo Horizonte Sports Bar, 1430 Dundas St. W.

Colombia :
Arepa Cafe, 490 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3N3
El Cafetal Restaurant & Bakery, 1006 St. Clair Ave. W. (St. Clair and Oakwood)

English : 
The Queen and Beaver Public House, Elm St
The Duke of Gloucester, 649 Yonge St
The Dizzy, 305 Roncesvalles Ave.
Duke Of York, 39 Prince Arthur Ave. (Bloor and University)

French :
East Thirty Six, Wellington St
Zazou Lounge 315 King St W.
Murphy’s Law, 1702 Queen St. E. (at Kingston Rd.)
Le Saint Tropez, 315 King St. W. (east of Spadina)

German :
Das Gasthaus, 107 Danforth
The Musket 40 Advance Road Toronto,

Greece :
Omonia Restaurant, 426 Danforth
Pappas Grill, 440 Danforth
Rails and Ales, 1106 Danforth Ave.

Italy :
Cafe Diplomatico, 594 College St.
Bar Italia, 582 College St
Capocaccia, 1366 Yonge St.

Japan :
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Ct.

Korean :
Crazy Wings,5600 Yonge St

Mexicano :
La Mexicana, 838 Yonge St.

Netherlands :
Betty’s, 240 king st
Hemingway’s, 142 Cumberland St.
School, 70 Fraser Ave. (Liberty Village)

Paraguay :
Latin Fiesta Sports Bar & Grill, 1002 St. Clair Ave. W.

Portugal :
Piri Piri Restaurant, 1444 Dupont St. W
Bairrada Churrasqueira, 1000 College St

Spain :
Tapas En Embrujo, 97 Danforth Ave.
El Rancho, 430 College St.
Club Hispano, 3465 Dundas St. W. (Runnymede)

Switzerland :
The Foxes Den, 1075 Bay St. (Bay and Bloor)

USA :
The Office Pub, 117 John St

You can now enjoy the World Cup and watch on our map which area is more popular to watch games!

We also have some events you might wanna go :

CGCIC: World Cup Soccer Game 2014 (Germany vs. Portugal)
16.06.2014
The Antler Room – Lower Lever of Loose Moose – Toronto

BCBC: World Cup Soccer Game (Belgium vs. Algeria)
17.06.2014
ABInBev Labatt – Toronto

BCBC: World Cup Soccer Game (Belgium vs. Russia)
22.06.2014
ABInBev Labatt – Toronto

BCBC: World Cup Soccer Game (Belgium vs. S. Korea)
26.06.2014
ABInBev Labatt – Toronto

Iran vs. Argentina
21.06.2014
House of Moments –  386 Carlaw Ave

Cabana Pool Bar also has lockers for rent to store your items without having to worry about your items while your enjoying the pool. There are showers and change rooms available for your convenience. Towel rentals are available for $5 each (+$15 Cash Deposit) or you can purchase one for $35. Parking is available for $20 as well as valet parking at your disposal.

Their delicious mouth watering menu is done by Oliver & Bononcini. Plus full service bar with specialty cocktails such as “The TOjito, The Big O, and Sun Burst”. Sheesha can be purchased Friday through Sunday.

Cover fee during the weekdays is $15 and $6 for children. Saturday and Sunday, the bar is strictly 19+ with a $20 entrance, for pool access it is an additional $20. Their Friday theme is “Ditch Fridays” and Saturday & Sunday “Daylife.”
Bottle service is available, for reservations email bottleservice@cabanapoolbar.com
Cabana Pool Bar is also available for events and could make a great backdrop for any summer event.

New features for the 2014 Cabana Pool Bar Season
-Complimentary Wi-Fi
-Cell phone charging stations
-Superior pool improvement containing salt water sanitation and disinfecting equipment
-Entirely renovated male and female washroom
-Tuck Shop alliance with Bikini Village
-Elevated 133ft expansive intimate VIP balcony with 2 mini pools with a stunning view of Cabana and Toronto skyline
-The latest 12ft X 21ft LED Digital Outdoor Screen
– New 100ft pool side bar
-Freshly squeezed juice, espresso & coffee station

Hours of operation
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday – Sunday: 12pm till late

Check out this video of what a day at Cabana Pool Bar would be like: Click here

11 Polson Street
Toronto, ON
M5A 1A4
416-479-7645
Email: info@cabanapoolbar.com
Website: www.cabanapoolbar.com

Just steps away from the train bridge and old station is a two storey home that has been converted into Boxcar Social. A couple of friends got together as young entrepreneurs and decided to make a not so ordinary coffee shop. The staff pays serious attention to their coffee and as per the name, the guys working at Boxcar Social are all extremely friendly, enthusiastic and talkative.

The soon anticipated liquor license will allow for the wine, craft beers, bourbon and scotch to be pulled out and enjoyed at night.

The concept behind Boxcar Social is:

“Do what we love, do it with our friends, and do it really well. Offering a curated, rotating list of coffees from the best roasters in North America, a careful selection of some of the world’s top new-world wines, and interesting craft beers, scotches and bourbons – we strive to create the most unique tasting experience for our customers. And we enjoy every minute of it.”

To differentiate themselves they have a Coffee Club which allows you to receive either Coffee Beans, Espresso Beans or both Espresso and Coffee Beans shipped to your home twice a month for a monthly fee.

Pop in to taste the quality of the coffee, chat with friendly staff, even treat yourself to a chuckle at their witty messages on the outdoor chalkboard and newly added deck patio just in time for summer.

Hours of operation until receiving liquor license are Monday to Saturday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm and Sunday from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.
When liquor license received the new hours will be Monday to Thursday 8:00 am – 12:00 am, Friday and Saturday 8:00 am – 2:00 am, and Sunday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.

1208 Yonge Street, Toronto
Email: info@boxcarsocial.ca
Phone: 416-792-5873
Website: www.boxcarsocial.ca

It provides pub foods, including cheese burgers and drinks, featuring summery cocktails such as mojitos and sangria. As another feature of this lounge which stands out is it offers you 7 different flavours of hookah tobacco as well for the Hookah.

This venue is a great destination to chill out and have drinks, especially in summer.  This space is great for product launches, celebrations and other private and corporate events.  The patio is a great spot and the venue could be quite versatile.

Address: 647 King St West (King and Bathurst)

Website: http://efstoronto.com/