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

“Located in Dundas West address, this Polish restaurant, offers traditional food in warm atmosphere thanks to the marble bar and framed photos of Polish street art.”

The Saucy’s Pierogi bar offers a variety of cocktails like the Bramble, a blend of gin, cassis and lime and also a different selection of piwo (beer).

Photo courtesy of Saucy Pierogi 

Food’s lovers will be glad to try traditional items at their home thanks to  small to-go section where customers can purchase bags of frozen pierogies, beet horseradish, soup, and a selection of Polish products (pastry and chocolate bars, pickles, pastry and chocolate bars, pretzels).

We recommend your booking a space in advance, the number of tables is limited (60)  as is a small spot.

If you want to book your future event in an unique place with great food, cheap drinks and good vibes, The Saucy Pierogi can provide the whole venue just for you.

The maximum capacity for an event is 77.

Location:

1282 Dundas St W,

Toronto, ON M6J 1X7

416-516-1361

http://thesaucypierogi.com

The brewery will feature a 10 hectolitre brewhouse with eight 20 hectolitre fermentors, a 400-seat restaurant with patio, retail store and private dining space. Northern Maverick Brewing says they plan to have nine house beers and cask beer on rotation when open, with their beer also available at the LCBO.

The restaurant will have a fiercely local menu, and they will offer an elevated gastropub experience as will feature a oyster bar, house-made charcuterie and curated food that pairings.  This brewpub also expects to have nine beers on tap brewed onsite.

Northern Maverick will also house a beer school where they will offer courses in the fine art of homebrewing, food pairing sessions, beer tasting courses, and recipe development all which could be integrated into your next event.

Instagram: @northernmaverickbrewing

Twitter: @NorthernMavBeer

Facebook:@NorthernMaverickBrewing

If curiosity truly gets the best of you, you’ll notice a faint outline of a door that leads to the best section of Figures.

(Photo courtesy of Figures Toronto)

Through the secret passageway you’ll find yourself in a beautiful restaurant that takes pride in the joys of comic book imagery; custom art, comic themes and some of your favourite superheroes and villains fill the walls, filling you with feelings of nostalgia and excitement.

But what really gets people to come back is the mix of tapas, shareable plates and delicious food that is offered on the menu (which you only get to take a look at once you visit the restaurant in person!) For the curious minds however, you have choices of Yellow Beet & Yukon Gold Gnocchi ($22) or even a Warm Crab Cake over Lightly Truffled Crab Salad ($26) and more.

In terms of events, the venue is a fantastic space for networking and entertaining as the atmosphere provides an intimate space with plenty of character that will be sure to be an icebreaker for guests

Space: 2,000 Sq. Feet

Capacity: 80 seated | 150 cocktail

This space also has a DJ booth and an area for socializing, Figures’ guests can enjoy a delicious dinner into a vibrant nightlife.

Whether it’s through the use of stormtrooper appearances in your latte’s and cocktails or the Pac-Man that seems to leave behind neon trails on the ceiling, you’ll be fascinated with what Figures has to offer.

Ceiling view (Photo courtesy of Figures Toronto)

For more information visit: http://figuresto.com/

Or email: info@figuresto.ca

Twitter: @figurestoronto

137 Avenue Road

Toronto, ON, M5R 1R2

416-900-1022

Photo Courtesy of Offsite Concept Space

Stimulate your mind and ignite your creativity as you fill yourself with the luxurious tastes and aromas of fresh coffee at one of Toronto’s trendiest venues, Offsite Concept Space.

Offsite Concept Space is sure to have you in awe from the moment you step into this beautifully decorated and modern event venue, with fashion boutiques that will have you stylin’ from head to toe, to art galleries that will leave you breathless and inspired, there’s never a dull moment at Offsite.

Photo Courtesy of Offsite Concept Space

One of the venue’s specialities is the fact that they take pride in promoting Canadian fashion designers and artists through all types of event mediums, whether it be through retail, public presentations or events.

During the day the space functions as a coffee shop and retail store. The retail portion of the space is available for pop-ups during the daytime between 7am and 6pm. The space itself provides a flexible platform that lends itself to a diverse range of functions and can be transformed  to suit various types of events, launches, shows, pop ups, exhibitions, photo shoots, private events and product launches.

Photo Courtesy of Offsite Concept Space

So If you’re a creative person looking for an event venue that values, design, art, fashion and great coffee, then Offsite Concept Space is the place for you. What are you waiting for? Book your next event at Offsite now!

Private Event Rental Times: From 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Shared Space Rental Times: From 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Capacity: 80 people.

Location : 867 Dundas Street West, Toronto

Times:

• Monday to Friday  8am – 6pm
• Saturday 9am – 6pm
• Sunday 9am – 6pm

Website: www.offsiteconceptspace.com

Insta & FB:  @offsite.concept.space

Email: offsitetoronto@gmail.com

Their menu offers Canadian cuisine with a French twist. Along with their indoor restaurant, they have a wonderful patio that can be enjoyed in warmer months.

Sassafraz is a great venue for your next event. Whether it is a wedding or a business event, Sassafraz fits well with all kinds of parties. You and your guests will all be satisfied with the relaxed atmosphere, great food and friendly service.

Big or small, Sassafraz is able to host your next private party with their variety of rental spaces. The largest space, located on the top floor, is separated from the main dining restaurant with its own entrance.

Private Event Space

On the top level of Sassafraz is the private event space. The venue is comprised of two separate rooms, the Bellair room and the Cumberland room. The rooms can be booked together or separately, depending on event requirements.

Capacities of the dining areas:

Bellair Room

Sit Down – 36 guests

Cocktail Style – 80 guests

Cumberland Room

Sit Down – 82 guests

Cocktail Style – 140 guests

Combined

Sit Down -110 guests

Cocktail Style -225 guests

Main Dining Room

The main dining room is a perfect venue for weddings as it is available for bookings seven days a week. With beautiful decor, big windows and a stunning living wall, book the main dining room for your next special meal.

Sit Down –150 guests

Cocktail Style –300 guests

For more information:

100 Cumberland St, Toronto, ON M5R 1A6

(416) 964-2222

http://www.sassafraz.ca/

The open-concept, grand entrance to Muzik was highlighted with long, family-style tables and assorted floral arrangements. The entrance led to Muzik’s grand venue space. For this event, it was set up with a central bar under the glass dome but is also often used for a larger stage.  Behind the central bar was a small stage where exciting music was playing all evening.The inside of Muzik can hold 3000 attendees for standing events and 750 for seated events.

One of the most anticipated renovations at Muzik was the pool and patio makeover. The patio is outfitted with numerous black and white cabanas, a full-bar and three infinity pools. The outdoor patio, also known as The Beach, has room for roughly 5500 guests while the private pool and patio area can accommodate 1000 of those guests.

The Food Dudes, a local, full-service catering company, provided snacks and desserts for the event. Foods included: sizeable charcuterie boards (which were continually replenished), steak and asparagus, fish and coleslaw, fish tacos, eggplant and guacamole roll-ups and the crowd favourite – popcorn chilled with liquid nitrogen, chocolate and a candy table. Grey Goose was also represented at the event as bartenders were making feature cocktails.

Overall, the open-house at Muzik was a great success with over 1000 expected attendees. Attendees fully enjoyed the food, drinks and music that was provided by the event centre.  For any upscale event that requires a big venue, be sure to consider Muzik Event Centre and their recent renovations.

For more information on the new Muzik Event Centre:

http://www.muzikclubs.com/

Kensington Market is one of the most famous areas in downtown Toronto, home to many independent shops, hidden bars and multicultural restaurants. Every year, tourists visit the market and take their taste-buds on a culinary adventure. The Kensington Brewing Company, an independently owned and operated craft beer company, is located in the heart of Kensington Market and delivers unique and tasty beers that fully represent the neighbourhood.

The team at KBCo is currently overseeing the construction of their own microbrewery, retail store and bar. Located at 299 Augusta Avenue, the opening of the KBCo brewery is scheduled for mid 2016. With capacity for just 30 people, the new KBCo space will be the perfect venue for small, intimate events. Until then, you can find the team at their temporary office just down the street at 156 Augusta Avenue.

KBCo offers numerous beers so customers can choose a brew that suits their preference. Some brews on the menu include: Baldwin FishEYE Pale Ale, Fruit Stand Watermelon Wheat and their most famous, Augusta Ale .

For more information on Kensington Brewing Company visit:

http://www.kensingtonbrewingcompany.com/about/

5 Brock Events is one of the most flexible spaces in town and offers cocktail receptions for 250 people and sit-down banquets for 150. Below are just a few of the many features offered at the venue:

• Movable art walls
• LED exterior lighting,
• A second floor mezzanine that can accommodate a DJ
• Built in audio system with iPod connect
• Exterior wall available for commissioning, for events and
• Fully equipped commercial kitchen.

Contact:

Julia Mae Baguisa, Event Manager

416.964.1162 x.37

jbaguisa@eatertainment.com

Address: 5 Brock Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M6K 2K6

website: httP://www.nscvenue.com/venue-info/

virtual tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqHfjQR6CB4

Dark Horse Espresso is the most refined cafe in Toronto owned by Deanna Zunde and Ed Lynds. There are several differents locations of Dark Horse Espresso on Richmond Street, Geary Avenue, John Street, Spadina Avenue, and their newest location on 630 Queen Street East. It took over the corner ground level of a newly developed condo. The newest location has a vaulted ceiling and new industrial features, but is also combined with natural and vintage elements to humanize the concrete. Dark Horse is a familiar and welcoming place to be; with comfortable seating areas, filled with beautiful natural lighting.

These spaces are perfect for intimate gatherings or socials. Or a great place to grab a coffee and catch up with a friend! Dark Horse Espresso offers delicious in-house baked goods, cold brews, fresh juices, and coffee.

Contact

Website:

http://www.darkhorseespresso.com/#about

Locations and Phone numbers:

Riverside(New Location)

630 Queen Street East Toronto        647.436.3460

401 Richmond Street West     647.748.7700

120 Geary Avenue     647.347.3131

125 John Street       647.748.7700

215 Spadina Ave Suite 102       416.979.1200