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

Barrel Room is a great space with room for either a breakfast rendezvous or a full seated dinner of groups of up to 32, or have a reception style gathering for groups of a 47. The Barrel Room comes equipped with a 60” flat screen television, but you do have to be conscious of shrinking the guest list if a/v is required. The room is backdropped with an upcycled beer cask wall and exposed brick.

The Drink Tank offers an airy space with slightly smaller capacity. Up to 24 people can be seated or 30 people for reception style mixers, private get-togethers or business breakfasts. The Drink Tank gives guests a great visual of the brewmasters at work in the on-site brewery, perfect for a beer lager enthusiasts or an ale-themed event.

The entire restaurant will get 173 guests seated or a large soiree with 340 standing. For any option, a cocktail services can be provided,  with limitations on draft, and you can also tailor the beverage selections to enhance your guests’ experience! Match that with a customizable menu – including vegan and vegetarian- and you have a great event on your hands.

A look in at the cozy space at Liberty Commons. Photo by: Cindy Le

For all booking inquiries contact:

416.364.1211

events@oliverbonacini.com

oliverbonacinievents.com

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Boasting over 20,000 sq. ft. of flexible space across four distinctive venues, The Great Hall is able to accommodate any size of event. These four venues can be combined or rented separately. Able to provide seating as intimate at 10 people up to 1,200 people. The four separate halls include: The Main Hall, Longboat Hall, Conversation Room and Drawing Room.

The Main Hall

This hall is a two-storey space that extends as large as 10,000 sq. ft. and includes a reception area, coat and green room. It also includes decor of large arched windows, a stage, 30 ft. ceilings and more. Capacity can fit up to 480 people standing and is flexible for seating and table arrangements. The Main Hall with the new renovations, has been installed with a state-of-the-art audio/ visual system.

Conversation Room

Located on the second floor of the The Great Hall, the Conversation Room is a classic Victorian room. With its white walls and chandeliered ceiling it is the perfect “gathering place” for your next venue. At 1,200 sq. ft. it can accommodate up to 117 people standing and seating is flexible.

Longboat Hall

In 1889 this hall became the first West End YMCA gymnasium. It is a two-storey venue with a street-level main entrance on Dovercourt Rd. This space stretches up to 5,000 sq. ft. and can fit up to 400 people standing. This venue is also complete with a state-of-the-art audio/ visual system and a modulator stage.

Drawing Room

This small but elegant room can accommodate up to 97 people standing and is perfect for small receptions, business meetings, luncheons and more. The Drawing Room also is equipped with a gourmet presentation kitchen and grand bar.

Courtesy of: The Great Hall

For more information visit the website: www.thegreathall.ca

Located on the historic grounds of the Exhibition Place, just south of the vibrant work/live community Liberty Village. Hotel X is indeed a unique environment as guests are enchanted with garden surroundings and outstanding views. Don’t forget that Hotel X is a LEED certified project which leads this resort to aspire to obtain the highest levels of environmental sustainability!

Not only is Hotel X a fantastic resort and accommodation establishment, but the hotel also contains 16 meeting spaces and a screening room for conferences, meetings, and corporate events.  This accommodation hotel can also accompany events being held at other CNE buildings such as BMO Field or the Allstream Centre.

This space would work well for screenings, presentations, VIP or Networking themed receptions as well as a variety of meetings and events. Hotel X brings more life to the CNE site and will add to the event experiences in the area.  With little or no hotel accommodation in the area they can serve business client doing business in Liberty Village or involved in one of the onsite events.

Book your accommodation or group inquiry today at Toronto’s LEED certified and exclusive resort at Hotel X.

For link to website: http://www.hotelxtoronto.com

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Masseria is located on 577 King Street West, bringing with it variety and distinction to the neighbourhood. Founded by Toronto chef Rob LeClair, Masseria offers a warm but contemporary dining experience that will tantalize all the senses. With floor-to-ceiling windows and communal harvest tables, it offers a unique eating experience while being able to sightsee the street from a different perspective.

Courtesy of: Masseria

Website: www.masseria.ca

Email: info@masseria.com

Tel: 416.263.9999

Instagram: @masseriatoronto

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/

Estiatorio VOLOS

¨Contemporary Greek Dining¨

Volos is the best thing to happen to Greek food in Toronto since the Danforth. Housed in the space to Mediterra, this sleek restaurant serves up lunch and dinner in search for a modern take on THIS venue and also ready for events and private dining.

Volos is a restaurant that offers a soothing space for the guests and also provides a great venue for the planning of your own. The interior designer  “Volos is designed to make guests feel like they are dining in a premiere restaurant in Greece”

Venue Capacity:

Private dining room

*Seating Capacity:36 people

*Standing Capacity:50 people

Celebration Table:

*Seating Capacity:12 people

*Standing Capacity:N/A people

Large Group Events

*Seating Capacity:96 people

*Standing Capacity:127 people

Bar & Lounge

*Seating Capacity:20 people

*Standing Capacity:35 people

Semi-private Dining Room: 90

Buyout Capacity:130

Volos serves well-composed meals using the highest quality local produce, superior cuts of meat and the best fish, delivered daily. They also offer to meet the unique needs of your private function.

133 Richmond street West

Toronto, On

M5H 2L3

Contact:

Phone number:  416 861 1211  

Check more information website:   http://volos.ca

A great event happening on Thursday May 29, 2014  with over 1000 people expected!  This charity boxing event  is being held to raise funds for Nazareth House – (www.nazarethhouse.ca).

The event includes food and booze provided by: Salt, Chiado, Elleven, Rodney’s Oyster House, Caplansky’s Food Truck, Prairie Girl Cupcakes.

Beverages provided by Fine Wines of Portugal, Iceberg Vodka and Steam Whistle Brewery.

Nazareth house is a transitional, supportive and stable home, where single mothers and their infants, women fleeing abusive relationships and homelessness or struggling with mental health issues or addictions are cared for safely until they are able to heal and turn their lives around.  There are up to 11 women and 4 children in the home at one time.  Here, women regain their confidence, self-worth and health.  Nazareth House is unique, as it allows these women the time to develop the emotional strength and life-skills to lead self-sufficient, independent and productive lives.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.fightforindependence.com

Lose yourself in the creative atmosphere provided at the House of Moments. Being one of Toronto’s only art oriented venue, it provides guests time to relax and unwind in the cultured Moments Lounge and enjoy the creativity that is celebrated within the walls of moments.

This unique event venue is a creative space that serves a sensational and delicate Eastern Fusion Cuisine and showcases thriving global artists in the House of Moments Art Gallery at the same time.

House of Moments shows off various settings for large cocktail soirees of about 500 while they can fit 250 guests for seated dining. More intimate affairs can be organized with their private dining options.

Through the creation of this imaginative space, House of Moments cordially invites you to host your own moment at their inspiring venue. If you can imagine it, they can create it!

The atmosphere that awaits is a harmonious far away land that can be the ultimate escape. So drop by 386 Carlaw Avenue Toronto and taste excellent cuisine, enjoy beautiful artwork and engage in a night of relaxation and fine dining in the House of Moments – Where Moments Really Happen.

For more information go to: http://houseofmoments.com/

Thompson Hotel offers a variety of potential rental space, which can accommodate for a wide range of events: from conferences, meetings, private screenings, weddings to rehearsal dinners, showers, receptions, bar/bat mitzvahs or fundraising events. Whatever your need this hotel can match it.

Besides, you can find different kinds of rooms according to your type of event: from the Ballroom for conferences and social events, to the Terrace for cocktail parties or the Rooftop Lounge for sophisticated events, they do it all! . With a budget of  $400/500 per  night, you also have the opportunity to rent the penthouse which can accomodate 25 people and will assure you a real pleasant event.

To get more information, go to the website, like them on Facebook and follow them @thompsonhotels