St. Patrick’s Day comes but once a year but the Irish found a way around that. By sprinkling the planet with Irish pubs they made every day St. Patty’s Day in cities all over the world. Toronto is luckier than most with more Irish pubs than you can count on both hands.
The Quinn family was bent on providing customers with the most authentic Irish experience in the city and there’s ample evidence they’ve succeeded. From the gleaming, brass-topped bar and extensive list of single-malt whiskies to the creative and varied menu this is a replica worthy of the auld sod.
Cabbagetown residents can barely remember life before Stout arrived a few years ago. Simply put, it completes them. This is a local mecca for craft beer lovers with an eye-popping list of draughts and bottles from across Canada and abroad. The creative kitchen re-invents classic pub favourites.
Before, after or even during, the game, pre or post-theatre, the Overdraught wants to be your go-to destination in the Entertainment District. Staff will pour you an Irish blend like a Black & Tan or something from the list of single malts. You’re steps from major attractions in the downtown core.
Trendy Liberty Village has its own homage to Gaelic charm, named after the oldest pub in Ireland. Kilted waitresses tend to raucous TFC fans glued to the big screen; bring a crowd and get a group discount. The outdoor patio offers a postcard view of the city skyline.