DRINKS & COCKTAIL MENU

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COCKTAILS

CHAMPAGNE COCKTAILS

the CHAMPAGNE COCKTAILS are all drinks containing some form of sparkling wine. straight forward.

THE CLASSIC

st. remy brand.
bitters. sugar. cava

$17 | 5oz

THE CRISPY CLEAN

dillons gin. w, vermouth. balsam fir. lemon. prosecco

$19 | 5oz

THE MARI

martini fiero. grapefruit. oro blanco. lambrusco

$18 | 5oz

THE CASABLANCA

hennessy xo cognac. sugar bitters. champagne n/v

$120 | 5oz

VACATION DRINKS

the VACATION DRINKS are meant to help you escape the city you’re currently in. one day we’ll be able to snap our fingers and teleport to another city in an instant. for now, pick one of these cities and we’ll bring you a drink that will make you think you’re there.

Mexico City

cazadores tequila. elderflower. fino. white vermouth. limepocalypse.

$19 | 2.5oz

TOKYO

suntory toki. sakura. leather. block ice

$19 | 2oz

LONDON

beefeater. stoli. lime stone. white vermouth. herb

$17 | 3oz

PARIS

st. remy brandy. dry sherry. coconut. lemon. anise

$17 | 2.5oz

REALITY CHECK

the REALITY CHECK section gives you the ability to jump through your LED screen and get a drink at some of your favourite fictional bars from any movie or television show that would otherwise be impossible to visit.

MOS EISLEY CANTINA

patron silver. mezcal. lime. egg white. the force

$19 | 3oz

MOE'S TAVERN

lot 40 rye. port. lemon. secret ingredient. fire

$16 | 2.5oz

LEAKY CAULDRON

brown-buttered bourbon. caramel. lemon. magic

$18 | 2oz

THE GOLD ROOM

pappy van winkle 10yr. ataman vermouth

$600 | 3oz

PLACEBO COCKTAILS

alcohol-free cocktails are nothing new. we ditched the dated “mocktail” moniker and gave the category as much attention, love, and care as all the cocktails on the menu. enjoy some complex drinks sans booze but all the flavour.

TROPICAL STORM

mango. ginger. lemon. soda. berries

$14 | 0oz

amalfi SPRITZ

lyre's italian spritz. soda. sparkling n/a rose

$16 | 0oz

MOONCAKE

coconut. peach. lemon. soda. mint

$14 | 0oz

GLOBAL CLASSIC COCKTAILS

if you’re looking at this menu and you’re thinking “this is way too much to read and i don’t really care go to liquor school today” you’re not alone. just tell the server what favours you’re craving and we’ll make it appear.

GIMLET

beefeater gin. lime. sugar.

$15 | 2oz

SOUTHSIDE

beefeater gin. lime. mint. sugar. bitters.

$16 | 2oz

DAIQUIRI

bacardi rum. lime. sugar. that's it...

$15 | 2oz

FRENCH 75

beefeater gin. lemon. sugar. sparkling wine.

$16 | 2.5oz

PALOMA

cazadores tequila. grapefruit. lime. soda.

$15 | 2oz

MOJITO

bacardi rum. mint. lime. sugar.

$17 | 2oz

FIERO SPRITZ

martini fiero. soda. sparkling wine.

$16 | 2oz

sbagliato

sweet vermouth. campari. sparkling wine.

$17 | 5oz

MARGARITA

cazadores tequila. lime. cointreau. salt rim.

$17 | 2.5oz

BRAMBLE

beefeater gin. berry liqueur. white vermouth. absinthe.

$16 | 2.5oz

CORPSE REVIVER #2

beefeater gin. lemon. white vermouth. absinthe.

$18 | 2.5oz

CLOVER CLUB

gin. dry vermouth. lemon. berries. egg whites

$17 | 2.5oz

White lady

beefeater. cointreau. lemon. sugar. egg white

$17 | 2oz

DARK & STORMY

gosling's rum. ginger. lime. soda.

$16 | 2oz

Mai tai

bacardi 8. almond free orgeat. cointreau. lime

$14 | 2.5oz

old cuban

bacardi 8 rum. lime. sugar. mint. sparkling wine.

$16 | 2.5oz

PENICILLIN

monkey shoulder scotch. ginger. honey. lemon.

$18 | 2oz

WHISKY SOUR

old forester bourbon. lemon. sugar. egg white

$15 | 2oz

SIDECAR

st. remy brandy. lemon. cointreau. sugar rim.

$18 | 2.5oz

COSMOPOLITAN

stoli vodka. cointreau. lime. cranberry.

$19 | 2.5oz

vodka mule

stoli vodka. ginger. lime. soda

$17 | 2oz

wet martini

beefeater gin. dry vermouth. olive & zest.

$13 | 3oz

vieux carré

st.remy brandy. s.vermouth. benedictine. bitters

$18 | 3oz

VESPER

beefeater gin. vodka. white vermouth.

$15 | 3oz

OLD FASHIONED

old forester bourbon. bitters. sugar. zest.

$16 | 2oz

NEGRONI

beefeater gin. sweet vermouth. campari.

$15 | 3oz

scofflaw

lot 40 rye. dry vermouth. lemon. grenadine.

$17 | 3oz

boulevardier

old forester bourbon. sweet vermouth. campari

$16 | 2oz
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WINE

CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING

GLERA, BELLINO PROSECCO, ITALY, VENETO, NV

fresh, elegant, and fun - you're sitting pretty with this pretty sipper.
SF

$14 | $60

CHARDONNAY, DOMAINE BAUD CREMANT DU JURA, FRANCE, JURA, NV

gorgeous and lush blanc de blancs, with toasty layers of hazelnuts and burnt almonds

$20 | $85

LAMBRUSCO, RONCO BELVEDERE, ITALY, EMILIA-ROMAGNA, NV

this bubbly red is bursting with fresh red berries and is super food-friendly!
O V

$15 | $70

PINOT MEUNIER+, COLLARD-PICARD 'CUVÉE SÉLECTION' NON-DOSÉ, FRANCE, RHEIMS, NV

this low intervention champagne is made with native yeasts and is excitingly complex with a firm backbone of acidity.

$32 | $140

GLERA, BELLINO PROSECCO, ITALY, VENETO, NV

fresh, elegant, and fun - you're sitting pretty with this pretty sipper.
SF

$14 | $60

CHARDONNAY, DOMAINE BAUD CREMANT DU JURA, FRANCE, JURA, NV

gorgeous and lush blanc de blancs, with toasty layers of hazelnuts and burnt almonds

$20 | $85

LAMBRUSCO, RONCO BELVEDERE, ITALY, EMILIA-ROMAGNA, NV

this bubbly red is bursting with fresh red berries and is super food-friendly!
O V

$15 | $70

PINOT MEUNIER+, COLLARD-PICARD 'CUVÉE SÉLECTION' NON-DOSÉ, FRANCE, RHEIMS, NV

this low intervention champagne is made with native yeasts and is excitingly complex with a firm backbone of acidity.

$32 | $140

GLERA, BELLINO PROSECCO, ITALY, VENETO, NV

fresh, elegant, and fun – you’re sitting pretty with this pretty sipper.
SF

$14 | $60

CHARDONNAY, DOMAINE BAUD CREMANT DU JURA, FRANCE, JURA, NV

gorgeous and lush blanc de blancs, with toasty layers of hazelnuts and burnt almonds

$20 | $85

LAMBRUSCO, RONCO BELVEDERE, ITALY, EMILIA-ROMAGNA, NV

this bubbly red is bursting with fresh red berries and is super food-friendly!
O V

$15 | $70

PINOT MEUNIER+, COLLARD-PICARD ‘CUVÉE SÉLECTION’ NON-DOSÉ, FRANCE, RHEIMS, NV

this low intervention champagne is made with native yeasts and is excitingly complex with a firm backbone of acidity.

$32 | $140

SKIN CONTACT

ZWEIGELT, DIWALD ZWEIGELT ROSE, AUSTRIA, BURGENLAND, 2020

with a palate of perfectly ripened strawberries, this rose will leave your mouth watering.

$17 | $75
BD—BIODYNAMIC
SF—STAFF FAVE
O—ORGANIC
LI—LOW INTERVENTION
V—VEGAN

WHITE

PICPOUL, DOMAINE de la grangette 'poule de pic' picpoul de pinet FRANCE, languedoc, 2021

this is bracingly fresh, with tonnes of texture on the palate, try with seafood!

$17 | $75

pinot noir, frecciarossa 'sillery' pinot nero, italy, lombardy, 2021

crisp, aromatic, and beautifully understated. this winery has been around for 100 years!

$18 | $85

Chardonnay, Centerstone unoaked chardonnay, usa, willamette, 2017

new world chard from an old world producer who treats his land like a premier cru

$19 | $90

PINOT GRIGIO, antonutti, ITALY, friuli, 2021

this pinot grigio from a 100 year old winery shows off with notes of zesty lemon, ending on a long, persistent finish of almond and peach pit

$20 | $95

rondinella bianco+++, Zyme 'From black to white' il bianco italy, veneto, 2019

this is an absolutely must try wine from the former winemaker at quintarelli

$23 | $110

RED

MERLOT++, CHÂTEAU NICOLEAU CÔTES DE BOURG, FRANCE, BORDEAUX, 2018

this is a wine defined by velvety tannins, with notes of red fruit over turned earth and sous-bois.

$17 | $75

PINOT NOIR, THE FARM 'black label', CANADA, NIAGARA, 2020

a core of sweet cherries, with baking spices layered in. savoury and elegant.

$18 | $85

GRENACHE+, Clos del Rey 'Le Sabina' France, Languedoc-roussillon, 2019

this is mainly grenache from 120 year old vines; complex, stewed fruits, black olive.

$19 | $90

Barbera, Frecciarossa 'Le Praielle', ITALY, Lombardy, 2019

lean and savoury barbera with bright fruit and soft tannis

$20 | $95

sangiovese grosso, collemattoni rosso di montalcino, italy, tuscany, 2020

this baby brunello outshines its competitors with concentrated fruit, and a rusticity that is purely tuscan

$26 | $125

CABERNET SAUVIGNON, SEQUOIA GROVE, USA, NAPA VALLEY, 2018

a layered and rich napa valley cab, with blackberries, coffee notes, a rich oakness, and a curious note of jalapeno swaddled in chocolate

$46 | $150
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BEER

BURDOCK ‘TUESDAY’

funky, light, refreshing.

SAISON / TORONTO / EST. 2015 / 5.3%
$9 | 355ml

MERIT 'YOUNG RIVAL'

medium bodied, slight bitter, floral

INDIA PALE ALE / HAMILTON / EST. 1996 / 6.8%
$9 | 473ml

HEINEKEN

light, crisp, classically crushable.

PALE LAGER / AMSTERDAM / EST. 1864 / 5%
$8 | 355ml

WEST AVENUE CIDER

unfiltered, dry, slight funk.

HERITAGE DRY / BURLINGTON / EST. 2015 / 6.8%
$9 | 473ml