I stopped at the Bishop and the Belcher for a patio pint on one of the first warm days of the summer[*]. Armed with a Strongbow, it was the perfect antidote to the mid-week blahs. The south-facing patio gets a lot of sun and there is plenty of comfortable seating. I imagine it gets packed right after the work day (there are a lot of office towers nearby), so I'd make sure to head over early.
The inside is very pub-ly with red velvet carpeting and dark woods and I think I spotted a dart board. While I haven't tried the food yet, I'd give it a shot. I'm just that kind of a guy.
Obligatory Title Pun: Got a patio date? Why not MITRE here? (Meh.)
Menu Readability: Most un-publike. Sans serif and bright colours.
Need to mention: They have nightly specials, like humpday's three pounds of wings for $8.95. Score!
What this place teaches me about myself: Make my patio a southie.
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[*] Summer in Toronto must be asterisked by law.