Came to this place about a year ago on a whim. I was walking down Queen St. East grabbing groceries but I happened to pass a sign that was in front of a small door that led to stairs. If it were not for the sign I would've easily missed this place.
So what is Swirl?
Well!!! It is similar to Snakes and Lattes, but offers a completely different approach to games night. Swirl is the combination of board games and wine and tasting. They offer many wine and many other pairings. I had a great night playing games and it was very romantic. I thought it was very cute that in the drawers of the tables there are little post it notes inside with wishes or comments. Also, their desserts were amazing! Everything from the ambience and the food were great.
However, the biggest problem I had with the place is that it was difficult to find and the pricing were a lot more expensive then I thought they should have been. The cheese that we ordered came from the Leslieville Cheese Market and for our measly amount that were ordered I just did not agree. I am a regular shopper at the Leslieville Cheese Market and I am well aware of the costs of many of their products. So I just thought that I should've just stayed home with my own games and bought my own cheese and wine.
Overall, it is a great place, but for those who are money conscious avoid and have a fun night in!
- CL