I've been going to District for awhile now and it's hands-down my favorite after-work place! It doesn't bother me that it's located on a busy street- parking is free after 6pm... Better yet, walk over (if feasible) or take public transit so you can enjoy their Happy Hour 4-6pm specials.
I once booked a table for 10 and everything went smoothly: Our server was amazing! I don't know how he kept up with all of us coming and going. God bless him for offering to "stage our meals" as people were ordering appetizers, main dishes and 3.75$ pints of beer!
Service here is always warm, friendly, personable and fast. District staff are knowledgeable about the menu and honest. We once had the special blue cheese duck wings and our server was right: They were flavorful, tasty but definitely a hard chew!
I love, love, love their menu! Their chalkboard menu kinda forces you to get up and explore; be sociable! Their menu is always changing and reflects what's seasonally available in our great province/ country. I really admire District for supporting local farmers and companies. My go-to dish is their pulled pork sandwich with poutine as a side! So decadent, so good!
Whenever we go to District, I feel welcomed and relaxed because I know we're going to enjoy some refreshing cocktails/ beers with flavorful dishes all at a reasonable price. Yes- District is definitely the place where "foodies go to drink."