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| - I've gone a few times for drinks, tried the food for the first time yesterday. I had the 4 cheese baked mac & cheese. It was incredibly rich with roasted garlic and grape tomatoes mixed in, and pretty much put me in a food coma. My partner had the steak pie. Pie crust was light and flaky, meat was tender, fries came with a side of curry sauce.
But lets face it, you're here for the Scotch. And if you're not sure about Scotch, this is a great place to learn. Extensive Scotch menu ranging from the affordable 10 year olds to some very expensive, premium 25 year olds, and everything in between. If you're indecisive or still learning, there are some interesting flights at the back of the menu that again range from an accessible try ($19 or so), to the super premium ($100 or so). If you're not sure, just ask the staff.
Not a Scotch drinker? Shame on you. (Although I think I was the only woman sipping Scotch last night.) There is a short but creative cocktail list focused on more mature offerings with quality Scotch, instead of bar rail sludge. Beer list is succinct and focuses primarily on Scottish offerings, including draft Innis & Gunn (yum!) and Tennants stout.
Back patio is huge in the summer.
There's also a "keyholder" system, where you can leave a premium bottle of Scotch with them and drink it whenever you come. Keyholders include the likes of Ron Sexsmith.
We come here whenever the dude wants to be spoiled with Scotch options he cannot get or afford at the LCBO.
Our waitress gave us a free deep fried Mars bar on the house, since my partner was celebrating his birthday. Or maybe it's cause we racked up a $200 tab? Whatever, it was a really nice touch.
Someone actually busted out bagpipes while we were waiting at the bar for our table, and played a few songs.
Wide range of clients. We're youngish (late 20s, early 30s), we saw some patrons younger than us, and some old enough to be our distinguished grandparents.
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