Would this place have a draw if it weren't on Ossington? Hard to say. Great industrial space...can feel strange when it isn't busy though - much cooler with a crowd.
First time I went we sat at the big long table with a group of 10 - the bench is awkward if you are wearing skirts, but it is a cool spot for a big group - I wasn't overly impressed with the shared harvest plates / shared apps - kind of stingy - but boy was the bread amazing - I could have left satisfied after a bread and butter dinner - really nice crusty, salty with fresh butter... our mains were also good across the board.
The next few times I went back I sat at the bar - one of the key bar tenders is a bit of a jerk - seems pissed off all the time - cocktails are uninspired / basic...for instance, I ordered a dark & stormy and let's just say that it was not stormy... wouldn't rate it as a bar, except that there is space if you are meeting a crew before heading somewhere else...
Overall, I think Boehmer is cool, with an neat vibe when the crowd is there. Over priced but very well executed food - and worth a try, but not a jaw dropper...
hmm reading the above again...think it would struggle if it weren't on Ossington...