The Bar Towel

TwoPint · Joined: 18 Jun 2008 Posts: 180 Location: at large

Does anyone know anything about the new Taps & Tales pub near Danforth and Greenwood? It's just west of the Linsmore Tavern and appears quite close to opening.

The fixtures look great. The tap handles are in but I couldn't identify them at a distance. They have a St Ambroise sign out front which is a good omen.

It won't be any Volo but, for this grim stretch of the Danforth, it looks like a big improvement.

TwoPint · Joined: 18 Jun 2008 Posts: 180 Location: at large

I passed by today and found it open. Told it was their second day. Not a stretch for us but ambitious for the neighbourhood. Should be commended for their emphasis on Canadian micros. Draught lineup is:

I had pints of Trad and Black Oak at $5 each.

The bottle menu has about 50 standard LCBO offerings though it does include:

The food menu looks like standard pub grub with some items a cut above. If you're in the east end, check it out. I'll be back.

tupalev · Joined: 05 Jan 2004 Posts: 1010

That's not a bad tap line up at all; I'm in the area about once a month, I'll check it out, thanks for the info!

416FIXERUPPER · Joined: 22 Dec 2008 Posts: 3

Been there a couple times, they have a pretty decent menu as well. Nice ambiance very clean and friendly!

Pub Style · Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 461 Location: Ontario

I visited the pub last month and had a good time chatting with the general manager, who just happens to be emmersing himself into the whole craft beer movement. Things certainly sounded promising.

Here is my review: http://greatcanadianpubs.blogspot.com/2008/12/taps-and-tales-toronto-on.html
_________________
"Support your locals"
www.greatlakesbeer.com / www.twitter.com/greatlakesbeer

www.greatcanadianbeerblog.com / www.twitter.com/troygcpbblog
www.torontobeerweek.com / www.twitter.com/torontobeerweek

Belgian · Joined: 04 Jul 2004 Posts: 7001 Location: I Heart TO

TwoPint · Joined: 18 Jun 2008 Posts: 180 Location: at large

Toast. Inside all torn up. Sign in the window says "Morgans / on the Danforth / Opening Nov 9th".

Pub Style · Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 461 Location: Ontario

Morgans on the Danforth · Joined: 13 Nov 2011 Posts: 4 Location: Toronto

Let me introduce myself, my name is Kevin, and myself and a couple of other people have taken over Taps & Tales, which we have renamed Morgans on the Danforth. And yes we are all quite passionate about good beer as well as good food, good wine and good spirits.

Still concentrating on a mainly Ontario craft list, with a couple of Quebec beers as well as Guiness on tap. Small bottled/canned beer list to start, but will be working with the LCBO and local agents to add to this as time goes on.

The most exciting news is with the help of Wellington we have installed a beer engine and will be featuring some of their beers and other craft breweries on cask on a weekly basis.

I think we have also put together an excellent menu, and an eclectic wine list, definitely nothing else like it on the Danforth.

We will be opening tonight, Nov 17th at 5pm with (we're crossing our fingers) Wellington Count Ale on cask. Come by and introduce yourself because we hope to be here for a long time. Cheers!
_________________
Morgans On The Danforth

Morgans on the Danforth · Joined: 13 Nov 2011 Posts: 4 Location: Toronto

Hey everybody, a little set back today so we will be opening Friday around 4pm instead of today as planned. We want everything to be perfect.

Good news though, we got our first cask today so we will be tapping Wellington County Ale for our opening. See you then.
_________________
Morgans On The Danforth

Cale · Joined: 25 Oct 2010 Posts: 534 Location: Hamilton, ON

I have a Christmas party just up Linsmore on the 10th. Might just have to get "lost" on the way and stop in for a quick cask.

Morgans on the Danforth · Joined: 13 Nov 2011 Posts: 4 Location: Toronto

Just tapped a cask of Wellington IPA. For all you British IPA fans this ones a winner.
_________________
Morgans On The Danforth

zane9 · Joined: 22 Feb 2010 Posts: 271 Location: Hamilton

We had a great time at Morgans last night. The atmosphere is welcoming, the food is excellent, and our server was attentive and knowledgeable.

Chef Ann came to our table with some appetizer samples. Yummy!

The tap selection is good, but I pointed out that it could be more adventurous. I got the impression that this will happen in the near future.

Plenty of single-malts and interesting wines on offer, as well.

Overall, a terrific spot. It's so close to the Greenwood subway station that driving need not be an issue. I hope Morgans gains lots of traction in this neighbourhood, which is certainly "in transition".

Gedge · Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 1:34 pm Post subject:

I was told that Great Lakes Canucklehead will on cask this week.

The Wellington IPA was very good.

Gedge · Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2011 4:28 pm Post subject:

Had a couple very fresh cask Canuckleheads last night. Next week's cask is Black Oak Hop Bomb.