The Wren - 1382 Danforth

TwoPint · Post by **TwoPint** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 12:18 pm

There's a Liquor Licence Application in the window of 1382 Danforth, a few doors east of Sauce. It says it's for The Wren. Has anybody heard anything about it?

Gedge · Post by **Gedge** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 2:09 pm

Rumour on Chowhound is that it's an Irish pub.

Gedge · Post by **Gedge** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 6:50 pm

The sign has gone up. Not a pub, it's a "southern style" food joint. There will be taps, all of which will be craft.

Gedge · Post by **Gedge** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 11:08 am

More detailed info here:

http://eastendpioneer.blogspot.ca/2013/ ... nally.html

SteelbackGuy · Post by **SteelbackGuy** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 11:21 am

The sister of the dude who is opening it is a bartender here at The Ship. I think this is going to be a very cool place!

TwoPint · Post by **TwoPint** » Mon May 27, 2013 2:15 pm

I overheard that it will open in the next week or two.

TMex · Post by **TMex** » Thu May 30, 2013 10:14 pm

It is opened last night. Limited hours to start and cash only. You can find details on twitter.

ritzkiss · Post by **ritzkiss** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 8:19 am

Popped in last night. Nice, concise 12 tap list covering good local options (Twice as Mad Tom, RPA, Watermelon Wheat, etc...)

Food was delicious, simple southwestern grub in good size portions. Had the pulled chicken sloppy joe with a smoked corn relish, which was delightfully smoky and had some warming heat. Partner had the pulled pork chimichanga, with guac and black beans. All very nice. Nothing fancy but good, tasty food.

Space is unique, western vibe. Cool spot for the East enders, relaxed and friendly.

zane9 · Post by **zane9** » Wed Apr 09, 2014 8:00 am

Met up with a close friend there last night. As always, the tap selection had a number of good options. The menu is straightforward, with simple but well prepared food at an affordable price.

What struck me is that no matter what day of the week I've been there, by 7:00 the place is packed. Standing room only at one point last night. The formula of good beer + good food = success is working for The Wren. In contrast, so many of businesses along that stretch of Danforth seem to be struggling.

So good on ya, Wren.

Belgian · Post by **Belgian** » Fri Apr 11, 2014 12:11 am

zane9 wrote:What struck me is that no matter what day of the week I've been there, by 7:00 the place is packed. Standing room only at one point last night. The formula of good beer + good food = success is working for The Wren. In contrast, so many of businesses along that stretch of Danforth seem to be struggling...

Much lacking here as a rule it seems. But good customers also seem to be everywhere, if someone applies a more 'european' concept or at least presents some value people show up in droves. We're starved for it apparently.