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The Ceili Cottage
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The Ceili Cottage
Patrick McMurray's (of Starfish fame) new Queen & Leslie/Greenwood Irish pub/restaurant has opened its doors. It was discussed a bit in The Roy thread, and Troy had an article about it on his blog, but I thought it warrants its own thread. Cycled by tonight on my way home from work and was so happy to see it FINALLY open and the patio packed. Didn't get a chance to pop in for a pint, but will try to in the next couple of days and report back with a tap list (unless someone else does so first - Troy? Malcolm?). A very welcome addition to the 'hood.
I believe that last night was the first night it was open but there was some fundraiser being held for the dance school behind the place. I've heard that there will be 11 taps (apparently only a few were pouring last night) with a handful of Diageo ones, Church Key Lager, Hop Addict, O'Hara's Stout, some other stuff, including things from Mill St. and McAuslan and 1 cask (think it's supposed to be something from Durham at least to start). The website doesn't show anything right now, but as far as I know it should be open for business going forward.
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I stopped by last night for a pint with Eric (Viggo) and we ended up staying for 3. Terrific place. When I met up with Patrick back in March the building was a shell with dirt floors and I wondered how he would get it to meet his high expectations - he has exceeded wonderfully.
The Cottage is very close to my house and right on the streetcar route home - gonna be dangerous on my wallet.
The Cottage is very close to my house and right on the streetcar route home - gonna be dangerous on my wallet.
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Some pics from yesterday.
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Some pics from yesterday.
I haven't had anything else however the menu is very local (heavy emphisis on Ontario goods) and seems very reasonable. The daily specials are pretty neat as they run on the old style of a big side of meat on a Sunday, then sandwiches on monday, a stew on tuesday etc utilizing all of the meat throughout the week
Their Irish breakfast (avail weekends only) looks superb - I can't wait to have some.
Their Irish breakfast (avail weekends only) looks superb - I can't wait to have some.
We did make it there tonight. The setting is very nice. The indoor section is small but full of nooks and crannies. Very cool. The patio is large for the area (capacity of 40) and was full up shortly after we arrived. Nice touches like seashells embedded in the concrete.
On the beer menu, I was interested in the Durham Red Dragon on cask, and the Hop Addict. Unfortunately, they were out of the Red Dragon tonight. My wife tried a sample of the Church-Key Lager, but it didn't impress so she also had a Hop Addict, which was very good as always. They also offer Mill Street Organic Lager, so I think there is room to change the Church-Key offering to something more interesting.
The food menu is short. I went for the Mac & Cheese & Sausage, and my wife had the Bangers and Mash. It ended up being the same sausage presented two different ways, and the mains were OK but ultimately underwhelmed.
We struck gold with the desserts. She had the sticky toffee pudding and gave me The Look of Death after I took a second forkful of it. (It reminded me of the time I tried to take too many of her frites at C'est What.) I went for the dark chocolate & Bailey's tart. I didn't get much Bailey's out of it, but the chocolate was rich and delicious. Yum.
A solid and unique addition to the neighbourhood.
On the beer menu, I was interested in the Durham Red Dragon on cask, and the Hop Addict. Unfortunately, they were out of the Red Dragon tonight. My wife tried a sample of the Church-Key Lager, but it didn't impress so she also had a Hop Addict, which was very good as always. They also offer Mill Street Organic Lager, so I think there is room to change the Church-Key offering to something more interesting.
The food menu is short. I went for the Mac & Cheese & Sausage, and my wife had the Bangers and Mash. It ended up being the same sausage presented two different ways, and the mains were OK but ultimately underwhelmed.
We struck gold with the desserts. She had the sticky toffee pudding and gave me The Look of Death after I took a second forkful of it. (It reminded me of the time I tried to take too many of her frites at C'est What.) I went for the dark chocolate & Bailey's tart. I didn't get much Bailey's out of it, but the chocolate was rich and delicious. Yum.
A solid and unique addition to the neighbourhood.