Good beer bars within walking distance of the Phoenix?

Ale's What Cures Ya · Mon Jan 02, 2012 12:38 pm

I've found this place called the Stout Irish Pub. Is that any good?

Tapsucker · Post by **Tapsucker** » Mon Jan 02, 2012 12:55 pm

I've heard good things about the Blake House on Jarvis, but I have yet to try it.

andrewrg · Post by **andrewrg** » Mon Jan 02, 2012 12:56 pm

Stout is pretty good. Their beer selection is definitely above the average bar, though I've never eaten there so I can't vouch for the food.

thelynchfella · Post by **thelynchfella** » Mon Jan 02, 2012 4:40 pm

Food is pretty good there too!!

mds · Post by **mds** » Mon Jan 02, 2012 7:18 pm

Volo is only 10-12 minutes away by foot.

Belgian · Post by **Belgian** » Mon Jan 02, 2012 8:18 pm

They're actually all within walking distance ha ha. At least that's my experience.

But C'est What is definitely close enough to the Phoenix. Nothing motivates me like good food and an expansive, ever-changing Ontario Craft beer tap list...

In addition to Volo of course.

Ale's What Cures Ya · Post by **Ale's What Cures Ya** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 9:55 am

Belgian wrote:They're actually all within walking distance ha ha. At least that's my experience.

But C'est What is definitely close enough to the Phoenix. Nothing motivates me like good food and an expansive, ever-changing Ontario Craft beer tap list...

In addition to Volo of course.

According to Google Maps C'est What is a 30 minute foot trek to the Phoenix. That's a little further than I want to walk in February weather unfortunately. Looks like Volo or Stout Irish Pub will be the winner.

Cass · Post by **Cass** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 10:20 am

Stout is a nice pub with an above-average draught selection. Considering it's right around the corner it's a pretty good spot.

Belgian · Post by **Belgian** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 9:56 pm

OK maybe it's a shitty cold walk to CW if you're not 6' 6" and wearing full-on arctic down.

I admit i'm a bar snob - aren't we all though?

Colin @ Canada · Post by **Colin @ Canada** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 1:21 pm

There is a little place called Hair of the Dog with some ok draught nearby.

Ale's What Cures Ya · Post by **Ale's What Cures Ya** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 1:19 am

Belgian wrote:OK maybe it's a shitty cold walk to CW if you're not 6' 6" and wearing full-on arctic down.

I admit i'm a bar snob - aren't we all though?

We are indeed, but I think my hatred of cold weather trumps my love of beer. If it were the summer I'd have no issues making that walk though. Having recently made my first visit to C'est What and having loved it, I am itching to go back. My next ACC or SkyDome event will be the next chance.