EastTO Cocktail Hour

EastTO Cocktail Tour

Bram Goldman, agent with The Richards Group, knows that when it comes to choosing a place for drinks with clients or friends, the East End can’t be beat. We caught up with Bram to get his recommendations for cocktail hour hangouts to get you through the cold winter months.

In the mood for cocktails at home?

When Bram is hosting at home, he loves to take the cocktail hour to the next level by pairing a Reid’s Distillery French 75 with a Dinner Mood Box — the charcuterie board of your dreams, delivered — from The Crave 6ix. 1. Fill shaker with ice 2. Add 50ml Reid’s Gin (or Citrus Gin) 3. Add 30ml lemon juice 4. Add 10ml simple syrup 5. Shake to combine thoroughly 6. Strain into coupe glass 7. Top up with champagne or sparkling white wine (I use

Cremant De Montgueret!) 8. Garnish with fresh or dehydrated lemon slice

Enjoy!

→ Reid’s Distillery, 32 Logan Ave → The Crave 6ix, 2220A Queen St E

The Comrade

758 Queen St E On a cold weekday evening, there’s no place better than The Comrade. Always lively and always dark, it’s the perfect cozy atmosphere for a date night or a drink with friends. The cocktails are exceptional – try a menu favourite like the Gilded Radner or a classic Negroni. Pair a cocktail with one of their delicious eats. Bram recommends the burger (some would say it’s the best in the city) and the deviled eggs for the perfect shareable snack.

Beech Tree

924 Kingston Rd The Beech Tree is an astonishing place. So much about it feels authentic – its homey décor, shelves filled with cookbooks, the Victorian wallpaper that shimmers in the low lighting – not to mention the faultless classic cocktails served in vintage glassware.

The Broadview Hotel

106 Broadview Ave

The crowd-pleasing Broadview Hotel is always a go-to recommendation for visiting friends and family. An ideal spot for after-work drinks, it was even the venue for The Richards Group holiday party! The rooftop bar prioritizes seasonal and local, with delicious shareables and large plates. Take in the stunning skyline view over a round of Late Checkouts; you’ll feel like you’ve set off on a weekend getaway, without even leaving the neighbourhood.

Maple Leaf Tavern

955 Gerrard St E

Maple Leaf Tavern is Bram’s go-to for drinks or dinner with clients. Whether enjoying the sun on the patio in the summer or tucked into a cozy booth in the winter months, this polished spot always has a special that will blow you away.