Hemingway's
Hemingway’s has been been a Toronto bar institution for decades. Despite its literary name, this is a party spot packed with multiple levels of patios that are known for being open year round, heated and covered in the winter and misted in the summer.
This place is more likely to pluck the heartstrings of Kiwis than book lovers (it actually has nothing to do with Ernest Hemingway) as it’s owned by a pair of them, Martin McSkimming and Daimin Bodnar.
It’s decorated with road signs from New Zealand, kiwi-bird-themed items and framed jerseys from an Australian football club they sponsor.
The patios have different names like McSheep, a nickname of Martin’s, and Shotover, a river in New Zealand.
The upper patio is, of course, fully equipped with its own tin-roofed bar.
All cocktails are $10, a great price point for the area.
A Beachcomber is breezy and easy-drinking, made with tequila, lime juice, and Chambord which gives it a tartness and pink colour, shaken and topped with slightly spicy ginger beer over ice, garnished with a lime wedge.
A punchy mojito muddles rum with brown sugar, lime, mint and simple syrup and tops it with thirst-quenching soda.
Among the offerings of import and craft beer there are rotating seasonal choices like 9% pinot noir Shiny cider that combines a gal’s two favourite things, cider and wine.
Nachos ($16) come in a shareable pile, topped with melted cheddar and mozzarella that’s more on the crispy side than gooey, and loaded with tomatoes, green onions, peppers, olives, jalapenos, served with the usual sour cream, guac and salsa.
A salmon salad is surprisingly tasty, though it does clock in at $18. But you do get nice big, cooked, flaky salmon filets on top of your bed of baby spinach with a pleasing combo of mango, cubed avocado, strawberry and tomato tossed in a wasabi, lemon, olive oil and rice vinegar dressing.
They’re known for their New Zealand lamb burger ($15), a grilled ground New Zealand spring lamb patty on a toasted egg bun with lettuce, onion, tomato, pickle, along with goat cheese and mint jelly for something slightly different.
The place brings together the vibes of Yorkville past and present.
It’s as much a meeting spot at the end of the day for workers dressed to the nines as it is for Yorkville locals who have been here forever, shoppers or students. Leave pretension at the door and get ready for outdoor bar fun.
Jesse Milns
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9 Upcoming Events
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January 20
Come hang out with the Bluth family at our FIRST Arrested Development Trivia! Hosted by Heather from the Quizmaster Jess. Questions will only be on seasons 1-3.
Join our trivia exclusive FB group here to be notified when we release the next Arrested Development Trivia: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hemingwaysthemedtrivia/
TRIVIA DETAILS:
- Doors opens at 6pm. Come in for dinner and the…
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January 21
Join us for Hemingway's Pub Trivia hosted by the Quizmaster Jess team!
EVERY Pub Trivia night there are NEW questions.
Questions are on everything from inventions to film quotes, including music and image questions.
TRIVIA DETAILS:
- Doors opens at 6pm. Come in for dinner and themed drinks
- 3 rounds, 15 questions each round
- First question is at 7:00pm SHARP
- Top 3 tea…
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January 22
First Futurama trivia ever with more questions focused on seasons 1-6!
Join our trivia exclusive FB group here to be notified when we release the next Futurama Trivia: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hemingwaysthemedtrivia/
TRIVIA DETAILS:
- Doors opens at 6pm. Come in for dinner and themed drinks
- 3 rounds, 15 questions each round
- First question is at 7:00pm SHARP
- Top 3 te…
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January 26
Celebrate Australia Day with Us! 🇦🇺
Join us for an unforgettable day of Aussie fun, proudly partnered with The Rebels! 🦝🔥
🕐 Kicks off at 1pm
🍖 Snags on the BBQ!
🎶 Enjoy live music, raffles, and amazing prizes!
Come down, bring your mates, and let’s make this Australia Day one to remember.
See you there! 🎉
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January 27
Gondor calls for aid! Gather your fellowship for The Return of The Hemingway's LOTR (Movie) Trivia! Hosted by Quizmaster Jess.
It will have questions on the EXTENDED versions of the 3 films in the LOTR Trilogy (the Hobbit films and Rings of Power will not be included).
Join our trivia exclusive FB group here to be notified when we release the next series of questions, LOTR Trilogy Trivi…
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January 28
These pretzels are making me thirsty... for Hemingway's famous SEINFELD TRIVIA!
This is the 1st night of our sixth question set, Seinfeld 6.1. Please do not purchase any other "6.0" evenings as they are the same question set and duplicate tickets will be refunded.
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January 29
Cool cool cool.... get ready for the FIRST evening of our 9th question set, Brooklyn Nine-Nine Trivia 9.1!
Join our trivia exclusive FB group here to be notified when we release the next series, Brooklyn Nine-Nine 10.0 : https://www.facebook.com/groups/hemingwaysthemedtrivia/
TRIVIA DETAILS:
- Doors opens at 6pm. Come in for dinner and themed drinks
- 3 rounds, 15 questions each round…
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February 3
Earth... Air... Water... Fire.... Trivia! It's our first evening of our second question set of Avatar the Last Airbender Trivia!
Questions are on the 3 seasons of the original series only.
Join our trivia exclusive FB group here to be notified when we release the next series, Avatar Trivia 3.0: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hemingwaysthemedtrivia/
TRIVIA DETAILS:
- Doors opens a…
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February 10
Join us for our first ever Squid Game Trivia! Hosted by Quizmaster Jess.
Join our trivia exclusive FB group here to be notified when we release the next Squid Trivia: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hemingwaysthemedtrivia/
TRIVIA DETAILS:
- Doors opens at 6pm. Come in for dinner and themed drinks
- 3 rounds, 15 questions each round
- First question is at 7:00pm SHARP
- Top 3 tea…
