Burdock invites you to their dining room. Their atmosphere has been described as casual. They are open late all week. You can get there by public transit and bicycle. They are positioned in a location packed with restaurants, merchants and coffee shops.
The compact side patio at this Bloordale spot is perpetually packed during summertime happy hours – and not without good reason. Burdock is a restaurant, microbrewery and music venue that specializes in Canadian-inspired cuisine, live music several nights a week, and craft ales. The menu changes regularly but will include fresh and satisfying options like the Greens & Foraged Things (apple sunflower dressing, radish, cucumber and strawberry), hibiscus- glazed Berkshire pork” or a slice of the rhubarb cheesecake for dessert.
You don’t need to hit up the Burdock kitchen or check out a gig if you’ve got the thirst for a bottle of one of the spot’s small-batch craft beers. The resto-bar houses a microbrewery and just around the side on Pauline Street, a simple and straight-up bottle shop offers a selection of seasonal ales from the brewery itself. Standouts include the fresh-meets-hoppy West Coast Pilsner and the smooth-sipping American Pale Ale. While fans of this Bloordale hotspot come for the food and tunes, they also know that if you’ve missed the last call at the LCBO, you’re in luck. The shop stays open until 11 pm every day.
Looking to pull out all the stops? The romantic Bloordale eatery and microbrewery is a triple threat of great beer, food, and live music. If you’re peckish, Burdock hosts a menu of inspired fusion dishes made from fresh, local ingredients (and a baked-fresh bread basket that’s getting rave reviews). Afterward, check out the concert hall in a separate soundproof space next door. Burdock usually offers eight made-in-house brews and a few guest taps, and if you’re taking things back to your place, you can grab a few cold ones from the bottle shop at the back of the restaurant.