FIRESIDE IN THE DISTILLERY
Toronto may be grappling with sub-zero temperatures, but at Fireside in The Distillery, the heat is on! Cozy fire pits, hot chocolate, and S’mores are warming up the city’s coolest winter weekends.
Running Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 6:00 p.m. until March 16, this event transforms The Distillery District into a winter wonderland straight out of a postcard with heated patios and cozy fire pits, each serving their own spin on Canada’s most loved winter treats – hot chocolate and S’mores!
Wrap yourself in a complimentary HUSH blanket, sip something sweet, and roast a marshmallow around one of our roaring fire pits. It’s the perfect recipe for embracing winter with friends, family, or fun date night!
DATES/TIMES: Saturdays and Sundays, 12PM to 6PM until March 16 (Weather permitting).
Also open on: Valentine’s Day (February 14) and Family Day (February 17).
Patio seating and fire pits are first come first served. No reservations required.
COST: Free to enter! Hot chocolate prices vary.
FOLLOW THE ACTION! Live updates, menu highlights, and more available on Instagram @distilleryto.
ALL THE HOT CHOCOLATE AND S’MORES YOU CAN HANDLE FROM SEVEN DISTILLERY RESTAURANTS AND CAFÉS:
SOMA Chocolatemaker (32 Tank House Lane):
Dark side of the Mug: Classic Dark Chocolate, is the fuzzy sweater of drinking chocolate, warm and comforting with a fudgy aroma that will float you into space $4 – $5.75
Maya: Spicy Dark Chocolate brewed with chili peppers, orange peel, ginger & spices $4 – $5.75
ADD a Torched Chocolate Marshmallow to your Hot Chocolate for $1
Cluny Café (35 Tank House Lane):
The now famous and very viral S’mores Hot Chocolate with Belgian chocolate, torched marshmallow meringue, and whipped cream $10
Strawberry Marshmallow Hot Chocolate: Torched strawberry marshmallow, whipped cream, topped with pink fluffy cotton candy $10
Nutella Marshmallow Hot Chocolate: Torched marshmallow, whipped cream, Nutella, toasted hazelnuts $10
Add an espresso shot ($2) or a shot of Kahlua, Baileys or Cointreau ($4)
Jardin Café (28 Gristmill Lane):
Brownie Hot Chocolate: Rich, decadent, and every chocoholic’s dream. Melted Belgian chocolate blended with cream and topped with whipped cream and a large brownie $10
El Catrin (18 Tank House Lane):
Mayan Hot Chocolate: Mexican chocolate, whipped cream, cacao nibs, guajillo, and a mini churro $8
Atole de Cajeta: Hot caramel atole with whipped cream, cinnamon, and a mini churro $8
Balzac’s Coffee Roasters (1 Trinity Street):
Fireside Smore’s Hot Chocolate: Liquid smoke, whipped cream, graham crackers, topped with a torched marshmallow Medium $7.95 l Large $9.95
Praline Chocolatier: Praline syrup, whipped cream, candied pecans, and caramel drizzle Medium $7.95 l Large $9.95
Banana Foster Hot Chocolate: Banana syrup, whipped cream, candied bananas, and cinnamon sugar Medium $7.95 l Large $9.95
PLUS – Apple Crumble and Winterberry Citrus Hot Ciders and Maple Crunch Specialty Coffee.
The Sweet Escape (24 Tank House Lane):
Deluxe Hot Chocolate: House-made cocoa mix, steamed milk, marshmallows, and whipped cream $6.25
Candy Cane Hot Chocolate: Peppermint cocoa mix, steamed milk, marshmallows, whipped cream, and a candy cane $6.25
S’more Bar: Layers of graham crackers, butterscotch caramel, toasted marshmallows, and smoked chocolate for that fireside taste $4.25
Classic Hot Chocolate: Made with steamed milk and cocoa mix, available dairy-free.
Boku (42 Gristmill Lane):
Cabot Trail Maple Hot Chocolate: Cabot Trail crème liqueur, cocoa powder, whipped cream, and marshmallows $13
Classic Hot Chocolate $7
Mill Street Brewpub (21 Tank House Lane)
Toasty Skor S’mores Hot Chocolate: Hot Chocolate l Toasted Marshmallow l Whipped cream topped with caramel drizzle, Skor pieces, and graham crackers $7
Mint Madness Hot Chocolate: White Hot Chocolate l Mint Extract l Whipped cream topped with a fresh mint leaf and a mini peppermint chocolate patty $7
Vanilla Dream Hot Chocolate: White Hot Chocolate l Vanilla Extract l Whipped cream topped with a toasted marshmallow $7
SPIKED: Add Kahlua or Bailey’s 1oz for $5
S’mores Kit: Graham Crackers l Marshmallows l Chocolate square chocolate & caramel drizzle $8
Wildly Delicious (11 Tank House Lane)
Smore’s Churros: Churros base topped with Wildly Delicious Milk chocolate & Fleur de Sel Sauce, Marshmallows and Graham cookies $6.98
Wildly Hot Chocolate: Made with Wildly Delicious Rich and Dark Hot Chocolate $5.98 (add whip cream +$1)
Warm Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie: $4.98
KEEP IT CLASSIC WITH S’MORES ROASTING KITS:
Roast Your Own S’mores! Available for purchase at: Cluny Café, Jardin Café and El Catrin.
S’mores roasting kits with giant marshmallows, graham crackers, chocolate, and sticks for the ultimate interactive treat – perfect for families and nostalgic adults alike $10
Or go back to basics with jumbo marshmallows on a stick $7