As the winter approaches and patio dining becomes the new normal, we decided to create a list of the top five heated patios in the Annex. We took into consideration that they were full-service patios that were also kid friendly. So, if you are in the mood for a night out with the family or want to sneak out for dinner while your kid dances at the Annex Dance Academy (we won’t tell them) here are 5 recommendations for a place to chow down in a nice cozy environment.
For reservations and occupancy details please contact the restaurants for further info.
1. Paupers Pub
An Annex institution, Paupers Pub is well known for their pub fare and two patios (one of which is on the rooftop). The perfect combination of U.K. pub vibes and neighbourhood charm will have you craving their Legendary Nachos and Mint Cucumber Mojitos after a night of dance classes at the Academy.
✓ Heated Patio
✓ Kid Friendly
539 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON
https://www.paupepub.com
(416) 530-1331
2. Future Bistro
Is it a bakery? Is it a restaurant? Is it a cafe? Yes, it’s Future Bistro! Future Bistro restaurant serves all day breakfast and Eastern European comfort foods such as borscht soup, schnitzel and cabbage rolls. The cafe also serves fresh desserts and coffee so expect to find U of T students furiously typing out their term papers close by.
✓ Heated Patio
✓ Kid Friendly
483 Bloor St. W.
Toronto, ON M5S 1Y2
http://www.futurebistro.ca
(416) 922-5875
3. Pour Boy
Still in the Annex area but venturing into Korea Town you will find Pour Boy. With an eclectic mix of food on the menu from Hamburgers to Pad Thai and spring rolls Pour Boy is much more than your typical restaurant. Pour Boy as you would expect from their name also offers an extensive selection of craft beers and imports so come hungry and thirsty!
✓ Heated Patio
✓ Kid Friendly
666 Manning Ave,
Toronto, ON M6G 2W4
https://www.pourboy.ca/666manning
(647) 343-7969
4. Victory Cafe
It is an indisputable fact that Italian-style Napolitano wood fired pizza is perfection on a plate. Victory Cafe serves up some of the best along with a selection of pastas and brunch. Victory also offers a selection of craft and in-house cask ales worthy of raising a toast to your tiny dancer after a night of performing!
✓ Heated Patio
✓ Kid Friendly
440 Bloor St W,
Toronto, ON M5S 1X5
https://victorycafe.ca/contact-us/
5. Madison Avenue Pub
Few places are as synonymous with the Annex and the University of Toronto as Madison Avenue Pub. Stretching across three Victorian mansions with several bars and multiple patios there is something for everyone here. Enjoy typical pub fare with a uniquely British flair in the heart of downtown Toronto. Madison Avenue pub is also conveniently located only a few pirouettes away from Annex Dance Academy.
✓ Heated Patio
✓ Kid Friendly
14 Madison Avenue
Toronto, ON
(416) 927-1722
Concept by Bridget D'Orosgna
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