London's Local Flavour Culinary Guide: Volume 6

THE SCENE
The basement
houses the brewing
equipment, with
sparkling stainless
steel brewing tanks
decoratively lit on
the north side wall
of the main level. A
long bar — featuring
a total of 36 different
Gourmet sandwiches with house-smoked meats
Craft Brewery &
Farm-to-Table Pub
585 Richmond Street (at Central)
MAPS A & B: 11 519-433-BEER (2337)
OPEN: SUN–THURS 12 noon–11 pm
FRI & SAT 12 noon–2 am
STORE HOURS: Daily, 12 noon–11 pm
LUNCH: $8– $15
DINNER: $15 – $30
tobogganbrewingcompany.com
10 Different Toboggan Craft Beers
Brewed On Site, with Seasonal
Small-Batch Specials
Two Toboggan Craft Ciders on Tap
36 Drafts in Total on Tap
Seasonal Farm-to-Table Menus
Vegetarian & Gluten-free Options
Beer & Gear Store Open Daily, including
Weekends & Holidays, for take-home
beer & supplies
beers on tap — flanks the opposite wall, with flat screen TVs behind it, and
a large moose head anchoring one end. The 519 Kitchen runs across the
back of the room, capped by the curled end of the large woodwork evoking
a toboggan on the ceiling. The Beer & Gear Store near the exit offers a regular and rotating selection of Toboggan
beers to take home, and all the accessories you might need.
MENU HIGHLIGHTS
“We’re focused on as many foods as we can from the 519 area code,” says owner Mike Smith, describing the 519
Kitchen. The emphasis on local ingredients is in sync with the craft beer options. The open kitchen allows visitors
to see the staff in action with the blazing stone pizza oven and a large BBQ smoker. Chef Mike Smith (same name,
different person) cooks up Neapolitan Pizzas, from traditional
favourites like the Margherita, to modern choices like the
Cajun Chicken & Brie, or the Grilled Shrimp & Asparagus.
There are also plenty of vegetarian options, more than usually
found on a typical pub menu. Other recommendations include:
• House Smoked Meats, in a variety of gourmet sandwiches
or in the popular Street Tacos, served with flour or glutenfree
soft corn tortillas;
• Small Plates Pub Fare, perfect for sharing, such as
Mussels or fresh-cut shoestring Frites served with roasted
garlic mayo, ketchup and sriracha aioli;
• Cheese & Charcuterie Boards, featuring local producers.
Assorted Tasting Flights
Thin-crust Neapolitan Pizzas
On-site State-of-the-Art Brewery
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