Originally a popular hangout in
the St. Lawrence area, Dublin Calling has since moved to the Adelaide West corridor. Situated on the second floor, the
roll-up windows promises to transform the bar into a cool open space when the
warm weather returns. Who knows, with the bout of luck Toronto has
experienced lately, those windows may be opened for St. Patrick’s Day.
Pints of green beer without a
balance of food can be dangerous. At Dublin Calling’s grand opening party, I
sampled my way through tons of nibbles and they certainly have enough fried
delights to keep a drinker satisfied.
It wouldn’t be a pub without fish
and chips with a crispy flaky batter and plenty of tartar sauce.
For something to share and snack
on, the deep fried mac ‘n’ cheese or deep fried pickles lend themselves to
easily eat at the bar.
However, if you can score a table
and don’t mind a bit of a mess, their chicken wings are fantastic! Large sized
batter wings slathered in tons of sauce and toppings. Pictured below is a party
sized platter of the garlic and parm (substituted with feta during the opening
party). Unfortunately, I couldn’t get a picture of the Kung Pow version, my
favourite of the night – so innocent at first with the sweet and salty glaze,
only to pack a POW of heat at the end.
Not everything was fried, they
have a selection of wraps, sandwiches and burgers. The Irish burrito was an
interesting combination of corned beef, potato, cheese and sauerkraut. The
mustard drizzled on top, although making it messier to eat, made the wrap.
Drinking games can be brought up a
level at one of the dart lanes (six in all) or through a game of pool.
For me, someone whose eye-hand
coordination falters even without drinks, it’s best to just stay on the dance
floor. After all, it’s the time of the
year when stamping along to anthems and doing the do-se-do is celebrated. Dublin
Calling has you covered this St. Patty’s day.
How To Find Them
Location: Toronto, Canada
Address: 250 Adelaide Street West
Address: 250 Adelaide Street West
Website: http://dublincallingto.com/
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