Q-
Why is the Black Dog so
successful?
A- “You area a
stranger here…but once” has been our motto since 1993. We have
always prided ourselves on “Customer Recognition and Appreciation”.
From opening day, fourteen years ago, every guest who has walked in
the doors has received a genuine greeting and a warm welcoming into
the “Black Dog’s Home”, and the experience just gets better from
there. Our highly trained staff will make your experience
exceptional. The Black Dog is an ideal place you’ll want to bring
family, friends and clients you want to impress
Q- Who is the Black Dog’s clientele?
A- The kind of person who goes to the Black Dog knows and
appreciates quality. Food, drink and service are what the Black Dog
has earned its reputation over the last fourteen years and has won
52 awards for. The age of the clientele vary, although most are
fourty-plus, the one thing they all have in common is the same
attitude for appreciating the finer things. Attire is smart-casual
and happy and friendly people come from the GTA and beyond. The
Black Dog is known in all four corners of the world.
Q- Why do you no
longer call the Black Dog a “Pub”.
A- The Black Dog started out as a Pub and has been the number
one Award Winning Pub in both Durham and Toronto for a number of
years. Although we have enjoyed that success, the Black Dog has
evolved over the years to offer so much more than “Pub” style food,
service and ambiance. Now after 53 Awards in almost every category
available in this industry, we are proud to say that we consider
ourselves to be an excellent restaurant, lounge and jazz club that
offers exceptional quality, service and ambiance.
Q- Your
menu has changed quite a bit over the years, why?
A- As mentioned, we’ve evolved to suit our clientele’s needs and
wishes by offering half of our entire menu to “Heart Smart” dishes
for those people with dietary concerns and wishing to simply eat
healthier. We have also included vegetarian and vegan dishes, as
well as, we can do some custom dishes for Celiacs. Times have
changed, people are becoming smarter and consumers are generally
more health conscious. We however have not lost our roots and still
feature our delicious comfort foods. Plus, everything is available
“To Go”!
Q- Do you cater?
A- We provide catering for all occasions, big or small to your
home or your office. We also can work with you and custom create to
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Q-
Do you have a private room for
special occasions or meetings?
A- Our
private room is the perfect location for corporate or private
meetings, events, celebrations and parties. The beautifully
appointed room is completely private and has a walk out to our
beautiful backyard garden patio complete with a waterfall.
Q- Do
you have a backyard Garden Patio?
A- Yes.
Our very private backyard garden patio is the perfect backdrop for
intimate weddings and special occasions. It can be booked for your
private or corporate events.
Q- Do
you have live entertainment?
A- Yes, and the Black Dog
has some of the best talent to be found anywhere. We used to have
rock n’ roll entertainment, but have found through a majority of
customer opinion that mostly everyone voted for jazz on our Customer
Comment Cards. So, Thursday and Saturday nights is Live Jazz. Please
see the Entertainment page.
Q- Is
the Black Dog Wheel Chair accessible?
A- Yes! Actually, the Black
Dog won the “Accessibility Challenge Award” for the entire GTA. 98
(Ninety-eight!) bars and clubs where inspected by “Warrens World” to
see which establishment was the most accessibly-friendly to the
physically challenged and we won! The ramp to the front door flows
into the building past the uni-sex wheelchair accessible washroom,
through the bar room to dining room through to the patio and back
around the front door and ramp into the parking lot. Everything is
on one level and at the same grade making it an easy to get around
whether in a wheelchair or crutches.
Q- Is there
really a Black Dog?
A- Yes there was. His name was Barney and he was Ken’s best
friend. He passed away at age 12 in 2003. Barney was a 98lb Gordon
Setter with beautiful long black hair that would roam around the
bar, greet customers walking in and would go table to table mooching
tid-bits until finally laying down in the most awkward spot on the
floor; usually the entrance ways to the room. Everyone loved him,
and he is still sadly missed.
Please e-mail us with any questions you may have at
bark@blackdogpub.com |
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