1st time at BMO, help on pre/post game gathering place!

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09-20-2016, 10:13 PM
TFCwestcan

1st time at BMO, help on pre/post game gathering place!

After time spent travelling to various cities to see Toronto FC (Seattle (3x), Portland, Chicago, Edmonton & Vancouver) I am finally making it out to the Big Smoke to see the reds in action at BMO. I have heard of the various names of pubs and football friendly establishments, I wonder If I might get some recommendations of some liberty Village Joints that RPB/supporters frequent. Thanks, this should be a pretty awesome day.:drinking:

I almost forgot is there any kind of march to the game?

Cheers.
09-20-2016, 10:18 PM
Red CB Toronto

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Originally Posted by TFCwestcan

After time spent travelling to various cities to see Toronto FC (Seattle (3x), Portland, Chicago, Edmonton & Vancouver) I am finally making it out to the Big Smoke to see the reds in action at BMO. I have heard of the various names of pubs and football friendly establishments, I wonder If I might get some recommendations of some liberty Village Joints that RPB/supporters frequent. Thanks, this should be a pretty awesome day.:drinking:

Cheers.

Shoeless Joe's on the south side of King Street, east of Dufferin is home pre and post game to the Red Patch Boys. You are more than welcome to join us there.
09-20-2016, 10:20 PM
TFCwestcan

Yes, the pub name is familiar. Thanks Red CB Toronto.
09-20-2016, 10:45 PM
sn0re

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Originally Posted by Red CB Toronto

Shoeless Joe's on the south side of King Street, east of Dufferin is home pre and post game to the Red Patch Boys. You are more than welcome to join us there.

Is there any marching to BMO from shoeless Joe's? Only one ive been to was home opener.
09-21-2016, 09:50 AM
mistercorporate

Shoeless Joe's is highly recommended!
09-21-2016, 11:35 AM
Pint

Shoeless joes: RPB
Liberty village market cafe: inebriatti
Joker: usector
Locus144: kings
09-21-2016, 12:02 PM
Mateo1985

What kind of atmosphere do you like? What kind of atmosphere do people coming with you like? based on that people can recommend you a place
09-21-2016, 12:41 PM
C.Ronaldo

island foods: Me. they have small portions but best flavour. every-ting be irie when eating those rotis.

one step ahead of you ..... :facepalm: for canadian guy using Jamaican patois
09-21-2016, 02:11 PM
Joe Kool

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Originally Posted by C.Ronaldo

island foods: Me. they have small portions but best flavour. every-ting be irie when eating those rotis.

one step ahead of you ..... :facepalm: for canadian guy using Jamaican patois

Yes guy. Island foods has the best curry & roti anywhere. Unfortunately I don't get it much living out in Ajax. Anytime I am in the Shoeless Joe's area I eat there pregame. I also try to hit the one on Don Mills too when in that area. Too bad they aren't in the CNE food building anymore. If the OP is looking for hanging with supporters Shoeless would be better though....or even better go for a roti then go to Shoeless for drinks...win win.
09-22-2016, 09:33 PM
noimpactinmtl

Maizal just across from Lampard Stadium on Jefferson St is another place for pre game food. Their tortillas are made from scratch and it's flavoursome.

I would argue its the the best Mexican place in Toronto.
09-22-2016, 10:49 PM
TFCwestcan

Thanks for all your suggestions, the food options sound great. One last question is the food at Shoeless good?

Cheers!
09-23-2016, 08:05 AM
MightyDM

Joes food is typical pub food and is fine. It's the place to go pre game, you'll get right into the atmosphere and likely recognize one or two road warriors too.
09-23-2016, 08:23 AM
Oldtimer

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Originally Posted by TFCwestcan

Thanks for all your suggestions, the food options sound great. One last question is the food at Shoeless good?

Cheers!

It's pub food, but it's above average pub food, plus a number of healthy choices as well.
09-23-2016, 01:55 PM
Scotty74

I usually head to the Brazen Head "Irish" bar before games, it's the closest bar to BMO Field, it's located in Liberty Village, less than a 10 min walk. Normally busy with TFC fans pre-game, decent food and drink options
09-23-2016, 02:26 PM
Cashcleaner

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Originally Posted by TFCwestcan

Thanks for all your suggestions, the food options sound great. One last question is the food at Shoeless good?

Cheers!

As s fat guy, I like to think I know good places to eat, and honestly - Shoeless Joes is pretty good. I guess you can say it's fairly typical pub fare, but you get good portions and there are a few standouts on the menu. I'm a fan of the Buffalo Chicken Wrap and their wings are ok. But I'd say my favourite is either the Steak Sandwich or "The Closer" which is a beer-battered chicken breast (like fish) on a bun with cheese and bacon.
09-23-2016, 02:43 PM
Joe Kool

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Originally Posted by noimpactinmtl

Maizal just across from Lampard Stadium on Jefferson St is another place for pre game food. Their tortillas are made from scratch and it's flavoursome.

I would argue its the the best Mexican place in Toronto.

I love Mexican food. What do you recommend on the menu?
09-23-2016, 04:22 PM
kodiakTFC

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Originally Posted by Joe Kool

I love Mexican food. What do you recommend on the menu?

All of it. Place is amazing. I get the meat lovers trio. Salsa/chips is good too.
09-23-2016, 10:25 PM
WestStandGeoff

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Originally Posted by Scotty74

I usually head to the Brazen Head "Irish" bar before games, it's the closest bar to BMO Field, it's located in Liberty Village, less than a 10 min walk. Normally busy with TFC fans pre-game, decent food and drink options

Sorry to be the guy to nitpick, but I can think of at least 3 bars between Brazen Head and the GO tunnel. Not to mention, The Joker on Dufferin is also arguably closer.
09-23-2016, 10:30 PM
Wagner

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Originally Posted by WestStandGeoff

Sorry to be the guy to nitpick, but I can think of at least 3 bars between Brazen Head and the GO tunnel. Not to mention, The Joker on Dufferin is also arguably closer.

fact.

and according to Google maps.
Joe's is 850m from the Go Tunnel.
Brazen is 550m

300m hardly seems a consideration.
09-23-2016, 10:47 PM
WestStandGeoff

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Originally Posted by Wagner

fact.

and according to Google maps.
Joe's is 850m from the Go Tunnel.
Brazen is 550m

300m hardly seems a consideration.

Totally agree, was just rebutting the comment that Brazen Head is the closest bar to BMO... odd reason to pick a bar around there too as there are at least a dozen places to get a drink within a 15 minute walk of the stadium. Joe's is easily my choice, and I'll likely be there for a couple before the match tomorrow.
09-23-2016, 11:12 PM
TFCwestcan

I love the meandering flow of the thread. Well lots of choice. Big thanks to all your opinions. I am really looking forward to the game and day. Cheers.
09-24-2016, 09:32 AM
mistercorporate

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Originally Posted by Oldtimer

It's pub food, but it's above average pub food, plus a number of healthy choices as well.

I'll second that, their Caesar's salad is pretty good, i usually order that with chicken wings.