Cocktails

the CHAMPAGNE COCKTAILS are all drinks containing some form of sparkling wine. straight forward.

st. remy signature cognac. bitters. sugar. cava

THE CLASSIC

dillons gin. white vermouth. balsam  fir. lemon. prosecco

THE CRISPY CLEAN

martini fiero. grapefruit. oro blanco. sparkling red

THE MARI

hennessy xo cognac. bitters. sugar. champagne n/v

THE CASABLANCA

Champagne Cocktails

the VACATION DRINKS are meant to help you escape the city you’re currently in. one day we’ll be able to snap our fingers and teleport to another city in an instant. for now, pick one of these cities and we’ll bring you a drink that will make you think you’re there.

foraged herb stoli vodka. white port. akvavit. dill. block ice

MALMÖ

monkey shoulder. sakura. leather. block ice

TOKYO

no. 3 gin. stoli vodka. lime stone. white vermouth. tarragon

LONDON

st. remy signature brandy. dry sherry. coconut. pineapple. anise

PARIS

Vacation Drinks

the REALITY CHECK section gives you the ability to jump through your LED screen and get a drink at some of your favourite fictional bars from any movie or television show that would otherwise be impossible to visit.

patron silver. mezcal. lime. st. germain. eggwhite. jogan fruit. the force

MOS EISLEY CANTINA

lot 40 rye. port. lemon. secret ingredient. fire

MOE'S TAVERN

brown-buttered bourbon. caramel. lemon. magic foam

LEAKY CAULDRON

THE GOLD ROOM

Reality Check

alcohol-free cocktails are nothing new. we ditched the dated "mocktail" moniker and gave the category as much attention, love, and care as all the cocktails on the menu. enjoy some complex drinks sans booze but all the flavour.

TROPICAL STORM

NOMARO SPRITZ

MOONCAKE

Placebo Cocktails

if you're looking at this menu and you're thinking "this is way too much to read and i don't really care go to liquor school today" you're not alone. just tell the server what favours you're craving and we'll make it appear.

GIMLET

beefeater gin. lime. mint. sugar. bitters.

SOUTHSIDE

havana club 3yr rum. lime. sugar. that's it...

DAIQUIRI

botanist gin. lemon. sugar. sparkling wine.

FRENCH 75

MOJITO

PALOMA

FIERO SPRITZ

VODKA MULE

altos tequila. lime. cointreau. salt rim.

MARGARITA

BRAMBLE

beefeater gin. lemon. white vermouth. absinthe.

CORPSE REVIVER #2

botanist gin. dry vermouth. lemon. berries. egg white.

CLOVER CLUB

botanist gin. cointreau. lemon. sugar. egg white.

WHITE LADY

DARK & STORMY

bacardi 8 rum. lime. sugar. mint. sparkling wine.

OLD CUBAN

beefeater gin. chartreuse. maraschino. lime.

LAST WORD

monkey shoulder scotch. ginger. honey. lemon.

PENICILLIN

evan williams bourbon. lemon. sugar. egg white.

WHISKY SOUR

st. remy signature brandy. lemon. cointreau. sugar rim.

SIDECAR

COSMOPOLITAN

bacardi 8. almond free orgeat. cointreau. lime. 

MAI TAI

BAMBOO

beefeater gin. dry vermouth. olive & zest.

WET MARTINI

VESPER

old forester bourbon. bitters. sugar. zest.

OLD FASHIONED

NEGRONI

SAZERAC

st. remy signature brandy. sweet vermouth. benedictine. bitters.

VIEUX CARRÉ

POLISH 75

havana club 3yr rum. d.vermouth. curacao. grenadine

EL PRESIDENTE

Global Classic Cocktails

Wine

fresh, elegant, and fun - you're sitting pretty with this pretty sipper

GLERA, BELLINO PROSECCO, ITALY, VENETO, NV

this bubbly red is bursting with fresh red berries and is super food-friendly!

LAMBRUSCO, RONCO BELVEDERE, ITALY, EMILIA-ROMAGNA, NV

this is a very traditional cava. crisp and precise, with big bubbles and a persistent mousse.

XARELLO, POEMA CAVA, SPAIN, PENEDES, NV

this low intervention champagne is made with native yeasts and is excitingly complex with a firm backbone of acidity. 

CHARDONNAY++, COLLARD-PICARD CUVEE SELECTION NON-DOSE, FRANCE, CHAMPAGNE, NV

Champagne & Sparkling

this is a wine defined by velvety tannins, with notes of red fruit over turned earth and sous-bois.

MERLOT++, CHÂTEAU NICOLEAU CÔTES DE BOURG, FRANCE, BORDEAUX, 2014

a core of sweet cherries, with baking spices layered in. savoury and elegant.

PINOT NOIR, MAISON ROCHE DE BELLENE ‘VIEILLES VIGNES’, FRANCE, BURGUNDY, 2018

this cab is lifted, bright, and lush. serious enough for business dinners, fun enough for friendly imbibing.

CAB SAUVIGNON, RUE NAUJAC, USA, WASHINGTON, 2019

juicy and bold, textured, mineral: is there a better way to experience spain in a glass?

CARIGNAN+, GRATAVINUM ‘2 Π R’, SPAIN, PRIORAT, 2019

a layered and rich napa valley cab, with blackberries, coffee notes, a rich oakiness and a curious note of jalapeno swaddled in chocolate.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON, SEQUOIA GROVE, USA, NAPA VALLEY, 2018

elegant, fruity, and balanced. this producer has been making wine for a century - they must know what they’re doing...

SAUVIGNON BLANC+, CHATEAU HAUT-GRELOT, FRANCE, BORDEAUX, 2020

thomas has successfully brought niagara to the world stage, and you should try this if you have an aversion to canadian wine or chardonnay

CHARDONNAY, THOMAS BACHELDER, CANADA, NIAGARA, 2019

here is a zippy, fresh, and vibrant white that's sure to please

CHENIN BLANC, PEARCE PREDHOMME, STELLENBOSCH, 2020

bright, rich, expressive, herbaceous, savoury, complex. just try it.

GRILLO, TRAPANI ‘POSSENTE’, ITALY, SICILY, 2020

buttered popcorn, vanilla, red apple, and bosc pear. everything a cali chard should be.

CHARDONNAY, SEQUOIA GROVE, USA, NAPA VALLEY 2020

White

this beautiful rose features notes of chamomile blossoms, orange marmalade, white peach and apricot with a mouth-watering finish.

GRENACHE+, CHATEAU DU TRIGNON ROSE, FRANCE, RHONE, 2020

deliciously refreshing rosé that tastes of wild field strawberries and orange spice.

PINOT NOIR, ALTES SCHLÖSSCHEN ROSE SPÄTBURGUNDER, GERMANY, PFALZ, 2020

Skin Contact

Beer

BURDOCK ‘TUESDAY’

COLLECTIVE ARTS 'RANSACK THE UNIVERSE'

HEINEKEN

WEST AVENUE CIDER

Dinner

creamy vegan dressing. crispy chickpeas. sunflower parmesan. caperberries

Little Gem Salad

iceberg. tahini ranch. sunflower chorizo. tomatoes. red onions. radish. dill

Wedge Salad

brussels sprouts. quinoa. maple dijon vinaigrette. dried cranberries. pumpkin seeds. aged cheddar

Kale Salad

heritage greens. maple vinaigrette. cucumber. dill. pecorino

Hotel Salad

Salads

level up your salads with one of the additions below

Chicken

Salmon

Shrimp

Add Protein

wild blueberry. rosemary. grilled sourdough bread.

Chicken Liver Mousse

fried PEI oyster. northern divine caviar. peppercorn ranch

Caviar Fried Oyster 

Shrimp Cocktail

Burrata

Brûléed Cashew Torchon

truffles. pickled shimeji. parmesan. crostinis

Beef Tartare

bay scallops. nordic shrimp. leche de tigre. avocado. red onion. tortilla chips.

Ceviche

Crispy Mushrooms

Appetizers

Fries

Northern Devine Caviar

Beluga Caviar

Snacks & Add Ons

at VELA we use fresh extruded pasta made from toronto's iconic "famiglia baldassarre" that has amazing texture and showcases our delicious sauces and ingredients

canestri. shrimp. nduja. tomato sauce. parmesan. basil

Vela Pasta

rigatoni. burgundy truffles. mushroom duxelle. parmesan

Truffle Pasta

ontario peas. ricotta. parmigiano reggiano. 

Cannelloni

Pasta

zucchini. yukon potato. wild onion. chili crisps. herbs. beurre blanc.

Nova Scotia Halibut

1/4 moroccan octopus. tamari glaze. almond ajo blanco. togarashi

Octopus

Artichoke Cakes

green peppercorn ranch. cucumber. radish. dill. 

Chicken Schnitzel

Australian Lamb Rack

7oz beef. brioche bun. truffle mayo. aged cheddar. fries.

Lobby Burger

Entrees

Button Mushrooms

Spicy Eggplant

shishitos. miso vinagrette. toasted sesame seeds

Blistered Shishitos

Bahay Green Beans

Vegetables

you all know what you like, feel free to order blue rare, rare, medium rare, medium, medium-well, well-done, or burnt to a crisp. live your best life! 

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