The Harp Tavern's Midtown Revival

0:00It's April 5th, Canada news today starts now, AI-powered and ready. For years, folks in Toronto's Midtown wondered what was up with the Harp Tavern at 180 Eclinton Avenue East. It's that quiet, sparking Reddit thread's full of speculation about its fate. Now, the Quinn family and partner Sean Reddy, the guy behind the same Patrick's Day parade, have brought it back to life with a full revival. Blaze came from construction headaches and permit tweaks after they snapped up the old Istanbul Cafe next door, turning it into the coffee bar at the way. Harp, the whole spot got a top-to-bottom makeover, including a stunning bar counter, crafted from local Black Walnut Wood by Irish Canadian Carpenters. Locals are buzzing with excitement, calling the feedback humbling. The community sees it as a fresh hospitality spot, and the team can't wait to serve neighbors and visitors alike. Inside, two kitchens fire up the action, one for Angel's Pizza with the choy-style pies, wings, sandwiches, and pasta.

1:01The other for harp classics like Beef and Guinness, stew, fish and chips, and cottage pie. Head Chef Paul Pisa brings big crads from spots like Scaramouche and Irish Embassy pub. They've got a killer draft lineup with Guinness and harp logger, plus beers, ciders, wines, cocktails, and whiskeys. Five music hits weekend starting next month, and it's open Tuesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to lay perfect for making this corner of Midtown. Feel alive again.