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FA L L / W I N T E R E V E N T S E D I T I O N

M I N G L E , P A R T Y ,

B R A I N S T O R M ,

T I E T H E K N O T

Contents

M E E T M I N I 3

C A PA C I T Y + L AY O U T S T Y L E S 5

P R I VAT E D I N I N G 6

C O C K TA I L PA RT I E S 8

B A R O F F E R I N G S 10

A PERFECT EVENT I N 3 E A S Y S T E P S 11

C O N TA C T U S 12

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Great plates. Stiff drinks. Squeeze in.Drake Mini Bar is our tiniest jewel, with an intimate + artful atmosphere, right in the heart of the Financial District, across the lobby from Drake One Fifty. Mini Bar is our first solo exhibition space, with a full wall mural and unique tabletops creat-ed by artist Rajni Perera, in

addition to rotating artist murals in the building lobby.

Drake Mini Bar’s sips + bites are made to be savoured. Our expert beverage team presents an extensive + constantly evolving cocktail collection, including non- alcoholic Temperance cocktails, an eclectic wine list + a curated craft beer selection. Mini Bar’s executive chef, Jonathan Pong, has created innovative night + day menus designed to perfectly complement cocktailing.

M E E T M I N I

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Drake Mini Bar’s Atrium, the main dining + drinking space, is an intimately lit, cozy den with teal, leather, wood accents + art. Mini also houses an indoor terrace of

year-round, plant-enveloped tables in the main building lobby under a geometric pergola. Come summer, Drake Mini Bar’s third space, the plein-air patio, also comes to life…

M E E T M I N I

5C A PA C I T Y + L AY O U T S T Y L E S

TYPE OF EVENT

Private seated dinners

Private cocktail parties

Non-private events

CAPACITY

Up to 32

Up to 75 Up to 150 in summer months with patio

All sizes in between

Capacity + Layout StylesDrake Mini Bar’s spaces are perfect for events of all styles, from office team lunches, to birthday cocktail parties, to wedding ceremonies, dinner receptions + everything in between. Talk to our team of party planning professionals to discuss which layout + party style is best suited for you.

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Private Dining at MiniDrake Mini Bar’s dining room + bar is the perfect destination for a unique, private dining experience for up to 32 seated guests.

We also offer (non-private) group dining menus for large parties to enjoy year-round within our indoor terrace area, the main bar + dining room, and in warmer weather, on our plein-air patio.

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Family StyleA sit-down dinner with large share plates so guests can serve themselves.

Just like at home, but with none of the dishes.

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whole roasted chicken

breads + spreads commissary sourdough, lavash, hummus, olive oil

corn caesar baby gem, charred corn, parmesan, chipotle dressing, polenta chips

lemon potatoes yukon gold, garlic, thyme

broccoli + bok choy garlic sauté, za’atar

slow roasted carrots eggplant agrodolce, pine nuts

$60/pp

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poached fogo island cod

whole roasted chicken

breads + spreads commissary sourdough, lavash, hummus, olive oil

corn caesar baby gem , charred corn, parmesan, chipotle dressing, polenta chips

lemon potatoes yukon gold, garlic, thyme

broccoli + bok choy garlic sauté, za’atar

slow roasted carrots eggplant agrodolce, pine nuts

mushroom gemelli pasta wild mushrooms, garlic, pecorino

$75/pp

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roasted lamb shoulder

poached fogo island cod

breads + spreads commissary sourdough, lavash, hummus, olive oil

corn caesar baby gem , charred corn, parmesan, chipotle dressing, polenta chips

lemon potatoes yukon gold, garlic, thyme

broccoli + bok choy garlic sauté, za’atar

slow roasted carrots eggplant agrodolce, pine nuts

mushroom gemelli pasta wild mushrooms, garlic, pecorino

$85/pp

Bread, pasta, charcuterie + more are made from scratch at Drake Commissary.

All menus rotate seasonally. Current menus can be retrieved from our events team: specialevents@thedrake.ca

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Cocktail Parties at MiniRaise the bar for your party with crafted cocktails, fine wines + unique bites that all of your guests will gush about. Shake things up + add a mixologist led cocktail class or a different team building add-on. Chat with our events specialists to curate an event as unique as you are.

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Passed Bites + Stations

STATIONED FOOD

commissary breads $5/pp charcuterie $14/pp cheese $14/pp crudités + olives $10/pp oyster platter $4/pp

SPREADS + DIPS

hummus + sumac $3/pp duck pâté $4/pp

DELUXE PASSED BITES

lobster skagenröra $7/pc brandy crème fraîche, capers, potato chip

hokkaido scallop + foie $10/pc pan roasted scallops, pistachio crusted foie torchon, burnt orange marmalade

torched hamachi $8/pc soy gastrique, wasabi cucumber, truffle relish

katsu sando $9/pc panko breaded striploin, worcestershire mayo, milk bread

lamb noisette $12/pc Ontario lamb loin, puffed quinoa + amaranth crust, pistachio gremolata

PASSED BITES

steak tartare $5/pc sirloin, shallot, sherry vinegar, gherkins, crostini

fried chicken skewer $5/pc togarashi, lemon mayo

chicken meatball skewer $5/pc shiitake, soy glaze, sesame seeds

drake slider $6/pc cumbrae’s beef, lettuce, cheese, milk bun

BLT profiterole $5/pc house-made bacon, gem lettuce, tomato chutney, lemon aioli

avocado chip $3/pc charred avocado, tortilla chip, tajin, cilantro

ricotta crostini $4/pc maple gastrique

mushroom arancini $4/pc buffalo mozzarella, king oyster, red sauce

fresh rice spring roll $4/pc spinach, swiss chard, sesame dressing

curry potato samosa $4/pc Chef Amancio’s secret curry blend, sweet chili sauce

salmon gravlax $4/pc lavash, salmon roe, chives, cream cheese

spicy shrimp cocktail $4/pc house-made sambal cocktail sauce

crab hush puppies $5/pc BC crab, jalapeño, charred garlic aioli

albacore tataki $6/pc sesame + poppy seeds, soy vinaigrette, cilantro

Bread, pasta, charcuterie + more are made from scratch at Drake Commissary.

All menus rotate seasonally. Current menus can be retrieved from our events team: specialevents@thedrake.ca

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Bar Offerings

CROWD PLEASING WINE

W H I T E

Birichino Malvasia 2014, USA $65 tropical fruits, floral

Bastianich Vini Orsone Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Friuli, Colli Orientali, Italy $72 crisp + dry

Domaine des Hâtes Chablis 2015, France $85 crisp + clean, mineral driven

Meinklang Grüner Veltliner 2017, Burgenland, Austria $70 organic + biodynamic, fresh, mineral driven ** great choice for wine enthusiasts

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Opawa Pinot Noir 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand $65 medium bodied, fruity, grippy tannins + acid

Château Les Croisille Le Croizillon Malbec 2016, Cahors, France $70 medium bodied, juicy, tannic, slightly earthy

Antiyal Pura Fe Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Maipo Valley, Chile $90 organic, full bodied, black fruits, tannic

La Stoppa Trebbiolo, Barbera-Bonarda 2015, Emilia Romagna, Italy $88 organic, cassis, berry fruit + vegetable aromas, aged for 10 months ** great choice for wine enthusiasts

S PA R K L I N G

Antech Brut Nature Blanquette N/V Limoux, France $65 dry, refreshing, high acid

Casalotta Brut N/V, Italy $65 off dry, notes of lemon

Choose from our crowd pleasers, or have our sommelier make recommendations based on your menu. There is a wine for everyone!

* We create our bar packages to work within your budget. Your group will only be charged for what is consumed.

Prefer to go premium? An uncapped bar allows guests to order whatever they please from our extensive list of wines + spirits.

BY CONSUMPTION BAR*

select Drake cocktails bottles + draught beer top shelf spirits (vodka, rye, rum, gin, scotch + more) wines non-alcoholic offerings

$11 – $16 per drink

CRAFT COCKTAIL ADD-ON

Bring your party together with a welcome drink or a set of seasonal + classic cocktails, designed to suit your taste, theme + budget.

$12 – $16 per drink

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A Perfect Event in 3 Easy Steps:

➊ Get in touch with your date + initial ideas. We’ll get right back to you with availabilities + menus.

➋ Collaborate with our team of event experts to firm up your menus + your timing, up to two weeks before your event.

➌ Show up + enjoy!

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Contact UsCurious about partying with Mini?

Talk to our events experts for more info, a venue tour, or just to chat about how good our Negronis are.

specialevents@thedrake.ca (416) 966 9155 x 1

drakeminibar.ca