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ABE TAPS

ABE LIGHT AMERICAN LIGHT LAGER 
4.5% ABV 32 IBU
A light lager with aromas of lemon, fresh bread, and a hint of resin. Flavours of biscuity malts with a soft lemon backing Clean, refreshing, and easy-drinking.
$7.75 (16 oz) / $6.50 (12 oz)    Take away/3.65

1857 KOLSCH-STYLE LAGERED ALE
4.8% ABV 25 IBU
Our rendition of the classic Cologne ale is light, easy-drinking, crisp, and refreshing. Features aromas and flavours from generous amounts of Pilsner malt, with soft bread & slight herbal notes.
$7.75 (16 oz) / $6.50 (12 oz)     Take away/3.65

TRANSATLANTIC PALE ALE - SOLD OUT
6.0% ABV 45 IBU
Offers plenty for hop lovers while a juicy, sweet, drinkable body shines through. Notes of white grapefruit, peach, and sweet berries with a subtle bready touch. Brewed with UK malts & American hops.
$8.50 (16 oz) / $7.25 (12 oz)    Take away/4.40


BUGGYWHIP AMERICAN IPA
6.3% ABV 60 IBU
Delightfully juicy and dangerously crushable with citrus-forward flavour and balanced bitterness. Aromas of ripe honeydew and citrus, with notes of white grapefruit, clementine, sherbert, and pine.
$8.50 (16 oz) / $7.25 (12 oz)    Take away/4.40

GUEST TAPS

SPARKLING DRY CIDER
6.7% ABV | KW CRAFT CIDER, WATERLOO, ON
$9 (16 oz) / $7.50 (12 oz)

SEASONAL CIDER - ASK YOUR SERVER
6.3% ABV | KW CRAFT CIDER, WATERLOO, ON
$9.50 (16 oz) / $8.00 (12 oz)

ANDERSON NEW ZEALAND LAGER - SOLD OUT
5.0% ABV | ANDERSON CRAFT ALES, LONDON, ON
$8.50 (16 oz) / $6.75 (12 oz)

BROADHEAD AMBER ALE
5% ABV | BROADHEAD BREWERY, ON
$8.25 (16 oz) / $6.50 (12 oz)

WELLINGTON HELLES LAGER
4.5% ABV | WELLINGTON BREWERY, GUELPH, ON
$8.25 (16 oz) / $6.50 (12 oz)

BOADHEAD NEIPA
6.4% ABV | BROADHEAD BREWERY, OTTAWA, ON
$9.75 (16 oz) / $8 (12 oz)

BLACK SWAN ROAD TRIP TO TIJUANA
4.7% ABV | BLACK SWAN BREWING, STRATFORD ONTARIO
$8.75 (16 oz) / $7.25 (12 oz)

BROADHEAD AMERICAN WHEAT ALE
5.0% ABV | BROADHEAD BREWERY, ON
$7.75 (16 oz) / $6.00 (12 oz)

RASPBERRY AND GINGER FICKLE MISTRESS
4.6% ABV | BLOCK THREE BREWING CO, ST JACOBS, ON
$9.75 (16 oz) / $8.00 (12 oz)

BLACK SWAN IPA
6.6% ABV | BLACK SWAN BREWING, STRATFORD, ON
$9.75 (16 oz) / $8.00 (12 oz)

WELLINGTON OFF TIME AND GRIMY SESSION PALE ALE - SOLD OUT
5.5% ABV | WELLINGTON BREWERY, GUELPH, ON
$8.00 (16 oz) / $6.25 (12 oz)

BLACK SWAN PORTER
5.3% ABV | BLACK SWAN BREW COMPANY, STRATFORD, ON
$8.75 (16 oz) / $6.50 (12 oz)

 


FROM THE BAR

HOUSE RAIL MIXED DRINKS (Premium Liquors available*)
rye / gin / vodka / rum / tequila
 $7 (1oz) [extra shot $3.50]

ELDERFLOWER & STRAWBERRY LEMONADE 
Beatties potato vodka / St. Germain elderflower liqueur / blueberry, cardamom and & lemon syrup / lemon juice / club soda
$11 (2.25 oz)

HOUSE SANGRIA 
red OR white wine / fruit & citrus liqueurs / citrus juice / gingerale
$9 (1 oz + 4 oz)

LAIDBACK PLAY BACK - SOLD OUT
Tanqueray gin / cucumber water / thai basil  & jalapeno syrup / lime juice / club soda
$12 (2oz)

SMOKEY ORANGE
Reposado tequila / mezcal / orange juice / lemon juice / rosemary syrup
$12 (2 oz)

WATERMELON MIST 
Willibald pink gin / honey liqueur / watermelon juice / lime juice / strawberry & mint syrup / fresh mint
$13 (2 oz)

 

WINE

MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO DOC ORGANIC
PASSIONE NATURA, "LUPI REALTI" ITALY  
$7 (5oz) / $10 (8oz) / $30 (bottle)

CABERNET SAUVIGNON
GNARLY HEAD, MANTECA, CA  
$8 (5oz) / $12 (8oz) / $39 (bottle)

CHARDONNAY
GNARLY HEAD, MANTECA, CA  
$8 (5oz) / $12 (8oz) / $39 (bottle)

SAUVIGNON BLANC
SMOKING LOON, CA
$8 (5oz) / $13 (8oz) / $40 (bottle)

ROSE
OGIER VENTOUX, FRANCE 
$7 (5oz) / $12 (8oz) / $37 (bottle)

PINOT GRIGIO
BARONE MONTALTO, ITALY
$6 (5oz) / $9 (8oz) / $27 (bottle)

NON-SPIRITED BEVERAGES

FOUNTAIN POP (bottomless) $3.50
coke / diet / sprite / ginger ale

DAD'S ROOT BEER $3.50

APPLE / ORANGE / PINEAPPLE / CRANBERRY / PERRIER $3.50

MILK / CHOCOLATE MILK $3

LATTE / CAPPUCCINO $5

ESPRESSO / AMERICANO $4

 

FOOD

STARTERS & SHAREABLES

TANNERY NACHOS | $18
Corn tortilla chips / pickled jalapeños / cheddar, mozzarella, monterey jack cheeses / pico de gallo / cilantro crema / scallion
Nacho Upgrades:
+ extra cheese | $3
+ extra guacamole / bacon onion jam | $4
+ short rib / chicken | $5

CHEESY CRAB DIP | $16
grilled pita / corn tortilla / baked cream cheese & crab claw meat

SOFT PRETZELS | $12
grainy mustard / pickled onions / beer & cheese dip

P.E.I. MUSSELS | $16
fresh PEI mussels / white wine broth / shallots / grilled sourdough

SPICY SHRIMP CROSTINI | $14
sauteed shrimp / spicy tomato concasse / grilled sourdough

CHICKEN WINGS | $18
1 lb of breaded fried chicken wings / blue cheese Or ranch / crudités / choice of sauce
SAUCES: dry cajun / salt + pepper / buffalo / beer BBQ /  / Franks + blue / Abenator / maple sriracha / honey garlic

CAULIFLOWER BITES | $14
battered + fried cauliflower / ranch dressing OR / crudités / choice of sauce
SAUCES: dry cajun / salt + pepper / buffalo / beer BBQ /  / Franks + blue / Abenator / maple sriracha / honey garlic

TACOS

BEER-IYAH TACOS (3) | $18
dijon braised beef short rib / flour tortilla / cotija cheese / charred corn salsa / pickled red onion / cilantro crema

SWEET POTATO TACOS (3) | $14
refried black beans / flour tortilla / roasted sweet potato / curtido slaw / pico de gallo / cotija / cilantro crema

SALADS / SOUPS

HOUSE SALAD | $6 (small) / $11 (large)
spring mix / heriloom tomatoes / radish / red onion / shaved carrot / red pepper / house vinaigrette
Salad Upgrades:
+ grilled chicken | $5
+ sautéed shrimp (4) | $7

CAESAR SALAD | $7 (small) / $12 (large)
romaine lettuce / maple bacon / grana padano / croutons / Caesar dressing
Salad Upgrades:
+ extra bacon | $3
+ chicken | $5
+ sautéed shrimp (4) | $7

COBB SALAD | $18
spring miz / romaine / avocado / cucumber / bacon / poached egg / blue cheese / green goddess dressing / cherry tomato

DAILY SOUP | $7
made in-house / changes daily

BURGERS

All burgers are served on a pretzel bun and include choice of fresh-cut fries, house salad, or soup. Upgrade to sweet potato fries or Caesar salad for $3
Add to any buger:
+ swiss / cheddar / fried egg | $2
+ bacon / bacon onion jam | $3
+ extra 4oz patty / short rib | $4


CLASSIC ABE BURGER | $15
4 oz smash patty (local Red Angus beef from Reinstone Farms) / arugula / tomato / red onion / pickle / aïoli

SADDLE-UP | $24
two 4oz smash patties ( local Red Angus beef from Reinstone Farms) / beef short rib / pickled jalapenos / aged cheddar / beer BBQ sauce / house slaw

NORTHERN ABE | $18
4 oz smash patty (local Red Angus beef from Reinstone Farms) / beer-cured peameal / roasted mushrooms / swiss / gravy

BACON AND BLUE | $18

4 oz smash patty (local Red Angus beef from Reinstone Farms) / blue cheese / tomato / bacon onion jam / arugula / aioli

FALAFEL NAAN | $17
three falafel patties / pickled onion / cucumber / tomato / roasted red peppers / tzatziki / garlic aioli / grilled naan

HANDHELDS

All handhelds include choice of fresh-cut fries, house salad, or soup. Upgrade to sweet potato fries or Caesar salad for $3

FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH | $18
honey butter / dijon mayo / romaine / pickle / tomato / pretzel bun

ROASTED VEGGIE MELT | $16
eggplant / zucchini / red pepper / onion / portabello / chimichurri / swiss cheese / garlic aioli / grilled sourdough

STEAK SANDWICH | $27
8oz AAA striploin / banana pepper cream cheese / sauteed peppers and onions

CUBAN SANDWICH | $18
mojo marinated pork loin / swiss cheese / pickles / dijon mayo / sourdough

SHORT RIB BEEF DIP | $21
beer-braised beef short rib / swiss cheese / horseraddish aioli / grilled french roll / au jus

KOREAN CHICKEN SANDWICH | $20
fried chicken / korean bbq sauce / kimchi / garlic aioli / pretzel bun

MAINS

FRIED CHICKEN + WAFFLES | $20
fried chicken thighs / buttermilk waffle / roadhouse butter / maple sriracha / house slaw

FISH + CHIPS | $20
beer-battered ontario pickerel / house slaw / fresh cut fries / habanero tartar sauce

STEAK FRITES | $30
8oz AAA striploin / fresh-cut fries / chimichurri / garlic aioli

THAI GINGER BOWL | $15
carrots / cabbage / mushrooms / snap peas / bean sprouts / egg noodles / cilantro / sesame
Upgrades:
+ grilled chicken | $5
+ shrimp (4) | $7

CACIO E PEPE | $15
spaghetti noodles / pecorino, romano, grana padano / fresh pepper / chives
Upgrades:
+ grilled chicken | $5
+ shrimp (4) | $7

DESSERTS

CHEESECAKE | $10
peanut butter baked cheesecake / chocolate brownie chunks / candied peanuts / chocolate ganache / caramel drizzle

FRENCH FLAN | $6
vanilla custard / sour cherries / peaches / raspberry coulis

CHOCOLATE TORTE | $8
chocolate torte / raspberry coulis / vanilla ice cream