Town Crier Pub & Halfway Beer House, Restaurant, Toronto

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Town Crier Pub & Halfway Beer House Menus

Brunch Menu Food Menu Beer Menu

Brunch Menu

10am to 4pm Saturday & Sunday

Bacon and Eggs  
7.95

Curry Wurst and Eggs  
7.95

Ham and Eggs  
All served with homemade fries and bread 
7.95

Cheese Omelet  
7.95

Mushroom Omelet  
7.95

Bacon Omelet  
7.95

Smoked Salmon Omelet  
7.95

Western Omelet  
7.95

Eggs Benedict  
9.95

Eggs Florentine  
9.95

Smoked Salmon Benedictine  
9.95

Portobello Mushroom Benedictine  
9.95

Portobello Mushroom Florentine  
9.95

Steak and Eggs  
13.95

Belgian Waffles with fruit  
7.95

Belgian Waffles with eggs  
7.95

Belgian Waffles with ice cream  
7.95

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Food menu

Soups and Appetizers: 
 
Soup of the day  
4.50

Belgian Onion Soup  
5.95

Escargots
married with fresh tomatoes and mushrooms, finished with a red wine served with a French Baguette  
7.95
All served with homemade fries and bread 

Belgian Shrimp Croquettes  
8.95

Grilled Calamari
braised in Hop-It golden Belgian ale, tossed in a hot balsamic vinaigrette served over spring mix salad  
8.95

German Meatballs
braised in Grimbergen brown ale with mushroom cream sauce  
7.95

Bread and Dips
Belgian Herb Beer Flat Bread and crudités served with smoked salmon and gruyere-vegetable dip  
9.95

Indian Style Poutine
Belgian frites with curry sauce and cheese curds  
7.00

Belgian Frites
served with Dijon Grain Mayonnaise  
4.95

Spatzele Gratin
with green onion and roasted garlic  
7.95

Baby Shrimp Cocktail
served in curved fresh tomato in brandy cocktail sauce  
8.95

 
Belgian Herb Beer Flatbread:  

Cheese:
garlic herb butter, fresh tomatoes, cheddar, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese  
8.00

Grilled Chicken:
artichoke asiago sauce, fire roasted tomatoes, caramelized onion and goat cheese  
10.00

Vegetable:
fresh spinach, mushrooms, red onions braised Belgian endives, garlic herbs and mozzarella cheese  
10.00

Smoked Salmon:
German cocktail sauce, fresh tomatoes, red onions, black olives and Brie cheese  
10.00

Muffuletta:
Olive salad, sausage, Emmental cheese  
10.00

 
Salads:  

Green Salad:
mixed greens, tomatoes and cucumbers served with balsamic Vinaigrette  
5.00 - 8.00

Caesar Salad:
Romaine lettuce, croutons and Parmigiano cheese  
5.50 - 8.50

Spinach Salad:
mushrooms, tomatoes, boiled egg, croutons, Emmental cheese and pistachios in a pomegranate
wine vinaigrette  
6.00 - 9.50

Portobello Mushroom and Endive Salad:
grilled Porobello mushroom, goat cheese, seasonal fruits and balsamico vinaigrette  
9.50

Town Crier Salad:
Romaine lettuce, Belgian endive, boiled potatoes, baby shrimp cocktail,cucumbersand eggs  
9.95
 

Moules et Frites: 
 
Mariniere:
white wine, garlic, shallots and butter  
13.00

Provencal:
tomatoes, garlic, red onion, Hacker Pschorr Hefe Weiss and olive oil  
13.00

Curried coconut cream curry sauce  
13.00

 
Burgers and Sandwiches:  
All served with Belgian Frites, soup or house salad.  
 
Town Crier burger:
Angus beef burger flame broiled with lettuce, tomatoes and onions on a whole wheat bun  
9.75
Add bacon 0.75
Add cheese 0.75

Portobello Mushroom burger:
Beer braised Portobello mushroom topped with Gruyere cheese, lettuce, onions and tomatoes  
9.50

The Halfway House club sandwich:
layers of chicken, bacon and cheese with lettuce, tomatoes and Dijon mayonnaise  
9.95

8 oz. Steak sandwich:
garlic buttered grilled steak  
13.50

Vegetable goat cheese wrap:
green pepper, Portobello mushroom, eggplant, zucchini and goat cheese  
9.50

 
Steak Frites:
AAA Alberta beef served with vegetables, potatoes or Belgian frites  

8oz Topsirloin steak  
17.95

10oz Rib- eye steak  
19.95
 

Entrees:  

Baked goat cheese:
goat cheese, spinach, sundried tomatoes and Belgian endives in Trappist beer and wrapped in a puff pastry.
Served with salad  
13.00

Lamb Shank
braised in Sir Perry Pear Cider demi glace served over caramelized Belgian endives, vegetables and potatoes  
17.95

Grillhaxe (Pork knuckles)
with mash potatoes and sauerkraut  
13.95

Belgian Beer Beef stew:
Tenderloin beef braised in a Leffe Brune abbey beer and served with Belgian frites  
12.95

Chicken Marsala:
chicken medallions in Marsala mushroom sauce served with pasta  
14.95

Pork Schnitzel served with potatoes and mushroom sauce  
13.95

Fish of the day  
15.95

Spatzele
with diced chicken breast and mixed vegetables with a creamy demi glace  
12.95

Currywurst Hot served with Belgian frites  
10.95

Blueberry Glazed Duck:
Duck Breast in blueberry sauce with vegetables and potatoes of the day  
15.95

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Beer Menu

per branded sized glass

NETHERLANDS

 

Bavaria 
5.0% Alc./Vol.
The full -bodied crisp taste comes from a finely tuned combination of the highest quality of yeast, meticulously
selected barley, and malt. pure spring water gives a smooth taste while hops give bite without the bitterness.
$5.95

La trappe dubbel 
6.5% Alc./Vol.
splendid authenthic beer with a warm, ruby red colour, a touch of sweetness in the flavour with a fresh and
gentle aromatic character.
$5.75

La trappe tripel 
8.0% Alc./Vol.
a powerful, dark blond trappist ale. its fruity, bitter sweet taste gives it a special character.
$5.75

La trappe quadrupel 
10.0% Alc./Vol.
the strongest beer of the group with a marvelous amber colour. its warm taste is full bodied and mild, slightly
sweet and pleasantly bitter. a unique beer that is actually laid down for years in the cellar of the abbey for
further conditioning.
$5.75

grolsch premium lager 
5.0% Alc./Vol.
grolsch has a distinctive, full-bodied and crisp taste. medium gold in colour with rich grain and hop aromas.
hints of spice come through a smooth balanced flavour with a refreshing hoppy character.
$6.75
 
Tilburg dutch brown ale 
5.0% Alc./Vol.
Top fermented brown ale, tilburg carries a fruity character and a superb and ref refresging finish. it is crafted
following age old brewing techniques at the abbey la trappe.
$5.75

CZECH REPUBLIC

czechvar 
5.0% Alc./Vol.
czechvar is a golden yellow lager willi a pronounced hoppy aroma and a medium to robust body with subtle
malts which makes the drinker feel like taking another sip. exclusive 90day maturing period enhances its
uniqueness, making it a beer for true connoisseurs.
$6.75

pilsner urquell 
4.5% Alc./Vol.
pilsner urquell has a delicious malt background. relatively full flavoured, it is easy drinkable with a distinctive
saaz aroma. these celebrated hops are used generously to freshen the palate and balance the malty
sweetness of the beer.
$6.75

CANADA

boneshaker 
7.1% Alc./Vol.
Naturally carbonated unfiltered double ipa is continuously hopped during a 90min boil, producing layers of
tantalizing hop bitterness with a pleasant malt backbone.
$5.95

big rock 
5.0% Alc./Vol.
handcrafted with a carefully balanced combination of specialty hops, select malts, water and top fermenting
yeast. the beers are fresh, genuine, and non-pasteurized to retain full, robust flavour inherent in natural beer.
the two most popular brands are traditional ale - an english style amber ale and grasshopper wheat ale - a
filtered german style crystal wheat beer. as we rotate these two brands, ask your server which one is available
$5.95

creemore 
5.0% Alc./Vol.
a unique and distinctive lager with a brilliant honeyed copper colour; a deliciously fresh malt aroma; a smooth
clean textured, lightly nutty body; and an elegant balance of hoppy dryness.
$5.95
 
king pilsner 
4.8% Alc./Vol.
authentic czech-style pils brewed with 100% bohemian malts, saaz hops and a true strain of czech yeast.
golden coloured, full bodied and refreshing taste.
$5.95

peeler cider 
4.0% Alc./Vol.
fresh apple aroma and flavour, a light body with a refreshing balance of sweetness and a slight acidity. the
flavour remains bright and distinct throughout a long sparkling finish.
$6.75

 
AUSTRIA
 
stiegl lager 
5.6% Alc./Vol.
stiegl, established in salzburg at the foothill of the austrian alps in 1492, is, in accordance of the bavarian
purity law of 1516, brewed with 100% barley, malt, whole flower hops and pure spring water and is a
refreshingly mellow alternative to more bitter north european lagers.
$6.75

stiegl radler 
2.5% Alc./Vol.
stiegl radler is light and refreshing. it is brewed with half stiegl goldenbrau and half high quality soda with all
natural ingredients - an ideal thirst quencher.
$5.75

 
IRELAND

guinness 
4.2% Alc./Vol.
guinness is directly descended from the porter style that originated in ireland in the early 18th century and is
one of the most successful beer brands world wide.
$7.25

GERMANY

edinger weissbier
5.3% Alc./Vol.
the world's #1 wheat beer comes to you from the heart of bavaria. erdinger weissbier has a beautiful golden
straw colour that owes its champagne-like effervescent to secondary ferrmentation in the keg.
$6.75

erdinger weissbier dunkel
5.6% Alc./Vol.
a rich smooth wheat beer. visually attractive and very tasting, owing its full-bodied flavour and colour to fine
hops and roasted malt. the dark colour is deceiving as its taste is light and refreshing.
$6.75

weihenstephan hefeweiss
5.4% Alc./Vol.
this brewery was founded in 1040 and is the world's oldest brewery still in existence. this cloudy wheat beer
has a smooth malt background, wonderfully rich yeast flavours and is spicy with fruity banana overtones.
$6.75

weihenstephan hefeweiss dunkel
5.4% Alc./Vol.
a medium dark wheat beer that is supple, malty and mellow. memorable for its perfectly blended flavour,
this beer is voted as "champion wheat beer" and is the gold medal winner of the 2009 australian international
beer awards.
$6.75

hacker-pschorr lager
5.3% Alc./Vol.
hacker-pschorr today is one of only six official oktoberfest brewers. this beer is world famous for its deep
golden colour, and light hop finish; a true munich lager.
$6.75

hacker-pschorr hefe weisse
5.5% alc./vol.
an original bavarian wheat beer crafted with 60% wheat and 40% barley for a mildly fruity taste. cloudy,
golden colour with a crisp refreshing finish.
$6.75

hacker-pschorr dunkel weisse
5.3% Alc./Vol.
this deep dark wheat is crafted with chocolate malts for the colour and then 60% wheat for the effervescent
body. balanced malt, mild fruit and light hops define this beer.
$6.75

hacker-pschorr naturtrubes kellerbier
5.5% Alc./Vol.
this "cellar" beer is an unfiltered lager, full of flavours and aromas of malt and hops. it contains yeast, proteins,
minerals and fibre, making it one of the most distinctive and healthy beers available today. crafted with
hallertau hops from bavaria, This lager finishes dry and smooth.
$6.75
 
beck's
5.0% Alc./Vol.
a pilsner style lager with a distinctive refreshing taste. originally brewed in 1873, beck's is still brewed today
in accordance with the germany purity law of 1516.
$6.75

konig ludwig weisse
5.5% Alc./Vol.
the original weisse beer was first brewed over 700 years ago for the royal house of bavaria. golden coloured,
naturally cloudy wheat beer with a hint of banana aromas and a light hop finish.
$6.75

paulaner hefe weisse
5.5% Alc./Vol.
top fermented in line with the bavarian law of purity of 1516, this beer is brewed completely naturally using
traditional recipes and methods just as it has been for over 360 years. fine hallertau hops ensure that the
beer has a good shelf life and that its head of foam is stable.
$6.75

paulaner lager 
4.9% Alc./Vol.
this palatable bottom fermented beer is one of the original beers of munich art of brewing. it is brewed slightly
stronger and has a golden yellow brilliance and a fine malt aroma.
$6.75 

warsteiner premium dunkel 
5.0% Alc./Vol.
this true german dark lager has a smooth, rich taste with a lingering, slightly sweet aftertaste. the delicate aroma
and extrordinary colour results from a careful barley malt roasting process.
$6.75

warsteiner premium verum 
5.0% Alc./Vol.
a pilsner style with a smooth, rich and full bodied character. warsteiner is still family owned and has been brewed
in the same town for over 250 years.
$6.75

BELGIUM

affligem abbey blond
6.5% Alc./Vol.
established in 1074, the affligem abbey is the oldest abbey in the flanders region of belgium. created by benedictine
monks, who established hop growing in this region, this near millennial recipe delivers the perfect balance of rich
flavours and complex aromas that pairs perfectly with full flavoured meat dishes such as steak-frites.
$5.75

de koninck
5.0% Alc./Vol.
family owned since 1833. de koninck is the favourite beer of ant werp, belgium. this copper coloured ale delivers
the perfect balance between soft bitterness and sweet spiciness. it has "session quaffability" on its own or pairs
well with dishes of medium intensity, such as beef, pork or chicken.
$5.75

delerium tremens
8.5% Alc./Vol.
this triple fermented golden ale comes from the family owned huyghe brewery of melle, belgium. it is a bright ale
with a fruity bouquet, sweetish palate and plenty of warming alcohol. elected as the best beer in the world by stuart
kallen, delerium is the perfect aperitif.
$5.75 

fruli
4.1% Alc./Vol.
this strawberry wheat beer is a unique blend of high quality, lightly hopped belgian white beer and pure strawberries.
this traditional belgian treat is great on its own or pair it with salad or dessert.
$5.75

grimbergen
6.5% Alc./Vol.
born from double fermentation, the grimbergen dubbel is a generous beer with a dark robe, thanks to the mixing of
different malts. it is rich, deep and ample in mouth. this amber beer boasts flavours that are both sweet and bitter
with subtle notes of caramel.
$5.75

hoegaarden 
4.9% Alc./Vol.
this witbier is the original white, unfiiltered cloudy wheat beer, full of fruity zest and a slightly dry zest finish with hints
of coriander and cloves.
$6.75

hop-it superior 
9.5% Alc./Vol.
made from a single malt and three different hops, this full flavoured blonde ale has strong accents of fruit and spice.
$6.75

leffe blonde 
6.6% Alc./Vol.
leffe blonde is a classic abbey beer with smooth and well balanced fruity, warming flavours. the beer has hints of
quince, gooseberry, bitter cherry and apple, together with hints of cloves, nutmeg and allspice.
$5.75

leffe brune 
6.5% Alc./Vol.
a traditional belgian abbey beer with a deep brown colour and a full, sweet and fruity aroma. ingredients: dark and
torrefied malt, corn, water, hop and yeast.
$5.75

palm belgian ale 
5.4% Alc./Vol.
originally brewed at the beginning of the 1900's as pilsners and lagers were becoming popular, the beglian brewing
guild challenged its brewers to create an ale that was true to belgian tradition but was lighter and more refreshing.
they called this style "special belge". all in style, amber in colour, palm is a well balanced and approachable beer
that is full flavoured up front but finishes clear.
$6.75

stella artois 
5.2% Alc./Vol.
brewed with the finest barley and hops including saaz hops from the czech republic. the hop nose is slightly citric
with a backdrop of pepper and spice. there is a gentle bitterness on the start but it finishes very clean.
$6.75

UNITED KINGDOM
 
fuller's organic honeydew
5.0% Alc./Vol.
uk's best selling organic beer. Light and golden with a zesty edge and a bittersweet flavour. honeydew is a naturally
palatable brew that the soil association approved as 100% organic.
$6.75

fuller's london porter 
5.4% AI.c./Vol.
a smooth, rich dark stout brewed from a blend of brown, crystal and chocolate malts. the style derives from the
favourite drink of the london market porters centuries ago.
$6.75

fuller's london pride 
5.9% Alc./Vol.
renowned for its smooth, well balanced flavour, london pride is a rich an astonishingly complex beer, crafted from
target, challenger and northdown hops, this is a classic award winning beer.
$6.75 
 
fuller's extra special bitter 
5.9% Alc./Vol.
a smooth, strong aromatic blur of great character. immediate full-bodied maltiness gives way to a rich hoppiness in
the finish. deep red in colour, no other beer has won more camra awards.
$6.75

boddingtons 
4.8% Alc./Vol.
called the cream of manchester, boddingtons has been brewed at the strangeways brewery in england since 1778.
with a light golden colour, it delivers a full-bodied flavour of hops and malt with a tight creamy head.
$6.75

sir perry pear cider 
6.0% Alc./Vol.
the original baby cham's pear drink, this fermented cider is crafted with fine english pears for an effervescent body,
light fruit aromas and a dry crisp finish.
$6.75

hobgoblin 
5.2% Alc./Vol.
hobgoblin is a powerful full-bodied ruby red ale, well-balanced with chocolate toffee malt flavours, balanced with
moderate hoppy bitterness and a slight fruity character that lasts through to the end.
$6.75
 
blackthorn cider
 6.0% alc./vol.
crafted in sommerset, england - home to king arthur, merlin and camelot and the classic cider
making apple. pleasantly dry, yet full flavoured taste. europe's most popular draught cider.
$6.75

old speckled hen 
4.9% alc./vol.
old speckled hen has a full, smooth flavour. its rich amber colour and superb fruity aromas are complemented by a
delicious blend of malty tastes. it is followed by a refreshing, dry finish.
$6.75

 
FRANCE
 
boris organic 
6.5% Alc./Vol.
boris organic is a premium organic lager with a medium body and balanced hop bitterness. finishes crisp, refreshing
and fruity. all ingredients are grown without using pesticides or chemical fertilizers. no additives or preservatives are
used during the brewing process.
$6.75

kronenbourg 1664 
5.0% Alc./Vol.
brewed since 1664, thiss premium beer of france has a unique hop blend including the 'caviar' of hops, the
strisselpalt, which gives kronenbourg its brillian taste, light aroma and golden hue.
$6.75

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