Rob Lutes & The Hupman Brothers
Michael Pickett
Ryan McGrath & Gypsophilia
Charlie A’Court & Chris Kirby
Connie Kaldor
The Navigators
Garnet Rogers
Crash Test Dummies
Kevin Fox
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Mike's Blog
Well, our second anniversary couldn't have gone much better. Multiple shows by Steve Poltz and Matt Mays drove home the point that we are - if we do say so ourselves - one of the best venues in this, or any other, country. And we're appreciative of all the good wishes passed our way by our loyal customers - thank you all very much!
Now it looks like summer is headed our way and the patio is ship-shape. We've got a few new faces working for us and I know they're excited to meet all of you.We're expecting to be a busy lot the next few months and I've got a lot of great music lined up. If you're local, you know what I'm talking about. If you're just visiting the city, take a gander at the "Upcoming Shows" under the Music tab on this site to see what I mean.
Summer might be my favourite season but, as we all know, it's WAY too short. Let's make hay, as they say!
Enough about us, what do you think of us...
We get letters and e-mails, thought we could share a few with you....
Before we get to customers' thoughts, how about a few nice things that some of the artists who've played the room sent to us on the occasion of our 1st anniversary...
We are, after all, a bar. Therefore, we will sell drinks. We offer all kinds of very excellent libations - as you'd expect - but I'll outline a few obvious things you should know about our joint...
Martinis
We are fans of the Martini. I'm not talking about blended drinks in martini glasses, I'm talking about maritinis - gin and/or vodka in a martini glass with a hint of Vermouth and a garnish of your choice. We take our martinis seriously enough to have gone to the trouble of securing an under-bar freezer so the gin and vodka is "frozen" before it gets to your glass. People thought we were nuts but I know you'll appreciate the effort once you order one. Oh, you can still get mixed drinks in a martini glass if you really want to!
Wines
At The Carleton we have a healthy love and respect for wines. That's why we have a pretty big selection of affordable reds and whites - along with bubbly, sparkling, sweet and rosy ones. We also know that you work hard for your money and shouldn't have to take out a second mortgage to be able to afford to indulge a little.
All our wines are reasonably priced (I'll say we have the most reasonably priced wine in this, or any city) and many are available by the glass. Check out the Bar/Dine tab on this website for a list of what we've got to offer.
Beer
We like beer too. We just didn't want to devote vast amounts of bar space to taps that get in the way of conversation. To that end, we offer a limited number of draughts (including Keith's, Stella and Guinness) but have a pretty decent selection of bottled beer in our extra-cold fridges.
SpiritsWe've got lots of these too! Name your poison. A variety of Gin and Vodka in our unique in bar freezer. Oh baby it's cold in here. Single malt scotch in a mutiple variety.
We are a bar with great food. Our kitchen has been working hard on fresh new daily specials. We have added to the lunch menu to bring you more value conscious choices, some on the lighter side, so you can go back to work after lunch. We are working on the menu all of the time so keep checkng us out.
Our venue features intimate (100 seats) shows by some of the best artists you'll ever get a chance to see in these circumstances. Our shows are considered special events and will happen as the talent, and opportunity, presents. Go to the Music Tab on this site for more info.
Dinner reservations are recommended for preferred seating. All shows are 19+. For packed out shows you may be sharing a table. Keep an eye on our upcoming performances


