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2026-06-01
Happy Pride Month, TO 🏳️🌈!
All June long, we'll be donating $1 from every one of our Fish & Chips sold to Rainbow Railroad (), an international human rights organization that provides pathways to safety for at-risk LGBTQI+ people, and strengthens policies and systems that support their protection and integration.
Dig into a Dorset favourite, all while supporting a good cause!
2026-05-30
It’s the first Saturday you can 'Dine at The Dorset', and we’re properly excited to welcome you in for this five-course seasonal menu 🌱, offered exclusively on Friday and Saturdays.
Join us from 5pm for a menu composed of Ontario's finest this season. At $99 all-in, it’s relaxed, generous, and made for a very good Saturday evening.
Link in bio to reserve your table.
2026-05-28
Five courses. One set price. A new reason to spend your Friday & Saturday evenings at .to 😉.
Beginning this weekend through June 27, join us Fridays and Saturdays from 5pm for a curated dining experience celebrating the best of Ontario’s spring produce 🌱.
With meat and vegetarian-friendly options available at every course, like Local Spring Pea & Asparagus Lasagna 🫛 and Spring Lamb, plus tax and gratuity included, it’s exceptional value at $99 per person, all-in.
Settle in, stay awhile, and let dinner take care of itself. Link in bio to reserve your seat.
2026-05-22
Weekend ready .to 🫡
Pop by for a pre-game bite, post-game drink, brunch, dinner, Afternoon Tea or Sunday Roast, and let these fine folks fix you up something proper.
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2026-05-19
TWO TITANS. ONE FINAL. 🏴 ⚽️ 🇫🇷
On May 30, catch the Champions League Final live on our bar screens! PSG vs Arsenal kicks off at noon, with all five TVs on and the sound up, loud and proud 🙌 . Arsenal are flying in as newly crowned Premier League champions 🎉, while PSG arrive as Ligue 1 title holders. Proper clash, this one.
Pints pouring, classic British fare on the table, and a bar buzzing from first whistle to last. Football, good food, and great company, just how it should be.
Round up your mates and book your spot for Europe’s biggest match at the link in bio 🍻.
2026-05-18
Hello, hello TO 👋
We're open today for brunch, happy hour & dinner!
The fun starts bright and early at 10:30am, right through until 11pm. See you soon!
Note: We'll be closed for lunch tomorrow (May 19), opening at 4pm.
2026-05-16
Victoria Day long weekend, we're ready for ya! 🍹 Our street-side, pup-friendly patio is open and so are we... ALL WEEKEND LONG! ☀️ 🙌
Join us for brunch, bar bites, happy hour AND dinner Saturday through Monday! Visit our website for a full overview of our hours and to secure those seats.
Plus, After Dark happy hour kicks off tonight from 9pm-late. Cheers 🍻
Note: We'll be starting brunch earlier (10:30am) today, tomorrow & Monday.
2026-05-14
Guess what Toronto, our patio is open! ☀️🍻
Join us this long weekend for a refreshing taste of the British coast and countryside outdoors on our street-side, dog friendly patio 🌳 🌊. We’re open Friday through Monday for brunch, dinner, happy hour and late nights!
Full long weekend hours & reservations on our website. See you then, mates!
2026-05-12
The kind of lunch that makes you feel good and tastes even better.
Our take on the Waldorf Salad features English stilton, crisp apple, celery, candied walnuts, brown butter crumble, and a creamy blue cheese dressing. Add 5oz of chicken breast or arctic char for a wee bit of protein 🍏✨.
2026-05-10
Here's to Mum 💜🌼.
We look forward to hosting you and your loved ones today, celebrating the women who made us, raised us, and taught us everything we know. If you couldn't snag a seat for our Mother's Day Afternoon Tea, don't fret! We've got our Sunday Roasts available all day and dinner walk-ins are welcome.
2026-05-08
Friday evenings were made for this ✨.
Your cosy escape inspired by the British coast and countryside, with warm lighting, plush corners, good wine, and a dinner worth lingering over. 🌊🕯️🍷
Plus, The Well After Dark is in full effect tonight & tomorrow 🍸.
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2026-05-07
Wibbly Wobbly, Twiggy, Punting on the Thames... Cocktail names? Or how you'll be feeling after a few of these 🤔?
2026-05-05
Last week, we hosted a small group for a sneak peek at our X .to Mother's Day Afternoon Tea experience 🌸, which includes a complimentary custom portrait by artist Ama Liyanage () 🫖 🎨.
This Sat, May 9, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy a similar celebration with your loved ones, by reserving our, 'For Mom: Afternoon Tea with Live Portraits' OpenTable experience, available exclusively in The Chesil room from 11am–3pm.
Upon arrival, artist will capture a photo of your party (up to 5 guests) and transform the moment into a bespoke hand-drawn portrait, complimentary of OpenTable 🤍. As the illustration comes to life, settle in over Afternoon Tea ($69 per person), featuring a selection of fine teas, warm butter and fruit scones, delicate finger sandwiches, and an assortment of artfully crafted pastries—alongside a welcome mimosa for Mom. A $16 Kids Cream Tea is also available for little ones.
Remaining seats for this particular experience is limited. Visit our link in bio to secure your seat, and to view all the ways you can celebrate Mother's Day weekend with us.
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2026-04-26
Our spidey senses tell us Pimm’s season is just 'round the corner 👀🥒🍋. Or are we getting a bit ahead of ourselves?
2026-04-24
Heading to the Jays game tonight? ⚾ With a 7PM first pitch, here’s your easy game plan:
Now–6PM: Swing by The Dorset for Happy Hour, for deals on cocktails, beer, and wine, plus 20% off bar bites from 3–6PM.
Pre-game: Settle in for a proper bite of fish & chips, a burger, or whatever’s calling your name before the game.
6:30PM: It’s a quick 10-minute stroll to Rogers Centre—just in time to catch the buzz before first pitch.
Post-game: Walk it back to The Dorset for The Well After Dark Happy Hour. Half-price bottles of wine, $6 glasses, $4 Lost Craft Light, $5 rail drinks, plus 30% off bar bites and $20 Fish & Chips or the Dorset Burger (9PM–12AM, Thurs–Sat).
Game night, sorted. Book your table via the link in bio or drop in when you’re ready.
2026-04-23
Due to the overwhelming response to our Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea, we have added an additional tea service for Saturday, May 9, from 11am-3pm! 🫖
On the Saturday, you’ll have the opportunity to reserve a special seating in partnership with , who have arranged for a complimentary custom illustration for up to five guests, by artist ! 🎨 The perfect touch to make Mum’s day extra-special ✨. Note: Seating is limited for this special touch — so book quickly!
Our full brunch menu will also be available on both days, and for those dining on Sunday, you’ll also have a chance to enjoy our traditional Sunday Roast menu!
Afternoon Tea is $69 per person, with a $16 Kids Cream Tea available as well. Reservations & further details can be found through our website or link in bio.
2026-04-21
Raw, rich, and ridiculously good. Our Beef Tartare is layered with egg yolk gel, puffed cheddar, capers, and shallot.
2026-04-19
What's better than a bit of brunch and a tasty tower of bite-sized bliss for Afternoon Tea?
Fortunately for you, both are available every Sunday, from 11am-3pm 😉.
2026-04-17
Explore the best of the season right here .to 🌱
Our three-course seasonal menu is designed to showcase contemporary British cuisine, enhanced by seasonal Canadian ingredients. For $60, choose from a selection of appetizers, mains and desserts, and enjoy a three-course meal that offers a proper taste of south-west England, thoughtfully crafted with the bounty of our home 🇬🇧 x 🇨🇦.
Available Mon through Sat from 5pm.
2026-04-05
Easter Sunday calls for a proper roast 🌷
Join us today at .to for all the comforts of a classic Sunday, with our special Roast Ham taking centre stage.
And for afters, a Malt Chocolate Tart that’s well worth saving room for.
A few tables are still available. Settle in and celebrate Easter the right way.
2026-04-04
A royal treat for the queen in your life 🫖🌷
This Mother’s Day, celebrate Mum with an elegant Afternoon Tea .to. Think freshly baked scones, delicate finger sandwiches, and beautifully crafted desserts, all served with a selection of premium teas.
For those celebrating together, enjoy a little something extra. Tables ordering four Afternoon Teas ($276) can add a bottle of ‘Culver’ Classic Cuvée English sparkling, bringing the total to $350 🥂.
Join us Sunday, May 10 from 10am–4:45pm. Prefer something more indulgent? Our full brunch menu will be available until 4pm, and Sunday Roast is available all day, with Happy Hour from 2–6pm to keep the celebration going.
Reserve your table today through our link in bio.
2026-04-03
For those keeping things seafood-forward today, our dishes inspired by the coast are a fine place to begin. Thoughtfully sourced and simply prepared, each dish leans into bright, coastal flavours.
As the weekend continues, join us for a proper Easter tradition. This Sunday, we will be serving a special Easter ham roast, slow cooked and richly glazed, made for gathering around the table.
Reserve your table through the link in bio.
2026-03-31
There's nothing better than a proper roast dinner on Easter Sunday, so if that's what you're craving, gather the family and meet us right here .to this Sunday, April 5 🌷.
In addition to our regular lineup of mouthwatering roasts, our team of chefs have prepared a succulent Roast Ham fit for the occasion! And since you can't forget about dessert, we've got a special Malt Chocolate Tart that'll satisfy any sweet tooth.
Book your table today, and celebrate Easter the no-fuss way, with a meal the whole family can enjoy together.
2026-03-27
Heading to the Jays Home Opener tonight? ⚾ We've got your plans sorted:
3:30PM: Pop into The Dorset Happy Hour cocktails, beer and wine from 2-6pm (P.S. Bar bites are 20% off from 3-6pm).
4:45PM: Treat yourself to a cheeky fish & chips, a burger or any other pre-game meal that tickles your tastebuds to fuel up before the game.
6:30PM: Take a 10 minute walk over to Rogers Centre and get ready to celebrate the return of the JAYS!!
10PM (or post-game): Take a 10 minute walk back to The Dorset for The Well After Dark Happy Hour, which includes half-price bottles of wine, $6 glasses, $4 Lost Craft Light, $5 rail drinks AND 30% off bar bites + $20 Fish & Chips or Dorset Burger (available from 9pm-12am, Thurs-Sat only).
It's never been easier to have a great night out. Book your game day reso at the link in bio, or pop in when you're ready!
2026-03-17
In honour of Paddy’s Day, team Dorset gathered for round two of our annual ‘Splitting the G’ competition 🍀🍺.
To keep score:
FOH -☝️
BOH -☝️
Think you can do better? Drop by all day today for a pint of , a shot of and challenge your mates to a wee bit of fun!
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457 Wellington Street West
Toronto, ON
M5V1E7
**Travel Directions to Wellington Street West, Toronto**
**Public Transport:**
1. **Subway:** Take the subway to St. Andrew Station (Line 1 - Yonge-University). Exit the station and head west on King Street towards John Street. Turn right onto John Street and continue walking until you reach Wellington Street West. The destination will be on your left.
2. **Streetcar:** If you're near a streetcar line, you can take the 504 King streetcar heading westbound. Get off at the stop at Spadina Avenue and walk north to Wellington Street West, then head east to your destination.
3. **Bus:** You can also take a bus that connects with subway stations or streetcars, depending on your starting point. Check local transit schedules for routes that lead to downtown Toronto.
**Driving/Parking:**
1. If driving, navigate to Wellington Street West via major routes such as the Gardiner Expressway or Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW).
2. Use GPS for real-time directions based on your starting location.
3. There are several parking options available nearby, including public parking lots and street parking (check for any restrictions). Look for parking garages along Wellington or adjacent streets for convenience.
Make sure to check traffic conditions before heading out!
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At The Dorset, guests are invited to immerse themselves in a delightful experience that captures the essence of British coastal and countryside cuisine. The restaurant's inviting atmosphere is complemented by a charming selection of nostalgic treasures displayed on their shelves, each with its own story waiting to be shared. The team is always eager to engage with patrons, making every visit feel personal and warm.
One of the standout offerings at The Dorset is the enchanting Afternoon Tea, a beloved British tradition that promises an array of bite-sized delights. From freshly baked butter and fruit scones to delicate finger sandwiches and exquisite desserts, this experience is perfect for those looking to indulge in a moment of bliss. Guests can elevate their tea time by adding a glass or bottle of bubbles for an extra touch of elegance.
Families are also welcomed with open arms, as evidenced by the thoughtfully crafted Kids Cream Tea. This delightful mini spread includes a freshly baked butter scone, ham sandwich, egg salad sandwich, milk jam macarons, and fresh juice—perfectly designed for little ones.
With its commitment to quality and charm, The Dorset on Wellington Street West is not just a restaurant; it's a destination where culinary traditions come alive and memories are made. Be sure to reserve your table today for an unforgettable dining experience!
