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A Boozy Christmas Patio Is Coming To Toronto & It's Overflowing With Cheer

Sip, sip, hooray!
A Boozy Christmas Patio Is Coming To Toronto & It's Overflowing With Cheer
Fairmont Royal York | Handout madeline.forsyth | Instagram
Lead Writer, Travel

An over-the-top Christmas bar is jingling its way into the city, and it's worthy of Santa himself.

Toronto's The Thirsty Elf is returning this holiday season in all its festive splendour.

Hosted by the Fairmont Royal York, the gloriously kitschy cocktail bar will be opening as an outdoor experience on November 20, 2020.

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An explosion of Christmas decor will greet you as soon as you step inside this boozy pop-up.

You can enjoy limited-edition Christmasy drinks in decorative glasses that will transport you to the North Pole with every sip. 

Toasty heaters will keep you cozy and warm, and the patio will be covered by a tent.

The Fairmont is also transforming the venue CLOCKWORK into a new outdoor winter patio complete with meals and cocktails.

Indulge in so much Christmas cheer at this Yuletide extravaganza.

The Thirsty Elf

Price: TBA

When: Opening November 20, 2020

Address: 100 Front St. W., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Sip boozy cocktails in an all-out Christmas wonderland this holiday season.

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    • Madeline Forsyth

      Lead Writer

      Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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