The Cat's Cradle

What is The Cat's Cradle? Anchoring St. Clair Avenue West near Via Italia in the heart of Corso Italia, The Cat's Cradle Sports and Spirits is an independent, family-run neighbourhood pub run by owners Barbara and Mario MacPhee. The interior combines exposed brick and warm neon glow with eight sports screens, a spacious floor for tribute nights and live karaoke, and a welcoming backyard patio for warmer months. Seating spans high-top tables, community-friendly banquettes, and a lively bar counter serving up draft pints and mixed drinks.

The Cat's Cradle Menu & What to Order The kitchen keeps things unpretentious with a tight menu of dependable pub standards anchored by handcrafted six-ounce beef burgers served alongside cut fish-and-chip style fries. Order the one-pound crispy chicken wings tossed in the incendiary signature "Cradle to the Grave" hot sauce or sweet honey garlic, paired with a classic cheese curd poutine. At the bar, eleven taps keep local beers flowing, backed by a sprawling roster of over two hundred spirits, Wednesday cocktail specials, and alcohol-free mocktails.

Know Before You Go Walk-ins are standard for catching soccer tournaments and evening drinks, though reservations can be booked through their website for private events, themed video nights, and Friday karaoke. Streetcar service on the 512 St. Clair route drops you off right at the front door, while Green P parking is readily available across the street on Via Italia. The bar operates seven days a week, staying open late on Friday and Saturday nights.