The Wicket

What is The Wicket? Perched along Bloor Street West just steps from Keele subway station, The Wicket is a welcoming two-storey neighbourhood watering hole established in 2015 by veteran Toronto bartender Nigel Naimool. The space splits its laid-back charm between an intimate ground-floor taproom with dark-wood bar rail seating and a relaxed second-floor lounge equipped with dartboards, televisions, and a separate bar. In warmer weather, a petite sidewalk patio offers casual curbside pints overlooking the High Park streetscape.

The Wicket Menu & What to Order While keeping the spirit of a classic pub, the scratch kitchen elevates standard tavern fare with bold Caribbean influences, preparing every dish to order in-house. The undisputed champion is the flavour-packed Jerk Chicken Sandwich, best ordered alongside the rich Curry Goat or a griddled double Smash Burger. Round out the spread with the charred Brussels Sprout Caesar and crispy wings, paired with local Ontario craft taps or the bar's signature boozy rum punch.

Know Before You Go Service is casual and strictly walk-in friendly for regular dining, though the upstairs mezzanine can be reserved for private groups by contacting the team directly. The room fills quickly during evening specials and major football broadcasts—particularly Liverpool FC matches and NFL Sundays, when the bar often opens early. Keele station is a two-minute stroll away, making the subway the easiest transit choice over scarce Bloor Street street parking.