Après

OYSTERS · SMALL PLATES · COCKTAILS · OPEN TO EVERYONE
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Oysters, small plates and cocktails, every night of the week.

On the menu

Seasonal plates made for sharing. Local ingredients, a few new favourites, and the menu changes with the seasons.

BITS & BITES
OystersHot sauce, house mignonette, fresh shaved horseradish and lemon. Toonie Tuesday: $2 oysters with any drink.$3.95 ea
Smoked trout dipCreamy Georgian Bay smoked trout with toasted crostini, kettle chips, house-pickled onions and fresh herbs$24
Deconstructed heirloom bruschettaBuild your own with whipped lemon ricotta, heirloom tomatoes, jalapeños, red onion, toasted sourdough, Grana Padano and herbs$23
Charcuterie boardRotating local cured meats, artisan cheeses, fresh fruit, house pickles, preserves and accompaniments$41
Baked briePhyllo-wrapped brie with housemade jalapeño bacon jam, fresh herbs and toasted crostini$26
Classic Caesar saladRomaine, housemade black pepper pecorino Caesar dressing, lemon, local snap peas, thick-cut bacon and a crostini crouton$20
Pretzel bitesWarm Bavarian pretzel bites with housemade beer cheese$18
Fresh popcornBottomless, with your choice of signature shaker seasoning$7
PIZZA · $23
Double pepperoniEzzo cup and char pepperoni, San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella and Grana Padano
Classic margheritaFresh and shredded mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, basil and Grana Padano
Penny's deluxeBacon, Ezzo pepperoni, San Marzano tomato sauce, green olives and red onion
Truffle mushroomRoasted shiitake and crimini, garlic cream sauce, mozzarella, Grana Padano, parsley and white truffle drizzle
CanadianEzzo pepperoni, roasted shiitake and crimini mushrooms and bacon

Add a pizza dipper for $6

SOMETHING SWEET
Seasonal bundt cakeAsk about today's flavour$10
Oreo ice cream cakeFrench vanilla ice cream, housemade strawberry sauce and crushed Oreos$14

Après on the BBQ

From The Nomad Home Chef. Fresh off the grill, weather permitting.

FROM THE GRILL
Smash burgerHousemade CAB beef, American cheddar, butter lettuce, pickles, tomato and house dill aioli on a toasted brioche bun$20
Veggie burgerHousemade black bean and sweet potato patty, butter lettuce, tomato and tangy BBQ sauce on brioche$18
Good Family Farms sausageLocal sausage on a toasted bun with house dill aioli and crushed all-dressed chips$16
Fried fish tacos (3)Crispy fish, pico de gallo, crunchy slaw, roasted red pepper aioli and cilantro. Single taco $7$22
Tiger shrimp (5)Grilled and served with a zesty bean salad with cucumber, herbs and citrus$26
The Nomad SpecialAsk us what's cooking this week
SIDES
Classic potato saladSeasonal potatoes, thick-cut bacon, fresh dill and creamy house aioli$7
House Caesar saladRomaine, creamy house Caesar, lemon, snap peas, crispy bacon and crostini$9
Garden saladMixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onion and roasted shallot vinaigrette$7
Housemade coleslawCrunchy rainbow slaw and carrots in a bright apple cider vinaigrette$8

Drinks

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Cocktails
COCKTAILS
Cocktail of the monthCreated by one of our bartenders. Ask who's behind this month's creation$19
Penny's Baywatch (3oz)1800 Coconut Tequila, Malibu, Blue Curaçao, fresh lemon and egg whites. Take the Baywatch Buddy home for $7$18
Strawberry Aperol Sour (2.5oz)Strawberry-infused Aperol, TAG Vodka, strawberry syrup, grapefruit, lemon and egg whites$19
Rubber Ducky in the Ocean (3oz)TAG Vodka, Galliano, Malibu, passionfruit, lemon, egg whites and a tiny rubber ducky souvenir$19
Lavender French 75 (3oz)Empress Gin, lavender syrup, lemon, topped with cava$18
MORE COCKTAILS
Pink Pony Club (3oz)TAG Vodka, St. Germain, Soho Lychee, cranberry and lime$17
The Pamela (2.75oz)Bacardi, St. Germain, melon liqueur, mint, watermelon and lemon$17
Sunburn Season (2.5oz)Mezcal, Aperol, agave, lime and tajín$19
Cuban Affair (2oz)Goslings Dark Rum, mint, ginger syrup, lime and Angostura bitters$17
Pool Boy (2oz)Dixon's Blueberry Gin, lemon, simple syrup, blueberries and soda$17
Mango No. 5 (2oz)1800 Coconut Tequila, Cointreau, mango nectar, lime and agave$18
The Courtyard (2oz)Tromba Tequila, watermelon, mint, lime and tajín
Espresso Martini (3oz)TAG Vodka, Baileys, Kahlúa and fresh espresso$18
Zero-proof
NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS
Sprig & CitrusClever Gin, fresh grapefruit, rosemary syrup, lime and soda$14
Rosso SpritzNOA Italian Aperitif, n/a sparkling wine and soda$16
Nouveau FashionedHP Juniper Whisky, cinnamon syrup, n/a bitters and an orange twist$14
Mango MirageHP Juniper Tequila, mango nectar, orange, fresh lime and agave$14
Elderberry FizzNOA Spiced Rum, Root-To-Fruit elderberry syrup, pomegranate, egg white and lemon$15
NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER
Bellwoods Jelly King N/A Dry Fruited Sour473ml, 0.5%$10
Bellwoods N/A Stay Classy IPA473ml, 0.5%$9
Guinness 0473ml, 0.05%$10
Corona Cero330ml, 0.0%$8
Beer & cider
ON DRAFT
Creemore Springs Lager16oz, 5%$9
Burdock Deluxe Golden Lager16oz, 4.5%$9
Willibald Dreamy IPA16oz, 6.8%$9
Guinness20oz, 4.2%$11
CANS & BOTTLES
Bellwoods Jutsu Pale Ale473ml, 5.6%$9
Bellwoods Jelly King Dry Hopped Sour500ml, 5.6%. Ask about flavours$14
Dominion City x Bellwoods East Coast IPA473ml, 6.5%$9
Three Sheets Cerveza473ml, 4.2%$8
Alpine Lager355ml, 5%$7
Blue Mountain Light Lager473ml, 4%$8
Thornbury Cider473ml, 5.3%$9
Spy Cider (seasonal)473ml, 5%$9
Wine & bubbles
WHITE · 5OZ / 8OZ / BTL
Sauvignon Blanc, Paper RoadHawke's Bay, NZ$15 / 22 / 62
Pinot Grigio, Antica VignaLa Castellana, Italy$14 / 21 / 61
Chardonnay, Château de MusLanguedoc, France$14 / 21 / 61
Chablis, Château de MalignyBurgundy, France$20 / 30 / 90
Muscadet, Château de la Grange BarbastreLoire, France. Oyster-perfect$68 btl
Chenin Blanc, Pearce PredhommeStellenbosch, South Africa$70 btl
Blanc, Domaine de MajasRoussillon, France$78 btl
Ballena del Sur Sémillon-TorrontésMendoza, Argentina$88 btl
Chablis Premier Cru FourchaumeBurgundy, France$146 btl
RED · 5OZ / 8OZ / BTL
Carménère, Puntí FerrerCachapoal Valley, Chile$15 / 22 / 62
Nero d'Avola, PossenteSicily, Italy$16 / 23 / 64
Pinot Noir, Les GardesBurgundy, France$17 / 24 / 69
Domodimonti "I Am" RossoMarche, Italy$70 btl
Monastrell/Syrah, Los Frailes 'Bilogía'Valencia, Spain$78 btl
Tornatore Etna RossoSicily, Italy$86 btl
Barbera d'Asti, Cascina CastletPiedmont, Italy$76 btl
Merlot/Malbec, La Pie Colette RougeCôtes de Duras, France$83 btl
Aladasturi, Baia's WineImereti, Georgia$90 btl
ROSÉ ALL DAY
Cuvée des Princes Rosé, Château Sainte BéatriceProvence, France. Organic$14 / 21 / 61
Le Vent dans les Voiles RoséProvence, France$82 btl
BUBBLES
Cava Brut, Parés Baltà8oz / bottle. Penedès, Spain. Organic$19 / 60
Prosecco Rosé, SantomèTreviso, Italy$55 btl
Raboso, SantomèTreviso, Italy$58 btl
Veuve Clicquot ChampagneChampagne, France$185 btl
For the pups
FOR THE PUPS
Barking Brew Beef Hound AleBeef bone marrow, water and carrots, made with Angus beef bones from Higginson Farms in Meaford$5
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Good to know

Do I need to be staying at Penny's?Nope. Locals and visitors are always welcome.
Can I bring a group?Absolutely. Email info@pennysmotel.com and we'll set you up.
Is the patio open in winter?It's covered and heated, so it's a solid three-season patio. Four seasons if you're a true Canadian.
What's Toonie Tuesday?$2 oysters with any drink, every Tuesday from 4 PM. Come hungry.

Small Plates. Chill Drinks.

Good Vibes.

Après is our on-site snack bar and cocktail lounge, serving up a seasonal lineup of small plates, fresh oysters, and craft cocktails. Whether you’re grabbing a bite after a day of adventuring or settling in for a slow evening on the patio, this is where the vibe starts.

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Fresh, Seasonal, and Full of Flavor

Our menu changes often - based on what’s in season, what’s inspiring us, and what just tastes really good. We keep things small, snackable, and perfect for sharing.

PAST MENU FAVORITES

  • OYSTERS (shucked fresh)
  • PIZZA pepperoni with hot honey
  • CHARCUTERIE BOARD selection of meats
    and cheeses
  • MEZE PLATTER dips, chips, bread,
    and olives
  • SPICY CAESAR SALAD with smoked anchovies

Craft Cocktail

HIGHLIGHTS

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LOCAL BEER &
ROTATING WINE LIST

STAY FOR

the vibe

Après is open to guests and locals alike. With a heated patio, cozy seating, and a rotating cast of regulars, it’s easy to settle in for one drink and stay all night.

Pop in for a drink and a snack - stay for the vibe.


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