

Firkin
Friday!
This Week:
5/11/12
Blackbird Cider
$4.00
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Located
at 277 Alexander Street, The
Old Toad is nothing short of your traditional
British local. From the staff to the food and ales,
everything is purely authentic. Even the bar itself
was imported from Great Britain. Truly a pub from
over there, over here.
Since its establishment in 1990, The Old Toad has built
a reputation for providing friendly, excellent service.
We offer a wide range of beer - from real ales, imports,
and local favourites, to our very own custom brews.
In addition, we serve traditional British meals as well
as contemporary pub grub (including vegetarian meals).
This is a relaxed atmosphere, there are no televisions
or blaring jukeboxes here. So please, come in and see
what all the fuss is about, mate. We promise, youll
be glad you did.
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Thank
you everyone for all the regrets sent to us concerning
the passing of David Wickett.
He
affected so many lives, both in England and here
in Rochester. He certainly will be missed.
If you would care to join us, we will have a toast
tonight at The Toad at 9 p.m. in his honor.
- John, Betsy, and all the
staff at the pub
Julie
Suplicki
Dave Wickett, you gave me the opportunity of
a lifetime. You took a chance on a 21 year old
to run your business (you must have been mad!).
14 years later and I thank you from the bottom
of my heart. We shared a passion and you gave
me the inspiration to go out and grab it.
Cheers mate
Tom Michael Clay
Today is a sad day...The man who gave me many
opportunities to gain a real passion for craft
beer and the opportunity to travel and experience
some of the best places I have been to, and
meet some of the best people I know ... has
today passed away, my heart goes out to all
the family, i'll have a drink for you tonight
mate. R.I.P Dave Wickett
Charlotte Cox
Thank you for the opportunities and wonderful
experiences gained, RIP Mr Wickett.
Andrew Oxenham
It's not very often you hear a piece of news
that actually makes you stop instantly to reflect
upon it. That experience alone is a credit to
you dear sir. RIP Dave. Long live the legacy
you leave behind.
Jerry Suplicki
Jules, you and Dave had a great business relationship
as well as a great friendship. I really think
you guys taught each other a lot about the business
of the Old Toad. Without him, you and I would
have never been...and I am forever grateful
for that. God speed Dave.
Scott Shields
Sorry to hear that Dave passed. Rest in peace.
Vanda Ungureanu
This made me sad! RIP Wickett!
Bob Easterly
RIP Dave. Dave helped create one of the most
wonderful places in Rochester and I enjoyed
several conversations with him over the years.
He will be missed very much especially by those
whose lives were changed directly by him. Glad
he made that decision 14 years ago Jules - I'll
be raising a glass in his memory today.
Darrel Winbush
Dave will be sorely missed. My thoughts and
prayers to his family and friends.
Ann Ibrahim
Oh god, that is sad news. Had an amazing year
in the old toad and then another working in
Champs. Sad news x
Adam Simpson
Sorry to hear that. That year remains one of
the most fun times of my life and he played
a big part in making it happen.
Jim Dundas
Sorry to hear this sad news. The guy was a genius,
who inspired generations of real ale fanatics
on both sides of the pond. He will be missed.
Look after yourselves.
Nicola Williams
Oh no, how sad, he was such a great guy. I totally
remember having my interview with him! He gave
me such a great time at the toad. Xx
Laura Jean Newby
Such sad news, I had an amazing year at the
toad and the following year at the fat cat.
Great business man giving students a great chance.
Love to all toadies x x x
Rachael Baug
A very sad day indeed. Tonight, we pour a little
out for the legendary man who made it all work.
Heather Robson Sherner
Rest In Peace Dave Wickett, you'll be missed.
Thanks for the opportunities you gave me.
Liz Street Roman
Rest in peace Dave Wickett. You have touched
so many young lives and shaped our careers.
Thank you for the opportunity of a lifetime.
Your legacy will live on through all you've
done.
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Beer Week - What's the skinny at The
Old Toad?
As
part of Rochester's very first Real Beer Week we shall
be hosting a number of events. On Monday, June 18th,
we will have beer themed trivia. On Thursday, the
21st, there will be an extreme beer tasting, and on
Friday, we will wrap up the week long festival with
our very own CASK FESTIVAL featuring over 30
casks. Line up is yet to be finalised,
but let's say this...if you had clean underwear on,
there may be an accident when you read it!!
Check out our cask blog oldtoadcaskfestival.weebly.com
to see all the updates and shenanigans.
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Sporting
Events @ The Old Toad
EURO 2012
June 8th - July 1st
We all enjoy a bit of "footy" here, and
of course we shall be televising the Euro 2012 Cup.
We shall be showing all of the matches live on a really
big t.v! Come and enjoy a full English breakfast,
a nice cold pint and sit back and cheer for your fave
team!
Game schedule will be posted nearer the time on the
website
Olympics 2012 - In London!
27th July - 12th August
Our t.v will be on any time the pub is open, and we
shall open early for some events. Scedule to be posted
nearer the time.
Opening ceremony will start on Friday 27th July at
2.30pm and last approx 3 hours.
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New
Beer at The Old Toad
"Jus
de L'Amore"
Every
season we like to try our hand at coming up with a
beer in conjunction with our friends at Custom Brewcrafters.
This time around we decided it would be a great idea
to do a tart beer made with Belgian yeast. Add to
this is delicious stone fruit (cherries, apricots
and peaches) and you have a delicious brew. We hope
that during the lovely Spring and Summer weather we
can keep your thirst at bay with a cool pint of "Jus
de L'Amore".
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| Firkin
Friday
Firkin Friday is now well established as one
of The Toad's nights of dedication
to real ale. Starting at 7pm every
Friday, pints off the firkin will be on sale
for a dollar off, and when it's gone, it's gone!
There will always be interesting new versions on the
beers; whether it is dry hopped or vanilla infused
come down and check it out! |
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Kids
Menu Now Available at The Old Toad
Our brand
new TADPOLE menu - for kids under 10, allows
Mom and Dad to come down to their favourite pub and
enjoy some pub food whilst the little ones have a
smaller meal of their own. Many of our favourites
for grown-ups are now in a mini versions for the kids.
Shepherds pie, fish fingers, real mac and cheese are
just some of the choices!
Only $6.99 for a main,
a side, drink, and dessert! |
Did
you know...
The Old Toad has over 60 different scotches
and single malts!
Check out the entire list HERE.
Come down and enjoy a shepherds pie, a pint of beer,
and a single malt to top it off...
Check out our Food Menu
and our Beverages!
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The
Toad Stool
Passion, flavor and true love - that's what flows from
our cask lines.
Coming
Soon on Draft
~
Mikkeller Black Hole ~
~ Sierra Nevada/Dogfish Head Life and Limb ~
~ Dogfish Head Hellhound ~
~ Dogfish Head 120 min ~
~ Mikkeller Big Worst ~
Coming Soon on Cask
~ Lagunitas Hop Stoopid ~
~ Oskar Blues mystery casks ~
~ Firestone Walker ~
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