The Flight Deck is Canada's Favourite Patio
The Globe & Mail

The Globe & Mail's Travel section recently did an article entitled "Summertime, and the living is easy on Canada's best patios..." and talked about The Pilot's rooftop patio the Flight Deck. But what really stood out is at the end where they asked readers to weigh in with their favourite patio picks. Here's what they had to say:

"We asked you to tell us your favourite patios and you answered. The most popular? It's in Toronto, it's above The Pilot..."

"If the number of endorsements from Globe readers determined Canada's favourite patio, then the Flight Deck atop The Pilot would easily take the honour."

"The perfect blend of business and pleasure. During cocktail hour you can rub elbows with Canada's advertising elite or wait until sundown for the always chipper birthday party crowd. But if you go down to the neighbourhood after midnight be ready for heels and hair. Trendy Rosedale/UofT kids have taken over the roof, and claimed it as their own. Much like their now wealthly parents did in their youth. The staff are polite and dependable – it seems that no one ever leaves this place. All and all, it's your best bet for an unprententious Yorkville pint" – Lisa M.

"The patio at The Pilot is one of the greatest in Toronto. Not only are you treated to a spectacular view of the Toronto skyline, but you are swept off your feet with speedy, courteous servers. It doesn't hurt that your servers are 'beautiful people,' as are your fellow patrons. On warm, summer nights the roof is open to the stars. If it happens to be a cool evening, the roll-out roof and patio heaters make it comfy cozy. A touch of heaven amidst the glass and concrete towers" – Judi C.

We want to thank everyone for their continued support and amazing comments. We are glad that you enjoy coming to The Pilot and our rooftop patio the Flight Deck and we hope to see you very soon.

 

 



 

The Pilot Poster

Vince McIndoe


Award-winning artist Vince McIndoe lives and works out of Toronto. Born and raised in Brantford, Ontario, Vince graduated from Ontario College of Art and Design 1985 with honours. He has been creating illustrations and paintings for prominent clients all over the world ever since.

Among Vince’s high-profile commissions are: The Canals of Ontario series of 10 stamps (1998), a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (1996), Toronto’s 200th Anniversary stamp, and 50th Anniversary of All Star Game stamp(2000) for Canada post. The Hudson’s Bay Company’s 325th Anniversary commemorative Silver Dollar coin (1995). He also completed posters for Moet & Chandon, as well as the collector’s book for Stoli Vodka.

Vince’s posters and paintings are housed and viewed in private and public collections internationally.

Drop into The Pilot today to pick up a Limited Edition "The Pilot Tavern" Poster.
The Posters sell for only $25 and all 500 prints are individually signed and numbered by the artist.
In addition, five dollars ($5) from the sale of each Pilot poster sold will be donated to a college fund for the children of Gary Ballentine who passed away a few years ago. As many of you know, Gary worked with us for many years as The Manager of The Pilot and we are looking foward to giving something back to Gary's family for all his years of dedication here.