private tastings & events

Our private tastings and events offer great options to gather, whether you're marking a special occasion, scouting the next networking or team-building activity, seeking a new environment to host meetings, or just looking for a different spin on a casual night out with friends.

For off-site events, please inquire at: reservations@burgundylion.com

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whisky tastings

The Burgundy Lion has developed one of the most complete and enviable whisky programs in the country or even the world. Along with accumulating the largest collection of whisky in the province and serving more single malt than anyone else in the nation, we have developed a public and private tasting program, that focuses on introducing whisky to the uninitiated and offers uisgeophiles an opportunity to sample rare and unique whiskies.

The Burgundy Lion hosts tastings open to the public six or seven times during the year; and offers private tastings by reservation for groups of at least ten people (or equivalent spend), and up to 65 people.

Tastings usually last 1.5 to 2 hours, include four 0.5oz whisky samples, as well as four paired canapés. Of course, you could always add whiskey samples, and we would be happy to create additional canapés to pair alongside!

Find our tasting options below:

  • Discovery: $75 per person, featuring scotches from our collection valued at between $20 and $30
    (additional sample & canapé: + $20 each, per person)

  • Amateur & connoisseur: $100 per person, featuring scotches from our collection valued at between $30 and $40
    (additional sample & canapé: + $25 each, per person)

  • Old & Rare: $125 per person, featuring scotches from our Old & Rare collection
    (additional sample & canapé: + $30 each, per person)

  • Exclusive Old & Rare: $150 per person, featuring scotches from our Exclusive Old & Rare collection
    (additional sample & canapé: + $35 each, per person)

  • Exceptional & Limited: $200 per person, featuring scotches from our Exceptional Collection, including disappeared distilleries, unpublished bottles, and very old whiskey. Maximum 20 people.
    (additional sample & canapé: + $45 each, per person)

gin tastings

Explore the boundless world of gin through our sister pub, the Bishop & Bagg, which is home to Quebec's premier gin collection. Bishop&Bagg has cultivated a gin program that sets the standard for excellence. With an assortment of gins sourced from renowned distilleries worldwide, it's a haven for gin lovers seeking new experiences. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned aficionado, their public tastings and exclusive private sessions provide a gateway to the diverse flavors and stories behind each gin.

Private tastings are offered by reservation only, for groups of at least ten people (or equivalent spend), and up to 65 people.

Tastings usually last 1.5 to 2 hours, include 0.5oz gin samples, as well as paired canapés for each. 

Find our tasting options below:

  • Four-Sample Experience: $50 per person, featuring gins from our collection housed at the Bishop & Bagg Pub

  • Five-Sample Experience: $75 per person, featuring gins from our collection housed at the Bishop & Bagg Pub

cocktail-making classes

From learning the basics, to crafting your own unique concoctions, our classes offer a relaxed and fun atmosphere for groups looking to enjoy the process as much as the product. Our cocktail-making classes are held at the Burgundy Lion Pub, and led by one of our talented mixologists from across our restaurants. The experience includes finger food for you to snack on while you get your shake on in a laid back environment!
A minimum of 15 people (or equivalent spend) is required to host a private cocktail-making class; and we can host up to 40 people for this type of event.

Interactive cocktail-making classes usually last 1.5 to 2 hours, include at least one cocktail, and snacks starting at $60 per person.

BUSINESS MEETINGS

Our private rooms offer a great option to get out of the office (or home-office), and regroup with colleagues or clients. All of our private spaces are equipped with screens to project media from your laptop via WIFI or HDMI, with help from our friendly staff.

Morning meetings can be hosted as of 8:30AM, and include self-serve drip coffee and contintental breakfast spread starting at $25 per person.
A minimum of 15 people (or equivalent spend) is required to host a private meeting during weekdays, between 8:30AM and 11:30AM.

Spaces can be booked for a maximum of 3 hours at no additional cost.