I Firkin Love the Beach campaign aims to support Queen Street East businesses, Community Centre 55 camp program

The Gull and Firkin pub on Queen Street East in the Beach will be doing its part to support local businesses and also help out Centre 55 during the month of February.

Located at 1943 Queen St. E., The Gull and Firkin has been in the community for more than 20 years.
Owner Dana Kerbel said this February’s I Firkin Love the Beach events have a dual purpose.

The campaign will help to raise funds in support of Centre 55’s Send A Kid to Camp program, and also help boost businesses on Queen Street East.

“It’s to help local businesses and also to support the very important work Community Centre 55 does,” said Kerbel.

She said the deep winter months can be challenging for some businesses along Queen Street East in the Beach as customer traffic from visitors to the area is much less than when the weather is warmer.

“This time of year can be super challenging. A lot of people are trying to save money after the holidays, the weather’s getting colder and people don’t want to go out as much,” said Kerbel.

She said during the winter, the businesses depend on the support of local residents.

I Firkin Love the Beach will be celebrating the loyalty and importance of the neighbourhood customers to the Queen Street East businesses.

“This promotion gives people a reason to go out,” said Kerbel.
The Gull and Firkin will be awarding $50 gift certificates each week in February for an independent business located along Queen Street East. To win, customers can fill out a ballot at the pub.

To encourage residents to get out and have fun in the Beach this month, The Gull and Firkin will be featuring live music on Saturday nights, food specials, a Valentine’s Day event, the viewing of a number of high-profile sports, and a silent auction featuring local businesses on Sunday, Feb. 23.

I Firkin Love the Beach will also feature live musical performances by Mac Mehew and The Bar Tabs on Saturday, Feb. 8; Don Myers and John Cantin on Saturday, Feb. 15; and Bucko on Saturday, Feb. 22.

For details, contact The Gull and Firkin at 416-693-9337 or https://www.firkinpubs.com/thegullandfirkin/