The Bootlegger Sourdough Pizza
San Marzano tomato base, prosciutto, hot honey drizzle, fior di latte and arugula.
Gastrobar & Lounge · Uptown Waterloo
Prohibition Warehouse
Speakeasy industrial gastrobar with forty craft beer taps, stone-oven pizza and weekend DJ sets
Gastrobar & LoungeUptown Waterloo, Waterloo$$Details being confirmed
The review
Prohibition Warehouse marries the rustic charm of a 1920s speakeasy with the raw energy of a modern gastrobar. Located on King Street South, the venue features exposed brick, reclaimed timber, and an impressive wall of forty draft taps pouring the best of Ontario’s craft beer scene.
The stone-oven pizzas, especially the spicy prosciutto Bootlegger with hot honey, make it an ideal dinner destination that transitions into a late-night drinking and dancing hub when weekend DJs take over the sound system.
Honest notes: come with a group of friends for pizza and craft beer tasting early in the evening, and stay as the lights dim for the late-night weekend party.
What to order
Warehouse Smoked Wings
Dry-rubbed and applewood smoked wings with honey garlic chipotle sauce.
Prohibition Smoked Manhattan
Rye whisky, sweet vermouth, aromatic bitters, served in a smoke-filled cloche.
What works
- Massive 40-tap craft beer board showcasing regional Ontario breweries
- Late-night kitchen serves hot stone-oven pizza until 1am
- Spacious industrial-chic layout with plenty of room for groups
What doesn’t
- Loud music on weekends makes it more of a party bar than a quiet dinner spot
- Service can be stretched during peak Saturday night rushes
- Door waits start around 11pm on weekend nights
Verdict
The Bootlegger pizza, a craft tap flight, and late-night weekend DJ beats.