Sir John's Public House – Kingstonist News - 100% local, independent news in Kingston, ON

City seeks committee members for Sir John A. Macdonald legacy project

December 9, 2020December 10, 2020 Samantha Butler-Hassan, Local Journalism Initiative 0 Comments Anti-racism, applications, Bryan Paterson, City of Kingston, committee members, First Peoples Group, Sir John A Macdonald Hall, Sir John A Macdonald statue, Sir John A. MacDonald, Sir John A. MacDonald Bvld, Sir John's Public House, working group

The City of Kingston says they are seeking “a diverse group of representatives” to sit on a working group addressing

Community Events News Politics

Indigenous community takes issue with Kingston Pride

June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 Michelle Allan 6 Comments 60s Scoop, I LOVE SIR JOHN A promotion, Idle No More, inclusivity, Indigenous community, Jessup Foods and Heritage, Kingston, Kingston Pride, Matt Salton, name change, Paul Fortier, protest, Reelout Queer Film Festival, Renaissance Event Venue, residential schools, Ruth Wood, Sir John's Public House, The Public House

Kingston Pride kicks off this weekend, and while many are eagerly excited for the opportunity to celebrate inclusion, some

Food & Drink Opinion Poll

Best Chicken Wings in Kingston

April 27, 2015July 27, 2017 Danielle Lennon 0 Comments Brew Pub, Raxx, Sir John's Public House, The Brass, The Iron Duke, The Loyal Oarsman, The Mansion, The Merchant, The Toucan

Now that we are well into the throes of the 2015 NHL Play-offs, and local spring sports leagues are starting

Food & Drink ygk+

#ygkChallenge: HARS Soup-a-Thon Fundraiser

March 12, 2015June 18, 2017 Harvey Kirkpatrick 0 Comments Martha's Table, Sir John's Public House, Star Diner, The Brass, The Sleepless Goat, Windmills Cafe, ygkChallenge

The #ygkchallenge is an ongoing series where we dare you to be different, resolve to be better, and or do

Best of Kingston Food & Drink Opinion Poll

Best Beer Bar in Kingston

February 23, 2015July 27, 2017 Harvey Kirkpatrick 12 Comments Beer Store, Kingston Brewing Company, Red House, Sir John's Public House, Stone City Ales, The Alibi, The Brooklyn, The Iron Duke

Kingston has an ample supply of bars, pubs, micro-breweries and even restaurants where one can go when they need to

Culture Guides Theatre & Film

Guide to Reelout 15

January 24, 2014July 27, 2017 Danielle Lennon 0 Comments Reelout Film Festival, Renaissance Event Venue, Sir John's Public House, The Mansion, The Screening Room

Next week marks the 15th anniversary of Kingston’s Reelout Queer Film + Video Festival. Reelout began as an offshoot of OPIRG

Food & Drink Restaurant Reviews

Sir John’s Public House

August 10, 2012September 21, 2015 Melinda Knox 3 Comments local food, restaurant, restaurant (open), Sir John A. MacDonald, Sir John's Public House

When you walk through the doors of Sir John’s Public House, you are stepping back in time into one of

Culture Theatre & Film

Guide to the 13th ReelOut Queer Video + Film Festival

January 25, 2012June 14, 2017 Harvey Kirkpatrick 0 Comments Pelt, Reelout Film Festival, Renaissance Event Venue, Sir John's Public House, The Mansion, The Screening Room

Where would queer pop culture be without camp sensibility? This year the 13th annual ReelOut Queer Video + Film Festival

The State of… Downtown Sidestreets (Part 2 of 3)

October 26, 2011July 27, 2017 Harvey Kirkpatrick 12 Comments Bank of Montreal, Blockbuster Video, Coffeeco, downtown Kingston, Limestone City Cupcakery, local business, Mia Gelato, Pasta Shelf, Sir John's Public House, Sun Restaurant, TD Bank

Last week we revisited a topic that’s near and dear to the hearts of many Kingstonians: the ever-changing landscape of