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Harry Potter fans in Canada can raise a toast to the world of wizards at the newly opened Harry Potter-themed bar in Toronto, Canada. Christened, The Lockhart, after Hogwarts professor Gilderoy Lockhart, it’s decor will transport all the guests to the fantasy world built by J.K. Rowling. PIN ITApart from the name, everything about the place will remind visitors of the Harry Potter series. Take a look at the glowing heart-shaped sign that reads “all was well” which is the closing line of the final Harry Potter book.PIN ITAlso Harry Potter fans will claims the stag’s head on the wall to be the Patronus. Other signature features include a hidden Deathly Hallows symbol, a bar area designed to look like a modern apothecary and a small collection of Harry Potter POP! dolls.PIN ITA multi-page cocktail menu that features selections like “Befuddlement Brew” and “The Shacklebolt” which is a take on a Dark & Stormy and features a homemade ginger beer and Gosling rum infused with ten different spices. The bar owners are also offering a free beverage to any customer who can relate to a drink called “Ludo’s Debt”and understand what it means. PIN ITSadly, there is no Butterbeer on the menu as the owners have been careful to steer clear of any copyright issues yet.PIN ITOther stuff on the menu are not so Harry-Pottery, but citrusy prawns, jalapeno mac ‘n’ cheese croquette sandwiches, flavored popcorn, and a baked brie layered with puff pastry and jam are certainly high on flavor.
PIN ITCo-owned by Paris Xerx and Matt Rocks, The Lockhart overall appears to be a cool neighbourhood bar even to those who are not Harry Potter enthusiasts.