THE COMMISSARY

Base31’s open-air food + drink market
Welcome to The Commissary—Base31’s vibrant open-air food + drink market, and your go-to destination for a wide variety of crave-worthy eats and delightful drinks you won’t find anywhere else in the County.

From smoked brisket, lobster rolls and stacked sandwiches to fresh smoothies and bold Italian bites, it’s a celebration of culinary creativity served up in a one-of-a-kind location. The central Commissary Bar offers a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic options including several unique margarita flavours.

From day to night, it’s the perfect gathering space whether you’re coming for an afternoon hang, post-beach, post-dinner or post-concert. Best of all, it’s completely free to explore.

SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER HOURS

SEPTEMBER
Tuesday – Thursday | 11am to 7pm
Friday + Saturday | 11am to 11pm
Sunday | 11am to 5pm
Monday | Closed
Welcome to The Commissary—Base31’s vibrant open-air food + drink market, and your go-to destination for a wide variety of crave-worthy eats and delightful drinks you won’t find anywhere else in the County.

From smoked brisket, lobster rolls and stacked sandwiches to fresh smoothies and bold Italian bites, it’s a celebration of culinary creativity served up in a one-of-a-kind location. The central Commissary Bar offers a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic options including several unique margarita flavours.

From day to night, it’s the perfect gathering space whether you’re coming for an afternoon hang, post-beach, post-dinner or post-concert.

JUNE - AUGUST HOURS

Tuesday – Thursday | 11AM – 8PM
Friday | 11AM – 11PM
Saturday | 11AM – 12AM
Sunday | 11AM – 5PM
Monday | Closed
For the holiday long weekends this summer The Commissary will be open Monday, June 30 + Tuesday, July 1 from 11AM – 5PM, and Monday, August 4 from 11AM – 5PM

SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER HOURS

Fall hours will be announced this summer
the commissary

WEEKLY SPECIALS

Tuesdays: Wine Flights: 3 options to explore, straight from the bar.
Wednesdays: La Cubana’s Burgers + Beer: Try the Cuban Burger with $10 Mojitos, $7 Pilsner or a refreshing seltzer.
Thursdays: Wing Night is BACK at Smoking J’s: smoked chicken wings by the pound + $7 local craft pints!
Fridays: Fish Taco Friday: enjoy Cressy’s famous fish tacos with $7 seltzers & canned cocktails.
Sundays: Pasta Dominica with La Baracca: indulge in a daily pasta feature and save $7 on a bottle of wine.

CRESSY MUSTARD CO.

Hand-crafted, small batch delights including truffle fries, pickerel po’ boy, lobster rolls, and your choice of an ahi tuna or black bean tostada bowl.

SEPTEMBER
Friday | 4pm to 7pm
Saturday | 11:30am to 7pm
Sunday | 11:30am to 3pm
Monday – Thursday | Closed

LA BARACCA

Fresh, local Sicilian cuisine, prepared daily and complete with fresh meats and vegetables on a revolving menu.

SEPTEMBER
Thursday | 12pm to 5pm
Friday + Saturday | 12pm to 8pm
Sunday | 12pm to 5pm
Monday – Wednesday | Closed

LA CUBANA

Cuban comfort food, offering a vibrant, tropical fusion of bold Caribbean flavours.

SEPTEMBER
Wednesday | 4pm to 7pm
Friday + Saturday | 12pm to 8pm
Sunday | 12pm to 5pm
Monday – Tuesday | Closed
Thursday | Closed

SMOKING J’s BBQ

Texan-inspired smoked meats, including sliced brisket, pork side ribs and more tasty options.

SEPTEMBER
Thursday | 1pm to 7pm
Friday | 1pm to 9pm
Saturday | 1pm to 10pm
Sunday | 1pm to 5pm
Monday – Wednesday | Closed

LEMONS & SWEETS

Hand-crafted fresh lemonade, delicious locally made, dairy free, gluten free and vegan gelato.

SEPTEMBER
Saturday | 11am to 7pm
Sunday – Friday | Closed

THE HUT SMOOTHIE & JUICE BAR

Delicious and nutritious smoothies, juices and light bites.

JULY – AUGUST
Tuesday – Friday | 10am to 4pm
Saturday | 10am to 6pm
Sunday | 10am to 5pm
Monday | Closed

THE COMMISSARY BAR

The Commissary Bar is your destination for handcrafted cocktails and curated drink pairings that elevate your meal, spark conversation and delight the senses. Enjoy a variety of beer, cider, wine and cocktails.

SEPTEMBER
Tuesday – Thursday | 11am to 7pm
Friday + Saturday | 11am to 11pm
Sunday | 11am to 5pm
Monday | Closed

FOOD + DRINK

The Commissary features delicious food options you can’t find anywhere else in Prince Edward County, and an array of experiences that will keep you coming back all summer and fall.
the commissary

WEEKLY SPECIALS

Tuesdays: Wine Flights: 3 options to explore, straight from the bar.
Wednesdays: La Cubana’s Burgers + Beer: Try the Cuban Burger with $10 Mojitos, $7 Pilsner or a refreshing seltzer.
Thursdays: Wing Night is BACK at Smoking J’s: smoked chicken wings by the pound + $7 local craft pints!
Fridays: Fish Taco Friday: enjoy Cressy’s famous fish tacos with $7 seltzers & canned cocktails.
Sundays: Pasta Dominica with La Baracca: indulge in a daily pasta feature and save $7 on a bottle of wine.

CRESSY MUSTARD CO.

Hand-crafted, small batch delights including truffle fries, pickerel po’ boy, lobster rolls, and your choice of an ahi tuna or black bean tostada bowl.

SEPTEMBER
Friday | 4pm to 7pm
Saturday | 11:30am to 7pm
Sunday | 11:30am to 3pm
Monday – Thursday | Closed

LA BARACCA

Fresh, local Sicilian cuisine, prepared daily and complete with fresh meats and vegetables on a revolving menu.

SEPTEMBER
Thursday | 12pm to 5pm
Friday + Saturday | 12pm to 8pm
Sunday | 12pm to 5pm
Monday – Wednesday | Closed

LA CUBANA

Cuban comfort food, offering a vibrant, tropical fusion of bold Caribbean flavours.

SEPTEMBER
Wednesday | 4pm to 7pm
Friday + Saturday | 12pm to 8pm
Sunday | 12pm to 5pm
Monday – Tuesday | Closed
Thursday | Closed

SMOKING J’s BBQ

Texan-inspired smoked meats, including sliced brisket, pork side ribs and more tasty options.

SEPTEMBER
Thursday | 1pm to 7pm
Friday | 1pm to 9pm
Saturday | 1pm to 10pm
Sunday | 1pm to 5pm
Monday – Wednesday | Closed

LEMONS & SWEETS

Hand-crafted fresh lemonade, delicious locally made, dairy free, gluten free and vegan gelato.

SEPTEMBER
Saturday | 11am to 7pm
Sunday – Friday | Closed

THE HUT SMOOTHIE & JUICE BAR

Delicious and nutritious smoothies, juices and light bites.

JULY – AUGUST
Tuesday – Friday | 10am to 4pm
Saturday | 10am to 6pm
Sunday | 10am to 5pm
Monday | Closed

THE COMMISSARY BAR

The Commissary Bar is your destination for handcrafted cocktails and curated drink pairings that elevate your meal, spark conversation and delight the senses. Enjoy a variety of beer, cider, wine and cocktails.

SEPTEMBER
Tuesday – Thursday | 11am to 7pm
Friday + Saturday | 11am to 11pm
Sunday | 11am to 5pm
Monday | Closed

FOOD + DRINK

The Commissary features delicious food options you can’t find anywhere else in Prince Edward County, and an array of experiences that will keep you coming back all summer and fall.

LIVE MUSIC

Every Sunday in September, join us for free live music on The Commissary Stage. From 12–3 PM, enjoy performances from local artists you know and love. Check out the lineup!

Savannah Shea – Sun, Sept 14 | FREE EVENT

Sunday, September 14 | 12PM – 3PM | FREE EVENT

Savannah Shea is a Kingston based singer-songwriter, vocal coach, visual artist and community arts enthusiast. She has a Bachelor of Music from Humber College in Vocal performance and works as a performer and vocal teacher in Kingston and the surrounding area. Shea was a 2023 recipient of the Kingston Mayor’s Arts Award for her artistic achievements and contribution to the arts. Shea’s professional values developed through years of weekly performances at one of Kingston’s best small music venues – Musiikki Café. This experience taught her the importance of cultivating an honest connection with the audience through conversation, using humour to break up a set of deeply personal confessional songs, and creating a warm, welcoming environment for all. Shea aims to translate the feeling of a small intimate cafe show to larger and larger stages.

Steve Cheeseman & The Heeters – Sun, Sept 28 | FREE EVENT

Sunday, September 28 | 12PM – 3PM | FREE EVENT

Steve Cheesman and The Heeters have been performing in the Kingston area for many years now and have been extremely successful. Their songs cover hits taken mainly from the 60s and 70s and their audience seems to like it that way. Thanks to their supportive followers, they’ve sold out nearly every show in the last five years.

Savannah Shea – Sun, Sept 14 | FREE EVENT

Sunday, September 14 | 12PM – 3PM | FREE EVENT

Savannah Shea is a Kingston based singer-songwriter, vocal coach, visual artist and community arts enthusiast. She has a Bachelor of Music from Humber College in Vocal performance and works as a performer and vocal teacher in Kingston and the surrounding area. Shea was a 2023 recipient of the Kingston Mayor’s Arts Award for her artistic achievements and contribution to the arts. Shea’s professional values developed through years of weekly performances at one of Kingston’s best small music venues – Musiikki Café. This experience taught her the importance of cultivating an honest connection with the audience through conversation, using humour to break up a set of deeply personal confessional songs, and creating a warm, welcoming environment for all. Shea aims to translate the feeling of a small intimate cafe show to larger and larger stages.

Steve Cheeseman & The Heeters – Sun, Sept 28 | FREE EVENT

Sunday, September 28 | 12PM – 3PM | FREE EVENT

Steve Cheesman and The Heeters have been performing in the Kingston area for many years now and have been extremely successful. Their songs cover hits taken mainly from the 60s and 70s and their audience seems to like it that way. Thanks to their supportive followers, they’ve sold out nearly every show in the last five years.

LIVE MUSIC

Every Sunday in September, join us for free live music on The Commissary Stage. From 12–3 PM, enjoy performances from local artists you know and love. Check out the lineup!

FOOD + DRINK SPONSORS

Casa Dea Estates Winery
County Cider
Slake
Happy Dad Hard Seltzer
Nickel Brook Brewing Co
Georgian Bay Distillery
Georgian Bay Distillery

A special thanks to all of the contributors who made The Commissary possible:

Architect: RAW Design
Landscape Architect: VTLA Studio
Landscape Design – Gardens, Furnishings and Softscape: Wild Child Regeneration
Foundation: Craig Vaughan Construction
Landscape Construction: Always Built Wright
Container Construction: Giant Containers
Mechanical/Electrical Design: Quasar Consulting
Structural Design: Blackwell Structural Engineers
Kitchen and Bar Design: Old Salt
Electrician: Tim Dainard Electric
Plumbing: Lee Cole
Mechanical: Rutter Brothers
Custom Signage: County Precision
Artwork: Terran McNeely, Leanne Rhem
Chefs-In-Residence: Cressy Mustard Co., La Baracca, La Cubana, Smoking J’s BBQ + The Hut Smoothie & Juice Bar
Mixology Garden Plants and Herbs: supplied by Vickie’s Veggies & Eliza in the County