WELCOME TO THE COMMISSARY
Introducing Prince Edward County’s latest culinary haven: The Commissary. Base31’s vibrant open-air food and drink market and your go-to spot for late breakfast and lunch eats, après beach cocktails and dinner, and late night post-concert drinks and snacks. The Commissary features five shipping container kitchens with otherworldly menus, plenty of seating, and the Commissary Bar and Cafe — all set within a music-infused vibe. Enjoy daily specials, ongoing free music programming every weekend, and indulge in the PEC Wine Club’s exquisite offerings.
More than a culinary hub, The Commissary is a nurturing ground for burgeoning talent; welcoming chefs, entrepreneurs, and food and beverage aficionados to create and share their creativity. Aspiring creators foster their ideas and launch their dreams here – and we all get to have a taste! Discover more about each kitchen and our chefs-in-residence.
Reserve Your Commissary Space
Private Cabanas, Deck Seating, and Wine Tastings Available.
OPEN DAILY
Monday: 11am – 8pm
Tuesday: 10am – 8pm
Wednesday: 10am – 10pm
Thursday: 10am – 10pm
Friday: 10am – 12am
Saturday: 10am – 12am
Sunday: 10am – 7pm
Please see individual kitchen hours below as only some kitchens are open in the earlier part of the week. Be advised that service may also conclude earlier than indicated.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12pm 8pm
Wednesday – Thursday: 12pm-10pm
Friday – Saturday: 12pm-12am
Sunday: 12pm-6pm
Monday – Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday – Thursday: 4pm-10pm
Friday: 5pm-12am
Saturday: 12pm-12am
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10am-2pm
Wednesday: 10am-3pm
Thursday: 10am-4pm
Friday – Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 10am-4pm
Monday – Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 12pm-4pm
Thursday: 12pm-6pm
Friday – Saturday: 12pm-8pm
Sunday: 12pm-3pm
Monday – Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: – 12pm-6pm
Friday: 12pm-6pm
Saturday: 12pm-6pm
Sunday: tbd
Monday – Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 2pm-10pm
Friday – Saturday: 2pm-11pm
Sunday: 1pm-5pm
Sunday – Thursday: 11am-7pm
Friday – Saturday: 11am-9pm
WEEKLY SPECIALS
SHUCK + SIP
PEC Wine Club presents fresh oysters shucked to perfection and paired with our finest sparkling wines. Unwind, mingle, and enjoy delicious local flavours.
Tuesdays
4 – 7PM
FUSION TACO NIGHT
Savour the fusion of Indian and Mexican flavours with Arvy’s Street Eats and delicious fish tacos by Cressy Mustard Co. Enjoy special prices on Micheladas, and groove to vibrant Indian fusion tunes!
Wednesdays
4 – 10PM
BEER + WING NIGHT
Indulge in mouthwatering BBQ wings by Smoking J’s BBQ, enjoy special prices on draft beer, and relax to your favourite country music.
Thursdays
4 – 10PM
APRÈS BEACH
Kick off your weekend at The Commissary with refreshing shareable cocktails and live music, perfect for groups. Pierogies by Pinched.
Fridays + Saturdays
4 – 10PM
SUNDAY FUN-DAY
La Baracca featuring
Pasta Palace 12pm-3pm
Special Price on Spagliato Cocktail
Pasta Palace 12pm-3pm
Special Price on Spagliato Cocktail
Fridays + Saturdays
12 – 6PM
LATE NIGHT
We have DJ’s spinning, rotating cocktails and the kitchens are open until 12am! Enjoy the late night-vibes all summer long.
Fridays + Saturdays
8PM – 12AM
RESERVE A SPACE
Private Cabanas, Deck Seating, and Wine Tastings Available.
Cabana Rental
Enjoy a private cabana with a front row view of The Commissary Stage. Experience exclusive private service and your own cabana for up to three hours. The rental fee includes a $150 minimum spend at The Commissary Bar and Cafe (excluding the 5 Commissary Kitchens). Book now for an unforgettable experience!
Reservation for parties of 4 to 6
$150 Minimum Spend
Deck Reservation
Relax and unwind on our inviting porch overlooking The Commissary, where you can sit on comfortable sectionals and enjoy the perfect porch experience. Take in the fresh air and cozy ambiance, making it an ideal spot for leisurely gatherings and memorable moments. Book now to secure your place on The Deck!
Reservation for parties of 1 to 40
$10 deposit per person
RESERVE A SPACE
Private Cabanas, Deck Seating, and Wine Tastings Available.
Cabana Rental
Enjoy a private cabana with a front row view of The Commissary Stage. Experience exclusive private service and your own cabana for up to three hours. The rental fee includes a $150 minimum spend at The Commissary Bar and Cafe (excluding the 5 Commissary Kitchens). Book now for an unforgettable experience!
Reservation for parties of 4 to 6
$150 Minimum Spend
Deck Reservation
Relax and unwind on our inviting porch overlooking The Commissary, where you can sit on comfortable sectionals and enjoy the perfect porch experience. Take in the fresh air and cozy ambiance, making it an ideal spot for leisurely gatherings and memorable moments. Book now to secure your place on The Deck!
Reservation for parties of 1 to 40
$10 deposit per person
THE COMMISSARY STAGE
Visitors to The Commissary can relax to FREE live music during the Après Beach hours of 4 – 7pm, as well as daytime and late night live music programmed by JUNO Award-winning singer/songwriter Justin Rutledge.
DJ Brendan Canning
Friday, July 26, 4PM – 7PM
Best known for his role as co-founding member of Broken Social Scene, a group which has travelled the globe playing concerts for the past twenty years.
DJ dD
Saturday, July 27, 4 – 7PM
Beginning in Ottawa, at such infamous venues as Barrymore’s, Zaphods’, and the Thunderdome in Hull, dD was spinning HipHop in the early 90’s just when it was entering its golden era.
DJ Brendan Canning
Saturday, July 27, 8PM – 12AM
Best known for his role as co-founding member of Broken Social Scene, a group which has travelled the globe playing concerts for the past twenty years.
Joey Wright
Sunday, July 28, 10AM – 1PM
Joey Wright is a Juno-nominated songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and performer from Toronto.
Donny Tait
Friday, August 2, 4PM – 7PM
Donny Tait is a Prince Edward County based musician, who has been playing and writing music for over ten years.
Aretha Tillotson & Mike T. Kerr
Saturday, August 3, 4PM – 7PM
Aretha Tillotson and Mike T. Kerr have both attended Berklee College of Music, they both have toured Canada backing up award-winning songwriters and performing their own original music.
DJ Jason Ferguson
Saturday, August 3, 8PM – 12AM
Committed to delivering top-notch sound quality, DJ Jason Ferguson ensures that every event he works on is an unforgettable experience.
Devon Henderson Trio
Sunday, August 4, 4PM – 7PM
Bassist Devon Henderson has been an essential part of the Toronto music community for two decades.
Generator Party Unplugged
Friday, August 9, 4PM – 7PM
An experience that captures the nostalgic essence of the 90’s and early 2000’s, Generator Party Unplugged plays your favourite hits.
Nichol Robertson
Saturday, August 10, 4PM – 7PM
Nichol Robertson’s instrumental trio plays dynamic takes on vintage pop, country pickin’, jazz, and their own originals.
Open Season
Friday, August 16, 4PM – 7PM
Musicians Chris Brown, Joey Wright, and Jason Mercer will be drawing from their own catalogues while declaring “open season” on anything musical.
Hulagoons
Saturday, August 17, 4PM – 7PM
A musical surf and turf, combining genuine faux-Hawaiian and Western Swing music with an eclectic mix of lounge, exotica, surf and American song-book standards.
DJ K-LAV
Saturday, August 17, 8PM – 12AMPM
DJ K-Lav’s loves to get people moving. She thrives as an open format DJ, meaning no genre is out of bounds!
Zoon (supporting OMBIIGIZI)
Friday, August 23, 4PM – 7PM - LIMITED ACCESS
In the Ojibway language, the word Zoongide’ewin means “bravery, courage, the Bear Spirit.
Ombiigizi
Friday, August 23, 4PM – 7PM - LIMITED ACCESS
Pronounced om-BEE-ga-ZAY, meaning this is noisy – is a collaboration between Zoon (Daniel Monkman) and Status/Non Status (Adam Sturgeon), Anishnaabe artists who explore their cultural histories through sound.
Kojak (supporting Kasador)
Saturday, August 24, 4PM – 7PM - LIMITED ACCESS
With a focus on heavy riff-based rock ‘n’ roll, a foundation they still embrace.
Kasador
Saturday, August 24, 4PM – 7PM - LIMITED ACCESS
A tight-knit, sincere, and caring rock and roll band hitting full sprint, with a new full-length record about youth, memory, relationships.
Current Fantasy
Friday, August 30, 4PM – 7PM
Current Fantasy is a dynamic exploration of sound and atmosphere, skillfully weaving intricate rhythms and textures in real time.
Hulagoons
Saturday, August 31, 4PM – 7PM
A musical surf and turf, combining genuine faux-Hawaiian and Western Swing music with an eclectic mix of lounge, exotica, surf and American song-book standards.
Mel and D’Ari
Sunday, September 1, 4 – 7PM
Award-winning cultural curators Mel and D’Ari are trailblazers in the music industry, known for using their talents as producers, songwriters, and performers to ignite social change.
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DJ Brendan Canning
Friday, July 26, 4PM – 7PMBest known for his role as co-founding member of Broken Social Scene, a group which has travelled the globe playing concerts for the past twenty years.
DJ dD
Saturday, July 27, 4 – 7PMBeginning in Ottawa, at such infamous venues as Barrymore’s, Zaphods’, and the Thunderdome in Hull, dD was spinning HipHop in the early 90’s just when it was entering its golden era.
DJ Brendan Canning
Saturday, July 27, 8PM – 12AMBest known for his role as co-founding member of Broken Social Scene, a group which has travelled the globe playing concerts for the past twenty years.
Joey Wright
Sunday, July 28, 10AM – 1PMJoey Wright is a Juno-nominated songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and performer from Toronto. - August
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Donny Tait
Friday, August 2, 4PM – 7PMDonny Tait is a Prince Edward County based musician, who has been playing and writing music for over ten years.
Aretha Tillotson & Mike T. Kerr
Saturday, August 3, 4PM – 7PMAretha Tillotson and Mike T. Kerr have both attended Berklee College of Music, they both have toured Canada backing up award-winning songwriters and performing their own original music.
DJ Jason Ferguson
Saturday, August 3, 8PM – 12AMCommitted to delivering top-notch sound quality, DJ Jason Ferguson ensures that every event he works on is an unforgettable experience.
Devon Henderson Trio
Sunday, August 4, 4PM – 7PMBassist Devon Henderson has been an essential part of the Toronto music community for two decades.
Generator Party Unplugged
Friday, August 9, 4PM – 7PMAn experience that captures the nostalgic essence of the 90’s and early 2000’s, Generator Party Unplugged plays your favourite hits.
Nichol Robertson
Saturday, August 10, 4PM – 7PMNichol Robertson’s instrumental trio plays dynamic takes on vintage pop, country pickin’, jazz, and their own originals.
Open Season
Friday, August 16, 4PM – 7PMMusicians Chris Brown, Joey Wright, and Jason Mercer will be drawing from their own catalogues while declaring “open season” on anything musical.
Hulagoons
Saturday, August 17, 4PM – 7PMA musical surf and turf, combining genuine faux-Hawaiian and Western Swing music with an eclectic mix of lounge, exotica, surf and American song-book standards.
DJ K-LAV
Saturday, August 17, 8PM – 12AMPMDJ K-Lav’s loves to get people moving. She thrives as an open format DJ, meaning no genre is out of bounds!
Zoon (supporting OMBIIGIZI)
Friday, August 23, 4PM – 7PM - LIMITED ACCESSIn the Ojibway language, the word Zoongide’ewin means “bravery, courage, the Bear Spirit.
Ombiigizi
Friday, August 23, 4PM – 7PM - LIMITED ACCESSPronounced om-BEE-ga-ZAY, meaning this is noisy – is a collaboration between Zoon (Daniel Monkman) and Status/Non Status (Adam Sturgeon), Anishnaabe artists who explore their cultural histories through sound.
Kojak (supporting Kasador)
Saturday, August 24, 4PM – 7PM - LIMITED ACCESSWith a focus on heavy riff-based rock ‘n’ roll, a foundation they still embrace.
Kasador
Saturday, August 24, 4PM – 7PM - LIMITED ACCESSA tight-knit, sincere, and caring rock and roll band hitting full sprint, with a new full-length record about youth, memory, relationships.
Current Fantasy
Friday, August 30, 4PM – 7PMCurrent Fantasy is a dynamic exploration of sound and atmosphere, skillfully weaving intricate rhythms and textures in real time.
Hulagoons
Saturday, August 31, 4PM – 7PMA musical surf and turf, combining genuine faux-Hawaiian and Western Swing music with an eclectic mix of lounge, exotica, surf and American song-book standards. - September
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Mel and D’Ari
Sunday, September 1, 4 – 7PMAward-winning cultural curators Mel and D’Ari are trailblazers in the music industry, known for using their talents as producers, songwriters, and performers to ignite social change.
A special thanks to all of the contributors who made this project 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
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: Arvy’s Street Eats, Cressy Mustard Co., La Baracca, Pinched, Smoking J’s BBQ
Mixology Garden Plants and Herbs: supplied by Vickie’s Veggies & Eliza in the County
Electrician: Tim Dainard Electric
Plumbing: Lee Cole
Mechanical: Rutter Brothers
Custom Signage: County Precision
Artwork: Terran McNeely, Leanne Rhem
Chefs-In-Residence: Arvy’s Street Eats, Cressy Mustard Co., La Baracca, Pinched, Smoking J’s BBQ
Mixology Garden Plants and Herbs: supplied by Vickie’s Veggies & Eliza in the County
