WELCOME TO THE COMMISSARY
Warm up this fall at The Commissary with our cozy new bar menu! Enjoy our heated patio, complete with cozy blankets and propane fire tables. Sip on seasonal favorites like Hazelnut Mocha, Pumpkin Spice Latte, and craft teas from local, indigenous-owned Keboanish Teas. For something stronger, enjoy our mulled wine, hot cider, or dive into our fresh cocktail lineup, including the rich Chocolate Negroni, the bold Gold Rush, and the crowd-pleasing Pink Pony Club. Don’t miss the return of the classic Dark and Stormy and Joseppi’s Manhattan. Perfect for cooler days and fall vibes!
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.
OPERATING HOURS
| THE COMMISSARY BAR + CAFE | PEC WINE CLUB | CRESSY MUSTARD CO. | LA BARACCA | AARVY’S STREET EATS | PINCHED | SMOKIN J’s BBQ | |
| MONDAY | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| TUESDAY | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| WEDNESDAY | 12PM - 8PM | 12PM - 8PM | 12PM - 7PM | 12PM - 4PM | 12PM - 8PM | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| THURSDAY | 12PM - 8PM | 12PM - 8PM | 12PM - 7PM | 12PM - 4PM | 4PM - 8PM | 12PM - 6PM | 1PM - 8PM |
| FRIDAY | 12PM - 10PM | 12PM - 8PM | 12PM - 7PM | 12PM - 8PM | 4PM - 10PM | 12PM - 7PM | 1PM - 9PM |
| SATURDAY | 12PM - 11PM | 12PM - 8PM | 12PM - 7PM | 12PM - 8PM | 12PM - 10PM | 12PM - 7PM | 1PM - 10PM |
| SUNDAY | 12PM - 4PM | 12PM - 5PM | 12PM - 3PM | 12PM - 4PM | CLOSED | CLOSED | 1PM - 5PM |
Drag the Table Left/ Right to see all food vendor times
Monday – Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday : 12pm-8pm
Thursday: 12pm-8pm
Friday: 12pm-10pm
Saturday: 12pm-11pm
Sunday: 12pm-4pm
Sunday – Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 12pm-8pm
Thursday: 4pm-8pm
Friday: 4pm-10pm
Saturday: 12pm-10pm
Monday – Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 12pm-7pm
Thursday: 12pm-7pm
Friday: 12pm-7pm
Saturday: 12pm-7pm
Sunday: 12pm-3pm
Monday – Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday –Thursday : 12pm-4pm
Friday – Saturday: 12pm-8pm
Sunday: 12pm-4pm
Sunday – Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: – 12pm-6pm
Friday: 12pm-7pm
Saturday: 12pm-7pm
Monday – Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 1pm-8pm
Friday: 1pm-9pm
Saturday: 1pm-10pm
Sunday: 1pm-5pm
Monday – Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday – Saturday : 12pm-8pm
Sunday: 12pm-5pm
WEEKLY SPECIALS
FUSION FIESTA
Featuring tacos by Arvy’s Street Eats and specials on OLE tequila-based cocktails.
Wednesdays
12PM – 8PM
BOURBON BBQ
Featuring wings by Smoking J’s BBQ and a special on our Gold Rush cocktail from The Commissary Bar + Cafe.
Thursdays
1PM – 8PM
LOST AT SEA
Featuring fish and chips by Cressy Mustard Co. and oyster night by the PEC Wine Club (3pm-7pm), and a special on bottles of wine from The Commissary Bar + Cafe.
Fridays
12PM – 7PM
SWEET SATURDAY
Enjoy traditional Slovak donuts by Pinched and a special on cocktails at The Commissary Bar + Cafe.
Saturdays
12PM – 7PM
FAMILY SUNDAY
Enjoy Pasta Dominica from La Baracca, specials on mulled wines and hot apple cider and an array of family friendly board games.
Sundays
12PM – 4PM
RESERVE A SPACE
Private cabanas and deck seating are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To book a wine tasting or a private event, please use the green buttons.
RESERVE A SPACE
Private cabanas and deck seating are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To book a wine tasting or a private event, please use the green buttons.
EVENTS AT THE COMMISSARY
The Commissary at Base31 offers a diverse lineup of both paid and FREE events, creating a vibrant atmosphere for all visitors. It’s a unique space where guests can unwind and enjoy a range of live performances in an inviting setting. One of the highlights at The Commissary is the FREE live music series, curated and programmed by acclaimed JUNO Award-winning singer/songwriter Justin Rutledge. During cooler days, guests can take advantage of our heated patio and strategically placed heaters, ensuring visitors stay warm and cozy even on the chilliest fall days.
DJ Ombudsman
Saturday, September 21, 7PM
Free Event
OMBUDSMAN has been dj-ing for over 20 years, playing venues as diverse as the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art (M.O.C.C.A.), the Solstice Festival (OM Reunion Project), and the Firelight Lantern Festival (Department of Illumination). Since moving to The County 14 years ago, OMBUDSMAN has established residencies at local restaurants and bars, as well as organizing and promoting his own events. Downtempo and trippy… …travelling across genres + dubbed out… …this is music for the music lovers…
DJ dD
Saturday, September 28, 7PM
Free Event
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.
Stuff'd
Saturday, October 5, 10AM-8PM
Various Prices
Base31’s inaugural food festival, happening Saturday, October, 5!
Prepare for a day of culinary delight as STUFF’D brings together food lovers for a celebration of dumplings and stuffed dishes from around the globe with a variety of shapes and sizes.
Prepare for a day of culinary delight as STUFF’D brings together food lovers for a celebration of dumplings and stuffed dishes from around the globe with a variety of shapes and sizes.
Hosted in The Commissary, our vibrant outdoor food + drink market, this festival is your passport to savouring the rich flavours and traditions of stuffed foods from diverse cultures. The event is FREE admission and individual pricing ranges per kitchen.
DJ dD
Saturday, October 5, 8PM
Free Event
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 Ombudsman
Saturday, October 12, 7PM
Free Event
OMBUDSMAN has been dj-ing for over 20 years, playing venues as diverse as the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art (M.O.C.C.A.), the Solstice Festival (OM Reunion Project), and the Firelight Lantern Festival (Department of Illumination). Since moving to The County 14 years ago, OMBUDSMAN has established residencies at local restaurants and bars, as well as organizing and promoting his own events. Downtempo and trippy… …travelling across genres + dubbed out… …this is music for the music lovers…
Kojak
Saturday, October 19, 8PM
Free Event
With a focus on heavy riff-based rock ‘n’ roll, a foundation they still embrace.
Area31: Halloween at the Base
Fri-Sun, October 25 - 27, 12PM-1AM
Various Prices
This October, The Commissary at Base31 transforms into the otherworldly realm of AREA31, where spine-chilling apparitions and alien mysteries collide in a fusion of fear and fascination.
Prepare yourself for a Halloween weekend like no other, AREA31 promises an unforgettable experience that will captivate both the young and the young at heart. Gather your family, embrace the thrill of the unknown, and immerse yourselves in a weekend of supernatural excitement and festive fun.
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DJ Ombudsman
Saturday, September 21, 7PM
Free EventOMBUDSMAN has been dj-ing for over 20 years, playing venues as diverse as the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art (M.O.C.C.A.), the Solstice Festival (OM Reunion Project), and the Firelight Lantern Festival (Department of Illumination). Since moving to The County 14 years ago, OMBUDSMAN has established residencies at local restaurants and bars, as well as organizing and promoting his own events. Downtempo and trippy… …travelling across genres + dubbed out… …this is music for the music lovers…
DJ dD
Saturday, September 28, 7PM
Free EventBeginning 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. - October
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Stuff'd
Saturday, October 5, 10AM-8PM
Various PricesBase31’s inaugural food festival, happening Saturday, October, 5!
Prepare for a day of culinary delight as STUFF’D brings together food lovers for a celebration of dumplings and stuffed dishes from around the globe with a variety of shapes and sizes.Hosted in The Commissary, our vibrant outdoor food + drink market, this festival is your passport to savouring the rich flavours and traditions of stuffed foods from diverse cultures. The event is FREE admission and individual pricing ranges per kitchen.
DJ dD
Saturday, October 5, 8PM
Free EventBeginning 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 Ombudsman
Saturday, October 12, 7PM
Free EventOMBUDSMAN has been dj-ing for over 20 years, playing venues as diverse as the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art (M.O.C.C.A.), the Solstice Festival (OM Reunion Project), and the Firelight Lantern Festival (Department of Illumination). Since moving to The County 14 years ago, OMBUDSMAN has established residencies at local restaurants and bars, as well as organizing and promoting his own events. Downtempo and trippy… …travelling across genres + dubbed out… …this is music for the music lovers…
Kojak
Saturday, October 19, 8PM
Free EventWith a focus on heavy riff-based rock ‘n’ roll, a foundation they still embrace.
Area31: Halloween at the Base
Fri-Sun, October 25 - 27, 12PM-1AM
Various PricesThis October, The Commissary at Base31 transforms into the otherworldly realm of AREA31, where spine-chilling apparitions and alien mysteries collide in a fusion of fear and fascination.Prepare yourself for a Halloween weekend like no other, AREA31 promises an unforgettable experience that will captivate both the young and the young at heart. Gather your family, embrace the thrill of the unknown, and immerse yourselves in a weekend of supernatural excitement and festive fun.
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
