Jay Douglas is a 3 times Juno Awards nominee, a music producer and band leader of the Jay Douglas All-Star Band. He has performed at various festivals worldwide, including the likes of Rastafest Festival in Toronto and the 4 Seasons Reggae Cruise in Atlanta, Georgia.
He has worked with international reggae stars such as Beres Hammond, Freadie McGregor, Marcia Griffiths, Luciano, Ken Boothe, Leroy Sibbles, Fab5 Band, General Tree, Jesse “Dub Matix” King, Ziggy Marley, Lyn Tait and the great Ernest Ranglin. Jay has been involved in a lot of community work including working with Councillor Josh Colle to establish Reggae Lane in Toronto.
His professional career was ignited as the frontman of “The Cougars”, a popular group in the Caribbean nightclub scene in both Toronto and Montreal that performed regularly throughout the 60’s and 70’s playing a mix Ska, Rock Steady, Reggae, Rhythm and Blues, Soul and Funk.
Photos are allowed in all public hallways, outdoor gardens, and public areas of our Patio. Photos are not permitted in our private ballrooms, the Chapel, the Hotel lobby, or the Home Smith Bar.
Off-site self-serve parking is available nearby at 20 Old Mill Rd. Rates are $2.00/hour, with a maximum daily rate of $12.00. Flat parking fees can be negotiated with the contract. Old Mill Toronto is not responsible for any damage or theft.
Yes, coat check service is available for a minimal cost to the host between October and May.
One private change room is available for the wedding couple at no charge, based on availability.
Our Chef can prepare special meals to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies. Please prearrange these needs with your Catering Executive.
Our menu may contain or come into contact with common allergens. While we will do our best to accommodate your needs, please note that Old Mill Toronto Hospitality Inc. is not a nut-free facility. Our Chef can prepare special meals to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies. Please prearrange these needs with your representative.
No, the 21 West Patio is not available for private events. Private events can be booked for the entire Dining Room, the Terrace Room, or the Print Room. Full Dining Room buyouts include our whole Dining Room, dance floor, Terrace Room, and The Print Lounge.
Yes, you can provide and set up your own decorations. Please work with your Representative to include the appropriate amount of set-up time on the day-of. Certain décor items like confetti and sparklers are not permitted.
Each private room has a maximum capacity. The more guests you add to your room, the fewer options you have to customize seating within the room. Specific seating locations within the Dining Room (specific rooms/tables/locations) cannot be guaranteed.
No, outside alcohol is prohibited.
Yes. A cake cutting fee applies, and the cake should be delivered on the day of your event.
Absolutely! Our talented Pastry team can bake the cake of your dreams. Please contact your Representative for details.
AV Canada is our on-site provider of AV equipment. Your Catering Representative can schedule an appointment to review your needs. Vendors must supply their own extension cords and other necessary items.
No, all catering must be provided by Old Mill Toronto.
Prices exclude tax and service charge. All prices are subject to change during peak seasons and holidays.
No, we do not require a minimum number of guests to book a private space. However, a private booking is required if guest counts exceed 30 for Buffet or A la carte, and 15 for Afternoon Tea.
Yes, a deposit is required to secure a date and room. This deposit will be applied to your final food and beverage bill. Rooms are secured on a first come, first serve basis, and all room rental fees are non-refundable.
Yes, we have a waiting list for cancellations. Please email us or call 416-207-2020 to reserve a spot on the waiting list for a sold-out event.
Entertainment Charge: Prepaid, non-refundable, and non-transferable. Charged at the time of booking.
Doors open at 6:00 PM for all entertainment events. The timing of entertainment differs; please refer to the event page for specific times.
Yes, all entertainment events (Jazz Lounge, Dining & Dancing Series, and Thursday Dinner Series) are 19+. All guests must be 19 years of age or older to attend.
Seating is in a dining room setup, not traditional theatre-style. Some seats may face away from the stage to comfortably enjoy your meal. The seating arrangement is fixed for the entire night, so guests will not change seats after dinner.
For our Saturday Dinner and Dancing series, you may select from three seating tiers. Prices vary as do seating locations. Please check here for more information.
Yes, smart casual attire is required and fascinator hats are always welcome! Jeans and sportswear are not permitted for either ladies or gentlemen for Afternoon Tea. Smart casual is somewhere between casual and business-casual.
Your Afternoon Tea experience seating is two hours.
Specific seating locations within the Dining Room (specific rooms/tables/locations) are not guaranteed as it is the front of house manager who decides the layout based on a multitude of factors including total number of reservations and mobility requests for example.
Afternoon Tea is served in the Dining Room proper, including the Print Room and the Terrace Room when available. We do not serve Afternoon Tea outside on the 21 West Patio.
Yes, the bus driver will receive a complimentary meal during the tour.
Yes, wine, liquor, beer, and other beverages will be available for purchase on the day of the tour.
The final payment must be made at least 3 days before the scheduled tour date.
A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking to confirm your reservation.
A minimum of 50 guests is required per bus tour.
Yes, service animals with proper documentation are allowed on the premises.
Yes, we accommodate guests with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), we are committed to improving access and opportunities for people with disabilities. If you have any other concerns, contact us at accessibility@oldmilltoronto.com or call (416) 236-2641.
We are conveniently located minutes from the Old Mill Subway station on the Bloor Line. We are a short and scenic two-minute walk down Old Mill Road.
Off-site self-serve parking is available nearby at 20 Old Mill Rd. Rates are $2.00/hour, with a maximum daily rate of $12.00. This is a third party parking lot. Old Mill Toronto is not responsible for any damage or theft.
We do not have a set kids’ menu but we do offer alternatives for children on request.
The Dining Room entrance is located at Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Ontario M8X 1G5. Look for the Big Red Heart ♥️.
Our menu may contain or come into contact with wheat/gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and soy. Old Mill Toronto Hospitality Inc. is not a nut-free facility. While we aim to accommodate mild food allergies and dietary restrictions, we cannot guarantee that all requests can be fully met as there are no guaranteed precautions we can take to ensure zero cross contamination for severe allergies. Please let us know any mild allergies or dietary restrictions, and we’ll do our best to assist you.
For groups/parties of 10 or more persons, a minimum 15% gratuity will apply. Only one bill will be presented to groups/parties of 10 or more.
Yes, we keep an active waiting list for our popular Festive Buffets, Afternoon Tea and for Entertainment events as they tend to sell out quickly. Please email diningroom@oldmilltoronto.com or call 416-207-2020 to reserve a spot on the waiting list for sold-out dates. Spots can free up closer to the event date and may be last minute.
If a reservation is cancelled, not attended or changed within 48 hours of the booked seating time, a $10 cancellation fee will be charged per guest to the credit card on file. Cancellations can be made by calling the Dining Room at 416-207-2020 or through OpenTable.
A credit card is required to secure all reservations.
For A la carte and our entertainment events (Jazz Lounge / Saturday Dinner and Dancing / Romantic Thursdays), there is no seating time limit.
For Buffet and Afternoon Tea, our seating time is two hours. Kindly enjoy your time with us and recognize that other guests will appreciate being seated on time. If you arrive late or partially arrive, the original seating time will apply. Seating locations within the Dining Room are not guaranteed.
The Dining Room is open for service from Thursday to Sunday only. Check for specific service times online.
Our hostess desk is open from Wednesday through to Sunday and we will return your calls during those times.
Yes, we change our menus seasonally and we also offer special occasion menus. All of our menus can be found online. You may also subscribe to our weekly email newsletter and get the latest information that way.