What We Are
‘The Hive’ and ‘Honeycomb’ are side-by-side licensed establishments.
THE HIVE is our upstairs hidden gem activity bar and board game lounge, with an adult-centric vibe.
HONEYCOMB is our ground-level accessible hub for takeout, daytime, and all-ages fun.
BOTH SPACES FEATURE THE FOLLOWING:
- Board game libraries: Stay + Play, Retail and Rentals
- Paint-your-own pottery: Stay + Paint, Take-Away Kits
- Full snack and sandwich menus for dine-in and take-out
- Island-Famous CRAZY + BOOZY SHAKES
- BUBBLE WAFFLES
- Themed activities
Which space is right for your visit? Use the chart below as a guide*!
*Hours and operations are subject to change based on current business and COVID conditions. Please visit our Facebook and Instagram pages for the most up-to-date info!
Best suited for
Open
Tuesday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday: 4:00pm - 12:00am
Saturday: TBD - 12:00am
Sunday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday: 11:00am - 8:00pm
Thursday: 11:00am - 8:00pm
Friday: 11:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am - 8:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 8:00pm
Mall access during mall hours
Private Bookings Available
Table Time Limit
Reservations available
Licensed
BOARD GAMES
We have large selections of board games in our game libraries – over 600 between both spaces! From family classics, 2-player games and various levels of strategy games to all-out party and adult games, we’ve got something for every group! We also offer many popular titles for sale in our retail section, and for rent.
Stay + Play fee applies: $5/hour (per person), or a flat $5 with a $10 food/beverage purchase (per person).
PAINT-YOUR-OWN-POTTERY
The Hive and Honeycomb offers a large selection of paint-your-own-pottery at both locations! Available anytime we are open, we have a large selection of pre-made bisque pieces and a well-stocked paint station, so your creative options are limitless! No special table booking is required, also available as a take-away option.
For more information on the pottery-painting process, please click here!
CRAZY + BOOZY SHAKES!!
Our Island-famous CRAZY and BOOZY SHAKES are made using high-quality ingredients and ADL dairy products.
For our dairy-free friends, we use almond, coconut and cashew bases with a coconut whip.
Check out guest favourites like the S’Mores, Mint Oreo, Salted Caramel Bourbon, Chai Latte Baileys, Magic Mermaid and more!
BUBBLE WAFFLES
Fresh, warm, fluffy waffle with frosty cold ice cream – your choice of dairy or dairy-free!
Check out guest favourites like Skor Caramel, Blueberry Lemon, Nutella, Peanut Butter + Banana, Maple Bacon, Celebration and more!!
FULL DINE-IN AND TAKE OUT/ORDER AHEAD MENUS
FAQs
Should I make a reservation?
We are currently not able to take table reservations, except for private room rentals (starting at $350, not available on Friday/Saturday evenings). With the variable-time nature of boardgames and pottery painting, table management is difficult for our business – the last thing we want is to have to kick someone out to free up a reserved table! So for the time being at least, we will be operating as first-come, first seated. Thank you so much for your understanding!
Private room rentals for up to 14 people at 2 tables are available at the Hive (starting at $350, not available on Friday/Saturday evenings).
How do the take-home pottery kits work?
1. Come on in anytime we are open – no special booking or advance notice required.
2. Choose any piece from our available selection – (changes daily, not available to view online). Prices vary by piece, average is $25-$30.
When will I get my pottery back?
Do you sell Gift Cards?
Are there any age restrictions?
The Hive is best suited for adults and older youth. We do welcome everyone 8-18* until 8pm, after which we are 19+ and photo I.D. is required (we are very strict on this so please be sure to have it with you!).
There are no age restrictions at Honeycomb, but please keep in mind that children must be able to follow social distancing protocols and remain at their table for the duration of their stay.
Do you offer gluten-free or vegan options?
Yes. Most of our shakes and many of our desserts are available vegan and/or gluten-free. But because we have a tiny kitchen, we have a very limited selection of vegan/GF food options and cannot ensure against cross-exposure.
Is there a time limit?
At the Hive, there is a time limit of up to 3 hours for tables during busy times.
At Honeycomb, the limit is 2 hours during busy times.
Do you do children's birthday parties?
We are happy to accommodate group bookings via rental of our private room (starting at $350, not available on Friday/Saturday evenings). Please send us an email with number of people, date and time preferences to events@hiveandhoneycomb.ca and we will follow up with your options.
Do you do private rentals?
We are happy to accommodate bookings of the Hive and/or the Hollow (our small private room for up to 15 people). Rates start at $350, not available on Friday/Saturday evenings. Please send an email with number of people, date and time preferences to events@hiveandhollow.ca and we will follow up with your options.
Are you wheelchair accessible?
Honeycomb: Yes. The Hive: Sort-of.
Honeycomb is fully accessible from both Grafton Street and the Confederation Court Mall (during open mall hours).
The Hive is in kind of a weird space in an old building. There is an elevator to the second floor through the mall and a back entrance to get to us, but there are 8 steps down from there to the main space. So accessibility really depends on the level of mobility and if the chair could be carried down those stairs. We do have an accessible washroom and the space is easy to get around once inside, but the stairs are an obstacle and the pitch is too steep for a ramp.