Society Clubhouse

What Society Clubhouse does

Society Clubhouse is a women-owned, community-driven multi-purpose venue operating a single 3,400-square-foot location at 967 College Street in Toronto's Dufferin Grove neighbourhood. The venue combines a taproom with four rotating Ontario craft beer taps, a curated bottle shop stocking products from 80+ Ontario breweries, cideries, and wineries, a women's artisan market hosting approximately ten women-owned vendors, and two bookable event rooms (Community Room and Neighbourhood Room) that together accommodate up to 175 guests. Society Clubhouse is the brick-and-mortar extension of the Society of Beer Drinking Ladies (SOBDL) collective co-founded by Erica Campbell and Jaime Dobbs in 2014, with the Clubhouse itself opening in 2021.

The business operates on a multi-stream revenue model comprising venue rental fees (hourly or full buyout for weddings, birthdays, corporate events, performances, and community gatherings), on-site taproom beverage sales, bottle shop retail transactions, tuck shop snacks sourced from local Toronto vendors, SOBDL-branded merchandise sales, and vendor rental fees from the on-site women's artisan market. Pricing is quote-based across all streams with no public rate cards, except a $50 flat-fee furnishings add-on. The underlying technology stack is non-proprietary, built on Squarespace for the website and e-commerce cart, with third-party ticketing integrations via Eventbrite, Luma, and Wellness Living.

The go-to-market motion is community-led and event-driven: SOBDL's existing follower base, public programming, word-of-mouth referrals, and women-owned positioning generate organic demand for both walk-in retail and private bookings, with private event demand reportedly extending into 2026. Distribution is exclusively direct and on-site, with no online delivery, wholesale, or licensing channels disclosed. Customer segments span private event hosts, community organizations and creatives, local craft beverage enthusiasts, wellness practitioners, and women-owned small business vendors.

Name

Society Clubhouse

Legal name

Society of Beer Drinking Ladies Inc.

Website

https://societyclubhouseto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Society Clubhouse is a women-owned, community-focused multi-purpose venue in Toronto's Dufferin Grove neighbourhood, combining a taproom, curated Ontario bottle shop, women's artisan market, and two event rooms accommodating up to 175 guests for private bookings and public programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue Services

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (44532)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Taprooms & Brewpubs (CRANACAF), Bar & Beverage Catering (Mobile Bar, Bartending) (HSACAGAF)

Keywords

• Craft beer taproom
• Event venue rental
• Bottle shop retail
• Artisan market
• Private event space

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental: The primary B2B revenue stream: accepting bookings for the Community Room, Neighbourhood Room, and full-space buyouts for private events (weddings, birthdays, corporate, performances, markets). Bookings extend into 2026, indicating strong demand. Revenue is generated through hourly or full-space rental fees.
2. Taproom Sales: On-site draft beer and beverage sales. Features four rotating taps with Ontario craft brews. Serves the general public during regular hours (Wed-Sun).
3. Bottle Shop Retail: Retail sales of packaged beer, cider, and wine from 80+ Ontario breweries, cideries, and wineries. Customers purchase to consume on-site or take out. Curated by the Society of Beer Drinking Ladies.
4. Tuck Shop & Snacks: On-site sales of savory and sweet snacks including empanadas from Gaucho Pie Co, pretzels and cookies from Aunty's Em's, and other local Toronto products.
5. SOBDL Merchandise: Sales of Society of Beer Drinking Ladies branded merchandise (shirts, sweaters, glassware) on-site at the swag shop.
6. Women's Artisan Market: Vendor rental fees from women-owned small businesses operating within the on-site artisan market (Jadionn Skincare, La Jolee, Idea Dragon, Little White Ties, Of Sticks & Yarn, FloraToronto, S1X Born Candles, Chloe Lamarche Art, Marissa Bégin Art, Zia Foley Art).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Society Clubhouse operates a 3,400 square foot multi-purpose event venue in Toronto combining a four-tap Ontario craft beer taproom, a curated bottle shop featuring 80+ Ontario breweries, cideries, and wineries, a Women's Artisan Market hosting women-owned small businesses, and rentable event space (Community Room, Neighbourhood Room, and full buyouts) for private celebrations, corporate events, and community gatherings. The venue also offers on-site snacks via the Tuck Shop and Society of Beer Drinking Ladies branded merchandise, serving both walk-in consumers and private event bookers up to a maximum capacity of 175 guests.

Product overview

Society Clubhouse is a women-owned, community-driven multi-purpose event space offering a hybrid venue model that combines a taproom, artisan market, bottle shop, and event rental space. The venue spans 3,400 square feet over two rooms (Neighbourhood Room and Community Room) with a maximum capacity of 175 guests. The taproom features four rotating Ontario craft beer taps, while the bottle shop curates products from 80+ breweries across Ontario. The Women's Artisan Market showcases women-owned businesses. The venue operates as a community hub offering both public access and private event rentals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Venue Rentals Multi-purpose event space spanning 3,400 square feet across two rooms (Community Room and Neighbourhood Room) with a maximum capacity of 175 guests. Available for hourly rentals or full-space buyouts for weddings, birthdays, corporate events, performances, dance classes, workshops, markets, and community gatherings. Includes A/V capabilities, adjustable lighting, accessible layout, and in-house tech support.
• Taproom Family-friendly and dog-friendly on-site taproom featuring four rotating taps of Ontario craft beer. Open to walk-in consumers Wed-Fri 1pm-9pm, Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-5pm. Includes free fast WiFi.
• Bottle Shop Curated retail bottle shop featuring products from 80+ Ontario breweries, cideries, and wineries. Curated by Society of Beer Drinking Ladies. Offers hard-to-find Ontario craft beverages unavailable at LCBO. Available for on-site consumption or takeout.
• Women's Artisan Market On-site artisan market hosting women-owned small businesses (skincare, stationery, art, candles, crochet, 3D-printed collectibles) that rent vendor stalls to sell products to visiting customers.
• Tuck Shop On-site snack selection featuring savory and sweet offerings including empanadas from Gaucho Pie Co., pretzels and cookies from Aunty's Em's, and items from various local Toronto businesses.
• SOBDL Swag Shop On-site retail of Society of Beer Drinking Ladies branded merchandise including shirts, sweaters, glassware, and other branded items.

Quantifiable outcome

• Space accommodates up to 175 guests across 3,400 square feet
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Phancy CateringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred catering vendor listed on the Society Clubhouse website. Provides full-service catering options for private events at the venue. Menus available via PDF on the clubhouse website.
• Lebanese GardenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred catering vendor listed on the Society Clubhouse website. Lebanese restaurant providing catering for events. Linked from the venue rentals page.
• Provisions CateringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred catering vendor listed on the Society Clubhouse website. Provides catering menus via PDF for event clients.
• PURE EntertainmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn-house DJ service recommended by the Society Clubhouse for private events. Contact via email [email protected] or phone 1 (416) 728-5505. Presented as a vetted vendor for event clients.
• Gaucho Pie CominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmpanada supplier for the on-site tuck shop. Provides savory snack offerings for customers enjoying the taproom and bottle shop.
• Aunty's Em'sminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPretzel and cookie supplier sourced from Sausage Party Toronto for the on-site tuck shop. Provides sweet and savory snacks for on-site consumption and takeout.
• Society of Beer Drinking Ladies (SOBDL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Society Clubhouse is the physical embodiment of the SOBDL brand and community. Co-founded by the same two women (Erica Campbell and Jaime Dobbs) who founded SOBDL in 2014. The bottle shop is curated by SOBDL, the swag shop sells SOBDL merchandise, and the venue inherits SOBDL's community relationships and brand equity. This is the most strategically important partnership — effectively a vertical integration between brand and physical venue.
• EventSource.caminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent venue directory partner. Society Clubhouse appears as a listed member venue with EventSource.ca member and blog badges displayed on their website.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Collective Arts Brewing: Ontario craft brewery with taproom and curated retail location. Comparable as a craft producer emphasizing curation and design-forward branding for retail and on-premise sales.
• Bellwoods Brewery: Toronto craft brewery with taproom, retail bottle shop, and event space. Closely comparable operating model combining on-premise craft beer service with packaged retail sales in a similar Toronto neighbourhood footprint.
• Radical Road Brewing: Toronto craft brewery with taproom and curated retail selection. Comparable as an Ontario craft beer operator combining taproom service with bottle shop retail.
• Left Field Brewery: Toronto craft brewery with a taproom and retail component. Directly comparable as a small Ontario craft producer with on-premise beer service.
• Burdock Music Hall: Toronto venue combining a craft brewery, restaurant, and live music/event programming. Comparable as a multi-purpose hybrid taproom + event space model.
• Henderson Brewing Co. Toronto-based craft brewery operating a taproom and retail storefront. Comparable as an Ontario craft producer with a taproom-first model and packaged retail offering.
• Halo Brewery: Toronto craft brewery with taproom service. Comparable as a small Ontario craft beer operator with on-premise beer service and direct retail.

Emerging players

• Stackt Market: Toronto container-based retail and event market housing independent vendors and pop-ups. Comparable as a Toronto venue that combines small-business vendor stalls with event programming and community activation.

Broad incumbents

• The Drake Hotel: Toronto boutique hospitality brand operating hotel, restaurant, bar, and event venue programming. Comparable as a multi-purpose Toronto venue combining bar service with private event hosting, though at much larger scale.

Others

• Evergreen Brickworks: Toronto heritage site operating as a public market, event venue, and community space. Comparable as a Toronto multi-purpose venue combining retail, food and beverage, and event programming in a distinctive heritage setting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SocietyClubhouseTO

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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