Eat and Drink in Trinity

DINING

TWINE LOFT FINE DINING

Traditional Fishers storage shed converted into Twine Loft restaurant — Photo Credit Sara Monika

The Twine Loft is recommended by “Where to Eat in Canada”. Most guests of the Artisan Inn book their tables when reserving their accommodations, sometimes a year in advance of their arrival. If you would like the Twine Loft to be part of your Trinity experience, we recommend you make your reservation as soon as possible. A reservation request form is available in our booking section.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE RESTAURANT AND MENUS

Blueberry Lemon Torte — Marieke Gow Photography

A view of Fisher Cove from the Twine Loft in Trinity

Cod en Papillote — The Twine Loft uses fresh locally caught cod

In the Press

Simple Bites Blog: Family Travel in Newfoundland Canada

Sara Monika: Top 5 Things to Do in Newfoundland

Katie Goldie: The Wild Newfoundland and Labrador

Alex in Wonderland: A Newfoundland Baycation in Trinity

AUNT SARAH’S CHOCOLATES & SWEET ROCK ICECREAM

Located near the majority of historic sites in Trinity, Aunt Sarah’s Chocolate and Sweet Rock Ice Cream are made right in Trinity. Sorbet is available for those who cannot have lactose.

THE DOCK MARINA

The Dock Marina serves up typical family-friendly fare including fish and chips, burgers, pasta and so on. Take out is also an option you may wish to avail of if you are staying in one of our vacation homes.

TRINITY CABINS

Just outside the historic core of Trinity, Trinity Cabin’s offers a spot to grab a cup of coffee, breakfast or lunch. Their made to order sandwiches are perfect for taking on day hikes and drives. They also excel at baked goods.

SOPHIA’S

Located in the Eriksen Premises, Sophia’s is open for lunch and evening meal service with a similar menu selection to the Dock Marina.

WHERE TO DRINK IN TRINITY

THE TWINE LOFT

The Twine Loft is the main building and dining room for the Artisan Inn, built directly over the water. While the Twine Loft is not a bar, a Happy Hour service is available to the public from 3-5pm daily. Guest can choose between drinking on the waterside deck during nicer days (blankets are available for chillier one’s) or in the upstairs loft above the dining room. During Happy Hour special pricing is offered on many of our drinks including wines by the glass, locally made beers and mixed drinks.

About Twine Loft

HOURS OF OPERATION

For information on dining please visit our main restaurant page.

Twine Loft Dining — Photo Credit: Sara Monika

Meal Services 2024

The Twine Loft will operate Between May 4th 2023 – Late October 2023

Breakfast: The Twine Loft is open from 8:00am to 10:00am (last seating time available is 9:30am). If you are not a guest of the inn or you are staying in one of our vacation homes you may still join us for breakfast, however, you must reserve your table ahead of time or call before arriving to guarantee a table will be available for you. We prioritize guests of our own prioritize guests of our own proproteins before we accept additional outside reservations.

Lunch: Please be advised that the Twine Loft does not serve lunch or any food between breakfast service and dinner service, with the exception of the option of beer snacks should you be joining us for a drink on the deck.

Price & Sitting Times: The Twine Loft serves a set menu evening meal at set sitting times. 2024 price: approximately $69 plus tax. Beverages and gratuity not included.

During the months of June, July, August and late September, sitting times will generally be at 5:15 and 8pm. (check our online booking calendar to see what times are showing for a particular night)

Late September through October. There is one sitting time at 7pm. Some special dates may have two sittings if there is an event happening in Trinity.

Reservations Required:
Dining is by reservation, however, we can sometimes take last-minute reservations, so please do not hesitate to contact us.

BAR SERVICE ONLY DATES: In 2024 the Twine Loft is serving dinner 6 nights a week. Due to being only slightly short staffed to cover all evening cooking shifts, we have determined it is in the interest of our guests and our team to limit operations slightly with our fantastic staff, versus bringing in a part time employee who lacks the experience to deliver the experience we strive for. We are a tourist town and there is little difference between weekend and weekday volume for us, so we have set the no dinner dates with the tourists in mind, aiming for days additional dining options like Dinner Theatre at Rising Tide are taking place and the majority of restaurants in the area are open.

Drink Service

The chart below are dates we are operating for bar service inside the Twine Loft and on the deck. On other dates, bar service is not available inside, with the exception of guests with dinner reservations arriving 15-30 minutes to for their sit in dinner.

The Twine Loft is one of the most beautiful places to relax outside with a drink. One does not need to be staying or dining with us to drop in for drinks on the deck during the afternoon.

On days with a 7pm sitting the deck is open for drink service from 5-7pm to the public.

On days that start with a 5:15 sitting the deck is open from 3-5pm to the public (until 5:15 for guests with 5:15 dinner reservations) Some days we may have extra staff on and will advertise on the day of if we plan to keep the deck open until 8pm. You can call on the day of to confirm if the deck will be open past 5pm. There is no indoor space to drink if you do not have an indoor table reserved for dinner.

DRINK SERVICE ONLY DAYS: On these days we do not offer an evening meal service. These dates are listed in red and grey in the request calendar. On these days both floors of the Twine Loft are open from drink service from 3pm-8pm as well as the deck.

Artisan Inn Guest Services

Registration
Guests may register for their Artisan Inn room or vacation home between 11:00am and 7:00pm. Check-in for accommodations is officially at 4:00pm, however, our staff are available to provide you with a town orientation and accommodations information if you arrive earlier and if your room or house is ready we will check you in as soon as possible. If you plan to arrive after 7:00pm please notify us ahead of time so we can make appropriate arrangements.

Drinks on the Deck

June – September Drinks on the deck begins at 3:00pm

The deck opens for drink service and will be open to the public until at least 5:00pm. On days we have extra staff, the deck will remain open for extended hours until 8:00pm. Please check our sign board or call ahead to find out if the deck will be open for extended hours as this is staff and weather dependent.

Meal service is not offered on the deck.

(Please note that the deck is always open for guests with 8pm dinner reservations wanting to come for pre dinner drinks, even if it is not open to the general public.)

May & September Drinks on the deck begins at 5:00pm

The deck opens for drink service and will be open to the public until at least 7:00pm. On days we have extra staff, the deck will remain open for extended hours until 9:00pm. Please check our sign board or call ahead to find out if the deck will be open for extended hours as this is staff and weather dependent.