Miller Tavern

The Miller Tavern was one of many 19th century inns along Yonge Street in Toronto, Ontario (see John Finch's Hotel). Originally called the York Mills Hotel, the three storey building dates to the 1860s. A barn to house horses was located on the north side of the building. The hotel was popular for travellers looking for a drink. The hotel was renamed The Jolly Miller after a local mill owner. It later catered to gamblers and was often raided. The hotel was renovated and turned into a seafood restaurant and renamed with the current name. There has been a tavern at this spot as long as there has been a Yonge Street. Early in the 19th century, a tavern keeper here named Vallière was offering food, drink and shelter to soldiers returning...