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After nearly 3 decades the owners of The Barkley Square have sold and are retiring from the restaurant business.

Through this simple message the owners would like to say Thank You for your patronage. The growth and success we’ve experienced over the 29 years is because valued customers like you.

It has been a pleasure serving you.


The Barkley Square History

  • The Barkley Square Restaurant opened its doors for the first time on May 24 weekend 1947.
  • William Ronald Barkley was the founder and chef of The Barkley Square.
  • William Barkley opened the restaurant along his sister Irene.
  • William Barkley received the first liquor permit in 1957 permitting him to use liquor for cooking.
  • The Barkley Square was under the same ownership and management from the last owners for over a quarter century. From 1987 to 2016.
  • After 69 years of operation, The Barkley Square closed it’s doors for the last time on March 21, 2016.
  • The Barkley Square was nominated numerous times, thru Nottawasaga Futures & Innisfil Chamber of Commerce for the quality award, Business of the year and recognized for outstanding customer service.
  • The Barkley Square Restaurant was featured in Toronto Today television.
  • The Barkley Square has attracted a clientele of Royalty, Celebrities, Dignitaries & Professionals. Amongst them Prince Andrew, producer Norman Jewison, actor Mairtin O’Carrigan, actor Alan Thicke, Actor/director Yannick Bisson and producer/actress Chantel Craig.
  • The original Yonge Street or Highway 11 runs at the back of The Barkley Square.

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