Step inside The Artful Barkeep, one of the most unique shopping experiences in downtown Bracebridge, Ontario. This photo gallery captures the character of the shop, from its welcoming exterior on Manitoba Street to the carefully curated interior filled with premium barware, cocktail essentials, glassware and, of course, vinyl records.

Created by business and life partners with a shared passion for hospitality, entertaining, great music and exceptional cocktails, The Artful Barkeep was born from a simple idea: bring the kind of unique products and experiences often found in the city a little closer to home in Muskoka. Today, the shop offers a distinctive blend of cocktail culture and music, creating a fun and unexpected stop for visitors exploring Bracebridge and Ontario cottage country.

Located in the heart of historic downtown Bracebridge, The Artful Barkeep is part of a community shaped by entrepreneurship, industry and adventure. Bracebridge grew around the powerful waterfalls and waterways of the Muskoka River, which provided the energy and transportation needed for the town's earliest industries. Incorporated as a village in 1875, Bracebridge developed into an important commercial centre for Muskoka—and its historic downtown continues to be a place to explore, shop and discover locally owned businesses.

For travellers exploring Muskoka, The Artful Barkeep is the kind of place that makes a road trip memorable. Whether you're searching for unique cocktail supplies, beautiful glassware, specialty gifts or vinyl records, it offers something a little different from the typical cottage-country shopping experience.

This collection of photos offers a look inside and outside The Artful Barkeep in Bracebridge, Ontario—a distinctive local shop where hospitality, music, entertaining and Muskoka creativity come together. Add it to your list when exploring downtown Bracebridge, chasing waterfalls, browsing local boutiques or enjoying a Canadian adventure through Ontario's Muskoka region.

Photo credit: Anja Cahill