Apres Beach Happy Hour
30% off cocktails and shareables, Sun–Thu 4–6pm. The reward for a day at Sandbanks — a summer thing, and summer's done.
Apres Beach ran Sundays through Thursdays from June 11 to September 10, 2026. It's finished for this year — the lake's too cold to send anyone to the beach, so the happy hour that rewards a beach day goes with it.
We'll bring it back in June 2027. In the meantime the patios are open through Thanksgiving and the kitchen is on whenever we are.
What's on instead this fall
What Apres Beach is
Two hours of patio happy hour at Traynor Family Vineyard, every Sunday through Thursday from 4–6pm through the summer. Prince Edward County's lakes are beautiful. The thing missing after a day at Sandbanks or North Beach is somewhere to land for sunset that isn't another beer patio. We made that place.
Sunday through Thursday. 4 to 6. The slow-day reward.
The Deal
30% off cocktails and shareables, every Sunday through Thursday, 4–6pm through the season. No reservation, no booking, no ticket — just walk in.
- 30% off cocktails — the house vermouth cocktails, spritzes, and our famous wine slushies (the slushy lives on the cocktail list). Non-alcoholic versions available.
- 30% off shareables — street corn nachos, whipped feta, mushroom toast and the rest of the shareable plates off whatever menu is running.
That's not a "happy hour" in the corporate sense. It's a couple of hours that are basically inviting you to come hang out.
The Vibe
Sun. Vines. Cabanas under umbrellas on the Vineyard Patio. Hammocks under the lavender pergola if you're feeling lazy. The Sail Garden Patio if you want some shade and privacy. Often a DJ or live music. Frequently the winemaker (that's Richard Narayan) or founder (Mike Traynor) walking around — say hi.
"Beautiful grounds, live music, fantastic wines and awesome service. The wine slushie is a killer, loved it!! Ask for Jordan, he is the best!!"
★ S R., Google Reviews, July 2025 ★
Pair with Sandbanks, North Beach, or Lake on the Mountain
Apres Beach was designed as the post-beach landing strip. From Sandbanks Provincial Park, we're a 25-minute drive. From North Beach, we're 15 minutes. From Wellington Beach, we're literally down the road. From Lake on the Mountain, you're about 35 minutes — a beautiful drive through the County.
Park, sandy feet welcome, dog welcome, kids welcome, take a hammock or a cabana, cocktail in hand by 4:05pm.
The Logistics
When: Sundays through Thursdays | 4–6pm
Season: June through early September — closed for 2026, returning June 2027
Where: Traynor Family Vineyard | 1774 Danforth Road, Hillier, ON K0K 2J0
Reservations: None needed — just walk in. Apres Beach is a walk-in happy hour, not a bookable experience or ticketed event. For groups of 6+, give us a heads-up: 1-877-403-4224 or retail@traynorvineyard.com.
Friendly to: Dogs. Kids. Sandy feet. Wedding parties. Solo wine drinkers with a book. Big group pre-dinner gatherings.
Planning Your Day in PEC?
From Toronto: Hour-by-hour PEC day trip itinerary.
From Ottawa: PEC day trip from Ottawa.
Beach day too: Sandbanks + Wine in One Day.
Smarter PEC planning: Smaller Map, Better Experience.
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