A Canadian-inspired bar called UpNorth has recently opened in Bushwick, and it’s got the beer, cocktails, and snacks you need to warm up from the late-March chill we’re in.

You may already be familiar with owners’ Marcel and Harold Simoneau’s first bar venture, Noorman’s Kil. Located in Williamsburg, this nationally acclaimed spot is best known for its grilled cheeses and extensive whiskey menu. 

After the success of Noorman’s Kil, the two were ready to start something new, so they teamed up with Thomas Wilson to create UpNorth, which is located at 17 Wyckoff Ave. near the Jefferson Street station. The Canadian-born pair says the idea behind this placed was rooted in nostalgia: They grew up in Quebec and wanted to bring “a little taste of their hometown to New York.”