The first tavern in Singhampton was built in the 1850's for the accommodation of travelers, land speculators, and survey crews who came into Osprey in the early days. By the late 1860's there were two taverns and they became known as hotels.

The Upper Hotel had many owners and names. It was first called the Upper Hotel, then The Royal Hotel, The Blackstock Hotel, The Exchange Hotel, The Hampton House, and today, Mylar & Loreta's.

Cyrus Sing was the first owner and probably built the hotel. It is not known if Mr. Sing operated the hotel and had many locals working for him. In 1863 the hotel was sold to Robert hannah of Stayner for $60.00. It changed hands again in 1870 and the new owners changed the name to The Blackstock Hotel. Mrs. Blackstock purchased the hotel from her husband, Edward, in 1887. and added the brick part of the building. In 1904, Thomas Brown was the owner and rented rooms as a hotel. There may have been liquor sold at this time, as it had been previously up to 1900. The liquor was shipped by train to Duntroon and Glen Huron in large wooden kegs, and then taken by wagon to the hotels.

In 1914 Mrs. Blackstock bought back the hotel and rented it to John English until 1919, when it was sold to Hugh McKenney for $900.00. During the 1920's the hotel was a popular spot for Toronto people who would come for the weekends to fish. These weekend people were the ones who filled the hotels allowing the owners to make a living.

From 1928 to 1973 the hotel was operated as a general store with various owners with living quarters above. It was converted to a restaurant in 1973 and operated as The Hampton House until 1983, when the present owners took over, operating as Mylar & Loreta's.

Today, Mylar & Loreta's Restaurant is a popular dining establishment for locals and tourists alike. It's convenient proximity to many year-round outdoor recreational activities, and it's reputation for servicing fabulous home-cooked meals make it a "must stop" for many.

Mylar & Loreta's also caters to groups and special occasions like weddings, birthday parties, etc. Bus groups are always welcome. The main dining room can accommodate up to 80 dinner guests, with 2 smaller, more intimate rooms for groups of 15 - 20.

Reservations are recommended.