Toronto Bars

The Garrison

The Garrison is the new home to Wavelength, Toronto's long-running indie music series and is helping cement Dundas West as the city's new epicenter for live music.

Samovar Room

Samovar Room is a Russian-themed bar that has a wood-lined freezer room behind the bar which doubles as a tasting room.

3 Speed

3 Speed, from the owners of Communist's Daughter, hits the mark on all the of the usual dive-bar-that-isn't-actually-a-dive-bar indicators.

Inter Steer Tavern

Formerly a dusty old restaurant called "Romantic Place", Inter Steer has recently emerged as one of Roncy's most popular watering holes.

Bread and Circus

Bread and Circus offers a warm, inviting glow in the quiet dark of Augusta Avenue at night.

The Embassy

The Embassy is a good option for those looking for a relaxing spot to sip well-crafted beer while sitting upon the finest retro vinyl-covered cushioning.

Rasputin Vodka Bar

A deceptively small-looking space from the street, you could almost miss Rasputing but for the giant Stoli scrawled across the window.

Souz Dal

There's just something sexy about Souz Dal which is probably why it has a reputation for being a good date destination.

Sweaty Betty's

Sweaty Betty's gets sweaty. That's why there's such a big patio in the back.

Watusi

Watusi is the latest venture from the people who brought you The Bovine Sex Club and Shanghai Cowgirl.

Salvador Darling

Salvador Darling used to be a vintage store then they opened a cafe in the back, and now, having recently procured a liquor license, it's a bar.

The Red Light

The owners of Sweaty Betty's have taken their model of a local trend-setting watering hole and duplicated it up the street and around the corner.

The Cobourg

With unmatched furniture and eclectic art pieces, The Cobourg is a stylish little Cabbagetown bar that's all class.

The Comrade

This old-world-inspired lounge in Riverside features high tin ceilings, exposed brick walls and unique designer furniture

The Dakota Tavern

The Dakota is arguably Toronto's only noteworthy live country music venue.

Augusta House

Augusta House is part restaurant, part club, with a variety of local DJs keeping the dance floor hopping on weekends until 3AM.

Straight Lounge

There's a lot to love about Straight but most of all the bathrooms - clean, slick and totally unisex.

Fly Nightclub

Don't go to Fly if you're one of those straight couples from the States who just wanna grind up to some R. Kelly and makeout on the dance floor.

Todo Fusion Resto-Bar

Todo Fusion Resto-bar is the brainchild of Jose Carlos, vintage shop maestro, who brought over a lot of the furniture from Vintage Mix across the street.

Magpie

Persian rugs and warm colored lampshades give Magpie a cozy feel. It's like the home you never knew you had.

The Curzon

The Curzon's transformation of the dark and haunted-looking Queen Medical building into a hip bar is like an analogy for the whole burgeoning neighbourhood.

The Communist's Daughter

Fans of the Communist's Daughter will tell you its the excellent jukebox selection and signature pickled eggs that keep them coming back for more.

The Troubadour

The Troubadour is a simplistic, charming bar with a very cozy atmosphere, live music and plenty of microbrews on tap.

The Painted Lady

The idea for The Painted Lady came from living in New Orleans, when the owners wanted to open a place where all the hookers could mingle with regular folk.

BarChef

Everything at BarChef is made by hand from the rows of medicinal-looking jars on the counter housing the bar's pharmacopeia of homemade bitters and syrups.