
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.
Margret
Margret has the vibe of your favourite perverted uncle who still lives at home in the basement but has a wicked vinyl collection.
The Ossington
The Ossington is a pretention-free, community art hub with drinks and dancing to boot.
The Barn
From the name down to the location to the actual space itself, The Barn has never had a style or a preference or a trend, it's just "The Barn".
The Henhouse
For two people who didn't know anything about opening a bar, the Henhouse owners have done an impressive job of making this former crack den cozy.

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