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A great place for a drink on a weeknight. Gets a little busy on weekends.

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I think this is my favorite name for a place..

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9 votes

the local

396 roncesvalles ave

8

17

Great atmosphere and community feel.

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i love the local for its fantastic beer and ambiance.

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7 votes

crooked star

202 Ossington Ave

2

**Toaster Oven Cuisine** Good neighborhood drinking establishment. Interesting crowd, a booth inhabited by a dog, and a kitchen which consists of two toaster ovens but puts out surprisingly good food.

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6 votes

Victory Cafe

581 Markham St

3

6

I love this place, especially in the summer = PATIO!

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one of the best patios in the city (if you can get a seat)

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Excellent nice patio with delicious beer.

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5 votes

Sin & Redemption

136 McCaul St

Excellent selection of beers (don't miss the De Koningshoeven La Trappe Quadrupel), delicious food (Pork Rib Ends are AWESOME), and a great atmosphere (reasonably loud, good service, comfy seats). Close to the subway. Highly recommended!

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4 votes

Drake Hotel

1150 Queen St W

3

11

There's a lot to say about the Drake. One notable thing, since most eateries close a little on the early side in Toronto, is their 24-hour restaurant.

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A little upscale for everyday, but a nice spot to enjoy the sun going down apres- work. They also support a lot of community building initiatives and have host kid party every so often.

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3 votes

3 Speed

1163 Bloor St W

1

7

This is a fun little local pub run by the same folks who own the Communist's Daughter. It's a nice place in a fairly bland strip of Bloor. Good food, too.

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3 Speed has fabulous ambiance and good food. They have a decent variety of drinks at reasonable prices. The wine list is short, but no complaints.

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If you like Communist Daughter this is a more spacious space by the same peeps.

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3 votes

Duke Of York

39 Prince Arthur Ave

2

simple & fun atmosphere

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Long one of my favourite Toronto places for a beer. Or three.

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3 votes

Rasputin Vodka Lounge

780 Queen St E

1

2

3 votes

Sneaky Dees

431 College St

5

Known for their nachos... but almost everything that comes out of the kitchen it delicious. Certainly the best chicken wings I've ever had.

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3 votes

Magpie Cafe

831 Dundas St W

3

Feels like a real night out.

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A dark and homey place for beverages... often packed.

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Dark, cavelike, and reasonably priced. A perfect place for drinking.

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3 votes

Il Gatto Nero

720 College St

3

1

Sports on tv - great during world cup.

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This is a nice little neighbourhood pub/bar. They make great pizza and they know their espresso.

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**fun corner joint** When this was a block from our house I really liked it. Now i'm not sure if it is a favourite- but they certainly have good pizza and lattes. To me this place is a cross between a pub and a restaurant. There's something about TVs in restaurants that turn me off. But if you don't mind that it's a pretty sweet little joint. show more

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2 votes

freshwood grill (CLOSED)

293 Roncesvalles Ave

2

5

2

We used to love the Freshwood - it was a weekly treat for us. Unfortunately the cleanliness, along with the food consistency, has been sliding for years. We like it so much that we tried to ignore it: even when our friends reported that their chip-dip mayonnaise contained somebody else's chip, we chalked it up to bad luck. But the last time we went, the floors were slippery with grease, the bathrooms smelly, and the highchair was positively sticky. We had friends with us and we were simply embarrassed. We hope the owners will see this posting and take the problem seriously. show more

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The french fries are done English style which is to say that they are a little mushy. The falafel balls which can be added to any salad are good. The service is slow, but there is a nice patio. And crayons for the kids is an old but good trick to keep everyone happy. show more

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I like them burgers. They also have a great back patio, though you'd never know it from the storefront. It's a nice quiet garden atmosphere.

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2 votes

fat cat wine bar

331 Roncesvalles Ave

2

1

Great patio and nice wine selection.

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Great patio; Lots of nice wines; Lobster nights; Tapas-like meals

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Great patio and nice wines.

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2 votes

Old York Bar & Grill

167 Niagara St

2

5

Get the brunch! delicious

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Great local bar with friendly regulars. Patio is great (unless the wind is northerly…). Don’t come here if you’re looking for Molson, Labatt, Guinness, or Bud Light Lime. Get the jerk wings, and if you like spicy, add some Mado’s hot sauce.

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2 votes

Whelan's Gate Irish Pub

1664 Bloor St W

2 votes

Java House

537 Queen St W

1

Cheap pitchers, great patio

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2 votes

The Dizzy

305 Roncesvalles Ave

2

2 votes

Henhouse

1532 Dundas St W

8

Love the music in their jukebox and their brunch is delicious.

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2 votes

The Auld Spot Pub

347 Danforth Ave

2

5

Best pub on the Danforth, Great service, Excellent food, small place with a friendly atmosphere ensure this place is always hopping but never stressed out.

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This place always seems to be busy and has great food. Nice place to drop by for a pint.

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1 vote

Drift

1063 Bloor St W

1

6

great beer selection - and cheap ($5 drafts, lots of tasty bottles <$5)

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Beer. Whiskey. Comfy seats. Smart staff. There's a lot to like about Drift. The bar has a lot of 2- and 4-spot tables, but you can also squeeze in a party of 10 or more if you get there early enough.

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1 vote

Prop Restaurant & Cafe

St Clair Ave W

3

2

this new spot on st clair has really found its groove. nice ambiance, relaxed decor, great food, and really sweet spot for a drink, too. try the amaretto sour - yum yum!

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1 vote

Smokeless Joe (CLOSED)

125 John St

1

The largest selection of beers foreign and domestic in Toronto, this underground cellar-pub has the ambience to go with the menu of gourmet beers. Also served: oysters, fine whiskeys and beer salami!

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1 vote

paddy murphy's

751 Queen St W

1 vote

Green Room

296 Brunswick Ave

1

8

loved for its hidden in the back ally cozy little cave feel, numerous couches, hidden patio, and decent prices. Down side: pour service

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1 vote

unit

1198 Queen St W

1

We enjoyed a drink at UNIT the other night. It is an unlabelled bar few doors down from the Gladstone. nice vibe. great place to have a late night chat over a drink. (the music wasn't as loud as some other places)

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1 vote

The Gem Bar & Grill

1159 Davenport Rd

1 vote

PicNic Wine Bar

747 Queen St E

1 vote

The Harbord Room

89 Harbord St

1

6

1 vote

Ciros Restaurant

1316 Bloor St W

1

Horrible exterior, best selection of imported beer.

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1 vote

Mezzrows

1546 Queen St W

3

Great hidden patio with picnic tables and Muskoka chairs. Bit of a hole in the wall and the menu is minimal, but great place to drink. Friendly bartenders.

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1 vote

The Comrade

758 Queen St E

1 vote

Kalendar

546 College St

4

Cozy and warm on a winter's day - they serve a delicious mulled wine.

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-1 votes

Bier Markt

600 King St W

Extremely overpriced, mediocre tired service and a layout that does not have a good pub ambience.

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