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- Hours:
Tue-Fri 6 pm - 2 am
Sat 7 pm - 2 am
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Best Nights:
- Thu, Fri, Sat
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
7 reviews for The Comrade
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The Comrade
5/24/2010
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I could not have designed a better place to get drinks in the Queen East neighborhood. The Comrade is newly redesigned with a combination of brick walls, modern furniture and old signs and wall hangings it is a designer's dream.
The drink menu is pages long, made up primarily of pages of beer and wine. There is, however, a great selection of house-made cocktails. I tried both the Gin Fizz with elderflower and the Dark and stormy, a rum and ginger beer delight on a hot summer night.
There are also an array of typical top shelf liquors.
We sat in the front, super comfy chairs, but ventured back to explore the lovely bar stools and the back room would be great for a private event.
The servers and owners are adorable. The night we were there, Dean, the bartender was all daper in bowtie and vest. A real 'old-fashion' experience.
The Comrade
4/7/2010
I've been to The Comrade on several occasions, generally for birthday-related imbibing and have almost always had a great experience. Servers are usually very nice if not always totally attentive. Service can sometimes be a bit slow. The best part is the gorgeous decor and the dim lighting, and of course, the great selection of Belgian beers. True, they're a lot - a LOT - more expensive than you know, getting a Heineken at the pub across the street, but definitely worth it. They generally also have a nice selection in stock and you can see the bottles, dimly and enticingly lit below the bar counter, which helps you pick something out.
Great for a group (they have a room at the back with a bunch of chairs and low tables that you can sort of take over if you're early enough and no one's back there) and also for a date or romantic encounter.
Listed in: Best Selection of Belgian…
The Comrade
7/9/2010
This gorgeous lounge is owned by former furniture store owners, which explains the eclectic (and gorgeous!) decor. The front and back rooms are the same, yet different, with dim lighting and soft, cushiony couches great for snuggling on or getting comfy with a few of your closest friends. The bar staff are really friendly and their beer selection is far superior to any other establishment in the area. Beware though - you will want to try every drink on the menu and their prices are not conducive to adventurous types.
The Comrade
5/27/2009
The Comrade is one of the neatest neighbourhood lounges I have come across as of late. It's dark. It's a little mysterious. It's perfect for handing out with friends over drinks. The place is filled with plush chairs and feels like there are lots of nooks and crannies to sink into. During the summer they open the large front windows and let the street life flow in.
Service is great with a no pressure attitude. The have a wide variety of beers and bevvies to choose from. Lots of unique options you don't find in your everyday bar.
Listed in: Leslieville FTW!
The Comrade
2/5/2010
Wow!! Great service, fantastic atmosphere. Love it! Got to bring my wife for a date night.
The Comrade
11/17/2008
C is for Comrade, which is good enough for me. This might come into your head as you pass the big C outside the draped windows of The Comrade on queen street. this place is soooo snazzy. the walls are bare brick, the ceilings are high, and all the furniture is so nice you might feel like abandoning your own home to live here. the chairs are big and cushiony, the tables low in between them and the distance between you and your drinking partner is perhaps a little more widespread than is conducive to easy conversation. If you hang out in the back room, which seems to be the smooching, get cozy room, youll have more than enough couch and rug space to keep the mood cuddly.
Now, me, i like to sit at the bar mostly, because i can sample all their exciting beer and drink choices. my new favorite is the "dead guy" beer from oregon - yes i tried it because of the name, but i have since ordered more of them so take that. and one of the owners, has a signature drink whose name i cant remember currently, but it is a very festive, sweet combo cocktail. They do have food there, which i havent tried, (its more of a bar than a restaurant) but from talking with one of the owners, im pretty sure that its little gourmet treats that are fresh and delicious.
Listed in: Favorite Bars in the City
The Comrade
5/9/2009
Great neighbourhood lounge, mainly serving beer but has selecion of wine and cocktails ranging from 8-10$ a drink.
Fast service and great atmosphere, except they turned up the music as the crowd increased, making it harder to chat with friends.
