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The Comrade
- Hours:
Tue-Fri 6 pm - 2 am
Sat 7 pm - 2 am
- Parking:
- Street
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Music:
- Background
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Good For Dancing:
- No
16 reviews for The Comrade
Review Highlights
16 reviews in English
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Review from Rachel N.
Toronto, ON
12/29/2011
My boyfriend and I come here all the time because it is so close to me. Its so welcoming, great atmosphere and decently priced drinks.The decor is awesome too.
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Review from Kelly S.
Toronto, ON
2/8/2012
Great location and atmosphere. The staff was very friendly to the four of us and helped us with any questions and recommendations. The drink menu is fantastic. The beer list itself is reason to go back.
We ordered a charcuterie plate and chips. The charcuterie plate could be a little fuller but the items on it were delicious. I had a lot of fun there and am looking forward to going back. -
Review from Courtney B.
Pickering, ON
1/28/2012
Went last night with a bunch of friends for a few Friday night drinks. Tip #1: this is not a good place to come with a group. The biggest table can accommodate 6, but they don't take reservations. So we divided up between a few tables, which was totally fine because the place is cozy and we were still pretty close to each other. It is pretty dark inside and it feels more like you are in a living room than communist Russia, but I really enjoyed it nonetheless.
They have a long beer, whiskey and bourbon list, and a ton of speciality cocktails. Be warned....don't come here if you are hungry. We spent a lot of time online looking for their website to see if they have food. They do, but only charcuterie plates. They looked tasty, but we wanted an actual meal.
The service was friendly and pretty good, considering that it was super busy by the time we left. All of the tables at the front and their bar seats were spoken for.
They had a big room at the back that you could reserve. I made a mental note of this for my next birthday as it looked like the perfect spot: lots of seating, quiet enough to talk, but you didn't feel like you were locked away in some room. Also, the music is AMAZING, if you are into old-school Britpop, Motown and other random and awesome stuff. -
Review from Natalie T.
East York, ON
1/14/2012
VIBE
Dark. Slick looking from the outside but not as intimidating on the inside. Young professionals who just want a local to hang. Used to be interior-design focused but doesn't seem as much anymore. Everything is black. Service is quite lovely.
I DRANK/ATE
A hot toddy because I was hacking up a lung. They asked me for tea and I found it was $4 for a bag. The waitress heard our vocal scoffing so she comped me for it. Kudos to her! I love their nibbles menu and had some kettle chips with onion dip. It's a bit pricey for what it is but if you want a snack, it works.
They have an extensive list of beers and wines. Your servers can guide you through this.
OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK
A great place for comraderie. Cue drum symbols. In comparison I do think the Avro has a bit more character. But for a catch up with friends or a one on one, this place is solid. If on a bar crawl, a good place to start the night. -
Review from Emily H.
11/23/2011
My comrade (read: roommate) introduced me and everyone else to The Comrade for her birthday party which was pretty cool because I would not venture all the way out there for a bar.
It was dark in there, and usually good things happen at darkly lit, hip places (err... or bad things, depends on your skewed interpretations). It was also packed when I got there, which was another sure sign that it's happening. Her party was in the back part of the lounge so I didn't get to mingle and see what the crowd was like but I tolerate it. I'd go back and check it out again. (They only had one bathroom stall per gender though?)
The big downer of the night was when I was paying for a few rounds of drinks. The first bartender short changed me for a round, which she acknowledged and apologized for. Then, for another my second round, I had some bills plus a $5 bill in my hand to give to the bartender (a different one). I later switched this five to a twenty, but she refused to believe me. Since I was only having a couple of drinks, I knew full well what bills I gave her and didn't but at this point it was my word against hers. She spoke to me in a extremely condescending way like "you're drunk, you don't know what you're talking about" which I really did not appreciate. So, she pretty much just robbed me of $20. Ugh, thinking about her tone of voice and facial expression brings back unpleasant feelings. Moral of the story: just watch out for your change when you pay here I guess. -
Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
11/7/2011 4 photos
The Comrade is my favourite lounge in Leslieville!
Great beer selections with 2 full pages, for sure you can find something you like!
Cocktails from $10 were nicely crafted. My Elderflower Frizz ($10) was well balanced.
Staffs were attentive and not being overbearing.
I love the different seating options. The armchairs we lounge in feels homey and comfy......
Cheers! -
Review from Alana C.
10/10/2011
Love this bar. One of my good friends who is an Eastie brought me here and we went back tonight. It is dark, but welcoming. It is a bit hipster, but pleasant. And I'm sorry, if you work in that area you are a true hipster and not an Annex hipster.
Staff are really laid back and nice - the drink selection is KILLER and you will find some gems on the list. They also have a season beverage menu which is awesome. They also don't bother you all the time - they come after they realize you're done your drink, not 100 times in between.
A definite must if you have graduated from the tacky "see and be seen" crowds of Toronto to a more laid-back cool. -
Review from Faye C.
6/15/2011
Love it here!
It's where I discovered Fruli! The drinks are great, and decor is fab - and everyone must try one of their cheese trays (they have a little something for everyone) -
Review from Eric V.
Toronto, ON
4/24/2011
Brilliant!
Went on a Friday night for a casual pint with a friend and zero expectations... walked away with a new favorite T.O. bar! The staff were AMAZING - sat at the bar and watched the detail that went into making every drink (seriously!!). Lots of good looking people, friendly atmosphere and killer tunes! A must if ur in the east end... but get there early if you want a seat. -
Review from Kat T.
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.Listed in: Experience the Best EtOH in…, ROTD's
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Review from Andre G.
Toronto, ON
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!
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Review from Dirk P.
Toronto, ON
5/10/2011
What can I say... Finally went there last night and I looooved it!! The place is sick. Perfect size, amazing decor, fantastic neighborhood. Hands down my favorite cocktail bar in town. I probably tried half the cocktail menu and I wish I had tried the other half... Had penicillin, manhattan, dark and stormy, Seoul man, and I forget the rest but they were all amazing and served to remember.
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Review from Jimi S.
ON
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. -
Review from Jason T.
Toronto, ON
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. -
Review from Shawn B.
Oshawa, ON
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.
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Review from Scott C.
Toronto, ON
2/5/2010
Wow!! Great service, fantastic atmosphere. Love it! Got to bring my wife for a date night.
