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1. Sneaky Dee's
Toronto, ON M5T 1T1
(416) 603-3090
VIBE
It's dirty; dilapidated; there's always a scene outside. Let's just say I wouldn't want to use the bathroom here. But you can't call yourself a Torontonian until you've been here. It's a rite of passage.
I ATE
I've only been here once but it was…More »
2. Gale's Snack Bar
I'm giving this place four stars just for atmosphere alone. It actually deserves an extra half star for its price. I've been meaning to come to this place since the 80s and now it's off my Restaurant Resolutions list. You can take a peek here: …More »
3. Ronnie's Local 069
VIBE
Dirty Hipster. You have reached the metaphoric holy grail if you are able to snag a seat on the patio. Oh, and service? There is none. You'll have to go to the bar to get that. Menus? What? You think this bar is actually an ESTABLISHMENT? Your…More »
4. Betty's
Toronto, ON M5A 1K1
(416) 368-1300
Categories:
Pubs,
Dive Bars,
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Corktown
Betty's has become a local watering hole (and really it's what it is) for George Brown College students at the Sherbourne and King intersection.
After taking a couple of journalism classes, it became a local for fellow students, teachers and other…More »
5. The Only Cafe
A Danforth favourite, that's for sure.
VIBE
It's dark, it's cluttered and crowded, the staff won't come to you and it's hipster aka not Ronnie's Local 69. Welcome to the Only. Back patio is great. Not sure if they're still here but the old ladies…More »
6. The Press Club
How have I not written about this place yet?
VIBE
Total literary vibe and some journalists in the city are trying to revive that. Just mix in a few hobos and crazy peeps and voila you've got a story. Maybe it's why the journos come here (only…More »
7. Sweaty Betty's
Toronto, ON M6J 2Y8
(416) 535-6861
Categories:
Dive Bars,
Champagne Bars
Neighbourhoods: Ossington Strip, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods, Beaconsfield Village
3.5 stars
VIBE
Celebrity gossip of the day: Drew Barrymore has been sighted here more than once and I can see why she likes it. This was kind of the "original" hang out spot on Ossington before it became "Ossington." On a Saturday night, you're…More »
8. 751 Lounge
Toronto, ON M6J 1G1
(647) 436-6681
Category:
Pubs
Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods
VIBE
Dirty. Dilapidated.
I get here after midnight and I have to pay a $10 cover "for charity." There was some arm wrestling event here and I think proceeds were going to "some" charity but to charge $10 AFTER the event is over? NOT cool. In fact,…More »
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Annex (5)St. George to Bathurst on Bloor and north to Davenport/Dupont. |
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Mexicana (12)Mexican food. I'm a fan. |
All Time Favourites (14)The Near.Afar. approved all time faves in terms of service and quality. Places that get my service time and again. |
Queen West (11)The first part of Queen St. downtown from University to Bathurst. |
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East York, ON
Yelping SinceSeptember 2011
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