A classic Punk / Rock n Roll Bar in Toronto CA. Basically the CBGB's of that scene…read more It's been around since the early 1990's and is exactly what a spot like this should be. Very nondescript outside facade - no sign telling you what it is other than a small "BSC" (for Bovine Sex Club) painted near the door. Hard to miss though as the exterior is made up a punk rock style sculpture of rusted bikes & other assorted ephemera. The interior is similar, visually. Great sound system & chill vibes pervade throughout. Weirdly the stage is right in the entrance of the club, on your left, with a long bar along the right side, heading back. Great, crowd, great location in cool area with lots of restaurants & plenty of parking - both on the street up to 2 hours & extended parking for a flat-rate of CA$20 (~$14 USD) from 6:00pm until the next morning, just 2 blacks away.

The Bovine is a fantastic place that is the same today as it was decades ago. not only that, but it…read moreis also one of the cheapest pints that you can find. Now, are the taps dry? Maybe. Are the beer cans running out? It's possible. But, it's a dive in the way of the old dives. And the acoustics for bands are... not great. But they are a sign of what once was. Without attempting to try to present a front of a time long gone, The Bovine simply exists today as it once did in that time long ago, before Smokes stickers, before iPhones, back when people would just go to a bar to talk with those they didn't know the morning prior. Bring cash though, unless you're looking to make some big orders, because credit card is a minimum fifty-dollar spend.

Overall good, but the beer was just okay and the second server wasnt as hospitable. The atmosphere…read morewas fun with hanging lights and tones of decorations including Canadian tire money on the walls. We asked about it since we were out or town and the nice bartender told us all about it and how they accept it. Later I called back and when I asked if its possible to buy somw from them the guy laughed and hung up.

In a very well-demanded area, this bar might lead the pack: the interior is cozy and intimate,…read morewhile the back patio is gorgeous! I tried an Australian Crabbie's ginger beer for the novelty (sweet and barely feels alcoholic, which is dangerous!) and will try other drinks when I come back!

NOTE: bar is Closed and not clearly visible upon fast glance!…read morewasted time to get there only to as it was closed; due to this I was not able to make it to another site before last call

Wanted to try something different in Mississauga and wanted to watch NHL playoff games. Did I find…read morethe holy grail of dive sports bars. The best way to describe Schuey's is the Canadian version of Cheers (TV Show) where everybody know your name. Being from out of town I sat at the bar and was warmly welcomed and spoke to long time patrons at the bar. They had their chicken wing special which was fantastic and then had to try their poutine which was good. Plenty of beers on tap and the menu offered good bar food. Schuey's is close to the airport and is a great spot if in town of business or take the family. Will be back when in town again!!

The best part about The Commie, aside from being one of the city's best dive bars, is Michael Louis…read moreJohnson, the musical barkeep. This man is a treasure--a multitalented musician who plays in many bands including The Lemon Bucket Orkestra. In season, you can catch Michael playing trumpet and singing with a jazz band on the back patio on Saturday evenings (5-8pm). The patio, accessible via an alleyway off Rolyat Street, feels like one of this neighbourhood's best kept secrets. Such a fun, chill vibe back there. Perhaps these Saturday shows will eventually move back inside, where they were held in the beforetimes, when the band sat cheek by jowl with customers in one of the city's most "intimate" performance venues. But whether Michael is performing behind the bar or on the back patio, the man is a marvel of multitasking. He'll perform part of a tune, set the trumpet down as the band plays on, take people's orders, prepare and serve drinks, and then pick up the trumpet and continue the song. So freaking cool. He also hosts a unique music listening event on Monday nights called Decide on the B-Side...don't forget to bring your favourite vinyl. As for the drinks, nothing fancy here, just a decent beer list and hard booze, mostly. But as described above, this bar is so much more. It's chock full of fun and character.

The owner was horribly mean to my friend. Do not go here if you aren't in the mood to be yelled at…read moreand physically intimidated by the crotchety old owner who polices everything that is said in the bar. Especially if you are a woman. Not a safe environment. Thought this place was meant to be open-minded and welcoming but apparently not.

10/10 food- place is the best. Make a reso…read more I've been back 100 times and it's always so good, service amazing, ambiance amazing, design over all. And open 11am - 2am, pizza offered the entire time!! Woah!

Free pool, cheap drinks, fun staff, fresh meals and a cute Photo Booth! Looking forward to patio…read moreseason for the slushies

I think it's about time someone wrote a review of this place. This is a locals bar on lakeshore…read moreby browns line. Have to admit my first couple trips here were not great... it was a lot rougher place back pre-Covid and it was not uncommon for fights to break out... along with some unsavoury characters hanging out by the pool table. Fast forward to 2024 and it's a much different picture. Still very much a locals bar, but it's become a friendly regular hangout for me when in the area. Food (4/5) - I've had multiple items on the menu and tend to try the daily specials which are usually pretty good. The wings are quite good too... meaty and cooked the way you want them... especially salt and pepper. Service (4.75/5) - I get the sense this has improved significantly over time but the current dynamic duo of Ellena and Yasmin do a great job of managing the bar and floor most nights. Food orders come out quickly and they are always attentive and friendly. Ellena is the sole reason I gave this place a second chance after having a couple bad first experiences. Atmosphere (4/5) - it's your typical locals bar with a central bar, lots of TVs and the requisite pool table. SJ is unique in that they have live bands 3-4 nights a week with no cover most nights. Crowds are muted Monday to Wednesday... and then fills up on Thursdays through Sunday. After coming here a few times I had locals coming up to me saying hi and getting to know you. Not at all like those pre 2020 days. Overall (4.25/5) - I think this place got a bad rap before and probably deservedly. This is a different bar now and I would encourage people to check it out.

Atmosphere is good, but I was sorely disappointed with the beef ribs. Not sure where they sourced…read morethe meat from, but it was dry/chewy and not much meat on it. For $7.50/rib, I should've ordered the tacos

Maguires has a local dive bar feel and leans more heavily towards that than a pub. It's filled…read moremainly with locals and while the staff is friendly, the customers can be a bit loud and the amount of profanity is a bit outrageous. I'm not really a prude for that, but I brought my 4 year old and that was a bit of a mistake. He was hoping for fish and chips, but somehow this is the one pub that doesn't have that. They don't even have fries. They do have fantastic wings and I would return without my son for that. He had an all day breakfast, which was decent and cheap. Beer was pretty standard fairs. Don't expect any craft here. Not even a lot of UK options beyond Guinness. Service was ok. They were nice, but busy and not super responsive. Overall. Come for the wings, but don't expect much else.

Nice pub. For an 'Irish pub' there are surprisingly (disappointingly) few Irish beers on tap, only…read moreGuiness! No Harp, Killkenny, Smithwicks). Live music occasionally, including a regular Wednesday 'jam night' hosted by the very talented Switchbeat Trio. The big draw for me are the dartboards! Usually available for play unless there's a band or a large dining crowd.

Visited the pump with 6 friends last Saturday…read more New management / menu. No more portuguese style chicken dinner. Awwww, that is a big loss. Split a club house and BLT sandwich with a friend and the club was fantastic. Juicy chicken! Mediocre BLT. New manager seems strict. Our group got told twice about things we aren't allowed to do. Bring a glass outside / use an electronic cigarette inside. Must be a new learning curve since we are not a rowdy bunch. Hope this St. Patties day live band festivities and Guinness prizes are still on deck!!

The Pump On the Rathburn is a good neighbourhood pub…read more Great to catch a game on the big screen TV. Great to meet up with friends for a drink. Beer selection a little boring with the usual domestic draft: Bud, Canadian, Coors, but at least they have Alexander Keith Cider on tap. 45 cents Chicken Wings Special on Monday & Tuesday after 4 pm with purchase of Beverage is a sweet deal. Just wish the Suicide wings are more deadly. Service here is friendly and fast. I guess next time when I am in Mississauga, I going to come back and have some more wings with my friends!

This place has such a unique and cozy vibe! The drinks were great, and the atmosphere is perfect…read morefor relaxing. I will definitely come back to enjoy it again!

Love the fun vibe of this place and the variety of people who come in. Lots of fun decorative…read moreelements that make you laugh. Great beer list. Fun cocktails for those who don't love beer. Bartenders are really attentive and on the ball. Great to stop by for a drink or two.

With a small patio at the front, Poor Romeo is a haven for those who love direct sunlight. Maybe it…read morewas how the sun was hitting the restaurant on our July visit, but even with all the umbrellas up there wasn't an ounce of shade. Not wanting to roast, we safely seconded ourselves inside. Here I was greeted with a chill bar environment with tables so crammed together that it'd be a Tetris feat to get yourself into a chair if someone was sitting behind you. Luckily, it wasn't busy on a Friday afternoon, so I jimmied myself into a highchair and settled down with a Gin Lizzy ($15). It's a good first drink since it essentially tastes like a sparkling berry lemonade. The rhubarb reduction and lime make it go down so easy that you must remind yourself it's not juice given it contains gin and prosecco. Personally, even with a refreshing cocktail, I like them tasting stiffer. The El Diablo ($15) hit the spot as the tequila was pronounced but mellowed with black berry concentrate and lime. The ginger beer helped to add a twinge of spiciness and bubbles. This was a favourite amongst our table. A couple of nibbles tied us over until dinner. The queso & chips ($12) arrived with plenty of warm crispy tortillas that were seasoned making them nice to munch on solo or with a sprinkling of finely diced pico de gallo. The queso was a great consistency coating the chip without being too thick and was perfectly seasoned so that it was flavourful without being overly salty. The wild zero wings ($16 for a lb) were hot and juicy, tossed in an apricot glaze that gave the wings a sweet and savoury element, sort of like a Thai sauce but not quite as syrupy. And if they weren't saucy enough, a generous portion of creamy dill arrives as well. Poor Romeo is a great place for a quick drink with nibbles or a casual date. And if you're in the area for an after-meal tipple, their version of an espresso martini is the Night Flight ($16). It certainly tasted of coffee, from a coffee reduction and Jägermeister cold brew, but mellowed out with vodka and a bit of creaminess from the Tia Maria.

A great local hotspot. It's the kind of dive bar and isn't so divey because the food is incredible…read moreand the service is fantastic too. It's small - better for couples or groups of 4. However, they have a table near the kitchen that fits 6 nicely. Can't wait to come back here.