I love the speakeasy vibe of Secrette --the interior strikes the perfect balance between cozy and…read moreclassy. The whimsical rabbit motif on the wall adds such a charming touch. I visited during their Aperitif Hour (5-7 pm), which is a fantastic way to sample their menu at a discounted price. I tried the La Deese (Empress 1908 Gin, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, cold-pressed raspberry, and white wine). It was light and beautifully balanced between sweet and sour, with the egg white giving it a silky, frothy texture. The bartender was professional, courteous, and clearly skilled at their craft. I can't wait to return to explore more of their cocktails--and hopefully enjoy some snacks prepared by George

don't expect good service if girls are seated at bar. had to chase for service to order more food…read moreand drinks. get service staff that focus on customers

Cocktail bar is a super sleek bar on a popular street in Toronto. Servers are awesome and make some…read moremean cocktails. The space is also extremely clean and well managed. They've got some theme and take aways with their cocktails that add a little fun and flair. Great space!

Cool place with THE CLEANEST bar bathrooms I have ever seen. There is even an extra chair by the…read moretoilet for... Drinks good, although not cheap, very cool vibe and music. Sadly, NO RED BULL! Recommend.

What a cozy spot in mid-town Toronto. There really is nothing like it in the area and I would say…read moreit is welcomed! There is a bar area and then a section with a couch and chairs to fill the rest of the bar. The cocktails were good, but not amazing. My old fashioned was way too sweet, but still a good mix. The food was good. Tried a few tacos and the chicken skewers. The prices are a litle high but expected in this area. All in all a great option in an area with little options.

It's hidden on the second floor of Little Sister, they are the same owner…read more The decor was vintage, feels like a private lounge, and only opens on Fridays and Saturdays. The place wasn't noisy at all, good for intimate conversations and makes you just want to chill. If you are looking for a secret cozy spot around Yonge-Eglinton, this is the place. Food (quality, presentation) - NA/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - 4/5 Ambience (interior, cleanness) - 4/5 Service - 5/5 Value - 5/5

I've never experienced such a refusal of service & racism in my entire life... the bartender was…read morenot welcoming at all.. he skipped me to help 2 white gentlemen and didn't ask them for a card to pay first... He was very hesitant to serve me, looks me up and down... He made me pay before even receiving my drink. I asked for a Jameson neat.... He serves it to me in a shot glass. If you are a bartender that's something you should be knowledgeable about. This place is not welcoming at all.. and definitely wouldn't recommend l, consider or even try to come back. Especially when the bartender has hygiene issues. Also he tells everyone that comes in that he can make them whatever they like; which is not possible at all due to limited experience in bartending and limited supplies. In my past, I have experience in bartending/service industry. As I know what they go through with people I'm a really great tipper. But for something like this, just broke my heart. It's really not welcoming and such disappointment in today's society when it's your first time in Toronto.

Nice hidden bar!! Mom's kitchen has a such a nice vibe and very cozy. There are couches, bar stools…read moreand tables for seating. If you're looking for a place for drinks, or drink before heading to a resto.. This is the place to be!

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.

Came here on a Friday night and had such a fun experience…read more The space has a great after dark vibe with dim lighting and neon accents, cozy but still lively. We ordered the oden set with yogurt soju, Taiwanese popcorn chicken, and the salmon fried udon with uni sauce. Everything was super comforting and flavorful, especially the oden on a cold night. What really made it stand out was the bingo game. It got the whole bar involved and made the night feel more interactive and social. We ended up chatting with a group nearby and even taught them a Malaysian yam seng cheers, which turned into a really fun moment. Great spot for a lively night out with good food and energy. Would come back.

Taste & Flavour -- 8/10 The food was good. I had the spicy…read morebeef udon and the typhoon chicken wings. The wings were the standout--very well deep-fried with great texture. Cocktails were fine, but not particularly memorable. Creativity & Presentation -- 7/10 Straightforward and competent. Nothing that surprised, but nothing out of place. Hospitality -- 8/10 Friendly, attentive, and genuinely engaging staff. Ambiance -- 7/10 A cozy Asian-themed bar. Tables are quite close together, which adds energy but limits privacy. Value for Experience -- 9/10 Strong value for the price. Easy to see this being a regular spot for many.

So I found myself in the area for a concert and I wanted to grab a quick drink beforehand. Le Tigre…read morepopped up on my search, and after looking into it, I discovered that the place is affiliated with Cry Baby Gallery (which I absolutely love). I showed up around 6:00 on a Friday and the place was already about half full. The vibe was exactly what I look for in a cocktail bar, and the service was super friendly and inviting. It happened to be Happy Hour, which offered up all their martinis at an incredibly reasonable price, so I decided to try a couple of them and they were both phenomenal. Honestly, I would easily rank these martinis among the best in the city. I absolutely loved my time at Le Tigre. It's a really special place.

Cute spot close to yorkville with a great selection of alcohol, including bourbon. Staff were…read morefriendly and attentive. We sat at the bar and got the trophy room and basic instinct 2. The trophy room is an amaro daiquiri and tastes exactly like you'd imagine... a daiquiri with a slight bitter amaro taste. Great sipper! Basic instinct 2 however is extremely crushable and pretty spicy. The coconut lemongrass foam on top is sweet so it's well balance. One of the better spicy margs I've had in the city.

Found this spot on instagram after seeing a couple posts that popped up on my feed. The bar is…read moredifficult to find but worth the hunt for sure. It is located in a nicer but quiet looking area in Toronto. We had the greatest experience, from the moment we were greeted by Theresa to our seats at the bar. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful with drinks options, curating a special experience for my partner and I. Can be a put pricey but worth the cost since they are catering to your specific tastes when it comes to drinks.

hidden in an upstairs residential looking building in yorkville in true speakeasy fashion!! very…read moreupscale and fancy vibes. drinks were amazing and lots of freebies with chips and sparkling wine on the house. service was amazing, if you sit at the bar the bartender would also make custom drinks for you based on your preferences. all things considered, the drinks are still a bit pricey

Sometimes you walk into a place and you instantly fall in love…read more Lonely Diner is just such a place. It's got this '70s rec-room basement vibe that I personally find completely irresistible. If I had a house, I'd want at least one room that looks exactly like what Lonely Diner's got going on. And fortunately, the drinks and food live up to the incredible atmosphere. I started out with the Haw Yeah ("Rum blend, amaro meletti, pernod, hawflakes, high octane black sugar falernum, mulberry grenadine, lime"), which is a delicious spin on a typical tiki drink. I've ordered it twice now, and it's satisfied me completely on both occasions. Another favorite for me is the Lucky Numb-er 8 ("Gin, pomello & lemongrass gentian, cocchi americano, dry vermouth, sichuan peppercorn tincture"), which is their spin on a white Negroni. It's so damn good. It's packed with flavor and definitely reminds me of a Negroni, but like better than any Negroni I've ever had. If that wasn't impressive enough, the food is terrific too. I tried one of their specials, the Wasabi Fried Chicken Sandwich ("Sichuan peppercorn battered fried chicken with a wasabi spiced caesar dressing and anchovies on a brioche bun"), on my latest visit and it's so, so good. The perfectly cooked and impressively juicy chicken is accompanied by an incredibly flavorful assortment of accouterments. I inhaled it, pretty much. The servers at Lonely Diner are super friendly and helpful, too. I love Lonely Diner. I hope it sticks around for a long, long time.

Unlike the name, its actually not lonely at all here. It was a full house when i visited…read more Interesting cocktail menu to choose from. Durian based cocktail was so intrigued. But dont expect full blown durian. Its very subtle. Food was very delicious as i dont expect much from bar food. But this was worth trying!

Last Sat. 3 friends and I stopped in at Sauce; it was our 2nd stop as part of what became a…read moreDanforth Bar/Pub Crawl. We arrived around 4:15 pm at which time it was fairly barren inside and a 2-piece band (singer/guitarist and pianist) were performing. As there were only 2 musicians and the lady was playing an acoustic guitar, the music wasn't too loud so my friends and I could converse comfortably. My friends and I ordered drinks only and I chose to have 1/2 pint of Spearhead's Hawaiian Style Pale Ale which is one of my favourite beers. It was only $5 (+ tax & tip) which was a good deal. It was quite enjoyable to pop into the venue for a drink and some live entertainment.

Unfortunately, we missed the live music for the day but we did enjoy a lovely drink. The staff is…read morevery friendly and welcoming. The decor is dark and vintage. With lots of great seating. There's a backed covered patio area with a second bar which is so cute. Our drinks were very tasty, and we felt welcomed and taken care of. I will definitely go back and try to catch the live music.