3.5/5 but I couldn't really give it a 3…read more Great spot for a post work happy hour drinks and bites on a Thursday. Amazing deal for their small plates. They have tons of food option and a few cocktails. I tried the yuzu gin smash, bang bang shrimp, and dumplings. I'd go back to try more of their dishes.

Big Trouble is a pretty unassuming Asian cocktail and snack bar tucked away on the second floor…read morejust off Chinatown. We stopped by for happy hour and were pleasantly surprised to see that it leans just as much into food as it does drinks, which isn't always the case. The space is simple and cute, with a modern snack bar feel and Asian-inspired touches without too much frill. There are a few larger semi-communal bar tables, some booths along the window, and a couple of bigger booths on the opposite side. One small note for anyone over 30 though: the communal tables could really use some back support, because those stools are not doing your spine any favours after a while. Service was decent but definitely slow. It looked like the place was being run by one person who was doing everything, taking orders and making drinks behind the bar, so the pace made sense given that. For food, we tried the cheeseburger dumplings, bang bang shrimp, pork and leek wontons, and the curry beef pocket from the happy hour menu. We also ordered the popcorn chicken and spicy glass noodles afterward. Everything was good enough, but nothing really stood out. The happy hour items felt like solid value (at $5 for snacks, and $8 for a plate of dumplings), while the regular menu portions were on the smaller side, so you'd likely need to order a few dishes to feel full. Seating was a bit of a shuffle. All the booths were taken by couples, so we initially sat at one of the communal tables, then later moved to a booth to make room for a larger group. There was quite a bit of empty space in the middle of the room, and it felt like they could fit more smaller tables if they wanted to, though that might not be the atmosphere they're going for. They were also happy to make me a non-alcoholic lychee mojito, which I appreciated. It was refreshing, though slightly on the sweet side. Overall, I'd come back for the vibes and the happy hour. It's a chill, tucked-away spot that's nice for a low-key hang, and I'd be open to trying more of the menu next time.

I booked my birthday party here for 30+ people and Eddy and his team were so accommodating! They…read morewere great with emailing me and contacting me about the details of the night and also let me customize my message on the marquee board. They gave me the entire back end of the bar + a booth, let us decorate the area, and gave us all the materials we needed for our cake. Our server was amazing. She was so nice and tended to all 30+ of us. She was constantly around and was always refilling the waters and cleaning the tables. The tacos, nachos, and the cocktail drinks are great. Would highly recommend this bar for a special day. My entire party had a great time here.

4.5/5 overall The…read moregood: great bar to hang out with friends, fits a group of 6 well! Atmosphere was great, vibe was good! Lots of good beers on tap! The bad: ordered four cocktails, one of which I do not recommend - peardise lost. Tasted more like cough medicine gone bad The meh: the rest of the drinks were pretty average. We ordered Sunken Island (tasted like piña colada, Nijikai (good infusion of Japanese drinks together), and proper pimms cup (easy to drink, exactly as the menu describes it). Also ordered the LC nachos, large amount that was easy to share amongst our group of 6. What to know: they have food from la carnita (whom are attached upstairs). If you have a big group, best to book ahead because table is limited. Overall not a bad experience. Great bar to go to if you are around the area :)

This is my first time here, my daughter treated us. The service and ambiance is good …read more We ordered shrimps , sliders , salad and some drinks . Enjoyed our little hangout .

Petty Cash has been on my radar for a while. I finally stopped in had supper there last evening…read more The beer selection wasn't great but bottles at $7 happy prices helped make it okay. I had a pepperoni pizza (san marzani, tomato sauce, mozzarella, fior di latte and pepperoni), which was good. I took half home for tomorrow. There was live music, which was very good, but none of the servers knew who the singer was and I couldn't find any info on their website or social media. The servers were very friendly.

Classic bar with exposed brick and leatherette booths. Great whiskey selection. Visiting Canada for…read morethe first time as a whiskey drinker and wanted to try the much maligned Canadian whiskeys. This place had a solid old fashioned and a terrific collection. I started with Canadian Club 18 yr. And it was good. A few others I won't bore you with. I had the beef sliders and they were tasty. Nicole was friendly and super helpful and I enjoyed chatting with whiskey aficionados at the bar. Can't wait to come back and try more of their collection!

Fantastic bar. Great music and drinks. The music was great. The people even better. Loved the room…read moreas well. Very well done with a lot of design around the early days of Whiskey in Toronto hence the name...it will be missed!

Long time great neighbourhood restaurant/tavern with a rooftop patio with tv screens and bar and a…read morevery lively vibe, perfect to watch the fifa world cup and any sports events. They also have a patio on the street level (dog friendly) before going inside the main dining area. Rooftop patio doesn't have AC but it's got many ceiling fans (not dog friendly). Service was good when we went there even during world cup game days. But some of the food items got delayed as they're extremely busy around dinner time and especially with the ongoing world cup match. We only got nachos as they're very big portion and could likely feed 4 people. But because of the delay, it got a bit soft. Service was good even during busy hours. I've noticed they also have live bands and jazz and burlesque events and would definitely return to check them out. Will try the food menu again at a less busy time as well.

Saturday Jazz : every Saturday 3pm to 5pm - grabbing some drink while listening live jazz musdic is…read morethe most relaxing way to spend weekend! I was here to attend Jazz FM event JAZZ MATINEE! Featuring Canadian musician Alexis Baro's Afro-Cuban Jazz. The doors open 2pm (first come first seated). although we arrived shortly after 2pm, the stable seats were already taken, so we seated at the bar counter. By 2:30 this small bar was full with a lit of standing audience already. We had the following cocktails. # Trinidad Sour (Angostura bitter, JP Wisers rye, orgeat, lemon juice) # Screwball white Russian (Screwball peanut butter whiskey, stolichnaya volka , khalua 1/2 & 1/2) Both were boozy and all the unique flavors wee well balanced. Trinidad sour is very fruity with slightly spicy aroma. Loved it! Screwball white russian had nice nutty aftertaste. Delicious. I will definitely come back for music & booze. Had a nice time. Alexis Baro's band was powerful. Nice to learn about great Canadian jazz musicians. Thank you!

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.

Excellent Toronto punk bar that just couldn't exist downtown due to gentrification and I'm glad…read morethat it's here for them in the Junction, (ok well, Lola could be an exception), especially since some of my friends are punk rock musicians. If you hear of any event at See-Scape do not hesitate to go! There's free parking on-site around the back (don't quote me on that) so TTC take the car, or whatever but get yourself down there and put in those ear plugs (available at the bar) and enjoy the show. The main floor has some funky video games in one part and a cool bar to drink at where you just can't be bored looking at the swag all around you and chatting with some cool characters that you won't find in the Financial District, that's for sure. Friendly bar staff will help you whet your whistle so no problem there and the beer isn't overpriced either. Upstairs is where the action is with a neat industrial looking stage that has the overhead grid system made of metal that give it a legit rock venue look, even though it's very small. The bar upstairs has canned beers only so no problem getting one of those and hanging out, with mostly standing room only with a couple tables for the boomers, this is one of the parts of Toronto that makes you feel like you're somewhere else, like Hamilton for example : )

Fascinating place and very close. Nice people, and a cool beer selection. Highly recommended.read more

Nah this place is INSANE. The fried chicken, another level. The service, another level. Trust me…read morethis spot is a 6/5 straight up. I was here on a Friday when they had their club event going on, and the music for the ambiance, another level. Trust me go here. Don't think about it. One of my top 3 friend chicken spots in Toronto without a doubt.

Came here to watch the Euros on patios…read more The service was amazing, the waitress helped get an extra umbrella due to the heat, helped us move table without issues,. Food: for the octopus balls and the buckets of beers. 6 steamwhistle for 25$. Fully worth it. (5 stars) The only complaint was the tv for euros was delayed by over one minute, the neighbors were cheering for a full minute before we saw it, we had to go else where for the extra time.