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!

Best drinks I had in Toronto! Small spot but for what it lacks in space it makes up for in quality…read more Great place for a casual night with friends. The bartender was patient with exceeded our expectations in care/attentiveness. Really hoping to go back when I'm in Toronto again.

An intimate bar experience. Drinks were tasty and stiff. I had a coffee martini and my partner a…read morefloral martini. What really makes this location stand out is the service. Our bartender was friendly and my partner and I had a lovely conversation with him. We forgot a phone after leaving and he chased us down a block and across a street to return it. Thank you again!

Cabana is a beautiful lake side venue with a lucrative city skyline view…read more I've been here a few times, and it's fun. They have lockers - make sure you bring multiple toonies, since they may not have the change to give you. It's not cheap, but it's worth it to experience a pool bar with views in Toronto. Since it's away from the city center, they can go big with sound. Another convenience is that one event got cancelled because of rain, and they moved us to the space above Rebel. I don't know if they do this with all events, but this was convenient. There is some food being served. I haven't tried it, but at least it's there.

The place is great, we went twice in one weekend! Parking is expensive at 30$ CAD, (around 25$ USD)…read morewith a 2$ additional charge if you use card. Didn't try any of the food but it looked pretty good, the drinks were great. Bartenders are quick to get you situated, we didn't try renting a cabana. Pool on Saturdays is an additional charge of like $20 CAD ($15ish dollars USD) for Men, on top of already having men pay to get in. Ladies sometimes free before 3pm. Check their website for event details. Vibe was fantastic, DJs playing some outstanding house music sets. Security seems a bit over eager to throw people out though. Don't cause trouble and you'll be fine. I didn't have a single issue. No outside towels allowed, and check their website for the dress code. Pool gets gross after a while so go early if you wanna swim lol.

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

Outstanding location and vibe! Upbeat and chill at the same time. Drinks are different and…read moreenticing. Nice snack, shareable offerings. Staff is inviting and fun. Loved this place and would definitely recommend.

A couple of friends and I did a cocktail making session and we were paired up with Jacob! We had a…read moreBLAST!!!! We had so much fun making 3 drinks behind the bar that we went ahead and sat down at the restaurant to eat some apps! Food was great, drinks were bomb, but service was top notch. Jacob was the best!!! When we come back to Canada, we're heading straight to Jacob!! Thanks for a great experience!

Gord and I had an early supper yesterday at The Keating Channel Pub & Grill on their lovely patio…read morein the back overlooking the water. Gord had Crab Cakes (Served with mixed greens raspberry vinaigrette, chipotle mango salsa & rice) and said they were good and he'd get them again. I had the KC Beef Pie (Brimming with tender chunks of beef sirloin braised in Guinness and tomato sauce, topped with golden brown puff pastry, served with fries) ... the sauce was tasty and the beef was really tender. Having potatoes in the pie would have been nice. Ashley was our server and she was friendly and chatty.

I discovered Keating Channel years ago when this promotion company used to throw parties there…read moreevery long weekend with DJs on the patio. I've spent many a day and night at Keating Channel with decent drink prices, good service, delicious food, and an absolutely amazing patio. They have an extensive menu, with daily specials, and good portions. Everything I've tried has been delicious. I love that they have big and small tables on the patio, many with umbrellas. You can get lots of sun as well. Inside you can lounge, watch TV, play pool and eat and drink of course. A great place for events, music and dancing and not too far from downtown.

This place was perfect for girls night! We wanted something more lowkey and quiet and we were…read moreseated right away. The place is so cozy and nice lighting it was perfect for a catch up with my girlfriends. The prices are very reasonable and they often have good deals on bottles of wine. I had the French 75 and it was so so good. There was only one server/bartender the night we were there but he was incredibly attentive to all patrons and was super friendly and nice. At one point I spilled my drink and he immediately and graciously cleaned it up and gave me a replacement for free which is very kind. I very highly recommend for slightly more upscale-feeling drinks at reasonable prices.

Second time visiting Chez Nous. Tried all 4 red wines (3 of which were new vs last year) and loved…read moreall 4. My wife loved the two more robust ones. Service was prompt & friendly. The inside is very relaxing and was pretty quiet (we came early) so easy for mellow conversation.

We weren't sure where to eat since we were just visiting. We noticed that there were a lot of pubs…read moreand taverns. Saint John's looked like it had a good menu and cool atmosphere. Did not disappoint. It was packed on a Wednesday at 5p. We didn't make a reservation like we normally would. We were still able to be seated in the upstairs bar area. Our server was very nice and a lot of fun. Very cozy atmosphere and music was great. Not pictured but we did also get the Spice Bag. It was very good. We should have gotten two because it's not really a Sharable.

From the moment you walk in the door this place has a great British Pub feel. The fish and chips…read moreare fantastic. The scotch egg was delicious and the chicken club was exactly what you would hope for. A definite recommend!

This is a solid place to go for a pint. The location is great, with lots of shops to visit nearby…read moreand the dining area opens into a plaza where they were showing football and movies on a big screen set up for the summer. I was there on a day where they seemed to be understaffed, though. Our server was very nice and full of good recommendations, but had too many tables to keep up. I had a kolsch and the pickle chips. The pickles were tempura battered and surprisingly bland for vegetables that are soaked in brine. The dipping sauce and cold beer made up for it.

We visited this place during the holiday market so it was packed. There was a wait since it was a…read moregroup of 8. They said it would be a 30 minute wait and that we would get a text. We got a text that our table is ready 30 mins later. However, when we checked in, our table was not ready. We waited for 5 minutes until another hostess approached us and she put our tables together. Once we were seated, we weren't even given any menus. It wasn't until 15 mins after that someone checked in on us since she asked if anyone has taken our order, to which we replied we haven't gotten any menus yet. She gave us a few minutes to look through the menu and took our drink orders then food order. We only ordered some appetizers to share. Our drinks took awhile, but once we got it, so did our food. My favorite was the dip trio with pita. Pro tip: mix the dip for some serious flavor explosion.

Food was great as usual and the bartenders were friendly and made great conversation…read more 25% off burgers on Sundays is a great promo!

Probably one of the most laid back vibe bars we visited in the entertainment district. The vibe was…read morecool as was the service we received. We tried the chicken bites and had a few cocktails. Everything was pretty solid, the chicken bites could have used a bit more of the namesake sauce but they were fried well and served hot. Perfect neighborhood bar in a busy district, the ambiance they've created is impressive.