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.

We dined at Día while staying at the Canopy Hilton, and it's a very convenient option if you're…read moregetting back late and want a quick bite without leaving the building. The ambience is lovely and the seating is exceptionally comfortable--perfect for winding down after a day in the city. Since it's in the hotel, billing is a breeze as you can just charge it to your room. While the food was decent, I did find it a bit pricey for the portion sizes/quality. The staff are very friendly, though the service was a little on the slower side. A solid, easy choice for hotel guests, but perhaps not a 'destination' restaurant on its own.

We were in downtown Toronto one afternoon, and did NOT want to dive into rush hour traffic, so we…read moredecided to have an early dinner at Dia Restaurant & Lounge. I've always enjoyed the elegant and modern decors of the cafe on the 1st floor, and Dia Restaurant was just as nice! We made a reservation on OpenTable, and was seating right away when we arrived. We had a cozy booth in the corner with a nice view of the restaurant. Our server was friendly and welcoming :) and the manager also came by to check in on us during our meal. Our server recommended the Mushroom Garganelli, and it was SO creamy good. My partner had the Caribbean Salmon, and she really enjoyed it too, especially that coconutty jasmine rice on the side! The fried pickles with the sweet and chili sauce was yummy too! Overall, a really great experience! I would definitely recommend this spot to my friends and family :)

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!

Amazing food Amazing drinks…read moreAmazing service Highly recommended for a great date night

Very busy place; you get mixed service from staff as your server is not your server. Very niche…read morelocal spot. Best thing about it was variety of beer on tap. Food is a hit n miss too, someone from our group got ill from the food. It is dimly lit which is good, clean washroom. But our trip was soured by poor service. Management needs to look at the customer service aspect as you get mixed service. Price is avg, not overly expensive, just middle of the line pricing.

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

Flora Lounge is an absolute gem…read more Recommended by a friend so I decided to come check this place out for happy hour. Great cocktail specials for just $10 during happy hour. The aesthetic of this place is phenomenal. To no surprise since this lounge is connected to the 1 hotel, and casa madera. Service was great as well. The server was very polite and always got down to the seating level to ensure we were heard. Will definitely come back for a relaxing time after a long day work.

The ambiance is great. Service is professional and timely. The lounge is located in an upscale…read morehotel and has beautiful decor

I could genuinely rave about Reservoir Lounge forever. It's such a unique spot, and I don't think…read moreI've been anywhere else in Toronto quite like it. The underground setting, live swing music, and overall atmosphere make it feel like you've stepped into a different era. We ordered the charcuterie board, grabbed some drinks, and ended up having one of the most memorable nights I've had in a long time. Danny B and his band were incredible. They had so much energy, and by the end of the night the entire bar was singing along with them. It just felt like the kind of place where everyone was there to have a good time, and it made the whole experience even more special. If you're looking for something different from the usual bars in Toronto, I can't recommend Reservoir Lounge enough. It's a place I know I'll keep coming back to, and it's a night I won't forget.

Spectacular atmosphere, friendly and warm servers, superlative drinks, and the company of great…read moremusic. I wouldn't go there in a night in with people who are going to be chatty. Walk in, order something relaxing or fun, and enjoy. Possibly my favorite place in Toronto.

Just wow. The drinks are sublime. I had the old fashioned, and it was fantastic. The atmosphere is…read moresuper intimate. The music selection is great. And if you are hungry, the beef tounge is incredible. Albert is the perfect host!

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

We stopped by on a whim while waiting for a table at Quetzal around the corner. It's a little hard…read moreto find because it's not clearly marked which gave it a speakeasy feel and made it fun. The hall of mirrors you walk through to get to the main space is SO cool. The inside is dim with an elevated and sophisticated vibe. The drink menu has a lot of very fun takes on classic cocktails. Overall, we loved the spot!!

I'd heard a lot of good things about Slice of Life, so I was super excited to finally check the…read moreplace out on a recent Saturday. Obviously, the ambiance simply can't be beat. You walk in and you're immediately presented with a really cool, really atmospheric hallway that leads into a flashy bar. The service was awesome, too. It was the end of the night, so I figured I'd probably only be getting one drink, which is why I went with the very expensive ($26!) New York Sour ("lot 40 canadian rye whisky. peller estates private reserve pinot noir 2024. montmorency cherry. wild rosehip. citrus. whey"). It's a decent cocktail. The flavors work well together and it did elevate a normal Whisky Sour. However, I don't feel like it knocked my socks off, and as a result, paying about $30 (including tax and tip) seemed a little unreasonable. It's a solid drink, though. It sure fared better than the Truffle Pommes Frites ("shoestring fries, parmigiano, truffle aioli"), which I found to be inedible. I know that truffle oil is one of those divisive ingredients that people either love or hate, but I'd say I easily fall into the latter camp. And this concoction was overloaded with the stuff, so I was only able to eat a few bites before throwing in the towel. Based on this visit, I'd have to say Slice of Life is more style over substance, but I could be wrong and I'll presumably be back at some point to give them another shot.