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    Sweaty Betty's

    3.8 (97 reviews)
    ModerateDive Bars
    Open 5:00 pm - 2:30 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    I got a tequila & pineapple. Drinks here were super strong, amazing and everyone was nice !
    Janet W.

    Amazing space, bartender were nice, friendly and knew a lot about the area as far as food, things to do and they were amazing

    My friends and I decided to visit this bar on a weekday evening. Initially, the service was prompt and the bartender quickly served us a round of pickle backs. However, as we finished our first round and wanted to order cocktails, it was very difficult to grab the bartender's attention, even though it was an early evening on a weekday with minimal crowd. We were from out of the country and my friend only had a Florida ID, and neither of us had another form of ID. We were way above 19 and definitely looked it, yet the bartender examined our IDs for a long time. We also noticed fck florida signs in the bathroom, not sure if this was a cause of terrible service but definitely WILL NOT BE COMING BACK. When my friend asked him about the drinks on the menu, the bartender's response was dismissive and curt, telling her to "look on the menu." This kind of attitude was off-putting and made us feel unwelcome. It became evident that something was amiss with the service, so we decided to quietly leave.

    Pink parrot, jalapeño strawberry margarita, and some on tap IPA Beers
    Aditya V.

    Great atmosphere and good drinks! The bartender was super helpful and patient with our group. It seems like there isn't enough seating at first but there is a patio in the back that adds to the charm of this place. I got the Pink Parrot which had just the right amount of sweetness. My friend got the Bees Knees and it had a ginger-y and fruity taste. I'd recommend for a bar crawl!

    Lounge theme back room
    Kanchan T.

    There's so much character in this place I am blown away. We in our mid 30s and felt a bit out of place but who cares..had a great time!! Every section of the place, be it the patio or back room had oomph ana unique theme. We had 2 beers on tap and they went down real fine!

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    Nice fun place, good ambience, intimate and quirky. I didn't get to see the patio out back, but it sounds fun too.

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    Best bar in the city, hands down. Wonderful owner and staff, and has a beautiful patio hidden in the back. Also dogs.

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    Review Highlights - Sweaty Betty's

    Divey, unique, not huge but comfy, good tunes, sweet bartenders and couches to sit with pals!

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    Communist's Daughter

    4.1(117 reviews)
    0.6 kmOssington Strip, Little Portugal, Beaconsfield Village
    $

    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.

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    Michael Louis playing his trumpet.

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    Jazz on Saturday

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    Get Well - Interior

    Get Well

    4.0(112 reviews)
    0.6 kmLittle Portugal, Beaconsfield Village
    $$

    This was such a good find on a Friday night!…read more The pizza is sooo good; it's almost as delicious as Badiali's. The tomato sauce, the crisp crust-- yum! I just wish they had a Hawaiian option, a marinara dipping sauce, and a mushroom pizza that didn't have truffle oil; then it would be even better. The beer menu was a bit hard to read, and it was too loud to talk to the bartenders, but I'd try again next time. Meanwhile, there are arcade games, and many of them are free--! How cool is that? Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, and even-- perhaps my new favourite-- Toobin', which is two dudes going down a river in floaties and getting eaten by crocodiles. Such wholesome fun for cheap!

    "Half & Half" pie review only: 'North Of Brooklyn Pizza'…read moreused to helm the rear of this great venue (maybe about a year or so ago). NOB left and the pizzeria at the back is now part of Get Well Bar's food menu. Although their website doesnt detail this, they offer 18" pies after 5pm everyday, and seemingly use a sourdough dough. A "Cheese" pie is $27 (tomato sauce + shredded mozz; same price as NOB's NY Cheese & Margherita pies). There is "Pepperoni" (Ezzo branded; $30), "Mushroom" (garlic oil base, shredded mozz, Portobello and Cremini mushrooms, goat cheese, balsamic glaze, and arugula; $32), "Vegan Deluxe" (tomato sauce, vegan mozz, artichoke, mushroom blend, black olives, red onions; $32), and "Al Pastor" (tomato sauce, shredded mozz, marinated pork shoulder, pickled jalapenos, brined red onions, pineapple salsa ; $32). In comparison, NOB's most expensive pies are $30). They have a "Half & Half" pie ($34) which is a pie divided in half with 2 different flavours each side, which is what was ordered. Asked "well done." The "Cheese" was underwhelming except for the dough, which was phenomenally pillowy and soft (not in an under-done sense, just almost like a croissant), but the pie overall could definitely have been more "well-done." We might have gotten lucky in using the least stale dough they had, but certainly the dough was impressive, but lacked any char, smokiness, or notable crispness (except along outer inch). The "Mushroom" side was superb, and it was a pity it was called just "Mushroom" as it was much more than a Funghi pie. A diversity of flavours accompanied each bite (slight tartness and creaminess from goat cheese, strong herbal notes from arugula, earthiness of mushrooms, sweetness from balsamic glaze...). It might not appeal to everyone, but it was a great balance to enjoy it alongside the more basic "Cheese" pizza side. Overall, not as good as its former tenant, but the "Half & Half" pie is a great pie worth trying and an impressive pizza for a fantastic bar.

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    Bovine Sex Club

    Bovine Sex Club

    4.0(62 reviews)
    1.3 kmAlexandra Park, Queen Street West
    $

    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.

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    Bar Poet - Beer, Cocktails & Pizza, in an enchanting atmosphere, located on Toronto's Queen West Neighbourhood

    Bar Poet

    4.0(175 reviews)
    0.3 kmBeaconsfield Village, West Queen West
    $$

    I came here for dinner with a few friends, and we ordered a few appetizers, pastas, and pizzas to…read moreshare. It's a really cute spot and the service was decent. I would not hesitate to come back, but there are some things I would definitely not order again. Not order again: - mozzarella sticks - these were not cheesy, fresh, or flavourful,huge disappointment - prosciutto and zeppole - prosciutto were not very fresh or thinly sliced, weirdly presented with the zeppole on the side Will definitely order again: - heroic dose pasta - the pasta was so fresh, great sauce and plenty of mushrooms (my favourite dish) - NYC spicy rigatoni - really good flavours and the pasta texture was perfect (also homemade) - Caesar salad - so creamy and I think they make the sauce in house bc I tasted a hint of the anchovy umami flavour The pesto pasta was pretty good too. And so were all the pizzas. I can't comment much on the pizzas because I was heavily focused on their homemade pasta. Everyone enjoyed the pizzas though. The only things that was bad were the two appetizers we got. They also offer an extensive list of drinks - beer, wine, cocktails, mocktails. I really like this spot and will definitely be back!

    The drink menu is fun, but cocktails didn't stand out. Food is excellent--pizza was irresistible…read more The vibe is lively yet relaxed, like sipping in a summer garden. Highlights: Arancini a bit sticky and spicy, Garlic Fingers are garlicky pizza strips, Casablanca Chicken Pizza thin and flavorful. Great spot for food and atmosphere.

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    Bar Poet - East Coast Garlic Fingers, with Donair Sauce & Truffle Hot Sauce

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    East Coast Garlic Fingers, with Donair Sauce & Truffle Hot Sauce

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