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

Loved! Great cocktails, service, and vibe. Highly recommend! Smells great too! A great way to start…read morethe night

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.

We stumbled into this place one day on our way home, when my boyfriend suddenly said he wanted a…read moredrink. It was Friday night, we just saw how crowded it was downstairs at the Little Sister Indonesian restaurant. So out of curiosity, we went up stairs and found this amazing little place! It's a very intimate space, small and cozy! Perfect for a date or friends get together. There is a bar where you can sit at, or at the lovely wrap around velvet sofa. The decor is lovely, definitely played a big role in the vibe. As for the drinks, they had a pretty interesting menu of cocktails, a small but carefully curated selection of wine, also had all the traditional drinks you would want. Definitely will come back to this place for a date night!

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.

5 stars! I pass by this place all the time as it is a 2 minute drive from my place and it always…read morereminds me of my 3 divorces/breakups when I end up in Mom's basement! So basically this review is about my Mom's basement. There's a washer, and a bunch of boxes containing my stuff. Upstairs there food and all the eminities. Sometimes I see this old broad, who looks very familiar, walking around. Sometimes she will yell random things at me like "Did you shower today?" Anyhoots, 5/5. Staff is "relatively" friendly yet will admonish and lecture you; usually about women. A bonus with this place: they will lend you money as long aa you don't tell her it's for beer. Highly recommended. FREE PARKING!! Drew's Reviews

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.

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.

This place has been around for 3 years if I remember correctly. And I remember their food was quite…read moredecent last time when I visited with friends. But unfortunately, this time we got a bit disappointed. Platter was filled with cheap/frozen fries that I don't event want to put it in my system. Salmon udon looked so sad, and we couldn't finish it. Cocktail was not bad though. I liked their lighting and decorations. The server looks cute but doesn't seem to be knowledgeable when we had questions (and keep forgot our requests..) I support local businesses and hate to say this. But probably I may not come back anymore as now there are many other fusion bar options available in North York. *This is only personal opinion, and your experience might be different. I'm not mad or anything haha. Just being honest about what we had that day hoping this helps other Yelpers to decide where to visit or what to eat spending their precious time and money :)

Cute little Chinese izakaya spot at Yonge and finch. They definitely don't skimp on the alcohol…read morebecause the drinks are strong! Service was good. No complaints. This spot only opens at 6:00 so when we got there for 7:00. The place was cold and still warming up. And everytime the door opened it would Get cold over again so that was the uncomfortable part. The dishes had flavour nothing spectacular. The only dish I really liked was their poutine and curry udon. The rest were ok. Lots of spicy choices too

This is a cute bar! Love the decor! The lights are a bit dim but it's a vibe…read more The drinks are pretty strong and well presented. There's some snacks but don't expect an actual meal. This spot is good for dates, or catching up with friend. Servers were nice and attentive as well!

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.

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

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.

No one ever feels lonely at this diner, as you step into another timeline featuring vintage booth…read moreseating and a moody, intimate space for experimental cocktails and creative snacks with an Asian twist to shake things up. Those familiar with my tastes will already know the Forbidden Fruit cocktail was non-negotiable. This tropical mix of cultures blends white rum, baijiu, soy, coconut milk, honeydew, lemon, and most importantly, durian. The king of fruits provides a noticeable funky aroma, but the drink leans more toward refreshing melon sweetness with bright citrus notes. A soybean powder salt rim adds nuttiness and contrast, while the spirits remain smooth and subtle despite the combination of rum and baijiu. The caviar fish fillet puts a playful spin on the classic fish sandwich. A thin fillet of cod is wrapped in a crisp, wispy golden batter and layered with a lightly toasted brioche bun, Kraft cheese, caviar and yuzu tartar sauce. The creamy, tangy sauce enhances the fish's subtle savoriness, while small pops of saline caviar and mild cheese adds richness. A side of thin-cut potato chips brings a fragrant crunch without feeling overly greasy. The sliders combine a taste of home with a more polished presentation. The toasted buns are sweet and buttery, while the betel leaf pork and beef sausage delivers a fragrant, meaty savoriness with too much oil. Coarsely cut pickled daikon and carrots provide crunch, sweetness and acidity, though the fish sauce jam is too restrained to make much impact. In the end, this may be a tame introduction to durian for those adventurous but hesitant. However, enjoying the ambiance with a familiar drink is also not a bad choice.

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.

Service was an all time low!…read more Rude seasoned male bartender ruins a fantastic night. Popped in for a beverage after having good times elsewhere and two staff killed that vibe in 10 minutes. In all the decades of my food and beverage experience, this was, by far the most arrogant, self entitled and out right rude service I have ever personally experienced. This is unfortunate for the owners as I heard good things, but after my saucy bartenders myopic, naive and rude insulting communication style, I could not help but feel unwanted and worse actually insulted. 0 score for customer experience. myellf and friends plus area neighbours will not be back unless the rude dude is not front of house staff anymore.