Green Room

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.

1.7 km•West Queen West, Ossington Strip, Trinity Bellwoods

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Sweaty Betty's

3.8(98 reviews)

Love the fun vibe of this place and the variety of people who come in. Lots of fun decorative…read moreelements that make you laugh. Great beer list. Fun cocktails for those who don't love beer. Bartenders are really attentive and on the ball. Great to stop by for a drink or two.

Cute little spot with a lot of options. The staff here are amazing and the people that come by are…read moreusually regulars with very warm smiles.

1.3 km•Niagara, West Queen West

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

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Love it!

The Done Right Inn

4.3(51 reviews)

Overall good, but the beer was just okay and the second server wasnt as hospitable. The atmosphere…read morewas fun with hanging lights and tones of decorations including Canadian tire money on the walls. We asked about it since we were out or town and the nice bartender told us all about it and how they accept it. Later I called back and when I asked if its possible to buy somw from them the guy laughed and hung up.

In a very well-demanded area, this bar might lead the pack: the interior is cozy and intimate,…read morewhile the back patio is gorgeous! I tried an Australian Crabbie's ginger beer for the novelty (sweet and barely feels alcoholic, which is dangerous!) and will try other drinks when I come back!

1.4 km•Entertainment District, Downtown Core

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Patio

Wide Open

3.3(98 reviews)

True Dive Bar. Crowded. Small. No seltzers so bring your beer or liquor choices. Service was…read moreamazing. TVS with sports and music was going!

Such as great place to watch hockey, baseball and have a few drinks. This has to be the best dive…read morebar in Ontario.

1.9 km•Entertainment District, Downtown Core

Very narrow bar.

The Entrance.

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Charlotte's Room

4.1(8 reviews)

The food was so much better than typical bar food. It was delicious!! The service is A+ and so…read moreattentive. The place had a great vibe, perfect after a long day. We were visiting Toronto and returned 3 times during our stay. It is great to make someplace your local watering hole in such a short time. Plus, we are the best food.

Cool vibe with lots of TVs and pool tables. Personally I feel the staff could have been more…read morefriendly but they were busy. Drinks were good and many beer choices.

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Cherry's High Dive

4.1(34 reviews)

1.6 km

I've been to Cherry's High Dive a handful of times, but each time I've gone it's been a great and…read morememorable experience. The dive bar kind of has more of a rustic, casual vibe, with the crowded hustle and bustle of the servers carrying food. The main walkway used to find indoor seating and bathrooms is a tight squeeze, and it's only really one way traffic to get around the dive bar. The food is great, with moderately quick wait times and fair pricing. The fries are really good, and so are the mozzarella sticks-- the cheese pull is so worth it!! If you're looking for a chill night out with friends, with a homey ambiance and food that's more than worth the price, Cherry's is a great option!

A really cool and unique spot! Love the vibe and perfect place to hang out to watch a game, play…read morepool, and eat. They even had a Photo Booth! Food - 4.1/5 - Smash burger with curly fries - it was a pretty good smash burger. I'd get it again, for sure. The curly fries really hit too. The pizza looked amazing and loved how it was a thin crust - would try that next time! Ambiance - 5/5 - Many screens to watch sports games, high top table booths, a bar area, and just overall a vibe! Perfect vibe for what it's meant for. Service - 5/5 - Friendly and fast service!

Photobooth

Pool table

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Free Match stick at the end!

Handlebar

4.3(65 reviews)

0.6 km•Kensington Market

Such a fun bar! Drinks are cheap…read more The music is great. The staff is friendly. I had a blassssst being here and will definitely come back

This place rulessss. Great bartender (Zack) and the ambience is perfect for a Saturday afternoon…read more Highly recommend!

1.4 km•Ossington Strip, Little Portugal, Beaconsfield Village

Bar top with live music.

Frequencies for August 2026

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Come in and dance for free and drink water if you can't afford to buy anything.

Communist's Daughter

4.1(119 reviews)

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.

Honestly, one of the strangest and worst experiences I've had at a bar…read more We waited outside patiently for about 25 minutes and once we were finally let inside, we noticed two open seats at the bar and waited patiently to have our orders taken. Instead, the elderly man working behind the bar repeatedly took orders from people who had come in after us while completely ignoring us. He then stepped outside to speak with security, came back in, and told us directly that they were at capacity and he was unable to serve us -- despite the fact that we had already been allowed inside and were sitting at the bar waiting to order. The whole interaction was extremely weird and uncomfortable. If you're at capacity, that's understandable, but then don't let people in and have them wait around only to refuse to serve them. The way we were treated felt incredibly dismissive and bizarre. Would not recommend. Avoid this place at all costs.

1.6 km•Entertainment District, Downtown Core

Michael Louis playing his trumpet.

Jazz on Saturday

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John Borra and Sam Ferrara, Sunday matinee

Bar Hop

4.0(354 reviews)

Always come to Bar Hop on King for the Buck-a-Shuck (usually on Mondays or Tuesdays) and honestly,…read morefor the $1 oysters, it is pretty good quality. The red wine mignonette is spot on. The oysters are usually smaller, but I mean, you can't complain for the price you're getting. We had a few Aperol spritzes and were very happy with them. I do prefer the patio compared to the indoor seating as it's quite dark in there. Service was very fast too the last time we went, but we also went right when they opened at 4pm so maybe that was the case. Either way, I'd recommend Bar Hop as a casual day or evening out.

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.

Buck a Shuck Oysters

Front

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Honey Gochujang Chicken Bites

Lucky Shrike

4.6(18 reviews)

0.7 km•Little Italy

It's 2025 and the Lucky Shrike is a shadow of its former self. Rude bartenders that make you feel…read morecold. No smiles, slow service. Decor hasn't changed but patio still nice. NIGHTMARE service.

Hands down, best bar in the city. Unpretentious spot to grab a shot and a beer. Great patio, good…read morestaff, decent drinks. What more do you want?

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Conrad O.

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2

0

18 years ago

As a university student, I can tell you in all honesty, I come here a lot. I mean a lot. The food is cheap and delicious, and the atmosphere is the best part. The main room is filled with art, sculpture, and colorful Christmas lights, and once you sit down, you feel comfortable enough that you forget you're in a restaurant at all. It's exactly the kind of low-key place university students and hipsters love to be, but without the snobbiness that comes with such a title. read more

Jim G.

4

14

0

9 years ago

You get what you pay for and the drinks here aren't the best and they use the low price basic bar rail liquor, but they are cheap. They taste like they may be watered down a bit but if so it's in the bottle because we watched them pour it. The food is your basic bar offerings but tasty enough and also quite affordable. Staff seems overworked and could be more polite. read more

Mandy M.

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2

0

11 years ago

This place isn't just a dive... It's the worst possible place you could EVER go. Just don't do it. The manager is a drug addict. The security guards are rapists. The servers are prostitutes. The people who hang out here tend to dabble in the former, and latter. Just avoid this dump. read more

Alexa B.

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4

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9 years ago

I come for drinks and to socialize. All my nights spent here were great which I attribute to the affordable booze, artistic atmosphere and my company. I'm not making comments on food nor service. read more

Lindsay C.

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7

0

11 years ago

Their patio is cosy and awesome all year round, and you can't beat their drink prices. Their food menu is a bit hit and miss but you can't go wrong with the nachos. read more

Ron L.

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4

0

5 years ago

Great service went here a couple nights ago with some friends and we will definitely be back. Food was great and had a large drink menu.

Dasiga S.

Elite 19

118

130

481

10 years ago

Awesome place to go after class to grab drinks with friends. Has such a cozy vibe to it! Plus drinks are cheap.

Anh V.

15

2

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12 years ago

The food is horrible. Chicken Pad Thai smell like shit!!! Drink is really good. But customer service is bad!!!

Nithin N.

1

2

12 years ago

it is good place to be , nice place for friends !!!! reasonably priced alcohol and tasty food !!!!!!!

Roy M.

191

151

1

17 years ago

I love Green Room. The atmosphere, the food, the sangria. I need to go there more often!

Ryan J.

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14

0

11 years ago

great atmosphere the servers are really good and drinks are phenomenal

Kavi U.

45

1

0

10 years ago

Great food with the right amount of serving and cheap drinks!

Roy R.

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25

0

13 years ago

I loved the atmosphere, would definitely go again.

Yerik T.

10

2

0

15 years ago

this place is open again.

Michael M.

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5

0

14 years ago

Awesome place

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