I stopped by The Hole In The Wall recently and honestly, it turned out to be one of those places…read morethat just feels right from the moment you walk in. The atmosphere is relaxed and a bit cozy without trying too hard, which I really appreciated. The food was surprisingly good -- everything felt fresh and well thought out, not overly complicated but definitely satisfying. You can tell they care about quality and consistency. Service was friendly and easygoing, not rushed at all, which made the whole experience even better. Overall, it's the kind of spot I'd come back to without overthinking it -- whether for a casual meal or just to unwind a bit.

Good food here ! I tried the burger and fries…read more Coupled with a pineapple spiced orient inspired espresso ! was a great nutritious experience for a particular person such as myself. Happy to visit again

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 Month Only is one of those bars that you always think about going into, but are too scared to…read morego because you think maybe you'll get shunned by the locals or in a bar fight. We finally wandered in on a Monday night after gaining liquid courage elsewhere beforehand and drank some bottles of beer for $3.75 each. The place is actually quite large, with a pool table (free on Tuesday's I think), and even serves food (we did not eat this... don't know that I ever would). Overall: It's a cheap, neighbourhood dive and you need to expect that the local crowd is a bit gritty... so as long as you're cool with the occasional drug deal happening on the corner... maybe it's an okay place to go if there's nowhere else to go...

I suggested this place to meet for a drink because we were going to be in the area and I love the…read morename. Long story short - this is a legit dive bar. No irony. No humour. It's gritty. The only other people there were young men who were so loud and foul mouthed that the bartender actually asked them to mind their language.

Bryden's is my favourite pub in Bloor West Village. An eclectic mix of seating furnishes this spot,…read moreincluding an incredibly comfy couch. The atmosphere is perfect for catching up with friends or watching a game. All the food here is great, but a few of my favourites include the macaroni and cheese, the scotch egg, and the sweet potato fries.

I've been here many times, probably starting in 2004. Excellent craft beer selection combined with…read morefriendly service. And Martina has returned, a true gem. I describe Brydens as the last bar with a true Toronto feel as you go west on Bloor Street. Maybe with the exception of the Olde Sod. But Brydens has a much more hip vibe. And the food is a cut above most pubs. Well presented and not everything is deep fried or breaded thank God. Beer is the focus here and they are changing up the craft offerings regularly. And the prices are surprisingly reasonable. The patio is OK, good for people watching but the traffic noise is pretty intense. The interior is eclectic and hipster-divey, which makes it a prime pub to get your drink on. And when it is packed, Brydens is a great night out. I would give 5 stars, but the lighting is harsh and from above when sitting at the bar and the chairs are a little uncomfortable. I usually ask the bartender to dim the lights at the bar so maybe I am nitpicking.

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!

Tried out Three Speed on a busy Saturday evening. They're a casual neighbourhood bar. The back…read morepatio was full but spots opened up after a short wait. - Smoking gun ($17.00) and pilsner ($9.00) - Brisket + mac ($20.00) - brisket was slightly overcooked, mac and salad were decent - Sirloin burger ($16.00) - subbed for a gluten free bun ($2.00 extra). Bun was a touch crumbly but the handmade patty was tender

Nothing like some crisp lagers and crispy chicken & mac…read more Quite the spot to visit in the summer as they have a large back patio and you can start here on the bar crawl for the evening. Lagers are flowing and vibes are great.

10/10 food- place is the best. Make a reso…read more I've been back 100 times and it's always so good, service amazing, ambiance amazing, design over all. And open 11am - 2am, pizza offered the entire time!! Woah!

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!

Dropped in for a quick afternoon beer last week and had a good feeling about this place right away…read more It's got a friendly + cozy vibe + small but diverse selection of beer on tap. I think they call places like this "dive bars" in Toronto but they are known simply as "bars" in other parts of the world. They also have a fun newsletter called The Low Bar Bugle which was good reading. It seems to be only issue #1 but I look forward to more. Then we dropped in for a beer early on a Saturday night and the place was hopping. Seems like it is also a music venue. Which we clued in to as we watched the punk rock-n-roll crowd coming and going and listened to the sound blasting from upstairs (accessed via the red door next to the front door). Despite the busy night Low Bar maintained it's charm. Nice to have a great go to bar in the hood. (Low Bar is in the space formerly known as Gaslight.)

Feels auspicious that there's a cool new old dive bar in the neighbourhood. Dropped in once for an…read moreafter-work pint on a weekday. We tried the happy hour special Low Beer draft (big glass, $7), which was apparently something by Great Lakes. It was a quiet time of day with some regulars chatting around the bar and good tunes playing. Came back a second time on a Saturday night when there was a gig upstairs. Place was bustling with people getting a drink in before heading upstairs, then got briefly super busy during a break in the show. Cheerful crowd of punks, rockers and beer drinkers. Happy to see the scrumptious Bellwoods Roman Candle on tap (small pint, $8). Friendly place with groovy old chairs, low light, vintage lamps, random decor and even its own newsletter! There looks to be a patio out back, too. I'll be back!

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.

On Saturday Michael has you captured With joy from the…read moreminute you walk in to the minute you leave.Friendly service And great music. Thanks Michael

Excellent Toronto punk bar that just couldn't exist downtown due to gentrification and I'm glad…read morethat it's here for them in the Junction, (ok well, Lola could be an exception), especially since some of my friends are punk rock musicians. If you hear of any event at See-Scape do not hesitate to go! There's free parking on-site around the back (don't quote me on that) so TTC take the car, or whatever but get yourself down there and put in those ear plugs (available at the bar) and enjoy the show. The main floor has some funky video games in one part and a cool bar to drink at where you just can't be bored looking at the swag all around you and chatting with some cool characters that you won't find in the Financial District, that's for sure. Friendly bar staff will help you whet your whistle so no problem there and the beer isn't overpriced either. Upstairs is where the action is with a neat industrial looking stage that has the overhead grid system made of metal that give it a legit rock venue look, even though it's very small. The bar upstairs has canned beers only so no problem getting one of those and hanging out, with mostly standing room only with a couple tables for the boomers, this is one of the parts of Toronto that makes you feel like you're somewhere else, like Hamilton for example : )

Fascinating place and very close. Nice people, and a cool beer selection. Highly recommended.read more