Overall good, but the beer was just okay and the second server wasnt as hospitable. The atmosphere was 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. read more

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In a very well-demanded area, this bar might lead the pack: the interior is cozy and intimate, while 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! read more

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Cool, dank, dark dive bar in the city with an eclectic crowd, cheap drinks, a vine covered outdoor patio & one of the scariest, yet dopest basement bathrooms I've ever been in. (Disclaimer: As a native Miamian, I am forever enthralled by basements) read more

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An unquestionable classic dive. I love it here and it isn't just the memories of years and drunks passed. It's probably been close to a decade since I last hit the Done Right for a bit of day drinking but it's like I never left. I haven't been a smoker in over ten years but the second I walked in I wanted to fire up a dart. It felt like it hadn't been any longer ago than just yesterday since I sat down at the bar and ordered a double Jameson on the rocks when I did it today. If you want a real bar with a real bartender and a straight up good time then there is no better place in Toronto. Day drinking recommended. read more

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I was in town for the night solo traveling and the bartender,Steve, set me up with amazing drinks and great recommendations for the area! Super cool dude and definitely one of the people that made my night in Toronto one to remember! Absolutely immaculate vibes and super nice people! Would def recommend stopping by for a great beer and great conversation! read more

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My friends had a great time closing out this bar on a Friday night. Nothing gets better than this beautiful back patio, which a tree canopy and strings of lights. The seating is comfortable and great for a big group or a more intimate gathering. Lots of decent-to-good beers to choose from by the pitcher. Had to dock a star because the bathrooms smelled like piss. I can deal with a lot of grungy bathrooms, but this one was pretty bad. read more

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The Best Bar West of The Cameron House. Halfway ta Parkdale, an ideal joint ta spend yer dosh. Oh yeah, great staff and music. Where else wouldja hear 'Pamplemousse'?. Just don't climb that great tree in the VERY shady, friendly, deep patio. They don't really like it. I know. They also have some really excellent beer's, Mill Street's Cobblestone Stout bein my personal fave. Prices are az cheap az they can afford which iz a big part ov the attraction along with a pinball machine which they rotate every few months. Look at where I live now. It's worth the trip and it's really close ta some REALLY good cheap restaurants. If there were 6 stars, I'd give it. P,S.- I think they still take Canadian tire money. read more

So we were wandering across Queen Street on St. Patrick's Day looking for a pub to grab a drink or two, when we stumbled upon the Done Right Inn. My dining companion had mentioned the joint before, so I was definitely curious. We walked in and immediately secured a table right by the window. The bar was pretty busy with afternoon revelers and my dining companion noted that this is the kind of place where you go order your drinks and return to the table with them It's a very cool, laid-back little joint. The ambiance was fun and relaxed, and the bartender was friendly and helpful. I had been warned ahead of time of the cash-only policy, and while it's a bit of a bummer, it also adds to the pub's throwback, dive-bar quality. read more

Now, I ask you, how can you not love a bar that actually accepts Canadian Tire money? How can you not love a bar whose staff actually got pissed off when the place received a great review in trendy Toronto Life magazine because they were afraid the place would lose its local cred? Once described by NOW as "so laid back, it's almost prone," the Done Right is a haven for the Queen West arts community, where lucky writers like myself have enjoyed sharing cold pints with other writers, artists, actors, musicians, and other assorted happy riffraff. When their resident spinner, DJ Spite, is up, you can be assured of a colourful tapestry of tunage to go with your brews. And they're even cool with you bringing in your own food, since they don't serve any. The back patio is awesome with its high booths and the tree that yawns upward from its centre. The bartenders are all sassy and clever, each a unique personality bringing different energy and vibe with them. Their on-tap choices may be small, but its well selected, and plenty of other options stand cold in the coolers. This is a Queen West person's Queen West bar. Beware of imitations. read more

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If it's warm enough to sit outside but you don't have many dollars in your pockets, do right by yourself and come to The Done Right Inn. Some of the clientele is questionable, but I'd take colourful characters over $15 cocktails any day. The back patio has giant wood booths, big shading trees and twinkle lights. I don't think they serve *real* food, but even if they did the gruff interior of this joint would likely prevent me from ordering it. $5.50 for Bulliet and $5 beers will keep myself and my friends coming back. PEPPER POINTS for their sensible math. A double isn't fully double the price. Buying in bulk at a bar. Makes sense to me. PEPPER'S PISSED at herself. The cheap Bulliet here let me down a path of self destruction... to 7 11. Where I bought two taquitos. Whyyy. read more

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Terrible place. The washrooms are disgusting and the male bartenders are the worst they cause drama over tips. They really are awful.

This was my favorite bar in Toronto. They accept Canadian Tire money. I got a pretty good lesson on Canadian Tire money because of this. I also learned that bars need to pay over $3 for a trash bag and how recycling is mandatory in Canada. I wish America would adopt some of these policies. The Done Right Inn is a very mellow place and all of the people I met there were friendly. The back patio is very relaxing. read more

The Done Right Inn - Dive Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Best dive bar I've been in ages. And they have non-alcoholic beer, which suits me just fine, since I stopped drinking alcohol... Nice customers (hello guys, hi Stephanie) and a friendly bartender. Big props to my friend Clo who took me there; I'll be back! read more

Quirky is right! But then again you should question how you fit in the crowd, and chances are that if you are there then you fit there as well. It's a proper divebar with colorful clientele, bunch of geezers sitting around creating atmosphere, friendly staff and a simple selection of alco. Sit down, relax, unwind, and enjoy your drink! read more

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No menu, they don't serve food here! Bring your own food & that's what they'll tell you to do! Which I think is pretty cool. This is probably why they allow dogs to come in, because there's no actual food being handled or served- just drinks. The patio is lovely and ambience super casual. Everyone is nice and friendly. Drinks are affordable. Did I mention they allow dogs?!?! Thanks Miss Mabel for being in my pic. read more

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This is the local watering hole you can be proud to call your own. No frills look with good prices and a chill patio. Almost feels like visiting a cool friends backyard. Rickety wooden booths with plenty of shade. There's no food menu, so just grab some fish and chips down the road and bring your own. Swing by and grab a cheap beer or two... Or three. read more

Thanks to Devyn G's ROTD of this place, I was pleasantly reminded at how great the Done Right Inn is, and how I should visit more often. I made a point to meet a friend there the other night, knowing that they would share my attraction to the bar's laid back atmosphere. I think I share the same sentiment as some of my fellow Yelpers do, that I want to keep this place from turning into something bad or worse, trendy. I compare it to finding a good hairstylist or a good tailor: after a long search and numerous disappointments, finding the right combination of good service and a relaxed atmosphere is hard to come by, especially for a bar. It's been a few days since my last visit but I'll be back. For now, I'm saving up my Canadian Tire money because I know I'll have a better use of it here than at said store. read more

You can say a lot of things about this place, but most will agree, this isn't like having a cocktail at the Ritz. Grandma's old couch at the front, with a large patio at the back, there's a plenty of good seats for everyone. The bar is well stocked and beers come fast. We were on a whiskey tour that night, but balanced it out with a few local beers on tap. There's a filthy fooseball table in the back too if you want to play a round of jitz! Pro tip#1613: Bring cash. They don't take plastic. Luckily, there's a Scotiabank at the 7 eleven just around the corner. read more

I love going to the done right with a friend to chat (it's quiet enough) and observe the locals. it's always interesting, as you can see from the other reviews here too. they also have some decent beers on tap, which is super important. (i think i drink mcdonald or something when i'm there). the regulars are so friendly too, usually a bit too drunk and they just enter your conversation like it's the most natural thing in the world. only 4 stars because the service can be sort of unenthusiastic and the bathrooms are pretty bad (no mirror in one, leaks on the floor, bad smells). on the other hand the service is sometimes really awesome, but here's my story: two summers ago i ended up at the done right often on a sunday afternoon with my friend. we'd finish our shifts around 5 or 6 and go hang out on their patio drinking gin bloody mary's/caesars. i'm vegan so i get them made with tomato juice. the bar tenders would sometimes add all kinds of stuff in addition to horse radish like olives and it was awesome. but this particular time the bitchy server ran out of tomato juice so i ran across the street to buy some at the convenience store (after i've spent like $20 on these expensive double shot drinks) and she still charged me full price (like $7-8?) for the drink. regardless, i still like to go here and bring along some good company, but i don't mind being earlier than my date either since it's such an entertaining place to be. read more

Ok, in prep I've spent a lot of time here in the past. I've had some truly outstanding experiences. here is one of them --- A disturbing Evening... So, at the Done Right.. usually a fairly calm place (sort of)... Myselfand Alex have stopped in for a pint before going home, MacClains and aSt. Andre please, all is well... In comes 'Crazy Gypsy Lady', dressed all in black, black head scarf andall, maybe more of a Jawa than Gypsy, I don't know the Genealogyinvolved.. So here she is right beside me, her face is entirelyplastered with thick gobs of red lipstick, and a ball of smearedmakeup?Blood?Feces? for a third eye.. she is about 1 foot away from myface mumbling and rearranging small scraps of paper in herpurse/bag/evil carrier. She manages to get it together to buy a beer from the bar and moves toa table behind Alex The Bastard with her scraps of paper and generalmalaise..this is better, but not great as she is in my peripheral, theworst place, she's right behind Alex, he can't see her, he's sittingpretty...Alex the Bastard. Now, also in the bar is Strange Drunk Girl (College is back in you know)I've not seen her before, she is quite drunk.. It would seem that she isinterested in talking to Crazy Gypsy Lady. So Strange Drunk Girlinterrupts the frantic lipstick smearing that's going on, Strange DrunkGirl and Crazy Gypsy Lady are talking, hitting it off it seems. Aftersome unexplained moving around the Pub, Strange Drunk Girl decides theyhave to dance, the dancing is unpleasant. Eventually Crazy Gypsy Lady has had enough and sits down, but is quiteworked up now... out comes the lipstick... Strange Drunk Girl nowstarts yelling at her about how they should go have sex, but can't causeshe's on her period (I am getting seriously creeped out at this point)..Around this time it becomes apparent that Strange Drunk Girl has withher Reluctant Male Friend. Reluctant Male Friend finally steps in andextricates Strange Drunk Girl, I am pleased.. Now its just Crazy Gypsy Lady.. She is very agitated, in an excitedstate if you like.. The Lipstick smearing is going full steam, rammingit into her nostrils, teeth, ears, really disturbing... Alex the bastardis calmly staring forward, why wont' he look! I try and make Alex look,to share the pain, he won't. Crazy Gypsy Lady now wants to dance more, she is about 1 foot behindAlex The Bastard, gyrating, pulling up her dress/cape/rags and generallypleasing herself in a very frantic manner (there was inappropriatetouching) . Keep in mind, this is 1 foot behind Alex the Bastard ,whohas tranced out to avoid the situation, and about 3 ft. to my left, thisgoes on for several minutes, I am frozen, it is ghastly.. Crazy Gypsy Lady returns to her seat, more frantic lipstickapplication.. I have to stress that there are literally gobs of bloodred lipstick hanging off her face.. Eventually she leaves, this has been going on for about 30 minutes.. I decide it's time for another pint, my pain alone, Alex the Bastard having hidden his eyes... read more

Great place. Staff has good taste in music, atmosphere is laid back and mostly unpretentious. The regulars are nice people and seem to keep it from attracting too many hipsters. Great patio out back, nice selection of beer and of course Toronto bathrooms. What more can you ask for? read more

Great little place. Cheap, strong drinks and hole in the wall. What's not to like? Service is great! read more

Like another poster remarked, this place is a hidden bastion of authenticity, smack in the middle of Queen West. There are far too many bars in this city that pretend to be dives whilst actually being trendy prepackaged hipster havens; if you're interested in seeing how the whole dive thing is actually done, head here. Great staff, good drinks, cool crowd. YES! *No skinny jeans allowed. read more

Such a fun little dive bar! They even allow you to bring your dogs (although I'm not sure that I should actually be writing that...perhaps it's a hidden thing...oopsy). Anyways, it's dark, rough (in a good way), has a great vibe (chilled out, non-hipster) and attracts a bunch of different people. Only issue is the place is small, so on a certain night it can get busy. But then again that's fun. I think I've carved my name into a table in the back...I believe it was encouraged? Lol read more

You want a dive bar with a fantastic patio in one of the best neighbourhoods in the city? Look no further friends because you're not gonna find a better place. Sure the beer may be warm and there is no AC indoors. Yea maybe skunks frequent the patio, and all the tables are wobbly but man this place feels like home. I spent over about a year and a half living in this neighbourhood and stumbled in to this bar on a whim one day because the sign out front said there was a patio. I'm happy I did because it has become my favorite bar. This summer though it seems to have picked up a lot and you're lucky if you can find a spot on the patio even on a Tuesday night. Go regardless and thank me later. read more

"Shut up and pass me the Janga" is quite frankly the only thing I remember saying that night until it all went into a beautiful drunken haze! It was a Sunday (don't judge me) and part deux of the Yelp Elite/my birthday after parties. I dragged along my hubby and friend Chris to participate in the debauchery. Let's start with the things I do remember... I remember this place being small, dark and random (similarities to my OWN description are purely coincidental at this time). It looked like a cozy dive bar for regulars and Queen Street West-ers alike. The funny thing is I have probably passed this place a million times and never knew it was a bar! The patio is sick! The foosball table was convenient, and the bathrooms were certifiably scary ass hell! Now for the parts I don't remember... I found the most amazing earth shattering cider in the world. The type of cider that if in the wrong hands could spell the end of civilization it self. The name of this cider you ask?! No F***ing clue :-( I guess this means I'll have to make another trip down and try and write it down this time. read more

Dropped in here on a whim after loving what I saw when I peeked in the window. The vibe is super friendly and the beer is CHEAP. CHEAP!!!! (Unless they missed one of our beers on our tab? Haha.) And the best part is the ridiculously huge patio out back. Can't wait to check this place out in the summer! read more

The Done Right Inn is a great place to spend a sunny spring afternoon when you're tired of looking at "art" I'm Trinity Bellwoods. Great patio, decent prices, and tasty Caesars. Last time I was in, the kegs weren't working--but that was a great excuse to drink a lot of whiskey instead. I really appreciate the laid back attitude of this place amongst a bunch of more uptight Queen street bars. The staff are chill and I've never seen any nonsense go down at the Done Right, which means this place is seriously devoid of bros (BONUS). read more

Great Bar! Very accommodating staff. Thanks Heather for allowing me to order a food trike into the bar. Shout out to Lucas of Mailupa foods for the amazing Trini doubles. read more

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Torn. I want to like this bar but the service I had at the time kind of sucked. [Warning rant ahead] I'm waiting and waiting with my wallet out, ready to burn some cash but instead I see other patrons come in and get served before me and it kind of sucks. It's not even busy and I have to re position myself and flag the bartender just before he gets comfortable and sits to on the bar top behind and ask him if I could get a drink. I'm not picky or high maintenance (I've worked behind a bar, I get it, customers need to be patient sometimes, but this was just plain lazy). Other than that, I enjoyed the atmosphere, its dive, chill and has a sweet patio. I would still go back if I'm in the area, but hope too-cool-to-understand-what-customer-service-is-plus-I'm-sure-this-is-my-job-to-bring-in-revenue bartender dude isn't there. read more

What a lovely place! Came here on a Saturday night after an evening of dancing to relax and chat with my buddy. The service was prompt and very polite. The back patio is fantastic for a summer hang out spot. I really wish I lived closer so I could come in more often. Next time I'm in the area I know where i'll be spending the evening! read more

I popped in here after checking out Yelp Toronto reviews. I walked right past it, there is a sign, but not so as you'd notice. Inside it seems like it wasn't designed it just kind of happened almost as if someone had put a random selection of bar ingredients: furniture, kitchen equipment, lighting etc into a cocktail shaker and just upended it into a room. The staff are friendly and the place seems somewhat homely and comfortable. Apparently it's been open 11 years. It's a dive bar in the proper sense of the term, but friendly and posessed of a certain charm. read more

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This place is what you might call the dive bar's dive bar. It's the dive bar that the other dive bars go to for a beer when they want to unwind. I am slightly suspicious of the patio but I am kind of an indoor person so don't listen to me. I sit inside, where it is very chill and you can talk and feel like something interesting (but probably not scary) might happen around you at any moment. read more

Everything you love in a bar, I can't wait to go back. We stopped by for a couple drinks before going to a show down the street. I love the atmosphoere: The bar is awesome, the staff were awesome, and everyone there was friendly and laid back. Everything is cheap: pint of stuff on tap was $6, bottles were around $5, and you get a decent selection. Plus, pinball. PINBALL. Star Trek pinball. Some board game laying around, cute lights and tables, I can see it getting crowded easily (we actually tried to visit on new years, but couldn't even get in the door!) but we found seats easy on our particular friday night visit. Simply put, it's just a bar Done Right. read more

A great little (re: narrow) dive bar in the Trin-Bell area. Seems to have a really interesting acoustic anomoly where you're able to hear individual groups of conversation, distinctly and yet all at once. The people watching/listening was definitely entertaining - kind of like playing Grand Theft Auto and picking up on bits of conversations at the most opportune times. I've also seen a number of people with their dogs in the bar, which is an extra star from me. Tip - It's cash only and packs up quick on a weekend, so be prepared to stand. read more

This was my second visit to The Done Right Inn and I was just as taken with it as I was on my first visit. Now let's be clear, right up front, this is no fancy schmancy cocktail bar, this is an old school drinking establishment with an awesome back patio. The room itself is deep and narrow like you would expect on Queen Street West in an old building. Seating is a limited to a few tables and along the bar and then the patio. The back patio is big, pet friendly and features a massive tree that is probably as old as the neighborhood. The tap selection is small but a nice mix of microbrews and old school stand bys. After all do you really need 30 different choices on tap to have a good time? Service on both visits was friendly and effecient. While sitting at the bar attention is quick when you look to need a refill but no one is pushing you to place another order or rushing you out the door. This will definitely be a place I will continue to frequent everytime I am in Toronto. read more

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Absolutely blown away by the staff here. We called in whilst exploring the area, and tried to order my straight edge husband a root beer (which they don't do). So I ordered a beer and we all sat down, two seconds later, the guy from the bar put down a bottle of mug root beer that he had just gone across the street and bought. This was such a huge gesture and, what I would say, above and beyond the regular duties of any kind of bar staff. We were so pleased, we will return as soon as we can. It's nice to stumble across a dive bar in Toronto that isn't full of unfriendly hipsters. read more

Really cool dive bar! We decided to do a mini pub crawl and started off here, beautiful back deck! There were guys playing poker or a some kind of card game and had some of their own music going which was really cool! Only stayed for one drink but will definitely be going back there. read more

Everything a dive bar should be. We were visiting from the states and showed up at 10.30 on NYE. Friendly bartenders and unpretentious patrons. This is a cash only bar. read more

No Kitchen, so you can bring a sandwhich or order in or pick up something in the 'hood on your way down. Cash only. washrooms in basement. These are the facts of the Done Right Inn. The Truth of the Done Right is that it is a sanctuary in the middle of hipster land. A 'watering hole' in the best sense. seems like the regualrs rule here and friendly casual conversation is the tone. A great place to escape to for a beer after work or when you need a 'Cheers' momement. They will welcome you, pour you a cold drink and keep the tunes coming. It is scuffed, scratched and a little dark, all things I want in a club house. You might be in someone's amazing rec room bar or a small university pub, either way, get your butt into one their mismatched seats and let the happy chatter wash over you as you unwind. Not for the high heeled import car set, I can often find the staff of the queen st scene hiding out here from the 'tourists'. BEST:Good Beer selection, mostly bottles. cheap for Downtown. casual staff. WORST: the chance of hipsters finding out about this place. read more