Bartenders were amazing. I was in about 3 weeks ago. Stopped back in and they remembered I asked…read morefor a specific drink and remembered my name. That's pretty extraordinary! Eric was really personable and makes a good cocktail!!! Worth stopping in especially if you are staying at the delta

Matt was very friendly and helpful in determining what would be a good drink. No bourbon was…read moreavailable. So he asked questions and we discussed what we liked and he found something comparable for us to try that was local. We ended up loving our choices thanks to his helpful recommendations. Great atmosphere as well very cozy whisky bar vibes. Can order food from the hotel restaurant as well

I've been meaning to try Compton Ave for a little while now and when they had their Christmas pop…read moreup, A Christmas Carol, I just had to go. Went here with a group of 6 of my friends and we pretty much ordered everything on the holiday menu. It's got a very old English style look to the place and was very tastefully decorated. For drinks we got the berry christmas (which they can also make non-alcoholic), jingle all the way (clarified), home alone, crosby's hot cocoa, cafecito, and muffin mans old fashioned. My friends loved their drinks. My cafecito and old fashioned were both stirred drinks and had the perfect Christmas flavor to them. I would go back again to try their regular menu next time.

Good vibes, good cocktails, good food! 5/5…read more An immersive cocktail bar that had immaculate vibes during the holiday season. Decked out in holiday decor it was a beautiful time! Made resos way in advance to the holidays, got seated at a large sofa booth and had to share the table/ seating with another party. Not an issue at all! It's cozy and nice in there but boy, was it dark! I really couldn't see the menu with their small candle light and had to use my phone flashlight instead (haha!). Perhaps should get menu lights so patrons can see what they can order. We got a variety of cocktails to try which were all delicious and so different/ tasty. Also got a bunch of tapas share plates for the table as well. Here's what we got: Fried brussel sprouts 5/5 - Crispy, sweet and salty. Cooked with maple and dijon, topped with fennel and puffed tapioca. Great sharing vegetable dish. Scotch egg 5/5 - Never had a Scotch egg before and loved it. It's a soft boiled egg in the middle, coated with sage and onion stuffed pork and has a fried exterior. The mix of textures really had a delicious mouth feel to it. Hickory smoked olives 5/5 - Can't go wrong with olives, especially when they are smoked and topped with some citrus and herbs. Grilled steak diane 5/5 - A Picanha steak, with mushrooms, worcestershire, brandy, cream and apricot. The sauce that came with this steak was the winner of it all. Delicious, well balanced flavours. Everything here was really well cooked with delicious flavours all around. Dishes are tapas style so you can expect them to be small and shared. Receipt came in a cute envelope with a sealed stamp - the details were great! Can't wait to come back here to try more things in the future!

This is a great Scotch bar in college town but my husband and I sit at the bar and the Scotch…read morestarted to pour. They have a magnificent selection, some pretty high dollar, but if u know anything about whisky u will love it. The bartender was very knowledgeable. The service was great and it seems many of the folks in the place were regulars. The food is strictly Scottish so if u don't like meat pies don't order anything. I had the beet salad. It was terrific. My husband had Hagis sausage and then we split a beef pie. We had a crappy day of travel and this little joint turned things around for us.

From the moment you step foot inside The Caledonian, you will be drawn to its cozy interior…read more While dinner was amazing, the real highlight of the evening was their deep fried mars bar We had intended on only ordering one to share - but just had to order a second.

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.

This was my first visit to Boxcar Social inside Waterworks Food Hall and I got a delicious soy milk…read morelatte with honey. They didn't have any vanilla which I usually get at other coffee shops but it still tasted good with honey. Great service by Rebecca and loved the leaf design she did on the foam! It's usually difficult to do with soy milk so I was impressed! I also liked the warm ambiance of the place that had stools for people to sit and work.

I always loved Boxcar when it was on the corner of the waterworks building, the room with the loft…read more Sadly that location closed up and was taken over by Sobr Market the non-alcohol drink specialists, who previously only had the loft space in that location. Now, I'm reviewing the new spot for Boxcar, who is inside the Waterworks food court. Same deal for coffee with the choice of beans, one for straight and one for mixing. On the opposite side of the coffee counter is the Boxcar bar with full selections and signature cocktails, quite different than in the old location with a couple cocktails on the menu but no actual bar. Missing are several things. Firstly, the bar stools at the order counter, with separate tables as the option if you want to sit. Sure, there's the bar attached which would be nice later in the day, but they lost the food options. The avocado sandwich was super popular. In fact there are no breakfast options in the entire food court so far. Even the baking selection has been slimmed. Nice to have them back, regardless, and being adjacent to one of downtowns best off-leash parks really convenient. Espresso $3.85.

My favorite whiskey bar, great food and a vast selection of whiskey and bourbon, also serving other…read morecocktails as well, they always have a band on the weekends too Highly recommend

We walked over on a beautiful winter evening for a drink and dinner, not expecting to love it as…read moremuch as we did. I made reservations that morning for an early dinner (happy hour daily from 4-6pm!). We grabbed a drink at the bar and brought it to our upstairs table overlooking the expansive whiskey library. I got the strawberry lemonade with tequila, my partner got a mule. Both drinks were truly excellent, crafted with quality and fresh ingredients/mixers. They went down very easy. I got the filet, cooked perfectly. My partner got the chicken which was so juicy and flavorful. We shared plates and loved every bite. The service was great. Lucky Day made for a fantastic start to a date night and I know for certain that we'll be back!

Loved our stop here. Came for the scotch, of which they had a great selection…read more Our bartender was knowledgeable and happy to chat about what they had, and provide suggestions. We were there late on a Sunday night, so other than a few regulars we had the place to ourselves. They appear to get live music in, but we were too late to enjoy it. The place has patina. Dark and moody. Great music 'on the stereo '. Will return.

I could see this being a chill spot to frequent with a date or someone you want to have a…read moreconversation with. The place is quiet and all you hear is the jazz music playing. On the night I went, it felt like the Jazz version of a "Swingers" bar scene without the crowded bar. If you find the music to be too loud in the room it's actually being played in, just seat yourself closer to the front of the bar. You could just drink and listen to music all night, but the food was an added bonus. The waiter talked me into trying the burger with halloumi (cheese), and it did not disappoint. Good: -The Emmet Burger was tasty -live music -good vibes -expansive whiskey menu -the waiter was informative and friendly Bad: -no fault of their own, but it was very warm inside

Cute stop for a cocktail bar hopping night. Their drinks are a bit too sweet for our liking, but…read moreI'm always a sucker for the Asian inspired flavours! We tried the Opium signature drink and the Chinese Hangover (had a super nostalgic orangey flavour for me).

Opium Bar is all about providing quality and delicious Asian inspired tapas along with their unique…read morecocktails. Located at Ossington & Dundas, this spot is perfect to chillax or catch up with friends. The restaurant is just right to accommodate large groups, but you would have to make a reservation as most of the seats are 2 seaters/bar seats. They have a lot of unique cocktails available to go with your meal, but if you want mocktails, you can get a customized one for just $5.50 too ~ If I had to say, all of the food I've tried was delicious, but here are some of my favorites. - Noodles ($11): Their soft Chinese cut ribbon styled noodles is topped with their in-house special beef paste. - Opium Chicken ($13): Their Taiwanese style chicken is seasoned well and made out of dark boneless meat that's marinated in their special recipe for hours. - Veggie and beef dumplings ($8.50 each): The dumplings are always made fresh in house without MSG. Getting them pan fried adds the perfect crispy texture! (+0.75). The owners who are usually working were very friendly to us. We had a good chat and I can really tell how passionate they are about this business. I highly recommend checking this bar out if you visit downtown Toronto!