The bar scene in Toronto has changed a lot. Gone are the days when a few cocktail mixes and beer taps would do the trick. Today, it's more about the presentation and the uprising of local brews across the city. With this, the city's taste has also changed.
We've rounded up the best bars near me in Toronto that offer great drinks and have an amazing ambiance.
- Bar Poet
This dimly lit bar consists of a patio and twinkling lights overhead hanging from a faux tree. They have several local brews from the taps and also have a great selection of cocktails.
1090 Queen St W
- Communist's Daughter
This mixology establishment is the place to be if your mood is Sunday afternoon jazz. The Formica table and jukeboxes complete this watering hole into the choicest fixture for night outs.
1149 Dundas St W
- Hole in the Wall
Hole in the Wall is a narrow, long bar containing 16 taps for Canadian brews. The food, cocktails, and music are also impressive here.
2867A Dundas St W
- The Dive Shop
The dive Shop is complete with indoor palm trees and a backyard patio of sand and swings, which gives off an island vibe in the middle of the city. Expect great drinks at the Dive Shop.
1036 Gerrard St E
- Barcode Saturdays
The luxury conceptual bar, Barcode Saturdays, evokes a wistful grandeur whenever you walk in. Toronto's number one celebrity party ritual has a fanciful bar serving premium liquors and cocktails that'll keep you grooving deep into the night.
423 College St.
