This airy, chic bar-bistro excels at wines by the glass, with more than 30 selections, and a robust menu. At midday, sizzling steak sandwiches are served with buttery...

Countrified trendiness is the idea at this western-themed watering hole, which features Sunday night barn dances and a bluegrass brunch. Settle into a barrel-shaped bar stool...

Favoured by locals for a pint of Guinness or a glass of Jameson's, this low-key Irish bar has a handsome wood and copper decor, a fireplace and a snug.

This trendy boutique hotel got the buzz going in West Queen West a few years ago, and it's still going strong. There's a Euro-style lounge, sushi bar, café, rooftop patio bar...

Tartan carpet covers one big room after another at this British-style pub. The Duke's quiet vibe attracts teachers and students alike; Thursday's beer-tasting sessions are...

This small, hip bar offers a retreat from the Kensington Market crowds, but it too gets jammed at peak times. The decor - brick walls, old sofas - is spartan but cool, as is...

This faux-Belgian brasserie has more than 100 brands of beer and lots of space in which to drink them. On a strip of bars and restaurants that includes Fionn MacCool's, it's a...

It's as if the owners ordered the complete product line from 'The Authentic Irish Pub Catalogue' - Guinness posters, a snug, plenty of dark wood, and corned beef and cabbage on...

Once a week the boys turn up in droves, eager to shed their shirts in honour of top DJs. Cover charges can be high, but the party goes on till morning at the biggest dance club...

Taking its cue from the Moroccan casbah, this subterranean dine-and-dance cave is awash in warm hues, pillow-lined banquettes and Buddha Bar muzak. Thirtysomethings unwind and...

In the week, this unpretentious bar draws an older crowd with its catchy '80s-heavy tunes. On the weekend, there are Latin nights with lots of drag, dancing and hip-swivelling...

This restored Victorian hotel is ground zero for the indie arts scene. The Melody Bar is a large, wood-panelled room with faux-marble columns and leatherette banquettes. It...

Beer aficionados travel great distances for a taste of Peculiar, the strongest of the Granite's bold, own-brewed ales. They also come to nosh on beer-infused dishes. You can...

The Green Room's back-alley entrance leads into a large space cluttered with mismatched chairs and couches, and wobbly tables. The latter are covered in wax from candles jammed...