New Zealander Martin McSkimming opened this friendly restaurant and bar in 1980, and you'll still find him hanging around chatting with the regulars. The...

This slice of faded grandeur is not trendy but it's got character. Behind its dull brick exterior, the tavern glows with soft colours, photos of James Dean...

Insomnia started out as an internet café, but the only vestiges are one computer and the late opening hours. The lounge is busiest in the winter, when all...

This historic British colonial building, dating from 1873, was the first merchant bank in Toronto. Now an upscale Irish pub, it has retained its original...

Feeling frisky? The nude sculptures and grainy old soft-core playing above the bar should get you in the mood. The dark, candlelit lounge is not first-date...

A shady oasis by day, a beacon of light by night, the Temp is a favourite with Toronto's alternative media people, as well as old-timers who quietly sip...

Helped by its proximity to the University of Toronto, this has long been one of the city's premier rock clubs. The high, wide stage, rockin' bartenders and...

The Library Bar - all wood panelling, leather chairs and bookshelves - is a classy, atmospheric retreat, just off the busy lobby of the Fairmont Royal...

This casual pub is a Beaches staple, and a popular gathering spot for large groups. There are two quiet patios and top 40 cover bands at the weekend.

To see and be seen: that's the raison d'être of this Four Seasons bar, which offers a front-row seat for watching A-list comings and goings. Though known...

A small bar with a larger patio whose purpose is to lubricate the boys before a night of partying.

This low-key bar is literally and figuratively in the shadow of the Drake. The retro light fixtures, simple cocktails and plain decor make a welcome change...

The Frankenstein's monster of the frat scene, the Maddy is made up of three Victorian mansions grafted together into five patios, six rooms (each of which...

This revamped garage cultivates a Caribbean feel with billowing curtains and a relaxed vibe. DJs spin house, soul, reggae and hip hop. Survey the scene from...