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878 Bloor W, Toronto, Ontario 416-546-5634 Affectionately referred to as the “pineapple bar,” Civil Liberties has brought some personality to the staid scene that is Bloor and Ossington after dark. Opened late last fall by partners and barmen David Huynh, Nick Kennedy and Cole Stanford (who met years ago working at Ossington’s Salt), this is

  In 1995, when we first took hold of our historic Gastown brewpub location, we discovered that the building had a rare steam heat system. A remnant from forward thinkers of a century past. Our brewmaster had only read of steam powered brewing, but had never seen a functional steam brewery. These are very rare

Grey Tiger Where: 1190 Bloor St. W., west of Dufferin Hours: Wednesday and Thursday 11 a.m. to midnight; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Vibe: Casual Room for dancing: No Can you order food: Yes Of Note: They are a cafe by day and serve snacks and

924 Queen West, Toronto, Ontario 647-348-2525 The second venture from Team Barchef (Frankie Solarik and Brent VanderVeen) is a smoking-jacketed throwback worlds away from its mother ship’s hyper-modernist sensibilities. Housed in the former Ursa at Queen and Shaw, Furlough is dim, polished and classically inclined. Just the spot for an aperitif – try the Lee-Metford

Le Rouge Bar Le Rouge Bar has been voted as one of Montreal’s best nightclubs for over a decade. With two floors, Rouge serves up the city’s hottest DJs in a relaxed atmosphere on Friday and Saturday nights. Located at Prince Arthur and Saint-Laurent, this club is always a good bet for a lively night

Reposado Where: 136 Ossington Ave., north of Argyle St. Hours: 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday to Thursday; 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday Vibe: Casual, close quarters Room for dancing: No Can you order food: Yes Of Note: So much tequila, and some tapas.

Situated at the corner of St. Laurent and Avenue du Mont Royal, Le Belmont is part music venue and part bar. At the heart of Montreal’s active nightlife for over 20 years, Le Belmont offers a range of original programming every week that includes concerts and club nights—covering everything from electronic music, to hip hop,

I have the solution for you. Here are ten places that can be called High-Class, which will match your cravings for big spenders on Friday night.

980 Queen E, Toronto, Ontario 416-524-5209 In Leslieville, this neighbourhood resto and wine haven serves more than 10 types of vermouth to sip while you contemplate what to really drink. Settle in at the long bar and taste your way through a lengthy list of wines by the glass. Just keep in mind that 3