10 bars High-Class in monrtreal

923 Dundas W, Toronto, Ontario M6J 1W3 416-792-7511 Cocktails are finally deposing the vodka soda, yet shockingly few T.O. bars are devoted to (or capable of) crafting perfect drinks. This is one of them. The list, hilariously captioned and meticulously constructed by owner Jen Agg and bar manager David Greig, features seasonally updated signatures like

  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

The story begins in 1991, when Jean-François begins delving into home brewing experiments. He quickly develops a passion for the trade and begins thinking of a brewing as a career Having emerged on the scene by brewing audacious beers, Dieu du Ciel! continually seeks to question itself, to experiment and to evolve at all levels.

Bar Batavia Where: 2031 Yonge St., south of Eglinton Hours: Wednesday 6:30 p.m. to midnight-ish; Thursday to Saturday 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.; closed Sunday to Tuesday Vibe: Speakeasy, music loving Room for dancing: Yes Can you order food: Yes Of Note: They’re serious about cocktails, and make them into a show.

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

924 College, Toronto, Ontario M6H 1A4 416-792-4497 Emmet Ray is somewhat of a mythical character. Some claim he did not exist, some know he did. Jazz aficionados may be aware of this little known gypsy jazz guitarist of the 1930s and 40s. And Woody Allen’s 1999 film “Sweet and Lowdown,” aimed to shed some light

Real Sports Where: 15 York St., beside the ACC Hours: 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday to Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday to Saturday Vibe: Sports-like (i.e. TVs galore) Room for dancing: No Can you order food: Yes Of Note: If you’re looking for a place to watch the game, it doesn’t get

Where: 220 King St. W., west of University Hours: 4:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Tuesday to Wednesday; 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday to Saturday; closed Monday. Vibe: Casual, after work, loud Room for dancing: No Can you order food: Yes Of Note: Great tacos and even better tequila.   220 KING STREET WEST 416-628-9838

391 King W, Toronto, Ontario M5V 1K1 647-352-7476   36 Craft Beers on Tap with Rotating Selections plus 2 Rotating Cask Selection 100 Beers in Bottle/Can (Limited Qty & Standards)