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563 Queen W, Toronto, Ontario M5V 2B6 416-551-7540 With a wall of vinyl, a tropical fish tank and sleek leather couches, Rush Lane is like a reimagined, modernized old boys’ club – of course minus the bullshit and gender discrimination of yore. The bar focuses on cocktails, including house concoctions, four classic drinks on draught

1007 Bloor W, Toronto, Ontario M6H 1M1 416-519-3139 Beer lovers will find this quaint Bloorcourt watering hole mighty agreeable. Owner Tamara Wise’s beer selection might seem spartan at first glance, but the taps and fridge have been thoughtfully curated to strike a balance between local and lesser-known brews, many of them hard to find. Wise’s

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

At Keefer Bar, you don’t need to believe in traditional Chinese medicine to feel the Qi coursing through this dark, moody haunt seemingly sprung from the dystopian set of Blade Runner. At Keefer bar, the back bar is illuminated by sinewy anatomical illustrations in glowing LED lightboxes. The apothecary-themed menu, labeled as a list of

Thompson Hotel Rooftop Where: 550 Wellington St. W., at Bathurst Hours: 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily Vibe: Trendy chic Room for dancing: Yes Can you order food: Yes Of Note: This private space is typically reserved for hotel guests and residents. It is also used as an event space when celebrities come to town.

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,

The Wren Where: 1382 Danforth Ave., east of Greenwood Ave. Hours: 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays; 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Sundays; 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. Monday to Wednesday; 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday Vibe: Casual Room for dancing: No Can you order food: Yes Of Note: This cozy bar has a

We’re Here To Plan Your Perfect Private Events Once Montreal’s greatest event venue and host to a lengthy list of corporate clients such as Yves St Laurent & Sephora, Time has transformed into a full-time, turnkey event venue is its new focus on experience and cuisine. We host everything from private Grand Prix and holiday

Parts & Labour Where: 1566 Queen St. W., just east of Sorauren Ave. Hours: 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday to Saturday; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays Vibe: Hipster Room for dancing: Yes Can you order food: Yes (it’s also a well-known restaurant) Of Note: If you already enjoy the P&L burger, you’ll love