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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.

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

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.

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

82 Peter street, FASHION DISTRICT, Downtown Toronto Event Planner available for coporate & more…

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

1426 Bloor W, Toronto, Ontario 647-402-9728 The Gaslight is the local that Bloor West has been waiting for. Partners Megan Jones and Tim Pritchard (both seasoned bartenders) opened it last autumn at Bloor and Symington, a low-key corner in desperate need of a bar. The thoughtfully designed interior is made extra-welcoming with small touches like

Frankie Solarik / Bar Chef Co-owner of Toronto’s BarChef – rated by Food and Wine Magazine as one of the “top seven new and innovative bars in the world” – Frankie Solarik is a pioneer of the Modernist and contemporary approach to cocktails internationally. Solarik’s work has earned him international acclaim, being featured in The