THE CALEDONIAN

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

Miss Things Where: 1279 Queen St. W., between Dufferin and Lansdowne Hours: 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday to Saturday Vibe: Hipster Room for dancing: No Can you order food: Yes Of Note: It’s a tiki bar/restaurant with amazing Pan Asian and Polynesian dishes.

  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

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

926 Dundas W, Toronto, Ontario M6J 1W3 647-346-9356 OPENED IN LATE SEPT 2013 Rhum Corner, the name came from Jen’s husband Roland drinking rum and cokes at Cocktail Bar and serving them up for friends in the know, in the corner. Rhum Corner the concept came from Jen and Roland’s long considered idea to do

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

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

BAR NONE This nightlife pillar has proudly served Yaletown and Vancouver for almost 30 years. Located in a converted warehouse highlighted by exposed wood beams and brick, Bar None offers the ideal setting and vibe for a memorable night with the city?s most sought after DJs. The venue has hosted legendary live performances including Prince,

Flamboyant owner of Stones Place, Jerry Stone, has been a collector of Rolling Stones memorabilia for well over 40 years – and it shows. The walls of legendary Toronto bar Stones Place are covered in guitars, gold records and posters from every era of ‘The Boys’ career! Located in Parkdale in the heart of Queen