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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

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

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

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.

Cabin Five 225 Richmond Street West Toronto, Ontario M5V 1W2 Tel 416-979-3000 Directly accessible down the alleyway from The Fifth’s main entrance, Cabin Five is Toronto’s greatest party bar. If you’re tired of the same old club scene with its overpriced drinks and doormen with attitude, then Cabin Five is the place for you. It’s

Datcha is a Mile-End neighborhood bar and nightclub that plays an eclectic mix of electro, house, funk, disco, and “multi-culti” beats. Promoting both local and international DJs, this is a dark, intimate setting that consists of two separate rooms: a dance floor in one and in the other you’ll find the “Kabinet”, where inventive cocktails

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.

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

The Bootlegger L’Authentique is a New Orleans cocktail bar specializing in Whiskey, Absinthe and Live Music. The establishment on boulevard St-Laurent is also a “Live Venue”, hosting several varied shows during the week. Our calendar features whiskey tastings, comedy shows, Blues shows, Jazz, Hip-Hop, funk, Swing shows, conference evenings and much more. The Bootlegger and