Guidebook for Toronto
Drinks & Nightlife
Cocktails with a Literary Twist- With almost 50 cocktails on their list, using an array of homemade syrups, shrubs, tinctures and infusions, there’s something here for everyone. Even mocktails- my fave. They also offer wines by glass or by the bottle and cans of craft beer and cider.
19 locals recommend
Famous Last Words
392 Pacific AveCocktails with a Literary Twist- With almost 50 cocktails on their list, using an array of homemade syrups, shrubs, tinctures and infusions, there’s something here for everyone. Even mocktails- my fave. They also offer wines by glass or by the bottle and cans of craft beer and cider.
Magical scotch collection. Stick to your ribs dinner in an honest British tradition. Also serves a wonderful brunch. Try the chicken and waffles.
107 locals recommend
The Hole In The Wall
2867A Dundas St WMagical scotch collection. Stick to your ribs dinner in an honest British tradition. Also serves a wonderful brunch. Try the chicken and waffles.
A unique Mexican inspired by the Mexican Revolution. La Rev considers itself more as a space for creativity, making music and art,
14 locals recommend
LA REV
2848 Dundas St WA unique Mexican inspired by the Mexican Revolution. La Rev considers itself more as a space for creativity, making music and art,
Brewpub- for beer drinkers that is for sure. Put simply and sincerely, if you love beer, you should be here.
119 locals recommend
Indie Alehouse
2876 Dundas St WBrewpub- for beer drinkers that is for sure. Put simply and sincerely, if you love beer, you should be here.
An easy-going, low-key bistro vibe makes this Junction-area spot a good bet for a relaxing evening out or for taking in regular Tuesday open-mic nights and Friday and weekend shows.
23 locals recommend
Axis Cafe
3048 Dundas St WAn easy-going, low-key bistro vibe makes this Junction-area spot a good bet for a relaxing evening out or for taking in regular Tuesday open-mic nights and Friday and weekend shows.
Blink and you’ll miss this secret music venue, created by the owners of The Hole in the Wall. (Look for the orange door beside Silk Restaurant and make your way to the basement.) Whether you want to play some pinball or check out a new high-calibre talent or sing your heart out at a tribute night or karaoke, this is one of Toronto’s best-kept secrets.
30 locals recommend
Junction City Music Hall
2907 Dundas St WBlink and you’ll miss this secret music venue, created by the owners of The Hole in the Wall. (Look for the orange door beside Silk Restaurant and make your way to the basement.) Whether you want to play some pinball or check out a new high-calibre talent or sing your heart out at a tribute night or karaoke, this is one of Toronto’s best-kept secrets.
Arts & Culture
Since opening its doors in 1996, Toronto-based Angell Gallery has been dedicated to presenting art collectors and enthusiasts with thoughtfully curated and engaging exhibitions of contemporary art. Representing emerging, mid-career and senior artists, Angell Gallery showcases a wide range of media, from painting, drawing and sculpture, to photography, installation and video.
13 locals recommend
Angell Gallery
1444 Dupont StSince opening its doors in 1996, Toronto-based Angell Gallery has been dedicated to presenting art collectors and enthusiasts with thoughtfully curated and engaging exhibitions of contemporary art. Representing emerging, mid-career and senior artists, Angell Gallery showcases a wide range of media, from painting, drawing and sculpture, to photography, installation and video.
Parks & Nature
High Park is Toronto's largest public park featuring many hiking trails, sports facilities, diverse vegetation, a beautiful lakefront, convenient parking, easy public transit access, a dog park, a zoo, playgrounds for children, a couple of eateries, greenhouses, picnic areas, a bunch of squirrels and various events throughout the year.
494 locals recommend
High Park Subway Station
High Park is Toronto's largest public park featuring many hiking trails, sports facilities, diverse vegetation, a beautiful lakefront, convenient parking, easy public transit access, a dog park, a zoo, playgrounds for children, a couple of eateries, greenhouses, picnic areas, a bunch of squirrels and various events throughout the year.
Essentials
The Union Pearson Express is an airport rail link running between Union Station in Downtown Toronto and Toronto Pearson International Airport. It stops at BLoor station which is a five minute walk from our home.
83 locals recommend
UP Express Bloor Station
1456 Bloor St WThe Union Pearson Express is an airport rail link running between Union Station in Downtown Toronto and Toronto Pearson International Airport. It stops at BLoor station which is a five minute walk from our home.
Neighbourhoods
The Junction