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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.

577A College, Toronto, Ontario M6G 1B2 The Toronto Temperance Society is a haven for those who enjoy drinking well with other civilized adults. We are a private member’s club with Toronto’s only world-class selection of fine spirits and cocktails. Aside from one of Toronto’s best selection of liquors, we have a cocktail program which showcases

Transport you to an extraordinary, multi-dimensional universe that evolves throughout the night. 45,000 square feet of striking design and unexpected wonder combine with powerful sound, immersive light, sensual forms and tactile details to delight and astound at every turn. With breathtaking views of the city skyline, waterfront and the dramatic 65-foot stage, wherever you are

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.

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

924 Queen West, Toronto, Ontario 647-348-2525 The second venture from Team Barchef (Frankie Solarik and Brent VanderVeen) is a smoking-jacketed throwback worlds away from its mother ship’s hyper-modernist sensibilities. Housed in the former Ursa at Queen and Shaw, Furlough is dim, polished and classically inclined. Just the spot for an aperitif – try the Lee-Metford

1434 Dundas W, Toronto, Ontario M6J 1Y7 647-345-7005 Of all the transformed Portuguese sports bars on Dundas (and these days, the domestic-beer-pouring venues of pre-gentrification DuWest are fewer and farther between), Midfield is an effortless original. A relaxed spot to explore intriguing wines without a single drop of pretension – everything on the frequently updated list is offered

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

1574 Dundas W, Toronto, Ontario M6K 1T8 Everything about this Japanese rockabilly bar howls “perfect haunt.” Besides, it’s the best spot in town to savour Japanese whisky. Pull up a vinyl stool, settle on a pour (seven or eight Nikka whiskies are usually lined up) and soak up the Dice’s unique vibe. Ease into a