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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

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,

Where: 505 College St., west of Bathurst Hours: 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily Vibe: Trendy Room for dancing: No Can you order food: Yes Of Note:The octopus is arguably the best thing on the menu.

1602 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario 416.823.0661 Also known as the bar whose name changes nightly according to the whims of the presiding barkeep, 1602 has all the creature comforts of a local: mellow lighting, well-loved couches, a chalkboard wall that invites inebriated scrawls and, best of all, a long bar backed by shelves so

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

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

Nothing gets you going like a bong. Having a good bong is necessary if you like smoking up but going to the headshop isn’t always a good idea no matter where you are in US or Canada. The first thing you’ll feel when at our online store is overwhelmed simply because of how many things

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

Situated at the corner of St. Laurent and Avenue du Mont Royal, Le Belmont is part music venue and part bar. At the heart of Montreal’s active nightlife for over 20 years, Le Belmont offers a range of original programming every week that includes concerts and club nights—covering everything from electronic music, to hip hop,