THE CALEDONIAN

Get to know Alberta’s nerdiest brewery. Analog was created by two best friends from college and a love for craft beer/video games. While we both held different jobs through our lives we eventually got tired of the grind and sought out to do something that combined our passions of craft beer and being massive nerds.

  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

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

972 Danforth, Toronto, Ontario M4J 1L9 416-463-7843 A proponent of good beer for over 30 years, we support local craft and fine import brews. With over 230 bottles and cans as well as 25 local craft brews on tap, there is something for everybody. We participate in Toronto Beer Week, OCB Week, and hold our

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

Parts & Labour Where: 1566 Queen St. W., just east of Sorauren Ave. Hours: 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday to Saturday; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays Vibe: Hipster Room for dancing: Yes Can you order food: Yes (it’s also a well-known restaurant) Of Note: If you already enjoy the P&L burger, you’ll love

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

Reposado Where: 136 Ossington Ave., north of Argyle St. Hours: 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday to Thursday; 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday Vibe: Casual, close quarters Room for dancing: No Can you order food: Yes Of Note: So much tequila, and some tapas.

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