The Grand Trunk

A great place to just go, relax and have a drink. Casual, laid back atmosphere. Very come-as-you-are. Thank you Melissa for making me feel comfortable. I will be back soon! Highly recommended!

Yet another place to be discovered. We actually stepped in for food (plus drinks) but they didn’t had anything on the menu to eat. So we decided to stay for the drinks. The bartender was so welcoming and friendly. They have quite a list of cocktails that are worth trying. The vibe was great.

Low-key, nuance kinda bar that has the beat of 80s TV on VHS. Good convos, friendly staff with cheap and yummy drinks.

Nice dive bar with friendly staff. I had a strawberry margarita, well made! Lots of other cocktail options + some beer and cider outside that.

Great theme nights like turntable Tuesdays, super cool chill vibe and awesome bar staff! Nothing like it in the area. Good drink prices too!

fun and relaxed vibe reminiscent of drinking at your friend's parent's basement bar. Try it. :)

If you like beer, this is your spot. Lots of locally brewed beers on the menu. It's small and far from pretentious.

Great hole in the wall type of joint with a surprising variety of local craft beer in cans and options for classic cocktails, and cocktails with a twist. Nice chill place especially early in the evenings and seems to pick up later which probably means a lot of industry folks go there, so you know it’s a no pretences kind of place.

Dropped in here for a few beers after dinner with friends down the street. It's a small, unpretentious place with a cheerful host. Didn't investigate the drink offerings very deeply, just chose some cans of Woodhouse IPA. Having read the previous reviews, we expected a cash only payment policy. But when we went to pay, we were told we could pay any way we liked! (There is an ATM in the bar, but credit card was just fine on this visit.) There looked to be a crowd of friendly regulars in and around the bar area on a Thursday night. I'm happy to know this relaxed place exists at the far end of Queen West. I'll definitely be back.

Cosy atmosphere with a couch party backroom with projector. Tables near the window for a date night. Daily drink specials. Just a wee bar at the end of Queen Street...steps from Roncesvalles. Friendly. They do cash or etransfer only but have a bank machine if you are caught off guard.

Another decent cocktail place with decent service. The atmosphere is a bit lacking. If you're hoping to pay with debit, you'll need to use their ATM and pay the associated surcharge. Super annoying. The bartender over-charged for our drinks, and had to adjust the bill when I reminded them about the daily drink special.

I happened to pass by this place a few days ago and absolutely fell in love with it. The people, the atmosphere, and the owners come together for that perfect combination; a bar where you can choose to socialize, or sit back and remain anonymous. Ali and James were excellent hosts and a ton of fun to chat with. I'm told this place is new and I hope to see them continue to thrive.