Located in the historic Gothic Revival style Euclid Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Keg Mansion offers the best of both worlds. Primarily a steakhouse, the restaurant sees a classy and sophisticated crowd. An ideal place for a special evening, the steak at the restaurant is absolutely delicious and so is the prime rib. The bar has a good selection of wines and the service is prompt. End your meal with a Billy Miner Pie.
A beer aficionado's dream, Tallboys has a wide range of craft beers to satisfy all kinds of palates. Located at Bloor Street West, it offers a cool and laid-back ambiance and draws huge crowds on all days of the week. Perfect for an after-work drink, Tallboys is a favorite choice among many. Decent service, good food, and a friendly staff is what you will find here. Unwind over chilled beer accompanied by bites such as chili cheese fries, burgers, or some chicken wings. You can also choose to host your next party here, and the team at Tallboys will be glad to assist you.
Lee opened its doors in 2004 and is owned by celebrated chef Susur Lee. Its black and pink decor is highlighted by velvet-rose banquettes and dim lights. This upscale Asian fusion restaurant has a menu set for small plates meant to share with your friends. Savor their Mexican Goat Cheese Tart, Crispy Shoe String Potato, Lentil and Quinoa Croquettes, Singaporean-style Slaw, Caramelized Black Cod, Spice Crusted Diver Scallop, Assam Thai Satay and Korean Style Marinated Beef Striploin. Round it off with desserts like Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée and Pear Tart. Complement your meal with signature cocktails and wine.
House on Parliament has been around for more than 15 years now, almost a landmark in Cabbagetown. The place can be described as a homey, cozy pub where there's lots of light-hearted banter, laughter and many friendly faces. The menu features delectable pub grub; lots of sandwiches, paninis and finger food. Fish n' Chips and pulled pork sandwich are quite recommended here. The drinks menu, on the other hand features several regional and European brews; pilsners, cask-ales and ciders, you can have your pick of brews. There's also a selection of wines - red, white and bubbly from all over the world. House on Parliament is basically a place where locals come to chill after a hard day's work; you're friendly, neighborhood waterin' hole.
Although Midfield seems like an unlikely name for an intimate, romantic venue that this Dundas West establishment actually is, it is befitting to the essence and concept behind it. A haven for oenophiles in the city, the Midfield Tavern and Wine Bar maintains the ethos expected from a traditional wine bar while cutting out the unnecessary, formal, uppity attitude that is usually associated with them. With a charming, minimalist decor that includes, small round tables and chairs and high bar-stools, Midfield transports you to the quintessential Italian wine bar of a simpler time. The bar features several European and regional wines that are displayed along the wall behind the bar, echoing an old-world allure and tasteful antiquity. The food menu, on the other hand, compiles the best of Italian meats and French cheeses; only the best accompaniments for those vinos! If you're a wine enthusiast, you should definitely give this place a decko.
Bar Hop is a brew pub that offers 100 types of bottled beers, 36 varieties of craft beer on tap and two casks with rotating options. Their seasonal brews include Mort Subite Framboise, Theresianer Vienna and Le Trou Du Diable Saison Du. Guests can also opt for bottled beer such as Saison Dupont, gluten-free kinds like Spirit Tree Draught Cider and gateway beers, the Dragon Stout being an example. You can also enjoy a snack or light meal while you have a drink. Keep an eye out for events such as Mussel Mondays, where you can avail of discounted prix fixe menus. This place doesn't accept reservations, hence it is advisable to head here early before it gets too crowded.