Best & Cool Bars in Ontario

"Next on our list is a classic Queen Street supperclub spot that most who are familiar with if they’ve ever gone out to party on Queen West. The Drake Hotel, but for all intensive purposes, we’re strictly talking about the rooftop patio. With premium drinks and food this casual spot lends itself well to the eclectic hipster vibe of Queen West."

"– Located on the rooftop of The Drake Hotel, Sky Yard is right in downtown Toronto on Queen St W. Get some shopping done before you head up for a spectacular cocktail."

"This place has pretty much all you could dream of when it comes to stellar sights of the city. Their 360 degree views make dining here more than memorable. AND they have a bar and an outdoor pool, so come back in the summertime for a skyline dip."

"This Vancouver transplant made a serious splash after landing on the waterfront in 2015, drawing date-night diners and the deep-walleted business crowd alike. Pressed, flame-seared aburi sushi is the signature here, but the kitchen turns out a variety of styles and plates, including a kaiseki menu, with flair that gently flaunts tradition while justifying its pedigree and price tag. Don’t miss the sake selection assembled by in-house sake somm Miki Ellis."

"Industrial lighting fixtures hang from the ceiling at Miku, one of Toronto’s most impressive sushi spots. Elegant black and white furniture contrasts the stark nature of the industrial lighting, and the result is something unique and intimate. The only thing more impressive than the dramatic decor is perhaps the menu."

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Miku Toronto (@mikutoronto) on Sep 12, 2019 at 9:00am PDT"

"Tucked away in Toronto’s historic Distillery District, this restaurant is not only home to a chic cocktail and Mexican brunch menu, but also a sprawling outdoor patio that’s equipped with aesthetically-pleasing heaters and fire pits. Breakfast margaritas and churros on a cozy patio?"

"With a 5,000-square-foot patio and stunning and vibrant floor-to-ceiling murals by artist Oscar Flores, El Catrin is the hottest place to be...Read More"

"Started by real life brothers Brayden and Dustin Jones in 2015, the brewery has amassed a passionate following, so much so, the park across the street has become the unofficial overflow room when the indoor seating and patio are packed. Blood Brothers is known for its experimental sours, wine infusions (like White Lies, a sour ale re-fermented with Chablis grapes) and fruity concoctions, including Ronnie’s Pharmaceuticals, a sweet-and-sour ale collab with Toronto dives Ronnie’s and Pharmacy. It recently opened a kitchen, serving up brewery bread made in-house and fried potatoes that are liked cubed latkes."

"What is it: Boundary-bending craft beers can be hit-and-miss, but brewer brothers Dustin and Brayden Jones have a knack for developing curious brews that are consistently sure bets. The Paradise Lost and White Lies sour series are our go-tos for tart brews. Why go: Blood Brothers Brewing’s location on the industrially-hip Geary Ave. strip makes it an even more happening brewery to hit."

"In 2015, Blood Brothers was born when a pair of brothers decided they needed to bring more interesting beers to their pals. Now, the Geary Avenue brewery is a full-scale operation. Beer menus read like potions – the Shumei IPA blends West Coast and North Eastern styles of IPA, while the Paradise Lost is a sour ale brewed with carrots, mangoes and pineapples."

"Toronto's favorite and best-known park is a wonderful place to unfurl a picnic blanket, swim, play tennis, bike around, skate on the Grenadier Pond in the winter, or in the spring meander through the groves of cherry blossoms donated to the park by the Japanese ambassador in 1959. There's also a theatrical stage, a small children's zoo and Colborne Lodge, built in 1836 by the Howard family, who donated much of High Park to the city in 1873."

"For a rather freeing beach day, you’ll want to head to Hanlan’s Point Beach, a clothing optional area perfect for nudists or anyone looking to bare it all under the sun. Found on the western shores of the Toronto Islands, you’ll need to board the ferry to get here. Expect a bike trail, fire pit, volleyball and tennis courts, and a lighthouse to keep you entertained all day long."

"A beautiful yet desolate beach that has long been a recreation point for Torontonians, in fact its where Babe Ruth hit his first professional home-run. This is also Toronto’s only clothing-optional beach. Where: Located on the shores of Lake Ontario on Toronto Islands, Toronto"

"This ghost kitchen operation offers a new lineup of ice creams and toppings every week. Serving up cones, pints and ice cream cakes, they even recently did a collab with Mad Dough to create incredibly enticing ice cream sandwiches. View this post on Instagram"

"Location: 445 Adelaide St W, Rear entrance (enter off Morrison), Toronto, ON M5V 1T1 (in the pink building)Hours: Monday-Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Weekends between 10 am and 6 pmPrice: 1/2 dozen of the regular flavour is $4, a full dozen is $7, the special flavours are $5 for the 1/2 dozen and $7 for the full dozenWhat to Order: The sour cream glazed originals. COPS Donuts is a pretty no-frills place. They do a few flavours but they do them quite well."

"COPS is another adorable doughnut shop in Toronto, and all their doughnuts are made from scratch daily. Their location is just as Instagrammable as their doughnuts, especially if you’re a pink lover. They’ve got 3 locations on Adelaide, Lansdowne, and in Riverside!"

"Im usually not a big donut fan but I am in love with these tiny donuts!. Unique flavours and amazing taste to each. My friend brought a big box for us to ..."

"A post shared by Fugo Desserts (@fugodesserts) on Apr 12, 2019 at 9:11am PDT. Fugo has a signature Cookie Monster cone (that’s two scoops of Cookie Monster ice cream, mini chips ahoy, and an oreo cone) that’s part of every foodie’s feed. But the Insta-worthy ice cream doesn’t stop there."