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WEST TORONTO. A great place to catch live music, Mitzi's Sister has live bands Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights....

WEST TORONTO. A great place to catch live music, Mitzi's Sister has live bands Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. They also have refreshingly non-standard pub grub and a stellar (and wildly popular) weekend brunch.

Hours: Mon-Tue 4pm-Midnight; Wed-Fri 4pm-2am; Sat 10am-2am; Sun 10am-Midnight

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , American Express , Diner's Club

DOWNTOWN. Wreck Room is a play on words ­ this place has a casual, rock-and-roll vibe with pool tables, a dance...

DOWNTOWN. Wreck Room is a play on words ­ this place has a casual, rock-and-roll vibe with pool tables, a dance floor, arcade games and a huge bar, sort of like a glorified rec room. There's a stage for live acts, but usually DJs provide the sounds, which range from alt rock and Brit rock to retro and electronica.

Hours: Tue 8pm-12:30am; Fri-Sat 10pm-3am Event Dates and Times Vary

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , Diner's Club

WEST TORONTO. Nose-wrinkling name aside, this is one of TO's hippest un-hip bars. It's dinky and furnished in early...

WEST TORONTO. Nose-wrinkling name aside, this is one of TO's hippest un-hip bars. It's dinky and furnished in early garage sale. You won't find any ridiculously sweet, neon-hued cocktails or frilly salads topped with foie gras and caviar. You will find the basics, like beer, sake, whiskey and absinthe to drink, and toast with Chez Whiz, Marmite or Nutella, chips and salsa and sandwiches to eat. The jukebox is stocked with an awesome selection, from punk to alt-country; old B movies entertain some nights. The crowd is diverse and down to earth ­ no poseurs here!

Hours: Mon-Thu 5pm-2am; Fri-Sun 3pm-2:30am

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card

DOWNTOWN. A classically stylish spot, Bar Italia is an attractive little bistro style bar and restaurant that's been a...

DOWNTOWN. A classically stylish spot, Bar Italia is an attractive little bistro style bar and restaurant that's been a popular neighborhood favorite for years now. Wine is the quaff of choice for most patrons; food options are mostly Italian, with a great selection of appetizers, small plates, sandwiches and main courses. Live music on weekends, too!

Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-1am; Fri 11am-2am; Sat 10am-2am; Sun 10am-Midnight

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , American Express , Diner's Club

WEST TORONTO. The Academy is an upscale pool hall, set in former factory space that was once home to the Brunswick Balke...

WEST TORONTO. The Academy is an upscale pool hall, set in former factory space that was once home to the Brunswick Balke Collender Company, manufacturers of pool tables and accessories. The place has about 20,000 square feet of renovated space divided into several different rooms, each with a different (although equally classy) ambience. Among the numerous pool tables are several hand-carved antiques that were actually built in the factory a hundred years ago. The Academy has an amazing stock of beverages: over 350 wines, 60 grappas, 20 vintage ports, 130 cognacs and over 100 international beers. The food is good, too. Call ahead to confirm hours, as this is a hugely popular spot for private events.

Hours: Mon-Wed Noon-Midnight; Thu-Fri Noon-2am; Sat 10am-2am; Sun 10am-Midnight Event Dates and Times Vary

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , American Express , Diner's Club

DOWNTOWN. Something of an institution, this off-the-beaten-path bar (in the alley off of Bloor Street between Brunswick...

DOWNTOWN. Something of an institution, this off-the-beaten-path bar (in the alley off of Bloor Street between Brunswick Street and Howland Avenue) is about as relaxed as they come. The crowd tends to be a bit Bohemian ­ lots of students, scholars and artists. Food and beer are quite affordable here, and there's a big enough selection to satisfy most appetites.

Hours: Daily 11am-2am

Payment Methods: Cash Only , Other

DOWNTOWN. Squirly's has an unusual sense of style, with red walls and a host of kitschy embellishments ­ finding...

DOWNTOWN. Squirly's has an unusual sense of style, with red walls and a host of kitschy embellishments ­ finding them all will keep you entertained for hours. This, along with more than reasonable prices on local microbrews and comforting pub food make it a haven for starving artists and their ilk. Fun and laid-back.

Hours: Daily 11:30am-2am

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card

DOWNTOWN. For decades now, the Roof Lounge has been favored by a well-educated, impeccably dressed and moneyed crowd...

DOWNTOWN. For decades now, the Roof Lounge has been favored by a well-educated, impeccably dressed and moneyed crowd including actors, business executives, writers and fashionable society types. The swanky space on the 17th floor has a fabulous view, along with elegant décor and professional staff, some of whom have been here nearly as long as the bar itself. Your drink of choice should be a dry martini or something similarly classic ­ this is NOT the place to order a Velvet Crush, or anything with Midori or Blue Curacao.

Hours: Daily Noon-1am

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , Discover , American Express , Diner's Club

DOWNTOWN. Since 1947, the Horseshoe has been entertaining Toronto's thirst for live music with a roster of musicians as...

DOWNTOWN. Since 1947, the Horseshoe has been entertaining Toronto's thirst for live music with a roster of musicians as varied as Arlo Guthrie, the Ramones, the Cramps, the Police, Johnny Lang, 10,000 Maniacs, Billy Bragg, and Soul Coughing. Well known for keeping up with the times, the performance schedule has morphed over the years, from county and rockabilly, to folk and reggae, to punk and metal. A renowned sound system and near-perfect acoustics makes the Shoe an industry fave, as well, so you never know who might be sitting next to you. If you like music, don't pass this one up!

Hours: Front bar Daily noon-2am; Music room Mon-Thu 9pm-1am, Fri-Sun 9pm-2:30am

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , American Express , Diner's Club

DOWNTOWN. When it opened in the late 1990s, Billiards Digest magazine named the Charlotte Room one of the top ten best...

DOWNTOWN. When it opened in the late 1990s, Billiards Digest magazine named the Charlotte Room one of the top ten best new pool rooms in North America. The place has continued to live up to the initial kudos, offering a classy space with several tables and impressive food and beverage menus (no greasy wings and canned Schlitz here!). If the pool tables are occupied or you simply want a break, you'll find a number of other diversions in the form of board games, everything from chess to Boggle to Risk. Some Friday nights host live bands or magic shows.

Hours: Mon-Thu 3pm-1am; Fri 3pm-2am; Sat 6pm-2am

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , American Express , Diner's Club