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The Cloak and Dagger
- 394 College St. (at Bathurst) • View on map »
- 647-436-0228
Just east of the martini bar strip, this tiny wood-panelled pub provides a refuge for beer drinkers. The only whiff of pretentiousness comes from the real ale snobs, drinking hand-pumped, cask-conditioned Wellington Best Bitter. There are 24 brews on tap and roughly the same number of patrons. It’s a laid-back crowd that settles into plush booths and high tables around the piano. Service is traditionally Irish, meaning you go to the beer rather than it coming to your table. The music is unpredictable, ranging from DJs spinning Johnny Cash, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, reggae and ’60s soul to a piano, fiddle and bass band. Eat elsewhere on the strip before venturing in—the adventurous might be tempted by deep-fried pickles and Mars bars.
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394 College St. (at Bathurst) | This location is wheelchair accessible
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