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Proof

  • 220 Bloor St. W. (at Avenue Rd.), Intercontinental Hotel • View on map »
  • 416-324-6645
Capitalizing on vodka’s timeless appeal, Proof offers almost 50 varieties from around the world, including Belvedere, Grey Goose and Zubrówka from Poland (one-ounce shot, $9.25), plus innumerable classic cocktails (manhattan, sidecar, rusty nail) and some 26 vodka-based martinis. The true virtues of the place, however, are decidedly traditional. Service is immaculate, the vibe luxuriously calm. Plush sage-coloured seating is arranged against dark wood walls, with space to spare so that each grouping feels as if it’s a private living room. Floor-to-ceiling windows look out on the hotel’s private courtyard and a newly renovated Bloor Street (including the ROM and the Royal Conservatory of Music). The music is low-key soulful, the lighting discreet.
  • Outdoor dining
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