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Proof
- 220 Bloor St. W. (at Bedford Rd.), Intercontinental Hotel • View on map »
- 416-324-6645
- http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/
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 cocktails (mojitos, caipirinhas, cosmos) and some 26 vodka-based martinis. The true virtues of the place, however, are decidedly traditional. Service is immaculate, and the vibe is 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 Bloor Street (including the ROM and the Royal Conservatory of Music). The music is low-key soulful (live on Thursdays through Saturdays, with a DJ on Saturday), the lighting discreet.
- Outdoor dining
220 Bloor St. W. (at Bedford Rd.), Intercontinental Hotel | This location is wheelchair accessible
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