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Smokeless Joe
- 125 John St. (at Nelson St.) • View on map »
- 416-728-4503
A welcome respite from the thumping clubs nearby, this cozy basement pub recalls a small European drinking hole. Exposed brick, stone and a dimly lit atmosphere have just the right effect. Informative barkeeps present a beer menu that weighs as much as an early Hemingway manuscript; more than 250 brews are available, along with seasonal specials. The selection ranges from local microbrews—Nickel Brook Apple Pilsner ($6.75 for a pint) refreshes on a humid evening—to the champagne of Belgian beers, Chimay Première (bottle $21.75), which evokes memories of a different era. The scent of oysters, a Smokeless Joe specialty, bombards the senses as one enters the bar. Ambient blues and jazz make conversation easy.
- Outdoor dining
- Kitchen open past midnight on weekends
125 John St. (at Nelson St.)
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