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Friend catch-up

Friend catch-up in Toronto

Two to six, conversation-forward, new friends or old.

Example nights

Real Toronto venues, put together by our planner. Refreshed Jul 20.

Drinks at Embassy Bar in Kensington-Chinatown, then dinner at Last Temptation.

  • 01Embassy BarKensington-Chinatown · $
  • 02Last TemptationKensington-Chinatown · $

Drinks at Now & Later in Dufferin Grove, then dinner at Mac’s Pizza in Dovercourt Village.

  • 01Now & LaterDufferin Grove · $$$
  • 02Mac’s PizzaDovercourt Village · $

Small plates at Pinot Grouchio's in Little Portugal, then dinner at The Baby G.

  • 01Pinot Grouchio'sLittle Portugal · $$
  • 02The Baby GLittle Portugal · $$

Top 12 venues

  1. 01

    Rooms | 915 Dupont

    Dovercourt Village · $$

  2. 02

    LoPan Bar

    Trinity-Bellwoods · $$$

  3. 03

    The Dylan Bar

    Danforth · $$

  4. 04

    Sweaty Betty's

    Trinity-Bellwoods · $

    Small, unpretentious hangout with mismatched furniture, a loungelike back room & a cozy patio.

  5. 05

    C.C.'S BAR & GRILL

    Danforth · $$

  6. 06

    Squirly's

    West Queen West · $

    Relaxed hangout offering casual global eats from nachos to chicken curry, with daily specials.

  7. 07

    Houndstooth

    Palmerston-Little Italy · $

  8. 08

    Pinot Grouchio's

    Little Portugal · $$

  9. 09

    Low Bar

    Junction-Wallace Emerson · $$

  10. 10

    Duffy's Tavern

    Junction-Wallace Emerson · $

    Retro-style diner serving all-day breakfasts, burgers, sandwiches & bottomless cups of coffee.

  11. 11

    Black Dice Cafe

    Little Portugal · $$

    Eclectic pub mixing Japanese beers & sake with rockabilly decor that includes a vintage jukebox.

  12. 12

    Embassy Bar

    Kensington-Chinatown · $

    Laid-back haunt with an exposed-brick wall & draft microbrews, plus DJs spinning an eclectic mix.