This is one of Toronto's oldest bars - I believe it's been around for 70 years or so.
We came here for a Saturday night of live music (aBabe) and drinks with friends. The line up was eclectic but interesting... (I personally would have organized the three bands slightly differently but that has nothing to do with the bar... I digress)
Anyway, they advertised a diverse beer selection, which didn't turn out to be that big, but a good selection of local and specialty brews none-the-less. The beers were all $8, except for the Hogtown pale ale which was $7 - I believe they are aBabe's sponsor.
We didn't eat, but I'm curious to come back and try their oysters one Tuesday night. The bathrooms were so cold it felt like you were peeing outside. Decor was dark and moody but not dingy. Service wasn't bad but neither bartenders smiled even once so I also wouldn't call it friendly.
All in all, an okay place. I wouldn't be opposed to coming back, but I wouldn't go out of my way to do so either.