Looking for a bar with a downtown vibe at Yonge & Eg? This is one of three excellent places for cocktails in my midtown hood. True, this one skews younger and the tunes are loud, but it's a reliably hopping spot for fun vibes and exceptional drinks. I love the matrix of xmas lights overhead, and the oversized comfy booths that you don't need to reserve in advance.
And it's got that speakeasy thing going on, considering that it's located in the basement of La Carnita and the signage (if any) is discreet.
Recommended drink: PEAR PRESSURE.
Note: two other excellent stops for drinks nearby are Bar Batavia, another sign-less speakeasy located above Little Sister; and Noorden, which is really a restaurant, but I love parking myself at their handsome bar for expertly crafted gin cocktails.
Now you, too, can bar-hop Yonge & Eg like a pro :)