I've had some good times at the Hair Of The Dog. I've also spent some quality time *recovering* from good times at the Hair Of The Dog. You see? This spot can suit just about any occasion.
This is pub-ish, but I hesitate to commit that to text because, well...it's more than that. It's slick, and quirky, and goes above-and-beyond with both interesting menu items (food and drink) and service.
I've always had great service here, masterfully towing the line between attentive and not-too. During the daytime it's relaxed; at night it's busier, as music plays and tables fill with dates and hungry Torontonians (I usually fall into the latter category).
A few special notes:
- their boozy selection is great, with special brunch-y shout-outs going to the Caesars
- the tuna melt is fantastic
- (watch these caps) THE NACHOS ARE A MUST-HAVE. Made with flour tortillas instead of the traditional corn, these are like no nachos I've ever had before. Some like to "share" this, but when it comes to these nachos I don't know what that word means #nachohoarder
Yelp note: if walking down Church Street from north to south it's easy to forget that the Hair Of The Dog has an amazing patio on its south side. Double points from me with my Baltic-white skin for its shade. Snag a spot here and it's the beginning of a great afternoon.