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| - Considering Bloor West Village sports a pretty bumpin' night life (No.) I'd say Bryden's is one of the best pubs in the area... For what it's worth.
Good ol' Bryden's has a very communal, pub-esque vibe. The hum of two flat screen T.V.'s buzz in the background. Soccer on one screen, foot ball on the other.
The seating selection is limited, with a few worn out tables here and there. They have several vintage sofa's and arm chairs scattered about. The space is a bit dingy and the lighting rather poor. But with the right group of people, there's something about the atmosphere that just feels right. I think cozy is the right word i'm lookin' for.
Cheesy classic rock songs are playing, over-powering the television's drone. I have no issue with this, infact, I love it. Nothing beats "Living on A Prayer" after a few drinks... Just sayin'.
The pub's decor may not be the fanciest, but they have a great selection of beer. 32 kinds to choose from. Wine's also got a spot of the menu.
They have a tiny patio out front. It's always full, but i'm sure if you arrive a bit early anyone could snag a spot.
I order myself a Waupoo's cider. It's bubbly, refreshing and has a striking apple flavour. One of the best cider's i've ever tasted. Foreva' eva'? Foreva' eva.
A co-worker of mine orders nacho's and the smily waitress brings over a heaping mountain of what look's to be some pretty friggin' tasty nacho's. Quac, salsa, sour cream, tomatoes, meat, cheese, god. I don't even know what else was piled on there. I just know I'll probably be ordering nacho's next time I stop by.
The only thing about this place that was strange was the wash rooms. They didn't have "Men" or "Women" signs. Instead, they had weird, mer-people looking faces on each door. It took me a few seconds to realize which was the Men's mer-face and which was the Women's mer-face. None-the-less, SUCCESSFUL TRIP.
I will definitely be back for another after-work Waupoo's cider. Woo!
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