Oh Man, The Beaconsfield, where do I start. As with most things, there are two sides to the Beaconsfield, and I appreciate them both. On the one hand, it started as the answer to the Drake once it became far too mainstream and suburban, a place for locals. And to that end, it's great. There's no cover, it's a real upscale pub and restaurant. You can get a decent streak or Mac and Cheese at the Beacs, they also have rotating DJs like Justin Peroff from Broken Social Scene and other locals on decks. The bartenders and waitresses are one of the crowd, so they often hang out at the bar when they're not working. On the other hand it's totally a west-end pretentious art joint where you feel silently judged with every look if you're not part of what's considered the in-crowd there. Best nights to go are during the week when the tourists are low.