If you could invent a British pub, one that sidelines the imitators with a sense of humour and style, and exceeds the real thing with a careful and exquisite menu, what you would get is the Queen and Beaver.
Funny, charming, fabulous food. Setting is an old house, with high ceilings, antiques and good natural light.
I had rabbit pie and loved it. Mile-high flaky pastry with layers of potato and tender rabbit. My companion had a similar vegetarian style pie - also excellent - and we shared some chocolate stout pudding/cake confection for dessert.
A couple of ciders and we were set for an afternoon of consulting on the mean streets of Toronto. The only disappointment is that I have stayed at the Eaton Chelsea hotel many times and had no idea this gem was just out the back door.
PS, loved the art at the front door featuring mountie action figures cavorting around an Emily Carr totem pole.