Bar Raval, quite possibly my favourite bar in Toronto!
Ana is my favourite bartender, she elevates the experience to a different level. I love her drinks, I don't bother ordering off the menu I just get her to make something off the cuff with whatever liquor I'm feeling. She is super talented, passionate and works like an artist; seamlessly mixing cocktail after cocktail with her own personal flair. She takes the place from 4 to a perfect 5 start rating.
Alongside the drinks; the food is excellent as well. The tapas plates are made to order and served hot straight out of the kitchen (which is viewable from the bar) the croquettes are my must-have every time I go. Everything else I've tried is equally as tantalizing from the hot octopus to the shishito peppers and steak to the wild mushrooms in oloroso.
To note; I personally don't always order the pintxos as the bread is sometimes tough making it hard to eat without a bit of a mess.
Most of the tapas items average around $8-$15 which is good value, in my opinion, compared to a lot of other hot Spanish tapas spots in the city.
It can be hard to get in on Friday and Saturday nights. The doorman is very nice and tries his best to accommodate everyone but keep in mind it is a small space and you're never guaranteed to get in but once you're in you know it's going to be a memorable experience.