The Artful Dodger is as cozy a neighborhood bar as you're going to get this close to Yonge and Bloor. The crowd is mostly local and tends to be a bit on the older side.
On the bright side, the Dodger does boast two floors with a few spacious rooms, making it a good spot for a last minute big group meetup.
The staff is nice and accommodating, and the bar options are what you would find in your local essential British style pub (in Canada!)
Overall I probably wouldn't travel to the bar if I didn't live close by, but it's alright!