I spent a lot of time on the back patio at Squirly's this summer, but after going there last night I finally decided to write a review. Quite simply, I really like Squirly's!
Everyone is using the description of a dive bar like it's a bad thing, but for Squirly's it's actually quite the charming element and I wouldn't have it any other way. The interior and decor is interesting and aligns well with my passion for places with random stuff on the walls. And the food is actually pretty good. I've mostly had salads but have full intentions of having the butternut squash soup by winter's end as my friend swears by it and she is a trusted connoisseur of fine soups.
I don't go to squirly's for anything fancy, rather just to hang out with my friends, drink standard jack and diets, and spend time surrounded by cool, like-minded people. It's a chill place with decent food and good drinks--one of those spots where you always run into someone you know. What more could you really ask for in a Queen Street West bar?