The Toronto Lover system:
5 stars = Must visit!
4 stars = Really good. I take my friends here.
3 stars = Somewhat worth it... if you have nowhere better to go.
2 stars = Below average. Attend only when necessary.
1 star = Do not visit!
The Mugshot Tavern stands far and above its neighbours in this highly bar-populated stretch of Bloor Street near High Park. The decor is cool and interesting, with mug shots of your favourite celebrities, gangsters, and notables.
The service has always been good, although it can get a little slow at peak times. The patio is small, but it does the trick, with about 25 seats for those who like to sit outside. There's no view at all, but there's really no better patio on this strip.
The food is tasty and reasonably priced, and the music is always pretty good, too. This place hits all the categories where it's supposed to, and I actually do "take my friends here."
4 stars