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!
Forgive me for sounding curt but the Painted Lady is a bar. I don't have much else to say about it - nothing really stands out. It serves its purpose. It's loud, fun, hip, and narrow. If you're looking for a good place in this extremely trendy area, stop in and have a drink. Prices are what you expect ($5-8 for a drink) and there's surprisingly little attitude from the hipsters and regulars in attendance.
3 stars