Between The Gladstone, The Drake, The Stones Place and The Rhino, The Parkdale Drink gets a little lost next to its older well-established brother bars. But lately, The Parkdale has become a refuge for bar goers who don't want to spend their entire night lining up to get onto the patio at the Drake.
The Parkdale does get packed, but not so badly that you couldn't order a beer in five minutes or find a place sit. The back patio is huge with ample and comfy seating and a nice ambiance. The crowd is a bit of a mish mash; gangsters, scenesters, preppy college kids and everything in between. And for those who party in West Queen West, they know that's what makes this area so much fun.
If you're looking for a fun bar to sit and chat and throw back some beers, and you're sick of Saturday night karaoke at The Gladstone, the Parkdale drink is a great place to do it.