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| - A new late night lounge on Lakeshore Rd in Port Credit (MIssissauga). I was pleasantly surprised at how comfy this spot became once we settled in. At first a little small, mood lighting turned to setting "DARK!!!", and some funky acid-jazz playing on the radio, the bar seemed maybe too stereotypical and cheesy to enjoy... but that feeling proved wrong pretty quickly. The seating arrangement, while not a ton of it, is nevertheless roomy and comfy. Big plush leather chairs or high-tables and bar-stools for those who like to look down their glass of pinot grigio upon the rabble below. A few stools around the bar itself as well.
The service was crazy friendly and fast and helpful - in the way that ONLY a new establishment provides, so get it while it's good (let's hope it lasts awhile). They've got a handful of (mostly Irish) brews on tap, a full bar, and make their own renditions of "sangria"... if you're a sangria connoisseur, you'll probably find their light and funky variations off-putting, but if you're just looking for a bright and totally flavorful summer beverage, their sangria hits the mark. My party sampled both the red and white versions, and while it was clear the concoction is not made with fruit steeping at the bottom of the carafe, they still threw in some very fresh fruit into the glass for good measure. Tasty tasty tasty.
Their tequila selection was a little strange and somewhere between impressive and silly. Upon inquiry, I was told they had Jose Cuervo (the absolute worst trash you could pout the word "tequila" over), or their specialty import tequilas that cost upwards of 60, 80, and 100 bucks a shot depending on the grade (silver, repasado, aƱejo). Wanting something more in the middle, I stuck with the sangria. Also, the place advertises tapas, but I didn't see any menus or anyone else eating... nor did I inquire... so someone else will have to check on that.
Cozy, intimate, fair prices, very welcoming and fast service, this place will continue to be awesome until the Port Credit cougars take it over... (pop your head in across the street at the Harp to see what I'm talking about).
[The same owners run the equally new burger joint directly across the street, which is awesome and highly recommended! Make it a two-fer!]
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