A little dirt never hurt.
Though this was a cleansing stop on the Dirty Danforth pub crawl, I've actually been here quite a few times, so don't think of it as necessarily dirty.
This is a local hangout. It's not trying to win any awards but it certainly can be proud of a cheap menu, massive beer selection (two overflowing fridges) and I think its WTF-bohemian style is really something to see.
In addition to the beer, there's solid live music, pinball, board games plus knowledgeable and friendly staff to boot. That's a winning combo that keeps me coming back.
So, if you're in the east end and you're at all adventurous, don't be afraid to give The Only a try. Just bring a wet nap.