I enjoy going to the lost leaf with friends. I guess I appreciate that it's a neighbourhood place populated with neighbourhood type folks.
I end up here almost EVERY first friday, and it's always packed. They have added a cash only "mini bar" right by the front door that helped ease some of the congestion at the main bar.
Also good times during the week - nice place with good bands. Personally I don't care that they don't serve liquor, they have a GREAT beer selection. My favourite is Three Philosophers.