Hi-fi watering holes

Inspired by classic Japanese kissas, retro and vinyl-inspired listening bars are shaping a new culture in drinking, snacking and grooving across Canada     “Listen, closely.” That simple sentence, painted on an exterior wall of Amber , a…

Victoria’s hot bar summer

Recent moves and openings have created one of the best six-block drinking neighbourhoods in Canada. Come to Victoria, and join us on the top bar crawl of summer 2026.     Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary: They all have their bar…

Toronto Cocktail Festival returns October 18-25, 2026

Tickets go on sale August 1 for the October event The Toronto Cocktail Festival is back for its second annual edition from October 18-25, inviting cocktail enthusiasts to celebrate the creativity, craftsmanship, and hospitality of Toronto’s vibrant…

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A really likeable read

A really likeable read

We can’t wait to read 2017 World Class champion Kaitlyn Stewart’s new book, Three Cheers: Cocktails Three Ways: ...
We are who we meet

We are who we meet

At No Vacancy, Troy Gilchrist distills a lifetime of experience into flawless hospitality Behind the wood at No ...
The spirit of the coast, redefined: Sanctuary Single Malt’s new Whisky

The spirit of the coast, redefined: Sanctuary Single Malt’s new Whisky

A new release of Phillips Brewing’s signature whisky hits the shelves this November Phillips Brewing is ...
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Wet Martini

Recipe by Zoe Bates (@zoeabates) • 2 oz Saigon Baigur Gin • 1 oz dry vermouth • Garnish: lemon twist (more…)

Niigata Paper Plane

Recipe by Mat Locke, bar manager at Bar Asra, Vancouver: “My riff uses neither bourbon nor Aperol—half of the key ...

The Turbulent Plane

This variation on a Paper Plane is by Anita Dorion, the Toronto-based Vine Translator. INGREDIENTS:  0.5 oz ...
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Cherry Bomb

Heering’s classic liqueur continues to inspire the world’s top mixologists For close to 200 years, Heering ...

Beyond the scope

Whether you prefer your cocktails classic or bespoke, The Cascade Room’s Rob Scope has a drink for you Rob ...

Cool beans

Bartenders are embracing how the unique properties of cold brew works in cocktails Your morning cup of coffee ...

Here and now

At Olo, the cocktail list roots you in space and time OLO restaurant has a reputation for championing local, ...
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