Discounted rates on your favorite drinks and bites? Yes, please! It’s called ‘happy hour’ for a good reason and it’s a great way to unwind and catch up with friends. Although there’s plenty of bars in the city, Riverside’s small-town-in-the-big-city atmosphere makes for a nice contrast if you prefer to be away from Toronto’s usual bustle for a night out. Here’s your guide to some of the top happy hour deals in Riverside:
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The Comrade (@comradetoronto)
Address: 758 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1H4
It’s cocktail hour at The Comrade from Monday to Saturday (5pm-7pm): $12 classic cocktails like the negroni, old fashioned, Tom Collins and weekly highball feature. Burgers are at $16 as well. You can walk in or make a reservation online.
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Prohibition Social House (@prohibitionsocialhouse)
Address: 696 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1G9
Prohibition has two rounds of happy hour: regular happy hour is every day 4pm-7pm, while *late night* happy hour is from Thursday to Sunday (10pm-midnight). On top of that, there’s also live DJ sets on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 9pm.
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Eastbound Brewing Company (@eastboundbeer)
Address: 700 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1G9
At Eastbound, happy hour starts earlier than usual. On weekdays from noon to 6pm, enjoy $5.50 pints and $5.50 snacks! They also do daily specials such as mussel bowls on Wednesdays, Fish Frydays and weekend brunch.
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La Carnita (@la_carnita)
Address: 780 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1H4
Come for the tacos, stay for the margaritas. Pair $5 fish tacos with either the signature Carnita Margarita for $10 or a bottle of Sol/LC Pilsner/Tromba Blanco shot for $5. Happy hour at La Carnita happens every day from 4pm to 6pm.
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Aura (@auratoronto)
Address: 686 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1G9
Swing by Aura during happy hour every day from 5pm to 7pm and get good deals on their delicious cocktails. On Thursdays, they also have $12 martinis all day long. You can enjoy drinks at their back patio that’s open year round.
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Chez Nous (@cheznoustoronto)
Address: 798 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1H4
Enjoy Chez Nous’ wide selection of all-Ontario beverages during happy hour from 5pm to 7pm every day. Deals include $7 house wines, $6 select beers, $10 select cocktails–and half-price bottles after midnight and all day Sunday.
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Duke’s Refresher + Bar (@dukesriverside)
Address: 709 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1H1
If weekend brunch is more your speed, Duke’s Riverside has a $5 deal on the Caesar cocktail to accompany their special brunch menu on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 2pm. There’s live entertainment during Sunday brunch as well!
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