Embassy

I've had some great conversations there, listened to deejays and live acts there, watched world cup soccer there, met a ton of strangers there, and they have modest but delicious selection of food and drink.

They have craft beers on tap (blanche de chambly, yes), and oddly smushy couch/chairs. Also, wonderful people watching and uncommonly great music. Adverbs!

While a Pimm's Cup is an ubiquitous summer drink in England, there are few places that make it right in Toronto. Embassy does it perfectly with strawberries, mint, and cucumbers. And, once you're done, there are few places better for spending a summer afternoon in than Kensington Market.

their Pimms and lemonade is authentically delicious.

This place is run by British ex-pats, and god bless them. It's probably the only place in the city where you can get a pitcher of Pimm's and lemonade, properly garnished with the cucumbers, strawberries, bells & whistles that drink truly requires.

good tunes. good vibes. easy to talk to people.