The lively Furniture pub on Bloor west of Brunswick is abuzz all the time with friendly (UoT) crowds, decent cheap eats at 6 bucks/place, lots of good drinks, and a roll up front window that opens up when weather permits. This is a very popular venue with the usual lineups on weekend evenings.
Fantastic atmosphere to hang with friends. The food was super value, but the drink prices make up for that, you basically end up spending about as much as you would anywhere else.
Food is cheap and tastes better than the cost would have you believe. The best thing I ever had there was a Pulp Fiction inspired "Kahuna Burger," which was actually pork, and had pineapple on it. Fresh take. And yes, I had to start with reviewing their food, because that's how people kept justifying the drink prices to me. The drinks can be a little pricey. Some of the cocktails seem a little contrived and thrown together, but I've been told they provide the most bang for your buck. I've only ever had beers or shots, though. They'll take credit, but not debit. Just bring cash, it makes things simpler and the servers will give you an easier time. The layout and large crowds would make maneuvering a machine irritating. The music is loud and obnoxious, but then again, so is much of the clientele. This is not the place to go and sit in the corner while discussing politics or your new Fallout playthrough. The lineups can be long, as well. And don't expect them to not card you just because you're a regular. Unless you absolutely love the vibe of the place, it's only worth going to on a Monday or Tuesday, in which case it will still be pretty packed; it's already popping by 4pm on Fridays. If you're a male, then this place does seem to have more women than many bars in Toronto, and the party culture vibe of this place makes people less reserved. If you want to meet women, or if you're a woman who wants to meet guys to buy you drinks, this can be the place for you, if you're into that kind of thing. In short, the place is fun with a great food menu, but consider pre-drinking, bring some cash, be prepared to yell at the table, and you'll also probably run into someone you don't want to.
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