The Comrade

We had a really nice time there New Years. But someone in the club stole the belt off my coat. I had my coat on and done up when I got there and coat was on stool next to me. But no belt when I left nor in lost and found. I don’t know if clientele or others stole it. But you don’t want to get drunk in this place. You need to be aware at all times.
Too bad as we would have made it a regular spot as we are new in the neighbourhood.

Our dinner was really good. I had the charcuterie plate and my fiancé had the pork belly tacos. I didn’t order any cocktails but they had a lot to choose from. It has a very intimate atmosphere, dark and kind of mysterious. I dug it.

Love this place: perfect first date spot, as the lighting is nice and dim and the music isn’t blaring so you can actually hear each other talk. Drinks are standard pricing, but I was impressed with the variety of gin they had avail. Being a gin drinker, it’s the little things ;)

There is something very comfortable about The Comrade. The lighting is dark, the open brickwork warming and cozy and the artwork… vintage. The food is delicious, the drinks fantastic, though their draft selection is rather limited.
All is all I thoroughly enjoy The Comrade and would recommend it for a mellow night out for drinks with friends and loved ones.

Nice spot, great service good cocktails. Perfect place to take someone for a drink in a nice atmosphere without having to venture from the East end.

I like it here. It’s expensive, but worth it for a great cocktail every once and a while. Food servings are on the smaller side

What a gem! I’m a big fan of the eastend and this place is awesome. Great music, chill vibe and great crowd. The charcuterie board had wonderful presentation and a great variety of meats and cheeses. It is quite small which is what I love most about it so it is quite intimate but I could see it feeling squishy when it’s packed. Drinks deals are standard. Definitely will go back.

I’d say this is an amazing place for a leisurely evening with girlfriends over many cocktails, but for our requirements of a quick impromptu dinner it was a bit disappointing.
Our party of three arrived looking for a meal after some other neighborhood restaurants were entirely booked out for the evening. The simple menu and dark, eclectic setting enticed us in.
We were seated immediately but I got the sense that our server lost interest and effort once we only ordered one alcoholic drink between the three of us (we did specify we were looking for dinner upon arrival)
We ordered the ceviche, the burger and the Korean pork belly. All three of us had the same verdict– nice food (although the ceviche was too heavy on the lime) but disappointing portion sizes. Definitely not «dinner» as the menu described, and more like bar snacks.
My orange juice was really watery and unenjoyable, boo!
I got the sense that the staff wanted us to leave ASAP after we finished our meals because we weren’t going to rack up a huge tab. I really hope I’m wrong about this as it is a gorgeous place and I will definitely return to try some of their amazing cocktails — but I won’t be ordering food next time.

Great bar. Went their last weekend at around 9pm on a Saturday night. We were 4 ppl and had no problem getting a table. We ordered and few drinks and they were all delicious.
We then got hungry and decided to order a bunch of food to share. We literally ordered most of the menu. It was delicious !! I would absolutely recommend the charcuterie board and the cevice– they were my favorite. The burger and ribs were also delicious!
This place had an excellent atmosphere (not pretentious, very fun). Will definitely be returning in the future !

Yes, I’m a fan. The fellow parents on my street always need a time to get out and act like adults. We landed here and frequented for a while (need to return).
I’m a big fan of the burger. It arrives unassuming, looking true to its low price. First bite is surprising and tasty. I’m a big fan. I’ve paid twice as much elsewhere with half the taste and will never remember them. Food is great. excellent selection of drinks.
Trappist and burger is great.

If Prohibition Gastropub is such a hit, why would I wait this long to visit it’s sister pub down the street? Because there is no website… don’t let this deter you because you are missing out!
I walked in to a speakeasy that had a very dark interior but had backlit signs that made it very 1980’s with a swanky atmosphere. Fancy cursive writing on the walls with candles lit throughout… it was a hip place to be.
This place screams cocktails if you’re looking for a fancy drink… and the bar /​wait staff definitely know their stuff. The speed that the bartender was shaking the drink… looked like his arm was going to fall off… it was very fascinating to watch.
Two shaken bourbon hours and tuna ceviche with house made chips, there was nothing but smiles from ear to ear. Yes it can be a little loud to communicate but really, just sit back relax and remember to come back the following weekend to try a new concoction.

I get around… and not just in the sexual sense ;)
I also get around to bars. Many, many… many bars. (I love drinking and socializing, sue me!) So for whatever that’s worth, I’m awarding this particular bar five stars because they nail it on all counts… vibe, décor, music, cocktails, food, lack of pretension.
Actually it feels like an NYC bar (think East Village/​Lower East Side etc)…and I only say that about bars with a certain ‘je né sais quoi’ coolness factor. This place has it in spades.
To be honest, we only ate charcuterie (cheese/​meat selections) and veggie potstickers, but both dishes were done exceptionally well. Cocktails were great too.
Next time I’m getting around (tonight perhaps?) I’ll be back.

Awesome place! The spot seemed very dark and dim but it just added to the relaxed and chill atmosphere in the place. I don’t think this place is really meant for food but they still did a great job with it. The Mac and cheese was really good, two types of cheese mixed into it but had a grainy kind of texture to it but all in all still really good. The pulled pork seemed as if it was crafted by the Gods. Not to sauces but not too dry and amazing taste. The deviled eggs are great starters nice cooling and refreshing snake but with a little kick of spice. Wicked and unique choices of drinks. Prices seem reasonable and portions are just right. Only down side is the the service, kinda slow but everything else makes up for it.

A cozy, dim-​lit place to have a date or catch up with friends with some good cocktails.

Great spot! I love the extensive drink menu and their food was great. I ordered the rice bowl, which was spicier than I expected (I have a somewhat low tolerance for spice) but I actually ended up finishing the whole bowl despite that — it was quite good.
The place is a bit dark and the music they play might be a bit too loud for some (but not loud enough that you can’t hear the conversations at your table), but it didn’t bother me at all (I actually liked it)
As for the service: no complaints — they’ve been pretty friendly, accommodating and helpful (especially during busy nights). Will definitely be back.
Note: if you are planning to go with a group of people, I’d call in advance as they don’t seem to have that much space to accommodate large groups.

Bad experience. There was something wrong with the temperature. We were cold all the night as we couldn’t even take of our coats.
I will never go there again unless I hear they have found a way to set up temperature of the room.

Alright comrades, this bar happens to be one of many close to home, and really does have a crazy extensive laundry list of drinks and cocktails that are very good. It’s practically the only bar in Riverside that can qualify as a hipster joint.
Maybe once in a blue moon I will stop in here, and take in the dark atmosphere of something between a 1920s speakeasy and a Commie-​themed gentlemen’s den, cluttered with what surely must be a collection of flea market finds that will make a vintage home decorator drool. Maybe you’ll also enjoy the many different mix of tables and seats to choose from to annex for a couple hours with a comrade or two.
And then one day… it actually occurred to me to eat something from this place. The Comrade features a small menu of oysters, comfort grub, and food a friend describes as «Asian-​condiment-​enlightened hipster food».
Like for example their Comrade Burger. That stuff is made with hoisin sause and sriracha mayo. As someone who grew up adding sriracha to everything long before the white man discovered it, I am not sure what to make of ‘sriracha mayo’. I found the combination of the burger’s condiments to be a sweet, lightly spicy, juicy mix akin to barbeque sauce. The burger itself though was about the size of a stack of Eggo waffles, and comes with a side of chips. By ‘chips’, I don’t mean the fish-​and-​chips kind – what they’ll give you will knock your socks off. It will be the most hilariously surprising thing you will have ordered from a food-​serving establishment all month… and I can’t believe you or I paid $ 10 for it.
I think they need to step up in the food department (especially if their similarly-​themed sibling bar Goods and Provisions a few blocks way further east makes better food). But you can count on the staff here on being chill.

I remembered reading about this place on Unilocal,and how it got such good reviews, so when I walked by today and was starving, I immediately suggested we go in for late lunch/​early dinner.
We got there at 5:05, so just as the place had opened. As such, it was dead, and we were the only people in there. Sometimes, this scenario in restaurants leads to really good service, because they’ve got nothing else to do. But sometimes (as was the case today), it means you’re basically ignored because they aren’t really in the swing of things yet.
It bothers me when you can SEE servers goofing off instead of serving you — having a dance party, switching the CDs, stopping to taste some beers from an alcohol salesguy that stopped by. All this, while we sat and waited. We were in a rush, so I figured when our first dish got brought out, I’d let the guy know — «We’re in a rush, so can we get the bill?» I said, even though we still had two more dishes to come out. I figured this was clear enough. The chef would bring out a dish, and the server would take his SWEET TIME bringing it to us. I have no idea why. Maybe he was bitter he was missing the gorgeous day.
The food was just ok. «Hot dogs» are a guessing game, as that’s all that’s written on the menu. Two mini dogs came, one was okay, the other was really not very good. Mac and cheese was literal and nothing special — no «other» flavours, just macaroni with pretty ordinary cheese. Smoky ribs were way over smoked, almost to the point that I couldnt eat mine.
Two stars because I loved the décor and the ambiance of the place. I am sad I didn’t get the good experience everyone else seems to have.

This place is as close as I get to claiming a local. It is a great place to meet for a date or for a chance to catch up with a friend. The service is fast. The atmosphere is good. The music is never so loud that you can’t carry on a decent conversation. The prices for drinks are also reasonable.
Every time I have gone, I have managed to get a table which really sells this place in my mind.
I am a fan!

The Comrade is my favourite lounge in Leslieville!
Great beer selections with 2 full pages, for sure you can find something you like!
Cocktails from $ 10 were nicely crafted. My Elderflower Frizz ($ 10) was well balanced.
Staffs were attentive and not being overbearing.
I love the different seating options. The armchairs we lounge in feels homey and comfy…
Cheers!