This rainy weather might be calling for a short break from patio season but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some of the city’s best bars. These hidden Main Street speakeasies are a fun way for you and some friends to adventure around the neighbourhood and sip on some quality cocktails.
1. Key Party
Hidden behind “Zottenberg & Sons Accounting” is arguably one of the coolest bars on Main. All you have to do is pass through this old-school accounting office set-up, to find this 70s-inspired lounge. Key Party has plenty of creative takes on all your favourite cocktails that’ll have you coming back for more.
Address: 2305 Main Street
Hours: 5pm – 10pm everyday
2. The Narrow Lounge
Wanting killer cocktails and delicious eats? Look for the red light at this hidden speakeasy. The Narrow Lounge has a great selection of Mexican street food to curb your hunger while sipping on delicious cocktails. Try their daily happy hour until 7pm for incredible deals on all your favourites.
Address: 4362 Main Street
Hours: 4pm – 10pm Friday – Sunday, 5pm – 10 pm Monday – Thursday
3. The Shameful Tiki Room
The Shameful Tiki Room is the perfect hidden bar on Main if you want to feel like you’re on a vacation. With huge cocktails served in pineapple boats, you and your friends will laugh and delight at their funky decor and incredible drinks.
Address: 4362 Main Street
Hours: 4pm – 10pm everyday
4. The Keefer Bar
Located just on Main St on Keefer, this bar serves up some of the most crafty cocktails you can find in the city. Literally ranked one of the best bars in the country, the Keefer Bar never disappoints with high-quality cocktails with fantastic service and atmosphere.
Address: 135 Keefer Street
Hours: 5pm – 10pm weekends, The Keefer Yard 2pm – 10pm everyday
5. Boxcar
Not exactly a speakeasy, but certainly a beloved hole-in-the-wall bar on Main, Boxcar is a must-see. If their colourful patio and killer happy hour menu from 3pm – 6pm doesn’t catch your eye, surely their beautiful selection of local wine and beer will.
Address: 923 Main Street
Hours: 3pm – 10pm everyday