The Beaver
1192 Queen West, 416-537-2768, beavertoronto.ca
Technically the Beaver isn’t a dyke bar, but co-owner Will Munro (who tragically passed away this year) was well known for his deep admiration for the lesbian community’s ability to “get shit done” and definitely helped make the place a welcoming one for homos of all stripes. It’s remained defiantly queer despite the influx of condos and douchebags to the area, and shows no signs of watering down its mandate.
Runner-up
Henhouse
1532 Dundas West, 416-534-5939, henhousetoronto.com
