The best new bars in Toronto in 2012 marked a continuation of Dundas West's seemingly unstoppable boom, with a disproportionate number of top bars cropping up in the area. 2012 was also the year of the craft beer bar, and saw the opening of a slew of establishments that touted local microbrews on tap.
Several popular bars also brought off-shoot (or drastically different) projects to other areas of the city. From casual, sit-down spots for drinks and the odd antipasto platter after work, to easy-on-the-wallet pints, to full-fledged dance floors, Toronto's diverse tastes continue to promise that we'll find something to quench our thirst around every corner.
Here is the list of the best new bars in Toronto in 2012.
See also:
The best new bars in Toronto, 2011
The best new bars in Toronto, 2010