The Global Drinker — World Bar Guide
The Communist's Daughter
Toronto, Canada
Before Dundas West became the hip neighbourhood that it is today, it was a relatively sleepy stretch of the city. The Communist's Daughter was a catalyst for change in the area, opening its doors in 2003. The cash-only dive bar retains the yellow Nazaré Snack Bar sign that once held the space. Be prepared to rub shoulders in the tightly packed space, shaped like a narrow hallway with peeling vinyl chairs and a well-worn bartop. The drinks menu stays tight: a small selection of beer and bar rail. And make sure you save a loonie (a single Canadian dollar) for the jukebox. Mondays are reserved for 'Dcide on the Bside', a bring-your-own-vinyl night that has regulars debating whether to flip the record after listening to its A-side. At weekends, there's live (mostly jazz) music, where the bar somehow doubles in size to fit a cello bass.
1149 Dundas Street West, ON · $
Awards & Rankings
- Roadbook 2026 — #6