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Best Bars 2026 No. 50

Sweaty Betty’s

With its dimly red-lit bar, mismatched furniture and in-your-face anarchic dive-bar energy, Sweaty Betty’s predates the Ossington strip’s hipness by a decade (it opened in 2004). At a glance, it may seem like a joint for stumbling into at night’s end, but regulars know better. Drinks, both classic and house originals, are meticulously stirred, shaken and juiced. Most ring in under $18. A Paper Plane is juicy, boozy and served with a swirl of lemon peel. A wide selection of beers is available on tap or by the bottle, and there’s an extensive food menu, including vegan options.

Bring a furry friend
Leashed dogs are welcome, so fair warning — you may encounter affable terriers perched on owners’ laps.

Order
The Teenie Pickletini shooter, a twist on the Classic Martini, consisting of a shot of Stoli and dry vermouth with a pickle brine chaser.

Photography by May Brand


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