Rare Toronto Smoking Spot

[Onsto]

More a heads up than anything - I'm working in Toronto a lot at the moment and have stuggled to find somewhere that's 'cigar friendly' for a quiet evening smoke - there are plenty of unheated standing only patios for cigarette smokers, but smoking a RASS before you turn blue at minus 10 C is pretty challenging and not entirely enjoyable. A noteable exception is The Drake Hotel (1150 Queen St. West) which has a proper heated outdoor seating area. Its comfortable no matter how cold (although it wouldn't be ideal in the rain) and I noticed a number of patrons smoking cigars - all seemed pretty friendly. I have been there twice on weeknights, it's busy without being packed, although it is apparently extremely busy on Fridays and through the weekends.

I get around Canada a fair bit - if anyone has any other suggestions for good places to have a smoke, I'd be interested to hear. Particularly close to Pearson airport - I haven't foud anywhere worthwhile near there.

[Justin01]

I have hung out and smoked cigars on the drakes patio during the summer, didn't know it was still a great place during the winter, Thanks.

[Blackham]

I second that, Drake hotel is my #1 spot if I'm around the downtown area. Since I live 30 minutes north of Toronto sometimes I prefer a shorter commute, these are my favorites:

http://navarestaurantandbar.com/index.php?type=1

http://www.brixnapavalleygrille.com/

they're right across the street from eachother so if one's full you can do a 2 minute drive to the other one. Brix also features $1 corking fee on monday.

Cheers

[Puros Y Vino]

I second that, Drake hotel is my #1 spot if I'm around the downtown area. Since I live 30 minutes north of Toronto sometimes I prefer a shorter commute, these are my favorites:

http://navarestaurantandbar.com/index.php?type=1

http://www.brixnapavalleygrille.com/

they're right across the street from eachother so if one's full you can do a 2 minute drive to the other one. Brix also features $1 corking fee on monday.

Cheers

Hey there. I just joined today. Some other good spots for a cigar in Toronto.

Remy's rooftop patio in Yorkville. The place across from it too. (forget the name)

In front of the LCDH in Yorkville. They serve you complimentary espresso too I believe.

Park Hyatt rooftop lounge. Beautiful southern exposure of U of T campus and Queen's Park.

[ashmaiz]

i believe the store "cigars for you" has a lounge.

[Puros Y Vino]

We had our first FOH Toronto meet-up at the Drake in Oct. It rained a bit but it was still enjoyable. I might have to try it in the winter.

[Cig]

I was in Toronto in November and went to the LCDH, by the Four Seasons hotel I believe. It was pretty nice. Heated patio, complimentary espresso... but the prices in Canada are SO HIGH!

[ckearns]

I walked past LCDH on my lunch-hour today and there was a brave, and I mean brave, BOTL sitting out on the patio enjoying one (only -9 outside ). If this was someone on this forum, kudos! You're a braver man than I.

[nick17]

my brother has a condo across from the drake next time i visit i have to go for a smoke as well and LCDH is a nice place to smoke but i wish the patio was bigger