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Swan Dive

Bar

😐 I really love this place but it's just not like it was. The vibe has changed and I can't put my finger on it. I still typically enjoy my time here but I feel more like a burden to certain members of Staff running the bar then an actual Patron People often mention great, pool, drink, dive, games, atmosphere, pinball, play, drinks, Great,


Address

1631 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6K 1V2, Canada

Contact

+1 647-347-0099

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (336 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 5 pm to 2 am
  • Tuesday: 5 pm to 2 am
  • Wednesday: 5 pm to 2 am
  • Thursday: 5 pm to 2 am
  • Friday: 5 pm to 2 am
  • Saturday: 4 pm to 2 am
  • Sunday: 4 pm to 2 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (12) pool (12) drink (10) dive (7) games (7) atmosphere (7) pinball (6) play (6) drinks (6) Great (6)
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  • 3/5 Jen C in RGB (. 4 months ago on Google
    I really love this place but it's just not like it was. The vibe has changed and I can't put my finger on it. I still typically enjoy my time here but I feel more like a burden to certain members of Staff running the bar then an actual Patron
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lily J. M. 4 months ago on Google • 118 reviews
    Probably my favourite local. Good beer selection, great interior design, pinball and pool and always a weird movie running on the screen. Comfortable place for a drink on your own if that's where you're at, too. Sometimes there's simple food on offer but generally you can bring your own if you're hungry.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Madi D. 1 year ago on Google
    Swan dive is stellar. Soothes my ADHD brain with all the games and toys to play with. Cheap drinks, great staff, super cool atmosphere.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rae P. 1 year ago on Google
    Recently came by with some friends for a double birthday. We were loud and obnoxious yet polite and friendly, the staff were so kind and handled our debauchery with professionalism. It was good times had by all, and my first time there. Thanks again! Dive bar royalty! Dear Owner, very sorry to hear about Gordon. I am unware of their whereabouts but I can definitely check in with the others just in case. Hope they return home soon. :)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jithin P. 8 months ago on Google • 150 reviews
    It is a nice place to enjoy a few beers and play pinball and some pool. I think they have some other board games too. I don't know how packed it gets later at night, but I went there around 5, and there weren't too many people. So we didn't have to wait too long for the pool table to be free.

  • 5/5 Rojhin T. 1 year ago on Google • 40 reviews
    A great spot to meet up with friends or a fun date. Friendly staff and cheap drink specials all week. Follow their insta for pop ups and live music events. *edit 2 private gendered neutral bathrooms in the basement.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nikul N. 5 months ago on Google • 37 reviews
    Went to play pool with friend. If you like loud music. You may like this place. They only accepts cash.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ben W. 11 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Small, clean place with a great atmosphere and killer drink prices. Pristine classic pinball and some billiards to boot. My best friend and I (both hailing from small communities 3+ hours away) were vacationing in the city and drove 30 minutes at 12:30 AM to grab some drinks and check out the 1993 Bally Twilight Zone machine before last call. We were largely impressed by the small-town feel and the affordability. Friendly service rounded out the experience nicely. Will definitely return next time we're in town!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matt T. 6 months ago on Google
    Swan Dive is literally too cool. Wanna listen to good music while playing pinball or giant connect 4? Go here
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel H. 2 years ago on Google
    Pinball. Boardgames. Cheap booze, perfect little hole in the wall to swan dive into for perfect night with pals or a date
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Sven W. 1 year ago on Google
    Bar is okay, but it's cash only, which is so inconvenient. They want you to use their ATM, which costs $6 in fees (total from both banks) to take out $20. It's a predatory practice and our community doesn't need this.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maricel M. 8 months ago on Google
    Nice place to have a swimming party which means a great place to have a drinking party.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JesseObre 6 months ago on Google • 50 reviews
    Great atmosphere, with great owners and bartenders! They also have a free pool table there which is nice. Atmosphere is fun, and everyone there is so pleasant to be around. Just positive vibes all around

  • 5/5 Madeleine Leach J. 5 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    good vibe, lowkey and cheap drinks, staff are quick and nice. Great location.

  • 5/5 LadyMayhem82 3 months ago on Google • 32 reviews New
    Very unique and comfortable place to grab a great beer and play some pinball, love this hang out. very old school queen street reborn

  • 5/5 Jess M. 1 year ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Best bar I’ve been to in a long time. Drink prices are reasonable and I love all the games and different items they leave out for customers to use. Can’t wait to come back to play some more pinball.

  • 5/5 Lida-Tuy D. 1 year ago on Google
    This bar is so comfy and cute. PINBALL and fidget toys , pool and board games, hot dogs! Really Nice bartenders. I'm even allergic to alcohol but this place is lovely and I love hanging out.

  • 5/5 Andrei G. 2 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Probably my favourite dive bar you can find in Toronto. The place looks a little scary at first but once you walk in the atmosphere is amazing and the people there are super friendly.

  • 5/5 Sierra S. 1 year ago on Google
    The coolest individuals are affiliated with this bar. I taught a First Aid & CPR course at this bar and every participant was so lovely. They slipped a handmade thank you card into my paper work.

  • 1/5 Heather 1 year ago on Google
    Bartender with the red scraggly beard laughs when I ask for diet Sprite (I’m diabetic), then won’t let me take my drink to the ATM while I get cash (just didn’t want to leave my drink unattended). Guess he’s insecure about something.

  • 5/5 Nancy G. 2 years ago on Google
    We had a great time at Swan Dive! Played pool, chatted with some other folks, watched some vintage Seasame Street, played pin ball. It’s got a great vibe.

  • 5/5 Melissa C. 5 years ago on Google
    Great dive bar with arcade games and a pool table. They have drink specials a beer and shot for 10$ and 5$ jack and cokes. The bartenders are really friendly. Cash only.

  • 4/5 Mark “The Hungry Man R. 5 months ago on Google
    Popped in for a quick drink, cool atmosphere pretty busy on Friday night, good music cool vibe

  • 5/5 Fawn Big C. 1 year ago on Google
    BEST LIL DIVE BAR ON DUNDAS! Try the espresso martini!

  • 5/5 Darren V. 1 year ago on Google
    One of my absolute favorite places in Toronto to grab a drink and play pool. Reasonably priced drinks, a great atmosphere, and a great pool table.

  • 5/5 Raj 6 months ago on Google
    In a 13 degree night, this place felt warm to my soul.

  • 5/5 Niall G. 8 months ago on Google
    Great dive bar. Good music, cool decor and free pool table

  • 5/5 Icarus R. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place, little cramped for a tall dude such as myself but good vibes. Quite a few people from the local scene regular here. Accidentally knocked over my first drink and the bartender lady was very chill about the accident. Played pool for the rest of the night until the bartender kicked everyone out. Great vibes, 10/10

  • 5/5 Marc T. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the better dive bars in Toronto. I don't drink alcohol... but they do serve a great espresso! 👍

  • 3/5 Ayesha M. 1 year ago on Google
    This place was way too loud for my taste! But the cheap drinks, food and the fun magic 8 ball games are reasons to come back

  • 4/5 Mizel C. 10 months ago on Google
    There was a vegan lasagna pop up while we were there and the bar tender made me a Paloma lol. It's a dive bar.

  • 5/5 Iain D. 9 months ago on Google
    Fantastic service from bar staff. Good beers, spirits, whatever you need. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Robyn G. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing service Great drinks and atmosphere Video games and billiards


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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