Overview:

Once an old shop sold wicker goods, the Bamboo has been the cornerstone of trendy Queen Street West since it first appeared some 20 years ago. The eight-block stretch of Queen West seems to be the home of bohemian denizens, funky fashion and cutting edge music, and it all seems to collide and blend seamlessly at the Bamboo. The rooftop patio is always popular (sorry, summer only!) as is the downstairs outdoor garden restaurant. This is the spot to dig into a bowl of spicy Thai noodles (which also negates the cover charge) while grooving to the eclectic musical styles from the indoor bar; from funk to rock, R&B to pop, you never know what to expect at the Bamboo. Except fun and excitement, that is.

Parking: Street / nearby parking lots

Cover: $5 to $10 certain nights.