The Fountain, nestled along the Dundas West bar strip, is both watering hole and art gallery. Currently, trippy pieces from local artist Tomas Del Balso dot the walls, illustrating his take on dream imagery in fantastical detail. Behind the bar, tatted up co-owner Sarah Delany pours drinks for art-loving barflies while The Growlers play overhead.
Our drink of choice is the Dark ‘n’ Stormy is ($6). Delany keeps it classic: Gosling’s Black Seal rum and Grace ginger beer poured in a highball glass over ice. With a squeeze of lime to finish it off, this deliciously simple drink has warm weather written all over it.
The Fountain, 1261 Dundas W., 416-262-4986
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