6 Bars Near York University You Should Check Out

Friday evening or weekends is usually the time to go out and have a few drinks with friends.

While there are several options in the area, we’ve compiled a short list of local establishments.

To save time exploring students’ options, we are providing you a list of bars near York University:

1. Timbers Lodge Social Grill
2. El Dorado Rush Sports Bar and Restaurant
3. Fox & Fiddle
4. Coco
5. Tribe Lounge
6. J’s Bar and Restaurant

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1. Timbers Lodge Social Grill

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Timbers Lodge Social Grill is a relatively new place, which opened to replace a former restaurant Shopsy’s.

It is by far one of the most popular locations among students with a large variety of drinks and food options at good price points.

Timbers Lodge Social Grill is conveniently located in the west side of York Lanes mall.

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2. El Dorado Rush Sports Bar and Restaurant

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El Dorado Rush Sports Bar and Restaurant is a local bar off campus just 10 minutes to the east from York University.

El Dorado Rush Sports Bar and Restaurant is located on the north east corner of Keele and Chimneystack intersection at 4801 Keele Street.

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3. Fox & Fiddle

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Fox & Fiddle (or specifically Fox on Finch) is one of the popular restaurant franchise locations near York University.

This place has everything to cater your tastes. An impressive food menu with salads, burgers, sandwiches, wings, and more, paired with a nice selection of drinks and mixologists eager to create a cocktail for your preferences.

Fox & Fiddle is conveniently located within 2 minute walk from Finch West subway station at 1285 Finch Avenue West.

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4. Coco

Coco is a karaoke bar located near York University just steps away and is the only karaoke bar in the area.

Coco is conveniently located within 2 minute walk from Finch West subway station at 1290 Finch Avenue West.

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5. Tribe Lounge

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Tribe Lounge is a bar and restaurant located near the York University Keele campus.

This place has everything you need to have a great meal, as well as if you are more into some dancing with their in-house DJ creating the atmosphere.

Tribe Lounge is conveniently located within 3 minute walk from Finch West subway station at 1270 Finch Avenue West.

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6. J’s Bar & Restaurant

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J’s Bar and Restaurant is a local establishment near York University.

The place offers Filipino, Caribbean, and Italian dishes, as well as it’s a popular local bar later in the evening.

Coco is conveniently located within 2 minute walk from Finch West subway station at 1290 Finch Avenue West.

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