Artful Dodger
12 people recommendvia r/askTO, r/FoodToronto12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Artful Dodger is repeatedly recommended as an old-school pub. One visitor loves its homey interior, while another singles out Guinness, fireplaces and a pub atmosphere. It also appears in dive-bar lists, although most of those suggestions do not describe a drink or a visit in detail. The useful distinction is its familiar, traditional-pub feel rather than a documented cocktail programme or a particular crowd.
Address
Artful Dodger Pub, 10 Isabella St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1M7, Canada
At a glance
- Known for
- Guinness, Fireplaces, Pub atmosphere
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/PorousSurface in r/askTO · Mar 2024
Suggests it as one of two starting points for a downtown hangout.
- Recommendsu/PoolhallJunkie247 in r/FoodToronto · Nov 2025
Says it has good Guinness, fireplaces, a pub feel, and decent-to-good vibes.
- Recommendsu/AtTheRogersCup2022 in r/askTO · May 2024
Recommends Artful Dodger as a bar to try.
- Recommendsu/Epic-Yawn in r/askTO · Mar 2024ambience
Loves it and says the inside feels very homey.
- Recommendsu/croqembouche in r/askTO · Jun 2024ambience
Suggests it, saying you'll feel right at home.
- Recommendsu/elleharlow in r/askTO · Jul 2025
Includes it in a list of dive picks.
- Recommendsu/majorcheeze in r/FoodToronto · Nov 2024
Suggests checking out Artful Dodger.
- Recommendsu/Bobbybricksss in r/askTO · Aug 2026
Suggested as a dive bar option.
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- Recommendsu/RenaissanceRip in r/FoodToronto · Nov 2025
Suggests it briefly as a pick.
- Recommendsu/JennyPenny3030 in r/askTO · Mar 2024
Suggests it as a possible option to try.
- Recommendsu/woodzy_mtb in r/askTO · May 2024
Agrees with the earlier suggestion.
- Recommendsu/Im_Ur_Huckleberry77 in r/askTO · Nov 2026ambience
Suggests this for a more old-school atmosphere.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.