There's a palpable aura of pleasure at this Dovercourt Village spot, where a barrage of drinks, a snacky menu of shareable bites and the chipper chatter of guests weave together to create a singularly satisfying mood. House wines, made from premium Niagara grapes, join internationally-sourced low-intervention bottles on a list with plenty of surprises.

For the passionate team at this Dundas West wine shop, bar and agency, organic, biodynamic and natural wines are the font of inspiration and joy that never runs dry. Drink the juice (quite literally), in the quaint space or idyllic back patio, and awaken to a world of wines ranked by colour, or more delightfully, by level of freak.

A cozy Dundas West spot with a European vibe, this hangout boasts an ever-changing wine list and tight menu of cheffy bites. Seven days a week, guests pile in to sip on quality natural wines while snacking on ripe Canadian cheeses and plates of salmon crudo garnished with locally-farmed veg.

A host of queer-friendly events keep things interesting at this Parkdale café and wine bar. Building on the success of Tommy's Wine Bar, in Roncesvalles Village, the team at this sister spot keeps the focus on natural bottles that play nicely with the welcoming feel and tasty menu of snacks.

A serious devotion to natural pours draws oenophiles to this down-to-earth Dundas West wine bar. By-the-glass and bottle options are constantly refreshed, with seasonally-focused snacks fulfilling the need for colourful, satisfying fare that's expertly made.

To temporarily quell cravings or utterly sate hunger pangs, this West Queen West spot is always a wise choice. Settle on the patio or in the lively main room, and trust the jovial team to guide you through the wealth of natural wines. Then, mull over the question of whether a simple salad or an entire seafood platter is in order.

If it weren't for the gorgeous space, the rotating cast of low-intervention wines and rewarding menu of bar bites, the pillowy challah served at this Bayview and Leaside spot would be reason enough to visit. Happily, you can have it all, except on Sundays and Mondays when the passionate team takes a well-deserved break.

Paris Paris' neighbouring wine bar and bottle shop, this Ossington destination stocks a dizzying array of natural, sustainable and low-intervention wines, best sampled on-site at the narrow spaces' communal tables. Few activities fill an afternoon or evening quite as splendidly as ordering some snacks, making some friends, then buying a few bottles to squirrel away home.

A wine bar modelled after a pub, this lively Corktown spot is casual and comfortable, warm and welcoming. With a menu inspired by sunny destinations, walls stocked with organic, natural, luscious wines and a team that's as cheery as it is knowledgeable, it's no wonder this spot is perpetually packed.