The Three Speed

What is The Three Speed? Anchoring a lived-in stretch of Bloor West just west of Dufferin, The Three Speed is a cornerstone Bloordale watering hole that has defined low-key west-end hospitality for well over a decade. Inside, the room is warm and unpretentious, framed by exposed brick, mismatched vintage lamps, and a wooden front bar bathed in dim amber lighting. Out back sits one of the neighbourhood’s best secrets: an intimate, leafy courtyard patio complete with a functioning brick wood-burning fireplace and string lights that keeps regulars outside deep into shoulder season.

The Three Speed Menu & What to Order Kitchen Queen Jane's comfort-driven menu punches far above typical bar fare without chasing gimmicks. The perennial favourite is the crispy chicken thigh served alongside a rich, golden-crusted mac and cheese. For grazing with pints, the Kitchen Plate loads up artisanal charcuterie, cheeses, toast points, and tangy house pickles, while daytime weekend brunch delivers standout huevos rancheros and thick-cut baked French toast. Wash it down with a rotating lineup of local Ontario craft drafts from neighbours like Blood Brothers and Burdock, or an agave-forward Cactus Thrasher cocktail.

Know Before You Go The Three Speed strictly operates on a walk-in basis with no reservations accepted, so expect a wait for a garden patio table on balmy summer evenings and peak weekend brunch hours. Street parking along Bloor can be tight, but the bar sits a brief three-minute stroll from both Dufferin and Lansdowne subway stations. Operating hours run seven nights a week starting at 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and 11:00 a.m. for weekend brunch.