You are dying to be outside, but you have to impress for business…then this fine spot that might fit the bill. Chez Alexandre on Peel Street offers 40 kinds of single malt scotch and lots of British beer on tap and also has touch of outdoor élan if you want to watch the business world walk by.

A long wine list, a Cosmo-and-kitten-heels crowd of legendary cuteness, cocktails as attention-riveting as a bucket of cash - Chez Alexandre has a lot to recommend it. And the Hilton Bonaventure has a beautiful garden terrace replete with little waterfalls and ducks. Nice change from the rowdier club scene; good place to feel like a grownup. – S.C.