After more than 80 years, Imperial Pub has served its last pint. What does its closure mean for Toronto’s dive bars?
- Posted on November 16, 2025
- By The Toronto Star
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After more than 80 years, Imperial Pub has served its last pint. What does its closure mean for Toronto’s dive bars?

Long a hub for spontaneous gatherings and lively nights, the pub’s closure underscores the challenges facing Toronto’s remaining dive bars.