Subeez is a really funky yet laid-back eatery/bar, worth visiting for its brilliant food, comedy cocktail menu, and truly random decor: giant dribbly candles, strange sculptures, and psychedelic art work. It gets really bustling on fridays and saturdays, when theres a DJ who usually plays house music. And as it's just a hop skip and a jump away from the downtown bars and clubs, it's a great way to start a night out. At other times the atmosphere is very chilled with a more eclectic soundtrack, and you can enjoy settling into one of the comfy sofa booths with a kentucky julep.
The best thing about Subeez for me is how it manages to be very trendy yet completely unpretentious; the staff are all relaxed, friendly and efficient, and the fantastic menu is really reasonably priced. I would recommend the grilled goats cheese salad with a free-range chicken breast, and the huge platter of garlic mayo fries are a must to share. I practically lived there for 2 months ... go check it out!
look for the twinkly lights and red neon sign on the corner of Smithe and Homer (3 blocks down from Granville street)
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