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EXPLORE TORONTO | | | | | | | 2409 Yonge St
Toronto,
ON
M4P 2E7
416-481-6865 | | | | | Description: MIDTOWN. A fun jazz bar with different theme nights including swing, salsa and smooth jazz. A great place to spend an evening with friends, enjoy a nice meal and good music. The menu runs from bruschetta, tempura shrimp and carpaccio to grilled alligator, linguine with sausage and peppers and steak frites.
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| 794 Bathurst St
Toronto,
ON
M5R 3G1
416-536-0346 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Wreck Room is a play on words this place has a casual, rock-and-roll vibe with pool tables, a dance floor, arcade games and a huge bar, sort of like a glorified rec room. There's a stage for live acts, but usually DJs provide the sounds, which range from alt rock and Brit rock to retro and electronica.
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| 499 Church St
Toronto,
ON
M4Y 2C6
416-922-3859 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. A mixed crowd mimics the cosmopolitan nature of this bar's namesake, the Roman-Greek city of Byzantium, which later became known as Istanbul. Aside from that, there's little resemblance. The lounge is stylish and sophisticated; the dining room opposite is a bit more luxurious. Dining here is always an adventure, with globally inspired flavors and beautiful presentation. But simply sipping a cocktail or two in the bar can be, as well the inspired martini list includes something like 100 different versions.
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| 67 Front St E
Toronto,
ON
M5E 1B5
416-867-9499 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Subterranean it may be, but C'est What is definitely not sub-par. Dedicated to all things local, the establishment promotes Toronto with exhibits from regional artists and shows from local musicians in their state-of-the-art performance room/recording studio. Before they made it big, the intimate space hosted Barenaked Ladies, Jeff Buckley and Jewel, among others. An amazing selection of beverages includes their own line of craft brewed beers and wines, an array of Ontario microbrewed beers and wines, plus a great list of whiskies. In keeping with Toronto's rep as a multi-cultural city, the menu features fantastic food from around the world. A true Toronto favorite.
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| 19 Charlotte
Toronto,
ON
M5V 2H5
416-598-2882 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. When it opened in the late 1990s, Billiards Digest magazine named the Charlotte Room one of the top ten best new pool rooms in North America. The place has continued to live up to the initial kudos, offering a classy space with several tables and impressive food and beverage menus (no greasy wings and canned Schlitz here!). If the pool tables are occupied or you simply want a break, you'll find a number of other diversions in the form of board games, everything from chess to Boggle to Risk. Some Friday nights host live bands or magic shows.
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| 500 Queen St E
Toronto,
ON
M5A 1T7
416-368-6893 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. A bar with history! Dominion on Queen was originally opened as a hotel and brewery. Over a century later, the place is still operational, although these days it functions as a bar and restaurant, but the award winning brews are still on tap. The classy, wood-paneled atmosphere is enhanced by live jazz and blues several nights a week.
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| Guvernment / Kool Haus Entertainment Complex132 Queens Quay E
Toronto,
ON
M5A 3Y5
416-869-1462 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Massive is the operational word here. This place is huge it's actually several clubs in one, each with its own vibe and specialty. Whether you want to dance til the wee hours, catch a live band, or sip champagne with friends, you can do it here.
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| 370 Queen St W
Toronto,
ON
M5V 2A2
416-598-4753 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Since 1947, the Horseshoe has been entertaining Toronto's thirst for live music with a roster of musicians as varied as Arlo Guthrie, the Ramones, the Cramps, the Police, Johnny Lang, 10,000 Maniacs, Billy Bragg, and Soul Coughing. Well known for keeping up with the times, the performance schedule has morphed over the years, from county and rockabilly, to folk and reggae, to punk and metal. A renowned sound system and near-perfect acoustics makes the Shoe an industry fave, as well, so you never know who might be sitting next to you. If you like music, don't pass this one up!
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| 529 Bloor St W
Toronto,
ON
416-532-1598 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Lee's Palace is regarded as THE place to catch up-and-coming bands (and sometimes well established ones, too). Past performers include The Smithereens, Tragically Hip, The Mekons, Lucinda Williams, Dinosaur Jr., Henry Rollins, The Sundays, Our Lady Peace, Throwing Muses, Superchunk, Bob Mould, Verve, Cracker, Toad The Wet Sprocket, Soul Coughing, Mercury Rev, Elliott Smith, Eels, UK Subs, and a bunch more. If no band is scheduled, Lee's is closed. DJs spin dance tunes several nights a week in The Dance Cave on the second floor.
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| 1585 Dundas St W
Toronto,
ON
M6K 1T9
416-588-0307 | | | | | Description: WEST TORONTO. TO's home of "World Music," Lula hosts a fantastic array of bands playing anything from Latin jazz and Cuban to African pop and salsa. Even if you're not one to get up and dance, these rhythms are sure to entice you out on the floor. The cocktail menu includes several varieties of mojitos, while the brief but tasty food menu features plenty of vibrant island spices and tropical fruits.
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