This is a cozy bar with a few tables, great staff and awesome beer. When we were there they had…read morelive music. I would totally recommend it.

Great spot in the Beaches for late night drinks, consistently open late 7 days a week. Friendly…read morebartenders that will remember your name. There's a reason it's stood the test of time in a challenging neighbourhood.

Last Thursday, I was at Hugh's Room Live to see Melanie Doane perform. It was a benefit concert to…read moresupport the Doane Music School, which provides music education programs to Canadian youth through the ukulele. Where should I begin? Let's go with the original Hugh's Room. It used to be at 2261 Dundas Street West. It was founded in 2001 by Richard Carson, in memory of his brother Hugh, a musician who died of cancer. Hugh's Room Live moved to its current location on Broadview Avenue in July 2023. It is where the Broadview Faith Temple Church used to be. It makes sense that a music venue would take over a defunct church. The acoustics are fabulous! It is kind of weird returning to this venue. I used to stand in front of this church, be it talking to my mom or chatting with friends before we parted ways. I spent a lot of time in this neighbourhood, especially on Saturdays taking Cantonese classes a few blocks away. The concert was at 8 pm. I drove down to the Riverdale area and parked on Broadview. It's free parking after 6 pm on weekdays. Otherwise, it's Green P paid parking. This concert was general admission. Considering that most Melanie Doane fans would be my age or older, I didn't see this show being standing room only. I was right and relieved. There were seats, but you nabbed them when you arrived. The day before, I travelled home through Chicago. I walked for twenty minutes at Chicago O'hare airport to get to my gate. At Pearson, I walked for ten minutes from the plane to customs. My legs did not want to stand for this show! It is an older church, so there are stairs. It wasn't built for accessibility, but there aren't a ton of steps. If you use a cane or walker, you'd be fine here. Otherwise, it's not the venue if you have complex mobility issues. A woman at the front table said hi. I reciprocated and showed my ticket's QR code on my phone. She scanned it and let me know that I could sit anywhere that wasn't reserved. I asked where the washrooms were. They were downstairs. I used the women's before and after the show. There were three stalls. The washroom was quaint and clean. No complaints. I sat on the main floor. I tried a pew initially. It felt like church. There was no back support, so I moved up to a chair with some decent back support. Perfect! The front rows were reserved. There was seating on either side of the walls. You could also go up to the second floor for more seating. I love Melanie Doane and her music. My first experience was taking in my first Jann Arden concert at the National Art Centre in Ottawa in the late 90's. Opening for her was Melanie. I was floored by her singing and her playing multiple instruments, such as the mandolin, ukelele, and violin. I loved seeing her at shows when I lived in Winnipeg and when I moved back to the greater Toronto area. She doesn't perform often these days. She made giving the gift of ukelele playing to youth her commitment. I was pleased that she held a benefit for her music school. My first instrument was the ukelele in grade 3, so I get it. I went on to play until I was in grade 6. Melanie put on a terrific show. I last saw her a decade ago at, yep, the original Hugh's Room. Insane, right? I had a wonderful time here. Good memories came flooding back. She brought some special guests. Her children, Rosie and Theo, joined her on a song. The former is a singer and the latter is a drummer. They are products of the school and they frankly are blessed growing up with two musical parents. Kathryn Rose and Emilie Claire Barlow joined Melanie to sing a couple of songs. I loved that they covered Depeche Mode's Personal Jesus. They offer the best harmonies with edginess. It was nice seeing Gill Deacon there. I used to listen to her on a CBC music podcast years ago. She helped get the word out on donating to the school. Madeleine, a student of Doane Music School, sang and displayed her uke skills. She was sweet and talented. This venue does not have any food for purchase. It does have beverages, including alcoholic ones. Debit and credit cards are accepted. I liked coming to this former church for a fine evening of Melanie Doane music with her friends and family. I'd return again to take in another concert. It's the perfect venue with the best acoustics. (382)

This is an institution that holds the history of folk, blues, country and soul. I was blown away by…read morethe EPIC Samantha Windover and the indomitable Tandy Joy playing here tonight. It's a simple and comfortable venue--an old church--feels like you're in your friend's living room. It's a chance to meet the singers and song writers and other music aficionados. What a fantastic evening! Thank you.

I met a friend here two weeks ago for a concert. We came to see Mary & Friends. It was Mary Ramsey…read morefrom 10,000 Maniacs with some of her friends. They played and sang jazzy tunes. Her bass player is amazing! He sounds like Brad Paisley! I have no musical talent so it really moved me how well he played the bass. The other artists played well too! The venue is fantastic. It was my first time here. Sportsman's Tavern bought the venue three or four years ago. It isn't a dive bar like Sportsman's Tavern though. It's much more intimate. It's classier too. I liked the way they had the tables set up. I loved the stage area too. There is a small bar area where you can order drinks. There was also a waitress coming around asking if we wanted drinks or food. They have a small menu, and the food sounded good, but I wasn't hungry. You can park on the street or in their small parking lot, which holds about 25/30 spots. You'll enter the venue via a dark door near the front parking spot. There is much more room inside, than how it looks from their lot. The lot was a bit hard to find. I ended up driving around the block and then I noticed it. I'd love to come back here and see another concert soon!

I went for the first time last weekend and was genuinely surprised at how fun it was. Some overall…read morenotes from the night: - Bring earplugs!! - decent amount of parking in the lot (~15 cars?) - I got there at 7:45 and there were only a few spots left. Best to get there early! - at 7:45, most tables were taken. By 8:30 the crowd was packed at the bar and there almost wasn't enough room to even stand (maybe it's not normally that busy?) - bathrooms were clean and spacious - staff were all friendly - i recommend buying your ticket online ahead of time. I had to go early to buy one at the door (when I called at 7, they said they expected it to sell out before 8) - it looks a little odd from the outside, but The Cave is definitely a cool spot to stop at if you like live music!

When the new owners first took over, I will admit I was sorely disappointed. The food went from…read moregreat to mediocre, at best. But something changed over the last year and I would go as far as to say that the food is even better than before! Bravo, Kiki and crew! The service is wonderful as it always has been and of course the ambiance of a classic British pub remains true.

This British pub serves mediocre English favorites but is rumored to have the largest collection of…read morewhiskies/scotches in Toronto. The crowd is a mix between families and retired couples and adult children dining with parents. Came on a Friday. I had the roast beef dinner with Yorkshire pudding and mashed potatoes. I have to say that it wasn't remarkable, but it was edible. The Yorkshire pudding itself wasn't crispy and seemed to lack crunch... it was more like a soggy yeast donut. My partner had the hot wings. I think in retrospect those might have been more comforting.

If you're looking for Ethiopian food in Toronto, this is as good as it gets…read more It's not just the cozy atmosphere. It's not just the delicious variety plates. It's the fact that Hirut is also a bona fide JAZZ CLUB that features the city's most talented musicians performing basically every night of the week, with some live comedy thrown in for good measure. So if you're craving some tasty Ethiopian cuisine, why not spend the extra few bucks on cover charge and turn your evening into a full-blown cultural event? You'll be glad you did.

Hirut is not just an Ethiopian restaurant. It is that, yes, but it is so much more. Hirut is a…read moreplace for live music. For live comedy. For community. For family. Hirut is a vibe. A human space. The food is very good and comes at great value. The vegetarian main is an ensemble of wonderful flavours, perfectly spiced, and served with generous injera bread. The menu is narrow but each dish is so dynamic, they offer up a broad spectrum of flavours and textures. Go to Hirut for the food. Stay for the music, the community vibe, and the warmth it will put in your heart.

A classic Punk / Rock n Roll Bar in Toronto CA. Basically the CBGB's of that scene…read more It's been around since the early 1990's and is exactly what a spot like this should be. Very nondescript outside facade - no sign telling you what it is other than a small "BSC" (for Bovine Sex Club) painted near the door. Hard to miss though as the exterior is made up a punk rock style sculpture of rusted bikes & other assorted ephemera. The interior is similar, visually. Great sound system & chill vibes pervade throughout. Weirdly the stage is right in the entrance of the club, on your left, with a long bar along the right side, heading back. Great, crowd, great location in cool area with lots of restaurants & plenty of parking - both on the street up to 2 hours & extended parking for a flat-rate of CA$20 (~$14 USD) from 6:00pm until the next morning, just 2 blacks away.

The Bovine is a fantastic place that is the same today as it was decades ago. not only that, but it…read moreis also one of the cheapest pints that you can find. Now, are the taps dry? Maybe. Are the beer cans running out? It's possible. But, it's a dive in the way of the old dives. And the acoustics for bands are... not great. But they are a sign of what once was. Without attempting to try to present a front of a time long gone, The Bovine simply exists today as it once did in that time long ago, before Smokes stickers, before iPhones, back when people would just go to a bar to talk with those they didn't know the morning prior. Bring cash though, unless you're looking to make some big orders, because credit card is a minimum fifty-dollar spend.

dying breed... yes the dive bar in toronto…read morebut..... saturday night; bad karaoke/hip hop act.. a heineken $9.50.......... $9.50!? maybe that is a JACKED UP bartender robbed me price..? whatever the case a heineken can't be $9.50, no wonder bars are closing; they want to scam u for every dollar. if i have 3 bottles of beer; it's $30!? with a $1.50 tip.... going out is painful in 2025; we are GAUGED at these restaurants and bars.

Nice place. Live music Saturdays. Parking right behind the pub. Good to go with friends.read more

Such a fun bar! Drinks are cheap…read more The music is great. The staff is friendly. I had a blassssst being here and will definitely come back

This place rulessss. Great bartender (Zack) and the ambience is perfect for a Saturday afternoon…read more Highly recommend!

Hidden Gem! This place is a little tricky to find (especially with construction) but so worth it…read more We had a fantastic evening with great food, great drinks, great service, and fantastic music. The band we saw, led by Stacey Kaniuk, was really rocking. The Reservoir Lounge has that classic upscale jazz club vibe. You feel cooler just being in this place. The food exceeded our expectations, especially the chocolate cake. Making reservations was tricky however. I never received any confirmation of my reservation via the online form, and when I sent an email and left a voicemail to follow-up and confirm, I never heard back from anyone. If they step up their reservation game, this place would be perfect.

This is a true hidden gem in Toronto with an incredible, speakeasy vibe. The music is soulful! Very…read moretalented musicians. The service is on point as well. You step down into the basement and almost feel like you've stepped into a different time and place. They have a nice menu with various small plates and an extensive drink menu as well. I'd suggest a reservation in advance if you want a table, but I've been here with standing room only at the bar and that was also great! A very funky place!

It's great for yoga. There was a large selection of options to choose from. I received great…read moreservices.

I've used THAT toronto studio for a shoot for my small business! Daniel is such an awesome and…read moregave me so many tips on how to shoot, lighting, backdrops and composition. The space is clean and spacious with a variety of backdrops. My favorite part of the studio is that there is a well thought out preparation and makeup section for my models!