I first went to this venue when it was Sound Academy 16 years ago! Then it was a concert venue - now it's been transformed into one of Torontos best clubs (and concert venues). It's pretty massive - although parties can fill up the space anyways. The show is always wild, and the ceiling has a massive retractable fixture. It has a VIP second floor, and a smaller second room that will play different music. Bathrooms are fine. Could be bigger for the size of the venue, usually there's a big line. The only downside really is that it can be hard to get to due to the narrow roads that serve the docks. Often there's a line of up cars and I usually walk or bike. However, being outside of the downtown, they can go big with sound, so it's worth it. read more

Saw the venue kick out a person with cerebral palsy in a wheelchair. Mainly because an attractive woman was upset that she was not ahead of the person. Do not patron this venue and most definitely contact its management about such violations. read more

The atmosphere of this club was amazing! This was one of the many caribana celebrations taking place that at the end of July! I'm glad I was able to be apart of such a crowd after 2 years of things being shut down! I would definitely recommend this venue because it was off the chain! Two levels. They also had special guest performers like Fabolous, Jadakiss and more! I had a good time. read more

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I attended a Blockchain conference at Rebel. They had available accessible handicap parking in the parking lot about 50 meters from the door (which was ramped). They also have an elevator that can be used to access the 2nd floor. I really appreciated how accessible this is, making it a great venue for midsized conferences. The signs and cleanliness of this location is definitely also something that I truly appreciated (especially since it's used as a nightclub). read more

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The last time I was at this venue, it had just become Sound Academy. Before this name change, it was called The Docks. I have been away from this venue for ten years. The last time I saw a concert here was Keane in June 2009. I absolutely loved seeing them live. I went to see Robyn at Rebel last Thursday night. I had forgotten that I had a VIP ticket. This package allows you to get into the venue an hour earlier, along with getting a commemorative bucket hat and laminated badge. This venue has always been general admission. I don't normally like to go to a general admission show. It means that you are on your feet for most of the night. Considering that I got there at 5:30 pm and the show ended at around 11 pm, I was on my feet for a while. I also wanted to see Robyn badly. I remembered that there was a parking lot across from the venue. I got there and noticed that it was at a steep $20. Thank goodness I had cash, as it's the only acceptable payment method. The guy at the parking lot was nice. I got my ticket, parked, and went in. I didn't know where the box office was. I was supposed to go there, according to the e-mail. I asked a guy at the black tunnel. He said that it was off to the left, but he asked whether I was picking up tickets. I said it was for VIP ones. I was in the right place and he said to walk past him. Cool. There really should be a sign in front of the black tunnel saying VIP. It wasn't until I got to the end of this path that I saw a sign saying that I was in the fast-track ticket lineup. Yay! I will say that Rebel has its act together for VIPs. First, your name is on a list. You simply give your name to the person and she checks it off. There is no need to provide ID. Second, she and another member distributed the hat and badge in cute pink bags before we entered the venue at 6 pm. For the first time, I didn't print my ticket out. I tried at work, but the printer was down. Instead, I did mobile check-in. The woman with the scanner was doing something odd with my phone screen that I didn't get. She just needed to try a different angle to get her scanner to work. It finally did. There is a coat check-in. However, you pay something ridiculous for it. Considering that I just spent $20 on parking, I decided to wear my jacket around my waist for the entire night. Rebel's interior looks all spruced up. I loved how chic the bar areas looked. The lounge chairs looked comfy. The washrooms are spacious, classy, and clean. There are lots of stalls, which I typically complain that there aren't enough at concert venues. I stood in the second row in front of the stage. Another thing that I don't like about general admission is people who feel that they need to be pressed up to you during the entire show. Look, I am taken. I don't enjoy being on a packed subway train during rush hour and don't want to simulate it at a concert venue. The evening started with Kindness, a DJ, who did his first set (yes, first), to get the audience going. Next up, Channel Tres sang and danced. I liked them. Kindness came back on. I will admit that I grew tired seeing him again. He was good, but I didn't need two sets. Finally, after such a long wait, Robyn came on at 9 pm. She did not disappoint. I felt like I could reach over and touch her. I stood at the right place. She was fabulous. I also liked that she invited everyone back on the stage to dance with her. Toronto was her last North American stop on her Honey tour. She was gracious and seemed incredibly touched when the entire audience sang "Dancing on My Own" without her lifting a finger at one point! The downside to Rebel is its dancefloor. It's flat, which means that you can't see a thing if someone taller is standing in front of you. There was a guy bumping into my left shoulder blade for most of the night. I finally looked over. He was Chinese and was so short that it was his cap that was hitting me. Hilarious! My legs felt like Jello after the show. I probably looked odd waddling over to the women's washroom. There were a ton of empty booze cups all on the floor. I will give credit to the venue staff for cleaning them up pretty quickly. Kris was kind to give me a tip on parking before I got into the venue. He advised that I should leave the show early to get out of the parking lot, as it's horrific with the mass exodus. As much as I wanted to, I wanted to see Robyn till then end. My tip goes the other way. I was hungry and ended up getting a hot dog at the vendor closest to the parking lot. It was $5 and was delicious. I sat in my car, devoured it, drank my iced black tea, and then pulled out of the lot. It wasn't too bad leaving. The other tip is that I didn't stay on Cherry Street like most people did. I took Commissioners Street and headed eastbound. It was great! It's not a horrible venue for a concert. It's also not the best. It's simply okay. (107) read more

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My first impression was not the greatest. They don't open their parking lot until an hour before doors. I wasn't there for early entry, but I'd be even more angry if I was. It should really be an hour before early entry. Street parking is not allowed after 6:00 PM so those people were risking parking tickets. I managed to find a normal parking spot at a business a short walk away without any indicated restrictions. When I did get in, I was one of the first with mezzanine tickets so I not only had my pick of where to stand, I had time to get an overpriced drink and rest my feet in a booth until more people started filing in. If you do not get a VIP ticket for the best shot at front row on the floor, mezzanine is the only way to go - especially if you're claustrophobic. I do have a heights issue, but felt secure. It was only about $30 more. The show was sold out so as far as I can tell, they sell just enough mezzanine tickets to allow everyone an unobstructed view. We were not packed in like sardines like people on the floor. Sound was great. I do think I ended up with one more wrist band than necessary. They were giving out wristbands for legal drinkers while people were waiting outside, but there's also a wristband for mezzanine, which is already restricted to 19 and over. No biggie. Just something to keep in mind. read more

REBEL - My view of Marina from the mezzanine - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Visited Rebel for the second time to attend the Facebook annual holiday party and had a total blast. I had been once years ago for an Edge concert. It was open bar (of course) and there were food stations set up everywhere. I tried a few items but the highlight for me was the poutine station and Christmas trees decorated with chocolate truffles in the ornaments. The view of the CN Tower from outside of the club is amazing. I would visit for the Instagram photo opps alone. The space itself is massive, and obviously conducive to concerts, clubbing, etc. The space was very festively decorated for the holiday party with lots of cool places to snap amazing selfies. For the occasion I visited, Majid Jordan were performing and it was awesome. The bartenders, servers, bouncers I interacted with were fairly friendly so that was a plus. They also had multiple coat checks open which I appreciated to help get peeps out faster at the end of the night. Will likely return again someday! read more

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We came for a private event on a Wednesday night. This place is huge!! It is right on the waterfront with a nice view of the Toronto skyline with CN Tower. There is a stage for the DJ, band or performers. A huge dance floor in front of the stage with many seating areas on the sides and back. Several bars and washrooms. Coat check at entrance. Upper level also has a bar, several seating areas and a great balcony to look down at lower level. Outdoor patio on upper level too. read more

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I've had multiple experiences at Rebel for many different events. I've been here for regular clubbing nights, Majid Jordan, Solaris, Loud Luxury, Steve Aoki, and more. I would say 3 out of 5 times the floor gets incredibly sticky because of drinks. Entry is easy, fast and organized, which I appreciated. Rebel has incredible light shows and space. Rebel has about 2 show rooms, a balcony upstairs for VIP and booths towards the back on the first floor. The shows you will go to at Rebel will be an amazing experience since their light show is phenomenal. At Solaris, it was the coolest thing I've ever seen! You will have a great time, and being at Rebel is just a cool experience. It's great for what it is, and everyone in Toronto and the GTA should go at least once for different shows but it rates 4 because of the cleanliness. One other thing, which might be notable, but obviously not Rebel's fault is that when I was going into the venue of Solaris, my phone immediately "fell out of pocket" or it was taken from me since I did not hear it fall on the ground. This place is a frenzy for stealing so watch your pockets and get a good bag to secure your items! read more

We had a poor customer service experience. A manager, who was asked to clarify our bottle service package miscommunicated, resulting in us receiving an unexpected bill of a few hundred dollars. Despite acknowledging his part in the miscommunication, he failed to reduce any portion of the charge, and instead gave us maybe $30.00 of non-alcoholic drinks that we didnt want. Terrible business practice. He is clearly very unsophisticated as to PR and incompetent for the position. read more

Rebel nightclub is located in the Port Lands area of Toronto which is approximately 10 minutes from downtown Toronto. It's also probably the last big box nightclub in Toronto, most nightclubs are going towards the lounge/club feel which means a smaller venue because of how expensive rent is in Toronto. Rebel nightclub is probably the only venue in Toronto that resembles a Las Vegas nightclub. Really spacious, nice decor and outstanding sound and lighting system. It also has Cabana Pool Bar for day parties in the summertime. I went on a recent Friday to see EDM DJ Alesso. Advance tickets were around $50. If you go on a normal Saturday night admission is usually $20 unless you have guestlist or do bottle service. We got there around 11 pm, line moved reasonably fast and checked our coats ($3.50 each). We ordered a round of drinks 2 cans of corona and two jagermeister shots ($39.00 total tax included). Mark Oliver who use to be the resident DJ at Guvernment was the set before Alesso and he dropped some filthy beats. Alesso was alright and dropped a lot of his anthems. If you go to Rebel nightclub on a Saturday night, club is usually mixed, a lot of university/college students, some young professionals but not many since most young professionals go to the nightclubs on King St West and some 50 plus years old who use to party at Guvernment and still haven't grown out of dropping molly and partying. As I mentioned before the decor is beautiful, it's right on the waterfront. They have the best light and sound system in the city, equivalent to the nightclubs in Las Vegas. Drinks are a little on the pricey side but drinks aren't cheap at nightclubs in general, that's where they make their money. Parking is normally $20.00 outside the club and at the T&T supermarket. There is free street parking nearby if you are willing to walk 5-10 minutes. Overall, Rebel nightclub provides the best big nightclub experience imo and a great venue for music concerts. If you love electronic music you will really enjoy Rebel nightclub on a Saturday night since it's predominantly EDM and some top 40 but they do have other rooms within the nightclub that play other music genres (hip hop). The only downside to the club is since the capacity can hold a lot of people probably a few thousand, they need bodies to fill the nightclub, it attracts some riff raff. It happens when people are young and drunk. If you are looking for a more mature upscale crowd, than you probably want to hit up the clubs on King St West. read more

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3 different sounds: the main stage/dance area was top 40 mostly, upstairs room was house, and the ground floor room was rap/hiphop. The main stage and hip hop room was always packed, while the house room was pretty empty. There was popcorn, a mixed crowd, and super creative/extravagant displays for themed nights. Although it's out in the middle of nowhere and a nightmare to uber/taxi out of, it's definitely worth it and I'll be coming back for more! read more

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Came here for a work party on a Fri night; apps + drinks, with external catered food stations. Great venue, lots of space, and the layout is great for allowing enough view of the stage from both floors. Sound quality was fantastic, no complaints there whatsoever. Decor was also very lush and though the venue was packed there was still no shortage of seats / tables / standing space. Super appreciative that they kept the place cool with that many people in there as it helped me keep a clear head lol. Drinks were solid; I had a couple whiskey sours that were great and very consistent. Service was good; bartenders, servers were fast and attentive. Multiple bars and bathrooms was fantastic as making it through the crowds was sometimes a challenge. Coat check was speedy and we managed to pick a quiet one with minimal line up. The event we had was catered (food stations + apps coming around) and service was solid; food kept coming, it was super fresh, and again, multiple stations so you didn't have to walk far to find what you wanted. Servers were great going to people to offer them food - we were stuffed as we were never far from food the whole night. Location is great; not too far a drive or ride from Union station, and the large venue makes it definitely worth it compared to other smalller venues. But man, what a walk from the parking lot to the entrance. In winter, in heels, it was a serious distance to make in one piece. Maybe I should have just taken off my shoes. Other than that, fantastic venue and had a great time. 100% would love to come back. read more

Came her for a deadmau5 concert. Immediately when I walked in, I thought this was such a well designed place! Washrooms everywhere, multiple bars, and they pumped the place with A/C (Too many places are like God damn sweat lodges). The stage was a good size and the sound system was exactly what was expected. One downside: during the show they didnt have the orbital lights in motion. There is parking near the venue but it's $20....yikes. Also, I've heard of crime in this location but I felt pretty safe regardless. I'm not the clubbing type, but I would come back if someone like deadmau5 were to come again. read more

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I came here with my friends to celebrate my friend's birthday and it was such a great time! If your in Toronto I highly recommend you visit. You won't be disappointed. The venue is huge with multiple levels. My friends and I choose to hang out on the floor with the view of the pretty Toronto skyline. Will definitely be coming back if I'm ever in Toronto. read more

REBEL - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Went to Rebel for a show recently, the show was great but the venue was a huge let down. Their card reader kept messing up when my friend and I were trying to purchase drinks, and our bartender kept telling us to just reinsert the card "because it wasn't going through". They double charged me for my drinks, and when I contacted them about what happened and asked for my money back, they told me they were "understanding of my situation" but actually weren't going to do anything about it (no refund, or even a gift card of the amount they owed me). Also as soon as the last song ended they shut the bathrooms down. I was waiting for the show to end to use the bathroom before making our 2hr journey home, but they were kicking everyone out promptly. As someone who has worked in the service industry for years, and has always resolved issues like this with customers it was disappointing to see they just weren't going to do anything about it at all. Anyway, make sure you bring cash read more

A great venue in Toronto that is changing the night life experience. Being renovated from Sound Academy to now REBEL, the venue is nonetheless the most spacious venue down in Toronto which is great for a lot of different events (Concerts, Corporate, Raves). Lights and sound is amazing no matter where you are standing. The upstairs also has an amazing view and is perfect for people who like to have their personal space. Being attached to Cabana Pool Bar, REBEL also has a big patio with an outdoor bar that usually isn't as busy as the bars inside. The staff are incredible and welcoming, they are also fast as hell...like thank you for getting my drink in my hand within 0.2 seconds I appreciate you. I think the only downside to this amazing venue is the location. It's really hard to get too and a lot of times there are other events like Cirque Du Soleil happening around it so it gets even harder to get in and get out. You either have to drive or uber and it gets annoying cause of the congestions. On the rare occasions I drive, I tend to wait anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes until I can get out without encountering any traffic. Talking about traffic, there is also a lot of traffic trying to get into the venue itself. And I'm talking about people not cars so be prepared to wait or give up and pay for line bypass. WHICH BY THE WAY IS A WASTE OF MONEY CAUSE IT JUST TAKES YOU TO ANOTHER LINE LIKE EXCUSE ME????? ANNNYYYWAAAYYYSSS, I'm sure everyone is going to visit this place at least once since a lot of concerts and special guests coming to Toronto for tours do end up performing at REBEL. Try to get there early and if you are ubering leave sooner so you don't get stuck. read more

My friends and I used to go to Rebel so often, even before Rebel, Sound Academy. Recently though, there has not been one event to entice all of us to come out of retirement to party the night away. Parking outside of Rebel is $20 (be careful during the winter, it is a skating rink in the parking lot and if it is windy, GOOD GAME). The usual nightclub routine with the checking of IDs, being searched for banned items and going through to get our tickets scanned. We usually go in a very large group so this sometime takes a while. They usually have free popcorn at every event so keep an eye out. The venue wants their patrons to stop drinking tap water but they charge an arm and a leg ($5) for a water bottle to stay hydrated. Water is a necessity, we shouldn't be paying for it. read more

I cringe every time I see that a band I love is playing here. The good: The sound is pretty good. The not so good: - If you're a lover of rock bands AND short, you're not going to see the stage unless you're in the upstairs area. - Drinks are club prices, so way more expensive than any other music venue. - Getting there is a logistical nightmare. You're either taking a mystery bus that doesn't come very often, parking in their horrible lot and idling in a 30 minute lineup to leave, or taking an expensive cab ride. Unless it's a band that you're dying to see, I'd skip this venue. read more

We were there last night for Halloween. After staying inside for around 10 minutes, we came out for some fresh air. But then after the Security guy prevented us to going back inside. We showed him our tickets but the rude guy said he doesn't care. We weren't said that we can't go outside. He named himself Mike. I have his picture. He shouted at me and my wife and pushed us badly. We spent more than $40 each and couldn't be there more than just 10 minutes. For sure that is lack of management. They didn't use any bracelets or hand stamps and didn't let people having ticket go in. I want at least my money back. read more

The worst experience of my entire life happened just last night at this shitty place! Last night we went there for their "BIGGEST HALLOWEEN PARTY"... It was packed with some drunk+high kids, we could not even move on the floor! The coat check was 1 kilometer long, we prefered to stay for a bit and then have our coats checked later. As they were "SOLD OUT" and they were selling more tickets at the door for $20, we needed fresh air after just 10 minutes stay in. We did not wait in check coat line either. We went out for like 5-6 minutes. The security guy at the first door did not let us in! He goes: your ticket is now used you cannot come back! WTF! He was the rudest guy I have ever seen and so mean! We told him that we spent $40 and wanna go back! It's not even 10 minutes we were inside! We showed him our tickets and he kept saying in a vulgar way that we are not allowed to get inside! His name as he told us was Mike! He started to be racist at a point started to yelling and saying "DO YOU UNDERSTAND ENGLISH? GO AWAY.. I want our money back! We did not spend $240 to stay in such a shitty place for only 10 minutes and been language abused by this rude guy, Mike and go back home early! Shame on you and your staff! NEVER EVER COME BACK TO THIS PLACE! read more

No amount of research could've prepared me for how massive this place is. I wouldn't even call REBEL a nightclub, but a massive or a superclub. I'm used to venues in Washington, DC and Seoul, South Korea with the capacity of, at most, 1-6K heads in one warehouse space but Rebel has the capacity of ~5K across three different rooms. Driving up to the nightclub, you'll see a line of a few hundred folks eagerly waiting entry. I'm sure they wait 1-2 hours on average. Insider's tip: try to obtain staff guest list entry, reduced cover and bypass if at all possible. Please note that the online guest list from the website or via ClubCrawlers is NOT the same as staff guest list. My friends and I waited... 10 minutes at most from walking up, through paying the window teller, to entry into the club. Ubers and taxis are a cluster at the end of the night. Get one price quote from a cabbie or an uber price check, and use that to your advantage when seeking a ride home. Also behooves you to walk a few meters away from the club to get a cheaper price. I can't speak for the drink prices though. Sneaking into the VIP second floor balcony pays off for a nice bird's eye view of the main room. Not sure if sneaking past security gives adequate grounds to get kicked out of the entire club so 3/10 would not really recommend. If you wanna reach VIP in more... acceptable ways, I hear VIP booths start at $650 a pop and upwards. Rest in paradise Guvernment. I'll come back later for Cabana, stamp. Lastly, word on the street is REBEL is attempting to expand to a capacity of 15K in the future, surpassing that of Privilege Ibiza, holding 10K patrons and the world record for the world's largest nightclub. read more

2 murders and an overdose later, not sure how this place is still in business. I used to frequent here for concerts but since the 2 murders, one being a friend of mine, I have not returned and do not plan to in the future. Its a decent venue for concerts but there are much better/safer clubs in Toronto. read more

had the chance to come to the re-vamp for the first two metal shows in 2016, one being slayer and one being Gojira. I've heard other peoples comments of the venue and the sound, the layout, Blah Blah Blah. I think this revamp was way overdue, my first concert was at this venue back when it was the docks, and also for the revamp for what was sound academy. this is the best incarnation of this venue. upon walking in it felt like a venue I've never been to before, and all I could keep thinking was WOW, this is what ten million in renos look like. DROP DEAD GORGOUS, I've had a pain in my heart since the government/kool haus closed down. owned by the same gentle soul who had kool haus, hes done very well with this club. STOP THE PRESSES, stripper poles are present on the main floor!!! the sound is absolutely beautiful and balanced. during a sound check I was fortunate to walk around while the sound check was being done and its so balanced its disgusting. I can't say enough good things about this venue. the bad... paying for parking is a pain in the butt, 20 bucks every time, with little transit options possible, and a taxi will be 20 bucks back to union. security is super aggressive at this venue, as for both concerts I was "denied" access to the venue because of a point and shoot camera, luckily I got in cause I spoke to the supervisor. when I talk about super aggressive I mean every sq. inch of your body will be searched they not shy with the private bits either, felt completely violated but safe...if that makes sense. read more

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OK. Let me frame this properly. It was an industry night hosted by a real big player in the IT game with sponsorship by big tech companies. That means hot bartenderettes, good food catering by Peter and Pauls, cab rides home, yeah...cab rides home - cause all the booze is FREE! The sound and lighting here is great! The seating areas all around the place is nice and there were strip...er...uhm...go go dancer poles everywhere! No go-go-s tonight though. Though it should be a 5 star review - that would be for the party. The 4 star is for the reality check. This place will put you back a few Benjies if it weren't for the place being hosted for the night. Normally, the cost of parking, cover, and a few drinks for their party nights means $100 out before you even get well lubricated. Cheers! read more

Came here during the holidays to attend an all ages event (Solaris). To get here by public transpo can be super annoying, and your best way to get in is probably by cab, car, or even by bike. We went early and didn't have to wait long to enter. The decor is reminiscent of Hakkasan in Las Vegas, but way more spacious. Sound and lights were also great in all the rooms. The coat check situation was kinda messy at the end, so I would suggest getting your jackets early in the winter time. The view of the Downtown core is absolutely phenomenal from here. We were allowed to bring empty water bottles in, however to refill you water bottle, you would have to trek to the washroom. In a super congested club, I didn't find it ideal to push through sweaty teens to get water. I opted to purchase it from the bar instead with a $$ pricetag. Towards the end of the night we wanted to see Shiba San in the Purple Room. None of the staff in the 19+ area or main room area knew where it was. We finally found it after walking a flight of stairs up. A pro of this place is that the floor was minorly slippery and it was easy to pretend to know how to moonwalk. A major downside is the taxi situation at the end. If you plan on leaving with a taxi, prepare to walk a bit further out or bribe them. It's illegal for a cab driver to turn you down, but it is more likely to happen in this area. A suggestion, maybe call Uber when you're about to leave, so it will be ready when you come out, and arrange to meet up a bit away from the club, so you don't get stuck in the traffic jam. read more

I got bottle service here on the Saturday night of the weekend that the Raptors won the championship so naturally it was absolutely crazy. I purchased the "gold island" table which sat about 8-10 people. The table had a $1,000 CAD minimum which isnt too hard to hit. Our server was very helpful and came by frequently to make sure our drinks were topped off. This place was sick and I would love to come back again although i would highly recommend bottle service. read more

Amazing fun events ! Always a great Vegas like party! Loud and fun! Must see when in Toronto! read more

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Expensive drinks, ridiculously long line to get in to the club, and another ridiculously long line for the restroom. Out of all clubs I feel like my group gets lost in this one the most. A fight broke out in the purple room, I was right beside it (: got front row seats watching these mans fist fight'n. Venue is nice. Free cotton candy and popcorn. read more

This place is really a blast!! I enjoyed the different music & different bars they had to offer. The dj was really great & I had so much fun. BUT. What makes me not want to come back ever again is the fact that someone stole my brand new phone. After noticing it was gone, my boyfriend and I searched everywhere for it. Someone kept answering but then turned the phone off. We asked SEVERAL security guards to help us & they kept shoving us off and handing us off to other guards. It was very disappointing because they saw how frustrated & upset I was about this. I still to this day have no idea where my phone is & since then got a new one. People have sticky fingers here & some of the men are really sketchy. But the vibe of this place is really cool & enjoyed the beginning part of the night! read more

Pros: awesome environment, the lightning and sound are great and for Mortem they had dancers. 10/10 structure. Cons: drinks absurdly expensive, 2 shots for $23. Also, any personal issue you have (forgot items, lost people etc.) are on you. I went outside by mistake and had to wait for my friends to come out. Basically, if you go outside you are not allowed in again, staff not really helpful. It also gets really crowded later in the night. But in any case, I would totally go again and recommend it. Just make sure you don't bring important items and stick together to your group of people otherwise you're screwed. read more

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This is a great vegas-like club in Toronto. With rating any club, there are several things you gotta consider. Let's do this the easy way. PROS - Great venue, lights/stages/sound is incredible. The way it's set up is gorgeous, with large spaces all around. The upstairs for booths is great and has an awesome view where you can avoid all the ratchets downstairs. Good space on the patio as well, given that it IS cabana pool bar. - Lots of bars, and they're usually quick - Tons of booths, all the bougie asians will be in there 100% of the time with their giant bottles of goose and Hennessy. - Not really much ruckus given from the security - Most staff here are REALLY nice and smiley CONS - Wtf is this location? Trying to get here from the downtown core is a trek. You gotta drive?? Or uber, which is hell on earth as it gets SOO congested. Also heard there's some shuttle to union.. but I can only imagine how ratchet that will get. It's a no from me, dawg. - Crazy crowded with pushy people, especially during events. People will press their sweaty bodies on you during events. They underestimate the strength of this asian girl. - The line to get in.. WTF?? So many security guards and doorguards but literally the line is ridiculous. During events the lines stretch out to the main road... and they DON'T. MOVE. It's not a one time instance, it happens literally almost EVERY time. My friend got to the venue once at 10:15PM and got in at 11:50PM... ARE YOU GOOD? - Paying is ROUGH at the bar.... sometimes their machines are down, and reject your card. Other times you buy a $4 water with a twenty and get your change in quarters.. bissssh what? - Uh, people got shot here. Overall, great venue and I'm really happy to have it here in toronto! Let's keep it violence and gun free, k? read more

This is a great venue, unfortunately the security staff ruins the entire experience. The security staff treat patrons like absolute garbage, each and every time I've been there. Unacceptable. Also, what is the capacity for the main coat check? Ive never been able to check my coat there, instead I'm forced to go outside to a makeshift coat check. I'll be taking my business elsewhere - between the insane parking situation and the security - this club isn't worth it. read more

Busy place with a nice ambience. The bouncers and security on the outside make it seem like they're doing you a favor letting you in, but maybe that's their job.. You might get free popcorn if you're lucky read more

This is the second time for me at Rebel and I really like this venue. Not too small and not too big. I really like how dark it is kept and bow numerous bars are very well placed within the facility to avoid heavy lines to obtain your libations. The bathrooms are clean and modern and there are speakers as well so you don't miss the music when nature calls. They have an outdoor patio as well but it was too cold for me to use it in any way. read more

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Always a great time at rebel! The venue is huge with multiple floors and a balcony with the downtown Toronto skyline. The service here is great and I always enjoy coming back. read more

Came here for a party during Caribana weekend (actually a couple). Pretty big place/complex with about 4 different clubs/party spaces. REBEL is probably the crown jewel of it all. The inside of the club does give you a south beach Miami nightclub type of feel. Big dance floor with about 3 bars downstairs. Did not go on second floor because that was VIP. Drinks were high ($8 beer, $12 drinks). Good music but was really hot inside (spent a lot of time outside in the smokers area to cool off, the outside is the cabana pool bar). Long lines to get in here, I would say either get here early when it's a big party or be prepare to wait over an hour. Nice place, would come back for a party (more of a 3.5 Star review but will lean towards a 4). read more

A place that can be accurately summed up as "a hot mess". And I'm not talking about the women who frequent it. The Yelp reviews weren't kidding when they spoke about the potential pitfalls of this place. The end result of my visit to REBEL was a frustrating experience with moments of levity and fun. I came here for a friend's birthday bash this evening and was a bit taken aback by the atmosphere. The outside of the venue is beautiful and offers some of the best views of the city you'll find anywhere. The inside is a total meat party where you'll struggle to do anything as you try to crowd your way past groups of rowdy university girls grinding on top of partitions, the standard drunks and a security staff that oscillates between downright passivity and hypersensitive aggression. The best part of REBEL is the patio. Despite being a smokers' zone, you can actually hear yourself talk outside, and there's plenty of amusement to be had with some of the guests. I had people ask me for lighters, randomly sit down with my friend and I, ask me to take a picture of them making out and other assorted insanity. It's a club dominated by teens, which can go either way depending on how charitable you feel. You'll just as soon find yourself surrounded by people blowing smoke in your face as you will strike up a conversation with a friendly guard or group. The VIP zone is a nightmare. I had automatic access due to being on my friend's VIP list, but it doesn't have any discernible benefits as far as I can tell. Security is very lax, with one guard wandering away for several minutes. Hostesses patrol the place with flashing lights that will likely induce epilepsy in those that are sensitive to it, while large groups showboat for the benefit of the plebs who have to stand on the sidelines and hog tables. For that matter, so is the front-door access. After being subjected to a security scan at the VIP line that left me feeling like she should have asked me to dinner first, the staffers don't know how to enforce their lists. You either have to be in by 11 PM or give up any hope of trying, because the whole place turns into a zoo. A friend of mine wasn't given the VIP benefits I specifically had received coming in, and we decided to ditch the whole thing altogether after seeing what a nightmare the crowd was becoming. The unruly and poorly-planned out traffic issue has also been discussed ad nauseum in other reviews. The venue itself is huge, sprawling and beautiful, but I feel that this beauty isn't appreciated by those who visit. It hasn't shaken off the roots of past clubs like Guvernment. You can try to be upscale all you want, but when someone who prides himself on getting into red carpet events walks into this place in a suit and feels overdressed, you know there's a problem. REBEL is so far out of the way that it feels tonally and geographically removed from the action, despite being an "upscale" club. Don't think I'd be back again, despite having a few good things to say about it. I'm more likely to check out the Cabana Pool Bar which is much more open and relaxed. read more

This place is kind of a mess overall. I will admit, night clubs like this aren't my scene, but I've been to enough clubs to know what a disaster this place is. We went for a birthday, purchased a booth and some bottles for the night. Upon arrival we were told to get into a specific line, and when we got to the front the girl admitting people had no idea who the promoter was who sold us the package. She was nice though and had us wait beside the gate until the rest of our group arrived and we could get in contact with the promoter. While waiting security yelled at us multiple times that we were not allowed to be standing off to the side, despite being told to by the staff. Getting in on busier nights is a nightmare and no one seems to be on the same page. A member of our party was wearing a ball cap and asked on the way in if it was okay, he was told yes and we continued to make our way in. When we got to security, one of the girl's working the gate ripped the hat off his head and told him to keep walking. A few of us had driven that night so it was a little ridiculous that he wasn't told when we initially went in that it would be confiscated and that when it was it was done in such a rude manner. Overall I'd say don't bother with the booths or bottles. They don't care how much money you've already paid to be there. If you're going to go GA is probably a better call. Spend your money somewhere else. The back room is a Spanish club which is where we spent the majority of our time - if you're into Spanish music I'd check this room out as it's less crowded and a lot of fun. On another note, this is a fun venue for concerts. I saw Dua Lipa here in November and we all had a great time. Just be sure to arrive early as the area in front of the stage gets jam packed very quickly. read more

REBEL - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Yikes! Lots of people sippin' on dat haterade when it comes to REBEL. I got to visit last night to see BUSH and I gotta tell ya, folks, put your pitchforks away, REBEL is THE new venue for love music (and I guess clubbing) in Toronto. It's the former Sound Academy/Docks nightclub which historically was "OK" for concerts, but experience taught me that some events were either too loud or too dark. Since the REBELUTION (get it?) space is totally different -in a good way. First off, there is a massive covered area outside for folks lining up to get in. The line up when we arrived wasn't bad but even if it was the tented area to protect patrons in line was considerate, of great construction and even aesthetically swanky AF! The inside of the venue has also had an overhaul and is far more open concept, but open concept with purpose than it was before. The stage presence/size has been drastically improved and with that the sound and lighting were unreal. For a smaller concern venue, the light show was easily one of the best I've seen ever. At it's core it's still a club, so that comes with the usual things like drink prices, servers who aren't all there in mind but definitely there in the body (know what I mean?) and of course the occasional juice monkey bouncer who you don't want to give side eye to. But those have been part of the fabric for years, it's not going to change so there isn't any point in getting pissed about it. My one gripe about this place that hasn't changed is the parking. It's ample I'll give it to them and the fact that it's $20 doesn't bother me, par for the course. But the clusterfuck of getting out after the concerts/events is ludicrous. One single lane exit into a sea of parked cabs on their culdesac and no staff there moderating traffic flow. Might be something worthwhile for ownership/management to look into Other than that, I cannot wait to come back for another concert! read more