This comment is for the location at 219 Dufferin St…read more I don't recommend at all! The owner/manager does not know how to treat customers and is extremely rude. I was shocked seeing how she spoke with some people. You can find a better place to have a fun event, because unless they don't have this woman there anymore, you will regret it!

This is for the Liberty village location. Dogs roaming around and very disorganized service…read more I don't know why the Liberty village venue did not mention anything about studio dogs on the website. We had someone in our group that was deathly afraid of dogs and when she mentioned it to the first staffer, they responded that they were studio dogs so I guess that they were trying to imply that the dogs had a right to be there more than paying customers. This finally got sorted out after my friend almost stepped on the dog because she was so scared and was about to leave the building entirely. The entire time they just kept telling us they were studio dogs. I mean if the dogs could have been leashed the whole time I don't understand why they weren't? I actually felt like the dogs were for the staff and were just an excuse to have them at their place of work but they were kind of distracting. Second, our instructor was quite okay but they had 1 instructor for our group of 10 and another group of 5 so it was hard to get a lot of help for amateur artists. This was a very bad and lazy set up for a place that charges over $70 per person. All in all probably one of my worst experiences in Toronto and I definitely would not be coming back for my birthday as I originally intended.

I attended a wedding at this venue, and we had the hall where it fit probably close to 250-300…read morepeople. The lobby area to host a cocktail hour can be small and tight if you have a big crowd attending your event. I like that there's an area for the bar that's outside in the lobby area for guests to get drinks. Once the reception started, they moved the bar inside the hall. The hall is massive and very spacious. Seats and tables were very comfortable. Staff were very nice. I also saw one manager running around with a walkie talkie to ensure the night was running smoothly with the kitchen and servers. The washrooms were clean and tidy. Lots of stalls in the women's washroom. There's an upstairs as well with a balcony, which I'm assuming is where the bridal suite is. Food wise, the quality was OK. I was hoping the food was better actually. The bread rolls were very hard. Salad and lasagna were good. And the chicken and beef were decent as well. I think dessert was a chocolate brownie cake, which was too sweet. The staff were efficient and kept refilling our water. There's lots of parking outside the venue. And there's a small hut outside for people to hang out as well. The only downside at banquet halls is how thin the walls are. When we were listening to the speeches, you can hear the party next door blasting their music. I like that there's also security at the doors, and the doormen were very nice, always opening the doors for us. Overall, it's a very nice venue, and I would recommend it.

It was a venue with sufficient staffers individuals. Attended for an evening wedding reception…read more The food presentation was good but I did find because of the large number of people the proteins came out dry. I also found staff had a tendency to replace wine bottles and open another one -resulting to elevated per bottle charge for tables -for the host particularly. Other than that, staff was very attentive. The lighting. Hmm I had a nice selfie by the bar before the lights dimmed down. The moulding across the wall made for a very simple background. The lobby and the main room with lights dim does make it a challenge to take a selfie without flash. So get a good professional photographer to capture moments.

I had high anticipation for this venue but there are several HUGE misses here, and that's why I…read morewould not recommend nor will I revisit again in the future. 1. No wifi for patrons/guests 2. No mini golf as mentioned in prior posts 3. Several out of service arcades and games 4. Ridiculously overpriced ticket redemption prizes I had 3 game cards, and with the remaining amount of game credits each card had insufficient credits to play a game. For example: cards 1, 2, and 3 had 2 credits in each card, I wanted to group them onto one card for 6 credits to play a 6 credit game, well, they refused to do that. The female working the front register said no and said I would have to purchase additional credits to each card. So the 3 cards had to be thrown out. You should also be aware that the photos posted here have changed significantly as mini golf is not available. I'll go back to Playcious in the future.

Reasonably priced and relatively clean for a play place. Stayed for around two hours with a 5 and 1…read moreyear old. Hard to do play dates as kids run in different directions even though it's not that big a place. Very noisy. Would recommend for your own kids but too hard to corral them with a friend.

We ended up having our kid's party there. And our neighbors immediately ordered a party at the same…read moreplace for their kid as well. Everyone had a blast! We rented the Event Space and many people complimented the party. Adults and bigger kids loved the "infinite arcade" and the karaoke booth. As well as how spacious and sunny the space was. The only bad impression I had is that the host provided to us could be more accommodating. E.g., gathering everyone up for the cake.

This was my first time attending an event at Village Loft, operated by Oliver and Bonacini. Wow!…read moreThe venue, food, and service were all on point The venue, located on the upper level of a standalone building in the parking lot of Bayview Village, was a warm and inviting space, with brick and wood walls, large windows, and very intimate lighting. We used two of the three available sections and it was more than enough space. The event was a baby shower luncheon and the menu was very appropriate, with a variety of roving hors d'ouevres, salads, sandwiches, and desserts that satisfied everybody's appetite. The salads were all colourful, fresh, and tasty, with a good variety to choose from. The sandwiches - salmon, chicken, pulled pork, and vegetarian - were all delicious, as were the desserts. Personally, I would have preferred a tad less dressing on the salads but maybe that's just me. The service was also excellent, from the moment I walked in and was greeted with smiles by all the staff. Used plates were cleared from the tables very efficiently and the buffet table was replenished quickly. Overall, this was a great experience and a very enjoyable baby shower!

Came here for a friend's wedding. And this place is pretty modern in design. It has an earthy tone…read morethrough out the building. I liked the fact they got an elevator to get us to the 2nd floor, as the venue is there. Then I found out this venue is part of the O&B group, there's a certain aura this venue signifies as well as a standard O&B represents. I like! I like the setup as the food came in the middle, and we serve ourselves. I like that configuration. I can control portion on my own. First came the appetizers and there's risotto ball, and warm salad. Surprisingly they taste quite decent even though it was mass produced. Then the mains came after about half hour and there's all three choices of beef, chicken and fish. So I am not stuck with one. The biggest surprise were the beef and fish. As I mentioned earlier, banquet food tends to flop when it is mass produced. But not here, the beef came out soft and juicy still and the fish actually tasted good. I didn't have chicken as I was full by then. Dessert were homemade doughnut balls and a tiramisu. These were dynamite. I had an extra serving of these wonderful goodies. Overall experience is very nice. Food was good and service is quite good.

Paint cabin is the perfect spot for a fun night out or work events. They offer plenty of corporate…read morepackages to fit any budget. Our leader for our event was funny and knowledgable. He helped teach the basic skills but encouraged everyone to try to do it themselves first prior to helping out! The food was catered in but drinks and popcorn are served on site. The full service paint experience was great and everyone had a blast! The music was also a great selection of 90s-2000s jams. In addition to painting, they have Mario Kart, a photobooth area and karaoke! Make this your next fun event

Hosted a birthday party at Paint Cabin and it was such an incredible experience! It's a cute and…read moreaesthetic place for sure! Had access to the 360 Photo Booth, Karaoke, balloons, the bar and it was so cute to have pop corn to snack on while painting! The staff are super friendly and go above and beyond to make sure you have a great time! Loved it!

I cannot even begin to express how pleased we were with the Capitol Event Theatre, where we held…read moreour May 2011 wedding. Everything about our wedding surpassed our expectations. Our guests were so impressed with the venue and loved the fun atmosphere. The huge bar and lounge area really set a fun tone and create a social setting unlike a standard wedding/banquet hall. The grandeur of the main room (with hardwood floors and a huge chandelier and stage) is classy and traditional, but with a modern vibe. We also loved that we could use the original marquee outside to put our own names and customized posters. We held both our ceremony and our reception at the Capitol, with a cocktail reception on the Mezzanine level in between. The meal was delicious, and we received such great feedback on all the various menu options (we started with a broccoli soup with goat cheese ravioli in it, and for the entrée, guests had an choice of chicken or braised short ribs - the nice thing was, they got to order their choice AT the venue, rather than having to make up their mind in advance via the RSVP. For dessert, we had crème brulée, and my Maid of Honour tells me it was the best dessert she ever had). We have heard nothing but raving reviews, even from the celiac vegetarians, who must have been a challenge for the chef. The food was still of top quality - my braised short ribs fell off the bone and practically melted in my mouth - and the presentation was also impressive. The late night snacks we chose were comfort foods - mini grilled cheese, sliders, and regular and sweet potato fries. Everyone enjoyed the meal so much that we heard many people say that were too full to enjoy the late night snacks. A good problem to have! But above all else, the service was the most notably impressive aspect of the day. The staff at the Capitol were so incredibly accommodating to any and every request we made. Upon our arrival, my Mom asked how difficult it would be for me to get a cup of tea to calm my nerves before the ceremony began. We were worried that we would be putting the staff out during a very busy time - but the staff were so eager to help, and delivered a hot cup of tea to the "Green Room" (bridal suite) faster than we could have imagined. They also ensured that the Green Room was well stocked with water, wine, and anything else the bridal party might have wanted. They servers kept asking us if there was *anything* we wanted. We truly felt like VIPs, all night long. During the dinner, the staff kept the napkins folded on the tables. And one thing that really impressed our guests - at each table, the plates were all laid by the servers at the exact same time. It felt like such a classy affair! The bar staff (who even concocted a yellow drink to match with our wedding colours) and serving staff were amazing - so personable, so accommodating, and of great spirits all night long. All this while maintaining top-notch professionalism and class. Our guests truly felt welcomed, and I believe that the friendliness of the staff significantly contributed to that. Leading up to the event, Carmelinda and Katelyn (a student I believe, who has since moved on) were both very pleasant to deal with, and quite organized. They really ensured that all our special requests were made. My only issue, which really had no impact on my day - was with the in-house A/V guys (Evolved Entertainment), who were slow to respond to emails and not overly helpful. We brought in our own DJ, but had to still pay $750 to use the Capitol's audio system. We cannot stop talking about what a perfect day it was. We recognize what a unique and customized event it was, and don't believe that we could have achieved that same feeling at any other venue. We have not one single regret about our day. We will be very quick to recommend the Capitol to anyone looking to throw a big event.

so i got married here. hows that for an opening and a vouching for. for a modernized old theatre…read moreits a real grand place. theyve got a great balcony with a few different levels with comfy chairs and tables and a bar. this overlooks the main floor where the wedding took place. the ceilings are incredibly high so you feel like you are in a ballroom of sorts. there is a stage for speeches, a band or a dj (who sounded pretty good from what i remember...which thanks to my alcohol consumption was not very much...except that it was all awesome.) when you walk in you are greeted by an enormous oval bar that can be adorned with your flower arrangements, and based on your choice can be stocked with a myriad of different beers and cocktails. we fit about 220 people there which was 10 people at 22 tables that were all square in shape - nice change from the predictable banquet hall setup. when you are the bride and groom, you get your own green room where you can make yourself up, get down and dirty and take some behind the scenes pics. what is the best about this place is who caters the food. its flow restaurant and only flow. if you were to ask anyone who attended our wedding what the best part was, it would not be our speeches, the witnessing of our joyous union or me on the dancefloor. it would, of course, be the food. nothing short of heavenly. so i suppose this is kind of a combo review because youll have to go to flow restaurant to taste that goodness or get married here. Either option is not cheap. in fact it is certifiably expensive. but you do get some good memories...unless your the drunken groom...then you barely have any memories.

Full disclosure I went here for an office event. I wasn't sure what to expect given that this bar…read moreis on the second and third floor of the building and only a doorway is there to acknowledge it's existence. If you decide to visit you will likely be on the second floor. I was able to sneak down and check it out but I didn't fully experience the main part of this establishment. However the decor inside is great and sets a nice vibe. Staff are friendly and there's a lot of selection and they do cater to vegans. Lots of great areas in this space for hanging out or even playing games. The third floor as I found out is for private events and is the top floor of the building. It's a fairly large space so if you are interested in having an event this place could fit the bill. Again some very interesting decor makes the space warm and welcoming. Special secret hint apparently you can also rent out the 3rd floor on Airbnb as well. We found a fully furnished bedroom and of course had to ask what was up with that. If you are looking for a great place to hang that maybe not everyone else has found out about yet this is a pretty good place although the popularity tells me it won't be that unknown for too long.

Lodge on Queen is a hidden gem ! It's an amazing space that is available to its members at all…read moretimes! 24/7! Except when it's rented out for an event. When it is they usually give the members the leftover alcohol from the party as a peace offering. With a locker I think membership is only $1200 a year. It's a very cool space. My friends and I used it as our after hours spot for quite some time. Great for parties.