Spectacular atmosphere, friendly and warm servers, superlative drinks, and the company of great…read moremusic. I wouldn't go there in a night in with people who are going to be chatty. Walk in, order something relaxing or fun, and enjoy. Possibly my favorite place in Toronto.

I could genuinely rave about Reservoir Lounge forever. It's such a unique spot, and I don't think…read moreI've been anywhere else in Toronto quite like it. The underground setting, live swing music, and overall atmosphere make it feel like you've stepped into a different era. We ordered the charcuterie board, grabbed some drinks, and ended up having one of the most memorable nights I've had in a long time. Danny B and his band were incredible. They had so much energy, and by the end of the night the entire bar was singing along with them. It just felt like the kind of place where everyone was there to have a good time, and it made the whole experience even more special. If you're looking for something different from the usual bars in Toronto, I can't recommend Reservoir Lounge enough. It's a place I know I'll keep coming back to, and it's a night I won't forget.

Went on a saturday and it was a lot of fun, music was good but was extremely loud. Bar service was…read morefast but its cash only unless you are paying $30+. Also, be aware of your purse at all times. My purse has a strong magnetic lock and was pickpocketed, my phone and house keys went missing while friends wallet was taken. Someone had spent $250 on her card. After seeing other reviews it seems like we were not the only victims of this and it happens often.

Came hear on a Saturday after seeing a flyer on Instagram with ladies being free all night. There…read morewas a $50 minimum when using credit or debit, which ended up being around 6 drinks. The DJ that night, DJ Griff, was horrible. He had no modern song selection and keep playing records from the 2010's. It totally killed the buzz and made me want to leave. The crowded seemed very young and immature, and that's coming from someone in their early 20's. The bottle service girls looked miserable and unenthusiastic. They are heavy on security and have several guards at the entrances and patrolling the club. I'm a NYC native so my expectations of nightlife may be slightly high, but this place wasn't worth the visit.

GOOD FOOD. GREAT MUSIC…read more CHEAP DRINKS. Way better than I was expecting! Group of us went out for a birthday. We started in the front part where the TACOS were amazing! Reasonably priced and filling. We then relocated to the back part to dance. Cover was $10 (which went us from the $5 posted when we arrived). But once on the dance floor, we had a blast. The mostly '90s throwback hits kept us dancing till 2am, and the drinks were so cheap! Just know the bar is CASH ONLY, but there's an ATM in the room.

Possibly the worst-sounding music venue in Toronto…read more If anyone in the audience makes a sound, claps, sings, etc, the artist performing is drowned out by the cacophony of life.

This is probably one of my favorite music venues it's the place to be in Toronto…read moreWalking in the bar area is just really cool and then you go back to where the actual stage is and you just don't expect a whole other room. The stage is super small which really makes the experience better in my opinion. It feels so much more intimate with the band. I've had so many good nights here Like that they have a bunch of sitting areas with tables right behind a standing area in front of the stage. Saw and fell in love with many bands here and many more to see in the future hopefully

If your standard for live music involves walking through a metal detector to enter a sterile,…read moremulti-tiered corporate sports arena - where you sit in a numbered plastic seat, look at a massive digital screen because you are half a mile from the artist, and pay forty dollars for a warm, low-bitrate lager in a branded plastic cup - stay on the Gardiner Expressway. You are a consumer of commercialized culture. You are participating in the systematic flattening of the sonic experience.

Your typical dive bar. The bartender seemed to be more interested in serving his buddies/regulars…read morethan a solo new patron like me. The drink menu is also not very impressive.

Yesterday evening, 7 friends and I stopped in here for a nightcap after visiting another venue…read morenearby. We were seated on their makeshift patio and enjoyed being able to people watch on both sides of us. Several of us - including myself - ordered their Time Bomb: Watermelon Lemonade beer to drink and I found it quite refreshing and good. We had good service and an enjoyable time. Inside is fairly small.

I've been here twice now…read more Last year I came to see Marina right up front. A pleasant surprise is when the staff started throwing water bottles between the opener and Marina and didn't stop until everyone who wanted one got one. This year, I purchased a mezzanine box seat to see Poppy. Great view of the stage. Great service. We weren't crazy about the cosmos bout the Sixth Burrough is fantastic. They also have great truffle fries. A little too salty, but they were shoestring and had great flavor otherwise. Sound is great. AC is nice. Next time I'd like to try the north or south box seats. You just want to avoid the mezzanine and box seats on the right because there's a poll that obstructs the view. The left side is excellent.

I have been here multiple times for shows. The venue itself was created by Toronto actor and artist…read moreDrake. It features a general admission section with two levels, balcony and VIP balcony seating. There is a coat check by the door, multiple bathrooms on site, and merch tables are usually set up on the left side as you enter the venue. The view is usually pretty good from everywhere in the venue and the in house sound people are generally pretty good. (Most artists have their own sound person on your with them.) They serve blondes pizza and have a full bar. Pizza retails are $6? And the drinks are around $14 for tall cans (beers). The staff can be a little pushy, however if you know the drill they will be really nice to you. The drill is ID presented as you enter the venue. Handbags should be off of your person and ready for inspection (small bags only in venue - refer to venue bag policy). Take off all metal to get through the screening. They may confiscate jet lighters. After you are through security have your Ticketmaster app open to present tickets to enter.

There's always something fun happening at The Casbah. Dance parties, bands, open mic nights you…read morename it - this place is rock and roll! Bang on bar, bang on fun with nice staff.

Such fun times here…read more Came here to see Die Mannequin On Friday 29th. Since the below Yelpers have done an awesome job at summarizing the place, I shall continue with only focusing the experience of this particular event. The lounge has a parking lot in the back. If you are driving and the lounge is on your left, keep driving, there's a few businesses with parking lots in the back. It's safe to park there. This spot is a few streets down from Hess Village so around 2am there is a fun amount of drunken folks walking around. There's a few food places open late if you do get hungry. The crowd this night The Casbah was a VERY interesting mix. This is because it's usually friends/family of the band members. So don't come expecting a select type of crowd. Anything goes here. Since I've brought up the subject of interesting and anything goes, what's up with all the one way roads in Hamilton? The main street (Casbah located to your right) is ALL one way, so if you are anything like me (meaning - nil-ch sense of direction) be careful... you will most likely be driving/facing ONTO coming traffic. (true story), Thankfully, the people here are quite nice. They waved to me (after I waved.. thinking *gosh they're so nice here* I realized why. Made an illegal U turn mid street. They guided me and THEN laughed. Just use the "I'm not from these parts sir". Works every time. There's no chairs and the stage is quite tiny. They have about 4-5 bands play before the main band comes on stage. So if you are travelling, don't rush. They do check ID and stamp you. The smokers section is decent. Again, no seats. You will be working out your legs, unless your kind of a weirdo like me and plop right on the corner edge of the stage. I found beer to be a bit pricey here. There's only one bar located right on the far right corner of the venue, as soon as you walk in. I can only assume, this is where they make money. The bathroom is dinky. Small with 4 stalls. 3 of them have broken handles. Guys kinda just waltz in here, drunk or trying to help a girlfriend etc. So, be super careful. Ask a girlfriend to keep watch at your stall door. The best part about this place? - there's only 1 bathroom section in the whole place. Meaning, you WILL bump into band members. It's pretty cool. Caroline Kawa from Die was the coolest chick in the world. She helped me fix my hair and was SO down to earth. Now if I could just get Metric to play here so I could bump into Emily Haines, I'd die a desert happy girl. Even with all the sketch guys who overhear you talking about how hungry you are and respectively INSIST on walking down the street to get you a poutine,gawk at you from tiny dark corners , I still like this place. It's got a bit of a grunge feel to it so you can really dress how you want- venture into GaGa Land for the night? - I THINK SO! If you're into rocking out, you'll end up having a good time. If you're female, you'll have an even funner time trying to hide behind big equipment "helping" the band through the back door. Yes ladies, there IS a back door. No need to fret about creepers. Once you walk into the hall to the bathrooms, it's straight ahead. No alarms so you can push and run out onto a parking lot facing the main street. You can park here so you can get right into your car. They thought of everything. I like that. xoxo M.

Now known as The Rockpile…read more A fair sized bar/concert venue predominantly showcasing Hard Rock and Metal bands. Some original artists, and a lot of cover bands. The atmosphere is always friendly, both from the staff and the patrons. People get loud, but never obnoxious. Tickets for many events can be bought online beforehand, but the venue is cash only. They do not take credit or debit cards at all. So bring a lot of cash if you want a drink or burger, as close to $15 for a can, you'll need it.

I was at the Rockpile to see The Exploited with Spades GT. It rocked!…read moreThere's tables where you can be served or just walk up to the bar and order your drink. Drink prices are fairly reasonable. A couple of drinks will cost you about twenty dollars. The ambiance is pretty laid back too and people enjoying themselves and the music. There's a back covered patio where you can relax too. I had an amazing time at the Rockpile. Thanks!