whatever
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The Red Lion isn't coming back (good riddance). New signs up advertising the Blake House coming soon.
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Church-Wellesley Village
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torontobarfly
New Member
are you talking about the comfort zone?? if so yes, it's not for the faint of heart clubbers, lol
there are no clubs in the city that "strictly" play techno...most clubs play dance/top40/progressive type stuff....some venues bring in different genres of music from week to week(footwork is good for this)
the guvernment is good for their "all access" events because they have different sounds in 7 different areas
as far as ever hearing techno in a gay bar, don't hold your breath...not many techno dj's do britney or cher remixes
the one good thing about going outside of the village for better music is that you actually run into a new refreshing crowd of gay guys that rarely step foot in gayville....yes, they do exist
torontobarfly
New Member
regardless of the future of the village it certainly was busy last night...
line ups outside of woodys,byzantium,buddies,play,etc
zippers was very busy and i popped into the barn but there was a huge line trying to get upstairs so i left
statlers is still closed
line ups outside of woodys,byzantium,buddies,play,etc
zippers was very busy and i popped into the barn but there was a huge line trying to get upstairs so i left
statlers is still closed
lxmoss
Active Member
Depending on the night footwork has good techno music.
threnody
Active Member
The crowd at the Barn has really shifted in the past few months. It's a lot younger and twinkier. I guess it's a combination of Crews' closing and the college night crowd spilling over into the weekends. It's not really my scene, but at least it's busy now, and they are now making use of the ground floor too. In the summer there were a couple of Saturdays I went when there were fewer than two dozen people in the whole place.
SunriseChampion
Senior Member
Oh man, I was so not thinking of the Comfort Zone.
More like The Basement.
I've never heard techno at Footwork.....they usually have House, Breaks, and Jungle nights there.
And to bring this thread back to what it should be about: I fourth the endorsement of Hair of the Dog. I've only been there twice and not in the last year but that place sure is memorable as being just the right place for me.
More like The Basement.
I've never heard techno at Footwork.....they usually have House, Breaks, and Jungle nights there.
And to bring this thread back to what it should be about: I fourth the endorsement of Hair of the Dog. I've only been there twice and not in the last year but that place sure is memorable as being just the right place for me.
torontobarfly
New Member
ya, barn was dying a slow death for a while....only wednesdays were busy...then they brought in new promoters and tapped into the younger "queen street" crowd to try something different and so far it's worked...good for them
whether guys go to the barn or not it's important to have as many places going as possible....in another site i post on there was discussion of circa going into bankruptcy and people were posting that they hoped it died because they didn't like it or they didn't go there...people fail to realize that competition is good and the more places open the better chance your favorite bar is going to have to be at the top of it's game to keep your business
and speaking of places trying to stay open....has anyone been to remingtons in the last month or so since they've gone "dutch"
just wondering if it's working or not
whether guys go to the barn or not it's important to have as many places going as possible....in another site i post on there was discussion of circa going into bankruptcy and people were posting that they hoped it died because they didn't like it or they didn't go there...people fail to realize that competition is good and the more places open the better chance your favorite bar is going to have to be at the top of it's game to keep your business
and speaking of places trying to stay open....has anyone been to remingtons in the last month or so since they've gone "dutch"
just wondering if it's working or not
Jonny5
Senior Member
That's kind of a sad memory!
I fully agree with the consensus about HoTD. It has just the right atmosphere inside. The low lighting and half underground location give the main floor a very intimate feel, the upstairs is so great for parties and the patio is fantastic in the summer. The staff is friendly and usually on the ball. They make a few blunders, but fewer than average from my experience. As for the food, they are a step above the other pubs in the village who just deep fry whatever is delivered by the Sysco truck. I love the smoked chicken penne, their pub breakfast, and of course, the 'pita chip' nachos!
torontobarfly
New Member
statlers closed for good....
from their web site...
Dear Friends....
We would like to Thank You Statlers Family... friends, patrons and artist that have supported us. Due to circumstances beyond our control...we’ve been forced to shut our doors.
We’ve given it our best in re-opening the doors...but for now...we are afraid that Statlers doors will remain shut.
Sorry for any inconvenience this has caused to anyone.
We love you and miss you and wish you the best for the holiday season.
Life is a cabaret...with all it’s up and downs...that’s just life.
Thank you once again, for your love and support...
N.S
from their web site...
Dear Friends....
We would like to Thank You Statlers Family... friends, patrons and artist that have supported us. Due to circumstances beyond our control...we’ve been forced to shut our doors.
We’ve given it our best in re-opening the doors...but for now...we are afraid that Statlers doors will remain shut.
Sorry for any inconvenience this has caused to anyone.
We love you and miss you and wish you the best for the holiday season.
Life is a cabaret...with all it’s up and downs...that’s just life.
Thank you once again, for your love and support...
N.S
khris
Senior Member
The Basement? I don't know of that place. I remember the Bassmint. Oh man that place was disgusting.
Jonny5
Senior Member
UPDATE: The exterior renovations are done. They did a fantastic job too! What a transformation from a dreary strip plaza to a chic looking restaurant. Sorry no pictures but I'm sure someone will post soon. I suspect this place will be a destination.
torontobarfly
New Member
well this looks "interesting"...still trying to decide if this should be looked at as an actual bar or just a tease to draw guys into their bathhouse....
promo......
GRAB HOLD! IT'S COMING! The FREE Launch Party of GRASP is open to both men and women! Hosted by the one and only Mighty Miss Lena Love, it stars International Titan Porn Star Tyler Saint who will perform one free show with a local up and coming Toronto porn star. Tyler will then perform a $20 men only private show in the exclusive Northbound Leather VIP Sling Room. Limited tickets for this show are available in advance at St. Marc Spa.
Bringing a little kink to the night is fetish fiend Jason B Punished who will orchestrate a wild wet jock strap contest. Jason, the star of the recent Northbound Leather Tribe Fetish show, promises a filthy judging system with over $400 in cash and prizes (donated by various promotional partners) to be won. GRASP thanks our prize sponsors including by not limited to Bud Light, Northbound Leather, Priape, Squirt.org, Manhunt.net, Woody’s, Play, Zelda’s Muscle411.com, BentBoys.net, Titan, Wet and St. Marc Spa.
Need a little more porn with your stars? Meet the guys of Bentboys.com and Muscle 411com for photos and autographs.
Need even more eye candy? Watch one of the cute young things do their thing in one of the four glassed viewing rooms located on the east side of the bar.
Need to dance off all that pent up energy? DJs A&R will be spinning dance music all night to pack the panoramic windowed dance floor. Grasp Go Go Boys will be on hand to get the party started.
Need an excuse to see what a bathhouse is all about? During the opening, small guided tours will be given to men. Please do not feed or bother the patrons.
Healthy snacks provided by Hair of the Dog.
NO COVER ALL NIGHT!* DOOR PRIZES AND DRINK SPECIALS!
GRASP does not charge a cover but in order to be considered a Private Club a $1 Private Member Fee must be charged.
promo......
GRAB HOLD! IT'S COMING! The FREE Launch Party of GRASP is open to both men and women! Hosted by the one and only Mighty Miss Lena Love, it stars International Titan Porn Star Tyler Saint who will perform one free show with a local up and coming Toronto porn star. Tyler will then perform a $20 men only private show in the exclusive Northbound Leather VIP Sling Room. Limited tickets for this show are available in advance at St. Marc Spa.
Bringing a little kink to the night is fetish fiend Jason B Punished who will orchestrate a wild wet jock strap contest. Jason, the star of the recent Northbound Leather Tribe Fetish show, promises a filthy judging system with over $400 in cash and prizes (donated by various promotional partners) to be won. GRASP thanks our prize sponsors including by not limited to Bud Light, Northbound Leather, Priape, Squirt.org, Manhunt.net, Woody’s, Play, Zelda’s Muscle411.com, BentBoys.net, Titan, Wet and St. Marc Spa.
Need a little more porn with your stars? Meet the guys of Bentboys.com and Muscle 411com for photos and autographs.
Need even more eye candy? Watch one of the cute young things do their thing in one of the four glassed viewing rooms located on the east side of the bar.
Need to dance off all that pent up energy? DJs A&R will be spinning dance music all night to pack the panoramic windowed dance floor. Grasp Go Go Boys will be on hand to get the party started.
Need an excuse to see what a bathhouse is all about? During the opening, small guided tours will be given to men. Please do not feed or bother the patrons.
Healthy snacks provided by Hair of the Dog.
NO COVER ALL NIGHT!* DOOR PRIZES AND DRINK SPECIALS!
GRASP does not charge a cover but in order to be considered a Private Club a $1 Private Member Fee must be charged.
deerparker
Active Member
Interesting Facebook find re Crews, though not a lot of details, so difficult to know if it's truth or rumour.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=182230916871&ref=nf
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=182230916871&ref=nf
torontobarfly
New Member
i read through the posts but didn't really see anything solid that makes me believe it's anything more than wishful thinking at this stage
but let's keep a good thought....
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
Walking home tonight I noticed that there is activity inside the former Church Street diner. I could see new drywall on the ceiling and what appeared to be an electrician inside on a ladder from the sidewalk. So we've lost a few good restaurants in the past couple of months but it looks like we are about to regain this spot once again after a 14 or so month absence.