rev:text
| - This place manages to be a huge open room with rows and rows of pool tables without feeling soulless or uninteresting. It's unassuming from the outside, but inside it's very welcoming and well laid out. My friends and I had a great night and will definitely be back in the next week or two. Here are our observations:
The place is brand new, so it's very clean and everything is in great working order. The drink/food prices are on par with most Toronto bars (meaning I can afford one drink+tax and tip, no food, but I blame my career choice for that, not the bar).
The servers were friendly and attentive. I got the impression the two who served us may be new to serving/bartending, and a little unfamiliar with the menu. For example, I asked for a dry white wine and got something so sickly sweet it made my teeth hurt; friend's beer had way too much head for a Stella, etc. but they have the makings of good servers with some pouring practice and some wine tasting.
Another friend of mine ordered a poutine after we watched one be taken to another table, but hers ended up coming pretty light on the gravy and with less seasoning than the one that went to the table beside us. The place is brand new (less than a month) so I figure the kitchen is still learning ingredient ratios and the problem should fix itself with time.
After 45 minutes of nonstop Bob Marley music, we decided it was time to call it a night. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with Bob Marley, but it was a bit too mellow for a night of drinking/games and everyone started to fall asleep.
All in all, this is a great place with huge promise. We spoke to a guy who seemed like he may be the manager (or even the owner) and he was incredibly funny, personable and interesting. Can't wait to go back!
|