THE BEST BLUES BAR IN TORONTO.
I'm reticent to write glowingly and advertise this joint because me and my pals like the fact that it's a hidden gem. However, it is my duty as locally loyal Yelp-Man to tell it like it is..
This place is great! I didn't even know I liked the blues, but you will be a believer. Right from your curious walk downstairs to the bar, the dim light and booze-soaked wooden planked floor catapult your senses to another time and place. Perhaps a sleazy joint on the original Bourbon Street, or a cowboy bar in the Wild West.. Order a Labatt 50 and a shot of Jack for you and the bartender and complete your cathartic blues experience.
The house band (can't remember name) is authentic and well-balanced; they play on SUNDAY'S- check them out. Also 'The Done Me Wrongs' got their bluesy feet wet here and now they tour all over the place- catch them here if you can. One time I popped in after seeing Modest Mouse at The Molson Amphitheatre and in walked the guitar player! And yes, he got up and joined the house band.
Out-Of-Towners Most Welcome! See the really cool Toronto. Come to The Dakota.
PS- Make plans and stick with them because there's no cell reception inside The Dakota..