The Toronto Lover system:
5 stars = Must visit!
4 stars = Really good. I take my friends here.
3 stars = Somewhat worth it... if you have nowhere better to go.
2 stars = Below average. Attend only when necessary.
1 star = Do not visit!
The best thing about the Village Idiot is its location. It seems to be walking distance from everywhere. It's close enough to Toronto West, it's close enough to Yonge/Dundas, and it's close enough to Queen West. It's also spitting distance from the AGO, OCAD, and the University of Toronto.
So why isn't it packed all the time? Because it's lame. It's essentially a room with tables, chairs, and a bar. Great name, great location, and fine for a few pints with good people, but this place offers nothing special. The last time I was there it smelled of 1970s hotel carpet, so I'm hoping they've updated that.
2 stars