Came here for drinks last sat night.
Before I get on with my own review, I'd like to point out the ONLY review for this place (below) with 5stars. The account was created with one review. And it was of this place. Really? WHO are you fooling?. "a non presumptuous and laid back feel" - are you talking about the right place?
With that said, I don't mind the place for a last minute drinks sort of place but even then it would be stretching it. "Myeh" - is the first thing that pops into my head when thinking of this place.
The venue itself is dimly light with open windows all around. This is a good strategy for both customers and potential customers. Passerby's aren't headed to a specific destination are allured by the casual setting and convenience of walking in without cover/doorman/id checking. The customers are pleased with the transparency through the large windows. It gives the outside feel , embracing all the hoopla the Toronto streets offer without facing the cold. The low lights mixed with loud music usually seduces the after work type of crowd. Since the venue is extremely tiny, it fills up fast. There's one bar and that is where everyone stands about. I believe this bathroom sized space is also considered the dance floor. The end of the room is filled with however many regular looking table/chair pairs they could manage to fit into this studio room. Bathrooms are downstairs.
It's a "myeh" local spot for people who live in the area but definitely not worth a return for an 'outsider'. In comparison to the other lounge/dinner/drinks spots College has to offer, this would be ranked below top 30, at best.
The only thing saving this place is the music. It's a live DJ so he's open to requests. For an evening after work, after hustling the corporate streets and downing your 4th -watered down-over priced alcoholic drink, requesting obscure songs is the icing.
xoxo
M.