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| - I have been reluctant until now to write a review simply because this hidden gem is truly my favourite experience in this great city.
John Borra is such a gift - his banter, story-telling, and even sometimes soft-spoken soap-boxing between songs is spellbinding enough to captivate every patron in the joint. There is honest to goodness silence in there when he speaks. Dressed in 30's garb, he sings his own songs accompanied by a great combo that changes ever so slightly from week to week.
Yes, it's packed, yes, you have to come at 3 if you want to be sitting on a chair by the time the show starts at 4 pm, no, it won't win any decor or mixologist awards, but that is not the point - jazz here on Saturday afternoons is hands down an experience that everyone should have, at least once!
They have an odd assortment of booze for sale - from a Manhattan to exotic beer brands, they will likely have what you're looking for, though in small amounts.
I would also tell patrons to remember to bring enough cash to donate to the band when it's time to pass the hat!
It's as though we've all been invited over to our cool uncle's living room for a speakeasy/salon, and I can't wait to get back.
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