The Amsterdam Bicycle Club is a perfect summertime venue for catching some live music. The area is touristy and vibrant, yet somehow has a Toronto charm that makes it less contrived than you would expect, given the location. The Esplanade is a strip that has had a long history as a good spot to go to have fun. Situated in the front room of the venerable and cheesy Old Spaghetti Factory restaurant the juxtaposition of the campy restaurant and bicycle themed bar and stage somehow work together. The stage sits in the front window, almost like window dressing for the patio occupants and reminds me of Graffiti's in the Market where you can see the backs of the musicians as they play for the crowd inside. Good selection of beer on tap with Molson Stock Ale in silk screened matching pint glasses and efficient patio service out front. The booking for entertainment is eclectic and interesting too.