As a West Ender, I get nervous and sweaty any time someone asks me to go east of Yonge St. But when I end up a cool place like Wayla, I'm glad I crossed over.
Wayla doesn't look like much from the outside but once you enter the long narrow corridor, it opens up into a very nice bar and lounge with a cozy back patio.
I came for awesome jazz trio that will be playing every Thurs. night for the rest of the summer (shameless promotion for friends' band - Jeff Hewer Trio).
Service was friendly thanks to bartender Heather.
Thursday night drink specials include $6 martinis and $4 sangria. Being a school night, I stuck with beer and found another nice light summer beer called Kronenbourg Blanc which I had never tried before. Some really good beers on tap including St. Ambrose, Mill Street and Kronenbourg at $7.00/pint.
Crowd really picked up between 10:30pm to 11:30 with friendly patrons and regulars who are up for chatting.