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| - I read a review about this place trying to be different from the usual clubs/pubs of King St., and definitely wanted to give it a try. I live down the street and have been looking for a Cheers of my own (nice looking place for a drink sans 905ers and drunk frat boys). I walked in and was pleasantly surprised, the space was large with high ceilings, lots of wood, ample seating, nice lighting - everything i've been looking for in a neighbourhood bar. I had a few of their inventive mixed drinks - and i have to say, they were only ok (I hate to say it...but Barchef does it better!). And at 1.5 - 2 oz per drink they ranged from $9-$14.
It was a Thursday night around 8pm and it was not too busy, great to sit down and catch up with friends, a live band (neo soul) was setting up) and it started to fill up.
I didn't stay too long but the pluses: service was attentive, they had great attention to detail in the decor of the place, interesting drink selection, nice atmosphere. I like what they're trying to do with the place with different music nights and live bands. Great place to have a birthday party for sure.
Cons: Drinks were a bit pricey (jager shot - $8+ waaaaay too expensive) and kind of weak. Weak drinks were the general consensus in my entire group, hence the jager shots, weak drinks, more shots (you know how it happens), and it was pretty slow.
It is new so i think it should pick up in the future, i would definitely encourage people to check it out and support a new, local business! Definitely gets a thumbs up for trying to do something different on King and I'm going to try to wrangle all my friends into going here from now on for casual drinks...just pour with a heavier hand!
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