I am a huge fan of the Gladstone. The Melody Bar hosts wonderful free concerts in the evening, and the karaoke is a laugh riot! The food in the restaurant is incredible and seasonal. I have been to many shows in the back room - NXNE, comedy, you name it. The Gladstone offers tons of free and reasonably priced entertainment most nights, and serves an eclectic crowd. Not as trendy as the Drake, in a very good way.