outstanding, and i only got to experience this last year! i was always confused that people would tell me they were going to the amex lounge and i had zero idea where it was in respect to the venue's lay out. the lounge in respect to the venues entrance is on the completely opposite side of the stage by the lake. the other thing you need to know is that yes, it is called the amex lounge for a reason, you need an amex card with your name on it as your pass to get into the lounge, or be accompanying someone with a card. this lounge has a really excellent selection of alcohol, and an even better selection of food, to the point where i can say that some food options here you won't be able to find elsewhere on the grounds. with me only starting to come here last year, i did notice that every single time i came to the lounge with friends there was famous people here, just hanging out and having drinks, members of alexisonfire, sum 41, some crew members from iron maiden, the list goes on and on. after the shows they feature having a DJ here to play music in respect to the genre of the show that night, having come out to metal concerts at the bud stage, the DJ was spinning all of the hits from new school and old school metal. the only negative i have is that sometimes this lounge can be a bit loud with the volume of everyone talking and the music going, but otherwise its a great time. i also found the lounge to be very bright with all of the natural light coming in and also very fresh air wise, almost breezy.
Transit options are not direct at all, ttc lists a bus that services the venue as a seasonal bus, but i've never seen it in any of my concert going years. indirect options, the 509 harbourfront streetcar, the 511 bathurst streetcar, the 29 dufferin bus to the dufferin gates, the 121 fort york to the princes' blvd gates, and finally the exhibition go station, all of the above are with a 15-20 minute walk to the venue grounds and then a further 5-10 minute walk to the lounge. parking options, on site there is parking, but it fills up pretty quick, $30 a vehicle, across the street on the CNE grounds has alot of parking for $20, and just north of those grounds in liberty village i've seen parking for $5-10 depending on the lot and if they know an event is going on or not, again with a walk.
I'm really happy with this lounge, the service levels that they have provided and its always been a great time with friends! read more