This was a super fun experience. It's a hard place/experience to describe. It's staged artsy areas,…read morewalls and colorful "mini" rooms that you can interact with and take pictures of with your iPhone or camera. It's great for Instagram, Facebook, or even a legit portrait. My twin 17 year olds and I had so much fun. I couldn't imagine it being worth the $20 a person but honestly we had a blast. I'll share some pictures we took so you can get an idea. The staff was very eager to help take photos when we wanted to all get in a picture. Plus we took a lot with my SLR (the small sampling here are just with my phone). Definitely worth checking out with friends or family if you're in Toronto.

Eye candy is a fun and friendly place for you to take friends, family etc. Inside you'll be greeted…read moreby the staff who will proceed to check the tickets for the time frame you bought. How it works is that there are rooms with a selection of back drops for you to take photos/videos in. There aren't much restrictions on what you can or cannot do (maybe except for breaking things LOL). Basically, let your creativity out and strike as many poses as you can. Be mindful that there might be other people who wants to take photos in that room, so make to share. It was a fun experience but it's something where I'd probably only come once or twice. TIP: My friend and I chose the last time slot on a weekday and we had much more time to take photos as there were not much people in there except us. So if you want to not feel rushed, it's best to go on a weekday around closing time :)

Tucked away on King St W. All it takes to get in is a free reservation from the website. There's…read morestaff at the entrance to scan you in or give them your last name and they can also let you in that way. There's the one structure to walk through and check out all the models of the different developments happening around the world. This is an open structure so dress for the weather when you go. There are portable heaters located throughout but it may be chilly to some.

This place is actually really cool. It's immersive, colorful, and way more fun than I expected. You…read morewalk through different rooms with lights, projections, and interactive stuff that makes you think about the planet without feeling like you're being lectured. Overall: worth checking out if you're into interactive experiences or just want to do something different in the city!

Visited Arcadia Earth recently and overall had a good experience!…read more The space is beautifully designed with lots of immersive, photo-worthy rooms and a strong focus on environmental awareness. I love how they combine art + technology to teach about climate change in a way that's easy for kids to understand. The VR feature and interactive elements were fun, and it's definitely a great place for families or anyone looking for something different to do in Toronto. That said, for the price (~$39), it may feel a bit short for some people, and it's more of a "go once" type of experience. Still, I appreciate the message behind it and think it's worth checking out at least once--especially with kids!

This was a really fun place to visit! The drinks were good and we had the kimchi Mac and cheese…read moreduring the happy hour

A great night hang out spot on the weekends. Love that they have free games for you to play so…read moreyou're not stuck just sitting at your table while having drinks. The vibes here are relaxed, casual and fun. They have a small dance floor with "booths" on the sides which is a nice touch. Haven't tried their foods before but their menu looks great. Drinks here are also very affordable compared to other loungey/ night spots. Check it out if you're in the area and looking for a casual night out.

Freeplay was a fantastic experience! The employees were superb with adults and children, the games…read morewere great for adults and children, it is a wonderful time to be alive for adults... and children. Basically, there's no reason not to come here. The cover charge becomes a wash the second you order your first cheap drink, or food that is seriously underpriced for the area. But, even if you're not going for a bite, just for the games, you'd spend more money at an arcade in about thirty minutes. Having the freedom to spend so much time with so many games, in a location that is so easy to get to is a real treat. Children have to leave around 8pm. But that's fine. They have bed times. So plan accordingly if you have kids, or if you want to avoid them.

Ten bucks for two levels of throwback gaming, genius level status!…read more We had a blast playing games from the 90's and 00's. There is a photo booth, a bar on each level and clean restrooms on the 2nd floor (not accessible tho). Pinball games, all the gaming consoles you could want, and guitar hero play-off's. What's there not to love?! We had a few drinks which were decently priced with sufficient strength. There are thin console tables between games to set your drinks on. Service was chill as well. The place is clean, hand sanitizers spread throughout and not a sticky surface in sight. Beats playing in your mom's basement...lol!

This place rulessss. Great bartender (Zack) and the ambience is perfect for a Saturday afternoon…read more Highly recommend!

Such a fun bar! Drinks are cheap…read more The music is great. The staff is friendly. I had a blassssst being here and will definitely come back

So growing up I was a hardcore bowler and was okay…read more Took the fam to bowl here for an hour My observation is that it is incredibly expensive $150 canadian per hour and the lanes are mickey mouse Pins are attached by string so you do not get pin action Lanes are warped and overwaxed Great for expensive entertainment but if you are coming for serious bowling.....Nope

Tips: - When you park at The Well, take a ticket. You can…read morepay at kiosks everywhere, online by scanning the QR code on the ticket, or at the gate before you leave. - The guava mai tai and dragonfruit soda were delicious! - The buttered popcorn was excellent. Last month, a Yelp event was held at National. Sadly, the bowling alley was unavailable due to flooding. I like doing research for our team's summer event and felt that this place may be a decent candidate. I returned with a friend last Saturday, with the bowling alley being operational. My first visit was after work on a Tuesday. Traffic was decent. I drove on Front Street West heading east and made a left to park at The Well. I took my ticket and paid on my way out. I parked on P1. I took two separate elevators to get to National, which is on the Upper Ground level. My second visit was on a Saturday. Traffic was a bit nuts, but I made it in one piece and parked on the same level. There is a bar area. Staff both at the bar and everywhere else were friendly and welcoming both times. I have had the guava mai tai. It was so good. It was slightly sweet with the guava. It had the best ice that made this drink refreshing and delicious. There was water in carafes on the bar table that hit the spot. I also got to enjoy a dragonfruit soda. It was excellent! I loved the fizzy soda with dragonfruit with ice cubes. The food here was amazing. I've enjoyed tater tots with ranch dip, a chicken slider, a wonton with chilli oil, and a small popcorn. Excellent! I was so stuffed. Everything that I consumed was tasty. My friend and I split a pepperoni pizza. It was delicious. It had plenty of pepperoni slices and cheese, and it held up nicely. The arcade is small. It was still fun playing the claw game, racing games, and more. To use the bowling alley, grab a ticket at the counter. Then, find an available lane and play. The area has a nice display of bowling balls. You can rent bowling shoes. Washrooms were to the right of the escalators. There were separate stalls in the women's. It was clean and nicely maintained. It's a lovely venue to hold a fun event, enjoy tasty food and yummy drinks, and chat with folks. The downside is the small arcade. I feel like if we had a team event here, many folks would be bored with it. The bowling alley is cool. However, we have a bowling alley closer to our workplace. Driving downtown and enduring horrible traffic doesn't seem worth it, especially to my peers who live in Mississauga and Brampton. (193)

I get really anxious when I go out to hear drum n bass. Most venues are usually crap in providing…read moredecent gear for a proper drum n bass sound setup that I'd rather stay at home and rewind podcasts all night. Hey, at least I don't have to pay for cover at home. The Basement doesn't have any issues in the soundsystem department. It is one of the most satisfying drum n bass soundsystems I've heard. Most venues usually book a drum n bass DJ and then plug them into the house system which is either tuned for rock, hip hop or house/trance. That's like booking a full on performance of Macbeth and staging it on someone's front porch. That just won't do. The Basement agrees. The highs weren't ear shattering and the lows weren't distorted out. The mids were firm and crisp like a nice punch in the chest. Standard. Overall, The Basement is exactly what it says it is: a basement. You enter from the street level, get patted down and descend to the lower depths. Pay your cover, check out the disregarded pool table and then navigate to the main floor where the bar is. Grab yourself a drink and then feel some bass in your chest. For some SERIOUS bass action, check out the bathrooms. If you've ever wondered what it'd be like to relieve yourself inside a giant bassbin, this is it. Hold on to something when you're inside.

I had heard about The Basement Nightclub for many months, so I just had to check it out finally…read more Friday night I swung by the club to dance to good music and to have a couple of beers. From the time I entered, to exiting the club - the whole experience was great. Specially the staff, so pleasant and professional. As a girl "washroom hygiene" is very important to me when I choose my party venue - I must say the ladies washroom at The Basement was NOT intimating to use at all. I was happy to see a washroom attendant keeping things tidy and making sure the place smelt good with strawberry scented air freshener, lol. Overall 4.5/5, I would definitely go back soon.

The third DIY event spot in Kensington on Augusta, on the east side of the street in fact, that I'm…read morefamiliar with over the last few years. Book your art event now, so their promo says, and I went to a music event with multiple acts, all for $10 at the door, and unquestionably great value for the cash spent. When I went it was BYOB which was fine, and limiting the amount of alcohol around probably isn't the worst thing. It's in the basement and my Fido service ended so keep that in mind. Others seemed to have no problem. Great layout with one room as the lobby with coat check, and roomy bathrooms off the the side, and the larger room adjoining for the entertainment. At the far end away from the stage, there's a smaller room as well, with a couch for lounging. Since there is no green room the bonus is that you get to talk to and meet the talent. Careful not to bother the neighbours if you go out front and hang out on the street.

so i have only been to 2 psychics in my life and i truly did not love my experience with her. she…read moretold me the most random stuff things that just sounded very generic like idk if she actually could "see" or what but basically she told me i put a curse on myself?? anyway i spent $100 for her to just tell me that and then she wanted me to pay $500 but she would "reduce" it to $350 to do an extra clearing bc my energy was "blocked" and she couldnt read it but literally a week prior i spoke to another one over the phone and she was able to just jump right into it and get a read on my energy . basically i do think this was a scam

Real empathetic individual. As soon as she saw me she was able to see exactly what was going on…read morewith me without me telling her a thing. She really helped me see why I should value myself more. I got more from her than I even expected.