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Nadia B.

I attended a Blockchain conference at Rebel. They had available accessible handicap parking in the parking lot about 50 meters from the door (which was ramped). They also have an elevator that can be used to access the 2nd floor. I really appreciated how accessible this is, making it a great venue for midsized conferences. The signs and cleanliness of this location is definitely also something that I truly appreciated (especially since it's used as a nightclub).

Mary T.

The last time I was at this venue, it had just become Sound Academy. Before this name change, it was called The Docks. I have been away from this venue for ten years. The last time I saw a concert here was Keane in June 2009. I absolutely loved seeing them live. I went to see Robyn at Rebel last Thursday night. I had forgotten that I had a VIP ticket. This package allows you to get into the venue an hour earlier, along with getting a commemorative bucket hat and laminated badge. This venue has always been general admission. I don't normally like to go to a general admission show. It means that you are on your feet for most of the night. Considering that I got there at 5:30 pm and the show ended at around 11 pm, I was on my feet for a while. I also wanted to see Robyn badly. I remembered that there was a parking lot across from the venue. I got there and noticed that it was at a steep $20. Thank goodness I had cash, as it's the only acceptable payment method. The guy at the parking lot was nice. I got my ticket, parked, and went in. I didn't know where the box office was. I was supposed to go there, according to the e-mail. I asked a guy at the black tunnel. He said that it was off to the left, but he asked whether I was picking up tickets. I said it was for VIP ones. I was in the right place and he said to walk past him. Cool. There really should be a sign in front of the black tunnel saying VIP. It wasn't until I got to the end of this path that I saw a sign saying that I was in the fast-track ticket lineup. Yay! I will say that Rebel has its act together for VIPs. First, your name is on a list. You simply give your name to the person and she checks it off. There is no need to provide ID. Second, she and another member distributed the hat and badge in cute pink bags before we entered the venue at 6 pm. For the first time, I didn't print my ticket out. I tried at work, but the printer was down. Instead, I did mobile check-in. The woman with the scanner was doing something odd with my phone screen that I didn't get. She just needed to try a different angle to get her scanner to work. It finally did. There is a coat check-in. However, you pay something ridiculous for it. Considering that I just spent $20 on parking, I decided to wear my jacket around my waist for the entire night. Rebel's interior looks all spruced up. I loved how chic the bar areas looked. The lounge chairs looked comfy. The washrooms are spacious, classy, and clean. There are lots of stalls, which I typically complain that there aren't enough at concert venues. I stood in the second row in front of the stage. Another thing that I don't like about general admission is people who feel that they need to be pressed up to you during the entire show. Look, I am taken. I don't enjoy being on a packed subway train during rush hour and don't want to simulate it at a concert venue. The evening started with Kindness, a DJ, who did his first set (yes, first), to get the audience going. Next up, Channel Tres sang and danced. I liked them. Kindness came back on. I will admit that I grew tired seeing him again. He was good, but I didn't need two sets. Finally, after such a long wait, Robyn came on at 9 pm. She did not disappoint. I felt like I could reach over and touch her. I stood at the right place. She was fabulous. I also liked that she invited everyone back on the stage to dance with her. Toronto was her last North American stop on her Honey tour. She was gracious and seemed incredibly touched when the entire audience sang "Dancing on My Own" without her lifting a finger at one point! The downside to Rebel is its dancefloor. It's flat, which means that you can't see a thing if someone taller is standing in front of you. There was a guy bumping into my left shoulder blade for most of the night. I finally looked over. He was Chinese and was so short that it was his cap that was hitting me. Hilarious! My legs felt like Jello after the show. I probably looked odd waddling over to the women's washroom. There were a ton of empty booze cups all on the floor. I will give credit to the venue staff for cleaning them up pretty quickly. Kris was kind to give me a tip on parking before I got into the venue. He advised that I should leave the show early to get out of the parking lot, as it's horrific with the mass exodus. As much as I wanted to, I wanted to see Robyn till then end. My tip goes the other way. I was hungry and ended up getting a hot dog at the vendor closest to the parking lot. It was $5 and was delicious. I sat in my car, devoured it, drank my iced black tea, and then pulled out of the lot. It wasn't too bad leaving. The other tip is that I didn't stay on Cherry Street like most people did. I took Commissioners Street and headed eastbound. It was great! It's not a horrible venue for a concert. It's also not the best. It's simply okay. (107)

Aly W.

My first impression was not the greatest. They don't open their parking lot until an hour before doors. I wasn't there for early entry, but I'd be even more angry if I was. It should really be an hour before early entry. Street parking is not allowed after 6:00 PM so those people were risking parking tickets. I managed to find a normal parking spot at a business a short walk away without any indicated restrictions. When I did get in, I was one of the first with mezzanine tickets so I not only had my pick of where to stand, I had time to get an overpriced drink and rest my feet in a booth until more people started filing in. If you do not get a VIP ticket for the best shot at front row on the floor, mezzanine is the only way to go - especially if you're claustrophobic. I do have a heights issue, but felt secure. It was only about $30 more. The show was sold out so as far as I can tell, they sell just enough mezzanine tickets to allow everyone an unobstructed view. We were not packed in like sardines like people on the floor. Sound was great. I do think I ended up with one more wrist band than necessary. They were giving out wristbands for legal drinkers while people were waiting outside, but there's also a wristband for mezzanine, which is already restricted to 19 and over. No biggie. Just something to keep in mind.

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Brittany A.

Visited Rebel for the second time to attend the Facebook annual holiday party and had a total blast. I had been once years ago for an Edge concert. It was open bar (of course) and there were food stations set up everywhere. I tried a few items but the highlight for me was the poutine station and Christmas trees decorated with chocolate truffles in the ornaments. The view of the CN Tower from outside of the club is amazing. I would visit for the Instagram photo opps alone. The space itself is massive, and obviously conducive to concerts, clubbing, etc. The space was very festively decorated for the holiday party with lots of cool places to snap amazing selfies. For the occasion I visited, Majid Jordan were performing and it was awesome. The bartenders, servers, bouncers I interacted with were fairly friendly so that was a plus. They also had multiple coat checks open which I appreciated to help get peeps out faster at the end of the night. Will likely return again someday!

Ritu D.

We came for a private event on a Wednesday night. This place is huge!! It is right on the waterfront with a nice view of the Toronto skyline with CN Tower. There is a stage for the DJ, band or performers. A huge dance floor in front of the stage with many seating areas on the sides and back. Several bars and washrooms. Coat check at entrance. Upper level also has a bar, several seating areas and a great balcony to look down at lower level. Outdoor patio on upper level too.

Jasmine L.

3 different sounds: the main stage/dance area was top 40 mostly, upstairs room was house, and the ground floor room was rap/hiphop. The main stage and hip hop room was always packed, while the house room was pretty empty. There was popcorn, a mixed crowd, and super creative/extravagant displays for themed nights. Although it's out in the middle of nowhere and a nightmare to uber/taxi out of, it's definitely worth it and I'll be coming back for more!

David T.

Rebel nightclub is located in the Port Lands area of Toronto which is approximately 10 minutes from downtown Toronto. It's also probably the last big box nightclub in Toronto, most nightclubs are going towards the lounge/club feel which means a smaller venue because of how expensive rent is in Toronto. Rebel nightclub is probably the only venue in Toronto that resembles a Las Vegas nightclub. Really spacious, nice decor and outstanding sound and lighting system. It also has Cabana Pool Bar for day parties in the summertime. I went on a recent Friday to see EDM DJ Alesso. Advance tickets were around $50. If you go on a normal Saturday night admission is usually $20 unless you have guestlist or do bottle service. We got there around 11 pm, line moved reasonably fast and checked our coats ($3.50 each). We ordered a round of drinks 2 cans of corona and two jagermeister shots ($39.00 total tax included). Mark Oliver who use to be the resident DJ at Guvernment was the set before Alesso and he dropped some filthy beats. Alesso was alright and dropped a lot of his anthems. If you go to Rebel nightclub on a Saturday night, club is usually mixed, a lot of university/college students, some young professionals but not many since most young professionals go to the nightclubs on King St West and some 50 plus years old who use to party at Guvernment and still haven't grown out of dropping molly and partying. As I mentioned before the decor is beautiful, it's right on the waterfront. They have the best light and sound system in the city, equivalent to the nightclubs in Las Vegas. Drinks are a little on the pricey side but drinks aren't cheap at nightclubs in general, that's where they make their money. Parking is normally $20.00 outside the club and at the T&T supermarket. There is free street parking nearby if you are willing to walk 5-10 minutes. Overall, Rebel nightclub provides the best big nightclub experience imo and a great venue for music concerts. If you love electronic music you will really enjoy Rebel nightclub on a Saturday night since it's predominantly EDM and some top 40 but they do have other rooms within the nightclub that play other music genres (hip hop). The only downside to the club is since the capacity can hold a lot of people probably a few thousand, they need bodies to fill the nightclub, it attracts some riff raff. It happens when people are young and drunk. If you are looking for a more mature upscale crowd, than you probably want to hit up the clubs on King St West.

Marshall S.

Came her for a deadmau5 concert. Immediately when I walked in, I thought this was such a well designed place! Washrooms everywhere, multiple bars, and they pumped the place with A/C (Too many places are like God damn sweat lodges). The stage was a good size and the sound system was exactly what was expected. One downside: during the show they didnt have the orbital lights in motion. There is parking near the venue but it's $20....yikes. Also, I've heard of crime in this location but I felt pretty safe regardless. I'm not the clubbing type, but I would come back if someone like deadmau5 were to come again.

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Kristian U.

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Yikes! Lots of people sippin' on dat haterade when it comes to REBEL. I got to visit last night to see BUSH and I gotta tell ya, folks, put your pitchforks away, REBEL is THE new venue for love music (and I guess clubbing) in Toronto. It's the former Sound Academy/Docks nightclub which historically was "OK" for concerts, but experience taught me that some events were either too loud or too dark. Since the REBELUTION (get it?) space is totally different -in a good way. First off, there is a massive covered area outside for folks lining up to get in. The line up when we arrived wasn't bad but even if it was the tented area to protect patrons in line was considerate, of great construction and even aesthetically swanky AF! The inside of the venue has also had an overhaul and is far more open concept, but open concept with purpose than it was before. The stage presence/size has been drastically improved and with that the sound and lighting were unreal. For a smaller concern venue, the light show was easily one of the best I've seen ever. At it's core it's still a club, so that comes with the usual things like drink prices, servers who aren't all there in mind but definitely there in the body (know what I mean?) and of course the occasional juice monkey bouncer who you don't want to give side eye to. But those have been part of the fabric for years, it's not going to change so there isn't any point in getting pissed about it. My one gripe about this place that hasn't changed is the parking. It's ample I'll give it to them and the fact that it's $20 doesn't bother me, par for the course. But the clusterfuck of getting out after the concerts/events is ludicrous. One single lane exit into a sea of parked cabs on their culdesac and no staff there moderating traffic flow. Might be something worthwhile for ownership/management to look into Other than that, I cannot wait to come back for another concert! read more

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Jay M.

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9 years ago

The simple fact is that if you want the big room clubbing experience, this is probably the best Toronto has right now. They did a great job with the renovations when switching this place from Sound Academy to Rebel. A lot of the complaints here are ridiculous as they generally involve someone getting too drunk, dealing with security (fun fact: all Ink owned nightclubs have the strictest and most overbearing security of any clubs in Toronto), or dealing with the bar star individuals you'll also run into regardless of which big Toronto club you end up at. But lets overlook these commonly found generic club complaints and get to the nitty gritty of the venue. Main room has a great sound and lighting rig, although admittedly it would be cooler if the dj was a bit lower so you can see what their doing (although this is common nowadays as most djs aren't technically doing much but waving their hands around). There are also a lot of sight lines that are cut off by the bottle service booths - another common tragedy in modern day clubbing. There were multiple bars and bathrooms available on each side, and I never had to wait excessively for either. 355ml cans of beer went for $8.50, which is about what I expected. The patios are also pretty chill spots to hang with great views. The upstairs has a second room worth visiting, Noir, which is mostly house music based on when I went. Admittedly as I get older, I don't need flames shooting out of the walls and just need room to dance and a good sound system, so I found a lot of solace and enjoyment in spending time up there. PRO-TIP - don't bother with Guestlist. The line is huge and moves slowly, whereas you can pay $20 through general admission on Saturdays and the line moves super quick. If you buy advanced tickets its only $15 for that matter. What is your time worth? I know I'd rather just be able to go in and enjoy my night asap rather than waiting in line. read more

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Adriana L.

4 years ago

Not only did Rebel have signs in their club supporting the war in Ukraine and praising Putin but when they received backlash all they gave was a lame response that it was a "grave oversight". Not only this but also deleting all their negative reviews and deleting their google account when they received backlash. Take some accountability, disgusting and shameful behaviour. read more

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Sergey A.

10 years ago

Worst concert experience ever. They have no respect whatsoever to their visitors. I went there yesterday and a had a small camera on me. The ticket didn't say anything about no-camera policy, but at the door I was told that I cannot enter because of it. To my question whether I can leave at the coat check - they said no without even explaining why (tlcoat check was available). When I asked where I should leave the camera (I don't have a car to leave it in), they said "we don't care. Hide it in the bushes if you want." When I asked why this policy had not been communicated to us on the tickets they said that it's not their policy, it's the band's. Well, many bands have this policy, but it's known to clubs and promoters many months in advance, when they sign a band, as it's stated in their riders, and it's clubs'/promoters responsibility to put it in tickets. Anyway, if you are thinking about going there be ready to be advised to hide your stuff somewhere in the bushes, because this club doesn't care. read more

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Connie L.

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9 years ago

Really big venue, lots lots of people. Expensive drinks, expensive cover on a regular Saturday. $20 per person. Nothing really special about this club. DJ didn't put much effort into music, it almost felt like a CD disc was being played. Also you don't get to see the DJ from the dance floor and there's no interactions whatsoever because they are hiding behind a big wall. The upside: nice patio- great scenery, comfortable couches. read more

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Jin-Suk H.

10 years ago

Horrible service, crappy venue. I was waiting in line for the CL concert and there was a bag check. I understand the line was big and they need to rush, but they treat you like garbage. They do not respect you or care about your belongings at all. I went with my girlfriend, and they broke her zipper on her bag and another staff member came and didn't even apologize. Instead, they replied with "oh well." Probably worst staffs I ever seen. read more

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Nick B.

8 years ago

Good Venue for concerts, managment is very good. If you planning doing an Venue this is probably the best place. 45,000 square foot space featuring a crazy 65-foot stage, adding insane visuals on gigantic screens behind the stage, and light features that bounce throughout the club as well as lighting up the ceiling in circles and spirals. Saturdays good dj line ups been there mainly for concerts and one time on Saturday for a birthday party. read more

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Zimbert B.

6 years ago

My first time Rebel night club for Redemption and it was a blast, the place is huge and I enjoyed every single bit of it. Everything was top notch. The vibe the club haves off was perfect. read more

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Shane B.

8 years ago

Pretty cool place, gets really crowded though but overall dope club. Drinks are expensive though and free popcorn was given out dont know if thats a regular thing. read more

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Bobby N.

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This is the best clubbing experience right now in Toronto. The sound/lighting is on point, BUT I would say make it worth while and go for a big name dj or or if you do go get booths or some sort of VIP service. It is worth it for sure here to have that. The club shoots itself in the foot by being too big, hence trying to fill out such a capacity club they pretty much allow in everyone and everything off the street. So expect lots of scallywags stealing, smoking, drugs and generally being trash. Hence why after getting in touch with one of the best promoters in town, Ken, he made sure to meet outside, walk us in and check in on us all night. Never gone since without something booked. There are plenty of bars in this place so even lining up for a drink has never been a problem but i can not stress how much better it is than the sweatbox that is uniun for a big dj night. Just check out the number of youtube videos of this place going crazy when the dj drops it. read more

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Alyona Z.

10 years ago

EXTREMELY rude staff at the coat check. I get it that they are stressed and busy after the concert, but to SWEAR at your guests is absolutely unacceptable. I agree with previous comments that it was my worst concert experience in Toronto. read more

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Samira N.

8 years ago

This is a SICK nightclub! I was in Toronto on a trip with my girlfriends, and we decided to go out and check the REBEL scene! Such a big night club - so much fun! My friend ended up getting her phone stolen though, and the staff were super helpful & were able to contact her & did the best they could to help out given the circumstances! Overalls fun, wild experience! The line for the bathroom was long and sucked (would recommend a larger bathroom area FOR SURE) but other than that it's lit. read more

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Casey B.

7 years ago

I've been to Rebel twice this year. Once for a juicewrld concert and the other for a club night hosted by A$AP Rocky. As stated by most of these reviews the decor and sound/light systems and great. That's mostly what's saving this review. One single shot of vodka is 8.50 which as a university student is let's say out of my price range. Also half of it is water. Like the bartender attached the water spout to the bottle and poured it so half of it is water. So if you're going to go I'd just drink before you get there and take an Uber which will overall save you money and hassle because parking nearby is also around $20. On this particular club night it was free for girls and $25 for guys (sorry guys) but because of half of the people being free and a popular rapper being there it was waayyyy over packed. Like in every room all the way to the back you had to shove people out of the way to get anywhere. Security didn't do a great job making sure people weren't getting to rowdy because my friend and I were right at the front of the stage which was nice until she was knocked out! The security on the stage didn't notice and I had to drag her through hundreds of rowdy people to the nearest bar. However, once I could find someone they were very helpful and the paramedic trailer was nice as were the people helping. Overall, probably just the one bad night because the concert was great. If you haven't been drinking beforehand get ready to spend A LOT of money on the night. Some staff are extremely rude and some are helpful. Hope this helps read more

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Amirtha U.

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Its a really nice venue, great for concerts and just to party with a nice view of the city. Can get a little over crowded sometimes but overall nice place. read more

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Nicole L.

6 years ago

This was the worst experience I've ever had. They were clearly over capacity and instead of enjoying the New Years countdown, my friends and I had to battle our way out of a mosh pit which was THE WHOLE CLUB just to get a foot of space to breath. People were pushing and panicking because they couldn't even breath and kept getting hit and it was not something I was expecting from such a highly spoken of club. I'll be surprised if nobody gets injured or dies in there tonight. How about you worry about the safety of your clients and not just getting as much money as possible. Shame. read more

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Vasyl Y.

4 years ago

One of the worst nightclubs in the country - management seems clueless to what customers actually experience here. Music trashy, staff is callous and unhelpful. Would never recommend. read more

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Mary K.

6 years ago

My experience clubbing at rebel for the first time was awful. I can give my honest review based on the service and overall atmosphere. If I could give this club a rating in the negatives I would because I am highly disappointed. Somehow Rebel manages to be one of the best known and most sought out clubs in Toronto, but yet they can't get their act together. The service is unbelievably bad and on top of that the security and staff are disrespectful and rude. Not even 10 minutes into my clubbing experience I got yelled at by a person working in coat check and then proceeded to get snarky comments from a security guard. This kind of negative attitude from staff shouldn't be allowed as there is no excuse for it. Overall, the club had very bad energy. Also, it is important to mention that this club is known for THEFTS. If you decide to willingly go to this club don't bother bringing a purse/satchel or leaving anything in your pockets because it's highly likely you will get robbed. To top it off, when thefts do happen, they don't take it seriously. It's unfortunate because this club is a very spacious club and the music is good. Nonetheless, this doesn't fix the fact that it's one big disappointment. My time at Rebel was short lived because as soon as we got to the club and started dancing (10-20 minutes into the evening) my friend's wallet was stolen as we were walking through a large crowd of people. Someone, somehow, managed to get into her tightly zipped purse (which was not only hard to access but also pressed tightly against her). It was evident that whoever stole her wallet, was a very experienced pick-pocketer, and clearly a regular at Rebel. When my friend went to address this theft with the Rebel security team, we were yelled at, cussed at, and even at some point told to 'leave' as there was nothing, they could do for us. Rebel also refused to give my friend her coat back, even after 3 am when the club was shutting down. Instead, the staff working there was trying to offer us a stranger's coat, claiming that's all they could do for us. Thanks Rebel? In what backwards world would we want to take a stranger's coat? I guess not only are the people attending your clubs stealing but you're promoting it as well. Good thinking. We will refuse to give you your own coat, but here take another person's coat. I also had the opportunity to interact with a bunch of girls at the club who were standing in line waiting to talk to security because they all had their phones stolen from their purses. There should NOT be a lineup of people with stolen phones in ANY CLUB. This is not a common club problem. THIS IS A REBEL PROBLEM. I also noticed that as my friend and I were initially being checked into the club entrances the security did not check all the individuals entering the clubs, they would only check people with bags. This is AGAINST general club protocol and I was surprised to see it happening, as someone without a bag could easily carry a weapon in their clothing and or pockets (explains why the club is known for stabbings and shootings). This was my first and last time at Rebel. Never again. Enter this club at your own risk, and if you do good luck. read more

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James H.

Elite 20

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9 years ago

The venue definitely takes clubbing to the next level in Toronto. Even though it's not perfect, 5 stars must be given keeping in mind that this is definitely the most impressive club in Toronto PROS: - Nicely decorated - Spacious; been there twice, they didn't over fill the club either time - there was always space in the middle if you want to take a break from the crowd - Good sound system - Drinks were reasonably priced and I found ordering quick - Stepping outside is possible to have a smoke and see the amazing city skyline - Affordable entrance fees CONS: - Location - a pain to get to and when leaving the club traffic is chaotic due to narrow lane and idiots parking in front of the club waiting for their friends and jamming the traffic - Taking a taxi when leaving is easy but generally they ask minimum $50 to go anywhere, no matter how close read more

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Lauren H.

Elite 18

7 years ago

Mostly writing for the staffs here - Months back when I went in the summer, I had a security (Caucasian, in his 40's whom I wish I got the name because he is the real MVP) who actually listened to an incident and kicked a creepy man out of the club for a group of girls. We all know how big and crowded Rebel can get and being creeped and touched by a drunk middle aged men is just a big NO. I just wanted to let the management know that they should continue to hire security guards who will actually do their job right because that will bring guests back to party at their premise without feeling unsafe. On the other hand, guys managing the line aren't usually the greatest - *conman alert* Be safe and have fun y'all! read more

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Raymond L.

8 years ago

Just got kicked out of line because I was wearing camouflage pants. They were not baggy. The Rebel website states no baggy pants, no where on the site did it say no camouflage. The bouncer who kicked me out just made up the camo rule on the fly. Never coming back to this club. read more

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Mike Z.

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7 years ago

The layout of this space as a concert venue is absolutely atrocious. They should have kept The Kool Haus and bulldozed this place instead of "renovating it". They sell the venue to capacity and then cram you into a very tight narrow space, making it impossible to move. And if you are lucky enough to get close enough while packed like sardines, good luck getting out during the bands set to go find the bathroom or get a drink. I can't understand why people like this venue. It's easily the worst one in the city. read more

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Chelsea C.

9 years ago

This is not a fair review. I've only been to REBEL once and don't get me wrong, the venue is beautiful. I loved the lights and it was nice and spacious. However, walking in, my friend got too intoxicated and the bouncer told her to wait 30 minutes before he'd let her in. 30 minutes passed and he still denied her entry. I understand that it is his job to make sure it's a safe and fun environment for everyone but I would have been fine if he had just told her that she wasn't allowed instead of making all of us wait 30 minutes. Unbelievable. I will be going back to REBEL just because it does look like a fun club but as for my first experience, it was not the best. read more

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Jeffrey L.

8 years ago

Attended a Mercedes event at rebel. Very large place with lots of seating room. Ample bars to order drinks from. Good sound and lights. Overall an enjoyable experience. Could be different during a regular club night though. read more

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Joseph B.

9 years ago

Terrible place relative to other clubs and nightlife spots..I had an okay time dancing and mingling . But there really is no benefit to go to Rebel opposed to a smaller venue in the city. This place is massive, not intimate, in the middle of nowhere. Money grab. Money grab. Money grab. Service and experience is horrendous. An hour line at 11:30- after paying over $1000 for a booth. Managers and bouncer are terrible - was insulted by bouncer at door, and was told to go elsewhere by manager-if i was unhappy with service. It's just a really bad customer experience compared to other venues. You feel like cattle, how many people can we get in this place, and how much money can we take from them..if not them the next...Just go somewhere else with better staff, not this industrialist club factory. Their customer experience is: #of people X $cover = terrible experience. The Walmart of Clubs, but worse service. read more

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Deeanna C.

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10 years ago

Went to see Foals last night and the sound to the light show was badass. there is a coat check and a smoking area with a killer view. the bar staff with scantily clad ladies who acted like dingbats and drinks were expensive. they only have stubby beers which was dissapointing as well as short shots. PREDRINK BEFORE GOING AND DON'T BRING A BAG! read more

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Chen H.

7 years ago

One of the bests venues in Toronto. I recently attend BTEX by CDW in Rebel, and that was my first time going to a night club during the day :D. The staff are super friendly and you have breathtaking views of the city and the water. Definitely recommend them for corporate parties and events. read more

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Natalie L.

8 years ago

A very well organized club from outside the lines to the bottle services at our booth. Staff were fairly nice..didn't have a problem with any of them. The dj was amazing! Didn't want to leave bc the music was banging! Overall had a great time here. read more

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Monika C.

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It's really fun the atmosphere is amazing. They have multiple rooms with different genres of music but the security is really rude and mean.

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Maximilian M.

7 years ago

Trash. $40 Canadian for guys after 1. You know what you're doing and you should be ashamed. Not worth it. Worst club I've been to in Toronto. Boring dance floor and slow service. 0/5 stars. Do not entertain or consider. Everyone in the security and ticket department needs to be sacked. Trash, trash, trash. I'd rather have pay someone to hit me over the head with a brick than spend another dollar at this venue. Booooooo! read more

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Holly Huong L.

8 years ago

Had a lot of fun here. Spacious, great lighting, has an outdoor patio. Dress code isn't too strict.

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Kelly S.

8 years ago

Ive been to rebel twice now and have had a TERRIBLE experience both times with the bouncers. They are inconsiderate and very RUDE, I am disappointed with how me and my friends were treated by them. They were constantly making rude and innapropriate comments directly to us Me and my friend were asked to leave, because they took away my friends REAL health card and wouldnt let us in. So we did, we left the line, but to our surprise the bouncer had followed us out of the line only to continue to keep directing HARSH and HORRIBLE comments to us. This is unexceptable, I would not recomend going back! read more

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Alexis T.

7 years ago

Drinks are expensive and watered down, security is rude. I was outside the club and some man drunkenly fell over so i helped him and security had the nerve to tell me if i wanted to help pick up a broom and mop. That is completely sexist because i am a woman and unacceptable. This service is unacceptable and upsetting:( read more

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Lined up on the last Saturday of April. I signed up for guestlist and did not think it would be as packed as it was that night. A couple of my girls and I arrived at 11pm thinking it would be enough time to get in with guestlist but boy was I wrong about that! At least for that night, maybe all the college and university students were out celebrating freedom but I felt like I was a sardine packed in a can! I was getting pushed every which way possible in line and in the club. The atmosphere was fun and exciting as well as great music accompanying it. I just found the line and area to pay for entrance confusing as there was no organization what so ever and no signs designating where to pay and which line was for what. We waited in line for over an hour and got in around 12:30am. The club was full of more mature people mixed with some younger. There are some desperate guys in there and guys that just dont know when to back down. I would not come back here again because of the crowd because its out of my way and not close by. read more

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Went here for the Macklemore concert. My first impression was that the parking situation was ridiculous. Aside from that the VIP area looked gorgeous. We were in the front of the standing room area. It was cramped just like any other concert. I thought the sound system and lighting were amazing. Bathroom was clean and spacious. Security were firm but very friendly. There are some really nice areas surrounding the Rebel for great photos. I would go to another concert there again, not for a night club experience. On a side note, getting out of the parking lot can take up to about 40 minutes. You might be better off taking a cab there. read more

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D W.

7 years ago

Place is so corrupt. Wth is this?! Security is telling me that I cant get in with my fanny pack... and idk what to tell you you can give money to the hot dog guy to hold your bag?!!?! Excuse me!!! Why?! If there is something wrong with my bag can i check it in?! No. So when i finally get in the place... i see guys with a whole Duffle bag and bookbag on?!?!!! Sooo is this security racist or sexist or they just wanted problems with me idk why. We are not from here. This whole experience ruined our canada trip. My friends had to talk to management because shit did not make sense. Unprofessional. This seriously ruined my whole trip. Screw that whole security staff. read more

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Zoey S.

9 years ago

Was not a fan of this venue, security seemed rude, bar was very slow, and music was very average, if you have another choice in the area, I wouldn't go to this one over it. Better off hitting a dive bar for this type of crowd read more

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While I was visiting TO, my cousin suggested we check out REBEL night club. I frequently go out in Montreal, so I was down to party. My cousin told us we have to get there early to get guestlist, otherwise after midnight, there's a $20 cover charge. Fair, but back in Montreal, we almost never pay for cover. Good: The location is a bit out of the way, but once you arrive, you have a gorgeous view of the city's skyline. The venue itself is very spacious and clean. The interior is over the top, high ceiling and all, a grand scene as you would expect from a Vegas night club. Overall, very impressive interior design for a night club. It was a cool visual experience with dancers and performers. Bad: I wasn't a big fan of the music, it was a mix of hip hop and EDM. This wasn't a deal breaker as I would still dance to any music. It's not on a major street so you have to pay $20 to park your car. It started going downhill when I walked my sister out the club to her friend's car. When I exited, there was no bouncers by the doors (I would ask to get stamped before exiting as this is almost standard, but when I got outside, I thought there would be someone, but no one was there. I had to walk to another door and I told the bouncer that I was just inside and no one was by the doors to stamp me, and I just wanted to go back inside. He asked why I didn't go see him first prior I exit, and I explained that I exit from the doors on the right side (with no bouncers) and that he was at the left side, so there was no way for me to see him until I got outside. He told me that I needed a ticket ($20 cover charge?!) to get back inside, so I explained that I don't have my jacket and I don't have my wallet either because it's with my friends inside, so how can I get another ticket?! Annoyed at his incompetence, I had asked the four female staffs chatting amongst themselves at the entrance and explained my situation. They told me that they had no tickets and I should try talking to the bouncer (yeah, because that went well). I explained that they wouldn't let me back, and the girls told me they can't do anything. I just stood there annoyed, and I can tell they wanted to continue chatting but my presence was making them uncomfortable and probably ruining their vibe. Finally one girl offered to walk me back inside, but by the time I got back in, my mood was pretty much ruined, so my group decided to leave too. Bottom line: I think the club itself is very nice. I've had a pretty shitty experience with their staff so I don't think I would go back. read more

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Jamie F.

9 years ago

This place is literally the worst, I've been in the coat check line for over 30 min now, surrounded by suburbanites, just trying to get my GD jacket so I can leave this horrible venue ASAP. LET ME OUT YOU MONSTERS read more

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Sheila R.

8 years ago

By far my favourite concert venue. My husband and I attend dozens and dozens of concerts every year at all the big & small venues in and around Toronto. I always hope that the artists I want see will play at REBEL. The staff are fantastic, the sound is amazing and there is no bad sight line in the place (however have not ventured up to the 2nd level yet I'm sure that's great). read more

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Sylvia B.

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Gorgeous dance club. Great entertainment. Always something was happening. The sound and lighting were amazing. I liked the music. The place was very busy. Long line ups, lucky We were on VIP list so didn't have to wait. The coat check downstairs was very busy another long line up, fortunately there was another one upstairs with less people. I saw a few fights started and within seconds the security stepped in and took the guy out of the club. The security did an excellent job. The girls did a great job dancing, classy. Bartenders were friendly and quick. read more

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Toronto, ON M5A 1A4
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Hours

What time does REBEL open?

REBEL opens at 10:00 PM on Saturday.

What time does REBEL close?

REBEL is closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.REBEL closes at 3:00 AM (Next day) on Saturday.

Mon-Fri, Sun ClosedSat 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM (Next day)

Food & Alcohol

Does REBEL have a happy hour?

No, REBEL does not have a happy hour.

Does REBEL serve alcohol?

Yes, REBEL serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does REBEL have TVs?

Yes, REBEL has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does REBEL have bike parking?

Yes, REBEL has bike parking.

Does REBEL have outdoor seating?

Yes, REBEL has outdoor seating options.

Does REBEL have parking?

Yes, REBEL has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does REBEL allow outdoor smoking?

Yes, REBEL allows outdoor smoking.

Does REBEL have free WiFi?

Yes, REBEL has free WiFi.

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Hugh's Room Live

5.0(2 reviews)

2.6 km•Riverdale

Last Thursday, I was at Hugh's Room Live to see Melanie Doane perform. It was a benefit concert to…read moresupport the Doane Music School, which provides music education programs to Canadian youth through the ukulele. Where should I begin? Let's go with the original Hugh's Room. It used to be at 2261 Dundas Street West. It was founded in 2001 by Richard Carson, in memory of his brother Hugh, a musician who died of cancer. Hugh's Room Live moved to its current location on Broadview Avenue in July 2023. It is where the Broadview Faith Temple Church used to be. It makes sense that a music venue would take over a defunct church. The acoustics are fabulous! It is kind of weird returning to this venue. I used to stand in front of this church, be it talking to my mom or chatting with friends before we parted ways. I spent a lot of time in this neighbourhood, especially on Saturdays taking Cantonese classes a few blocks away. The concert was at 8 pm. I drove down to the Riverdale area and parked on Broadview. It's free parking after 6 pm on weekdays. Otherwise, it's Green P paid parking. This concert was general admission. Considering that most Melanie Doane fans would be my age or older, I didn't see this show being standing room only. I was right and relieved. There were seats, but you nabbed them when you arrived. The day before, I travelled home through Chicago. I walked for twenty minutes at Chicago O'hare airport to get to my gate. At Pearson, I walked for ten minutes from the plane to customs. My legs did not want to stand for this show! It is an older church, so there are stairs. It wasn't built for accessibility, but there aren't a ton of steps. If you use a cane or walker, you'd be fine here. Otherwise, it's not the venue if you have complex mobility issues. A woman at the front table said hi. I reciprocated and showed my ticket's QR code on my phone. She scanned it and let me know that I could sit anywhere that wasn't reserved. I asked where the washrooms were. They were downstairs. I used the women's before and after the show. There were three stalls. The washroom was quaint and clean. No complaints. I sat on the main floor. I tried a pew initially. It felt like church. There was no back support, so I moved up to a chair with some decent back support. Perfect! The front rows were reserved. There was seating on either side of the walls. You could also go up to the second floor for more seating. I love Melanie Doane and her music. My first experience was taking in my first Jann Arden concert at the National Art Centre in Ottawa in the late 90's. Opening for her was Melanie. I was floored by her singing and her playing multiple instruments, such as the mandolin, ukelele, and violin. I loved seeing her at shows when I lived in Winnipeg and when I moved back to the greater Toronto area. She doesn't perform often these days. She made giving the gift of ukelele playing to youth her commitment. I was pleased that she held a benefit for her music school. My first instrument was the ukelele in grade 3, so I get it. I went on to play until I was in grade 6. Melanie put on a terrific show. I last saw her a decade ago at, yep, the original Hugh's Room. Insane, right? I had a wonderful time here. Good memories came flooding back. She brought some special guests. Her children, Rosie and Theo, joined her on a song. The former is a singer and the latter is a drummer. They are products of the school and they frankly are blessed growing up with two musical parents. Kathryn Rose and Emilie Claire Barlow joined Melanie to sing a couple of songs. I loved that they covered Depeche Mode's Personal Jesus. They offer the best harmonies with edginess. It was nice seeing Gill Deacon there. I used to listen to her on a CBC music podcast years ago. She helped get the word out on donating to the school. Madeleine, a student of Doane Music School, sang and displayed her uke skills. She was sweet and talented. This venue does not have any food for purchase. It does have beverages, including alcoholic ones. Debit and credit cards are accepted. I liked coming to this former church for a fine evening of Melanie Doane music with her friends and family. I'd return again to take in another concert. It's the perfect venue with the best acoustics. (382)

This is an institution that holds the history of folk, blues, country and soul. I was blown away by…read morethe EPIC Samantha Windover and the indomitable Tandy Joy playing here tonight. It's a simple and comfortable venue--an old church--feels like you're in your friend's living room. It's a chance to meet the singers and song writers and other music aficionados. What a fantastic evening! Thank you.

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The Reservoir Lounge

3.9(139 reviews)

1.8 km•St. Lawrence, Downtown Core

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This is a true hidden gem in Toronto with an incredible, speakeasy vibe. The music is soulful! Very…read moretalented musicians. The service is on point as well. You step down into the basement and almost feel like you've stepped into a different time and place. They have a nice menu with various small plates and an extensive drink menu as well. I'd suggest a reservation in advance if you want a table, but I've been here with standing room only at the bar and that was also great! A very funky place!

We love the Reservoir lounge and used to come here all the time, but it became much more crowded…read morelately. People come here for music and for drinks, if you want food, pizza is your best choice. We tried all other items in the menu and didn't like any. Drinks are pricey but mostly good. Except for old-fashioned, it was really bad last time.

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Bovine Sex Club

4.0(62 reviews)

3.9 km•Alexandra Park, Queen Street West

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A classic Punk / Rock n Roll Bar in Toronto CA. Basically the CBGB's of that scene…read more It's been around since the early 1990's and is exactly what a spot like this should be. Very nondescript outside facade - no sign telling you what it is other than a small "BSC" (for Bovine Sex Club) painted near the door. Hard to miss though as the exterior is made up a punk rock style sculpture of rusted bikes & other assorted ephemera. The interior is similar, visually. Great sound system & chill vibes pervade throughout. Weirdly the stage is right in the entrance of the club, on your left, with a long bar along the right side, heading back. Great, crowd, great location in cool area with lots of restaurants & plenty of parking - both on the street up to 2 hours & extended parking for a flat-rate of CA$20 (~$14 USD) from 6:00pm until the next morning, just 2 blacks away.

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The Opera House

3.5(51 reviews)

2.1 km•Riverdale

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Nice small venue for a concert. The washroom downstairs is a…read morelittle chaotic when you send everyone down for a quick break. It was hard to go up and down the stairs as it was narrow, so had to wait for people to pass first. Water was $7 in a can... which is a lot.

This is a really interesting venue to go to. It's small, it still looks like the vaudeville theater…read moreit started life as. And, it's really loud because of the layout. It also seems like the type of place that is floor only. But, the real trick for anybody over the age of 30, is to rush in immediately and go to the second floor. Grab a table and stand and watch from up there. The view is better, the sound is better, and you're not fighting with everyone around you. If you're one of the first 16 or 20 people, you can even get a seat. But try to keep that secret quiet, so there's a seat for me next time I go!

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Handlebar

4.3(65 reviews)

4.0 km•Kensington Market

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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

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Come in and dance for free and drink water if you can't afford to buy anything.

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4.0(47 reviews)

3.6 km•Queen Street West, Alexandra Park

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Top live music joint in the TO. There is live music in the front and sometimes a cover charge for…read morethe band in the back. Friendly service , affordable dranks and always fun music.

The Cameron House Toronto's staple for Live Music on Queen West.. Snacks chips , great friendly…read moreatmosphere with great customer service ..

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3.4(156 reviews)

3.4 km•Queen Street West, Downtown Core

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In late October, on a Sunday, I had lunch with a few friends at Rivoli Toronto, an iconic venue…read morenear the downtown core. I had a great time. I parked on Queen Street West. It's Green P parking. I recommend paying for parking through the Green P app if you need to add more time. When you walk in, there's a flight of stairs and a main floor: - The main floor has a restaurant, bars, and Back Room for concerts - The second floor has a full bar, stage, pool tables, and arcade games I entered the main floor. I was greeted by John, the owner. He was super nice and hospitable, leading me to where my friends were. We were a party of six. Main floor We feasted. We got a lot of food. We divided, shared, and conquered. We ended up boxing leftovers home. I ordered a Diet Coke. It was cold and perfect. I ended up getting another one later on. Balls menu The balls menu consists of appetizers that are sharable with friends. I can also see having a few for yourself to enjoy. It's good finger food eats if you want variety or something lighter, especially before a show. We enjoyed the following ballsy items: - Wookie balls - Beefy Danish balls (frikadeller) - Fish ball fusion - D'oh balls - Garlic mashed potato All the balls were scrumptious and filling. The Wookie balls are one of the Rivoli's signature items. They are rice balls with mirin, sesame oil, and herbs, coated in black and white sesame seeds. They were crunchy and yummy. The beefy Danish and garlic mashed potato balls are comfort in ball form. I dream of this combo still. I was fortunate to have been invited into the kitchen, to check out where these talented chefs make all their food creations. Every order is made fresh. I could tell how much these chefs love what they do. They cooked and plated everything so effortlessly and with such precision. It was impressive! I got to see them make these offerings for us: - Blackened burger - Korean chicken lettuce wraps They were delicious and full of flavour. You can get the lettuce wraps made with veggies if you're vegan. Noodles We got the vegetarian pesto linguini. I loved the roasted red pepper and garlic cloves, with pesto that was fresh and bright. You can also get this dish with chicken. Rivoli's classic pad thai has been a staple since Rivoli opened in 1982. Pan-seared chicken and shrimp are your proteins. Egg, scallions, peanuts, and bean sprouts, and the proteins are tossed with rice noodles in Rivoli's signature pad thai sauce. The sauce is ketchup-based, which may offend pad thai purists, but they are missing out on yumminess by knocking it. You can also get this dish made vegetarian with veggies and tofu. Flatbreads Flatbreads are part of the Sound Bites appetizers at Rivoli. We enjoyed the following flatbreads: - Spicy thai - Spicy thai sauce base, with baby shrimp, marinated chicken, green onion, bean sprouts, ribbons of egg, roasted peanuts, cilantro, and fresh lime zest - Korean BBQ - Korean BBQ sauce base, with marinated chicken, red pepper, red onion, carrot, cheese, cilantro, and green onion - Love from parma - drizzled extra virgin olive oil on the flatbread, with thyme, sea salt, cracked black pepper, prosciutto, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic, shaved parmesan, arugula, and flat-leaf parsley - Blanco - drizzled extra virgin olive oil on the baked flatbread, with fresh thyme, cracked sea salt, gouda cheese, and bufala mozzarella All flatbreads were perfectly toasted and made to order. They were both chewy and crispy where they should be. Scrumptious! Back Room The Back Room is the main stage. Adele, Amy Winehouse, Gord Downie, The Kids in the Hall, Mike Myers are some folks who have performed here. It was cool to look at the stage and sit on it, to soak in everything. I'll need to return and check out a show or more. Second floor I took in The Empty Glasses play a live set at 3 pm on the second floor. The stage is by the bar. This band plays every other Sunday. It felt like being in Nashville, visiting a bar, knowing that there is good, live country music playing as you grab a drink and a bite to eat. The difference is that you save a bit by soaking up country vibes in downtown Toronto. It's a tight-knit community of talented country musicians that can play or sing anything on a Sunday afternoon. It was special to witness. I instantly became a fan, as attending live concerts and performances is my thing. There's also a pool hall with games on this floor. It was a throwback to my undergraduate years learning how to play pool with friends over drinks. There are a decent number of pool tables. I counted eleven. The purple one in the middle is the largest one out of the bunch. The oldest one is over a century old. It's like being in a pool hall museum, but you can touch the artifacts. You can also play video games. I saw Pac-Man and other great 80's arcade games. They made me happy. I had a great time. The food and drinks, and live music were excellent. (436)

October 5/2024: Dinner & a show with my Al, where it all began!…read more Started with the Spring Rolls ($10.99). They were tasty & we're free thanks to YELP!! My main was the totally mediocre burger, fries & an Amsterdam Blond Beer. Beer was delicious ($7.96). It was their "Blackened Burger" with blue cheese ($21.99). It was good but not great. Very small portion as I've noticed at many other restaurants. The service was good. Our Columbian Server was a very nice, polite young man. In the beginning the restaurant was well cared for & in the beginning it was quiet. We went to the in-house show after dinner. The show was a burlesque show consisting of a bunch of overweight women that were a way too old taking off their cloth! All hosted by a transvestite comedian! It was funny as hell, entertaining & super weird all in one! It was also the Neublanch Art festival on Queen W. Let me just say that, that street was weird central last night!! To me, this was a totally enjoyable evening & I'd recommend this restaurant & the subsequent show for sure! It happens once/month.

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Black Swan Tavern

3.2(21 reviews)

4.0 km•The Danforth

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Got here the bartender no greeting, no hello, no thank you and no welcome. I asked her for the…read moredrink menu, she asked me to go have a look at the tap beer name other side of the bar. She asked me to pay right away without a please!! Miserable woman. Even she didn't give me the receipt! When I asked she seems embarrassed saying "ehhhhhhh!!! Then she gave another customer's receipt And guess what? The bar is empty!!! How the owner can put this creature behind the bar and trusted her!!!! At the end she turned me her back without asking if I want another drink!!! She served 2 peoples the 2nd one just came in and still didn't ask if I wanted another drink!! See the sequence of the pictures. I have to leave BORING BAR BY THE WAY!

Black Swan is my favorite Bar on the Danforth!!! Bill and John are amazing and the music is always…read moreawesome. I feel like Black Swan is sort of my bar like the bar in Cheers! Everyone, makes you feel so welcome. The Friday Night Blues jam with Mike and Robin and Juliette is just amazing. What great musicians, and so welcoming to all other musicians who turn up to play. I help run a huge music festival "Govfest" check out Govfest.ca and we have been holding our Battle of the Bands at Black Swan for several years. The sound run by Kevin is awesome and the support provided by John and Bill makes it so easy for anyone wishing to host a night of great live music. Black Swan has so much history and it will always be my bar to go to for a night of great company and great music. Dorothy Currie

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Jazz Bistro

3.4(96 reviews)

2.6 km•Downtown Core

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Came here for the jazz night around 6pm on a Saturday to celebrate a friends bday…read more The performance started about 15 min late. Note there's a coverage charge for this jazz section to be $15. I believe the next performance is about $25 around 7:30ish. This spot is pretty vibey and would work well as a date spot. Note: the views we got as a group of 8 is not that great Music was good as well and I noticed several servers went up to sing(not sure if singing is a hiring requirement but they're pretty good). We ordered tequila shots and some cocktails. I noticed the cocktails were pretty strong! They def did not skimp out on their liquor.

I really hate to offer up a negative review based on such a short visit, but I feel like I have no…read morechoice (and also that I need to warn people about the vibe and policies at Jazz Bistro). We arrived on time for our reservation and were reminded about the $20 per person cover charge, which was fine by me since it goes directly to the musicians. We were shown to a table that was very close to the stage, which was cool, but the way the table was placed meant that my back was to the stage, which meant I had to keep craning my neck to get a decent view. It was uncomfortable, to say the least. Add to that the extremely loud music and a lack of proper air conditioning and I was just suffering in my seat. But I was trying to be a trooper about it, so I ordered a Manhattan. The drink was pretty decent, but I was just so hot and so uncomfortable that finally I threw up my arms and requested the cheque. Our waiter was very apologetic but we were charged the full cover, which meant that with the drink and tip the bill came out to $77. $77 for a 26 minute experience is a little ludicrous. I can't say I'll ever return. One thing I'll say is that there's a reason jazz clubs usually have round tables. It's so unpleasant to have the band at your back, and I'm shocked that's the layout they're going with.

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5.0(3 reviews)

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This studio gets five out of five stars because it is centrally located, easily accessible from the…read morestreet, has big loading doors and a fright elevator, is well decorated and versatile, and the host, Daniel, was a super cool guy. I ended up adding him on Facebook and keeping in touch with him because he was such good vibes. My favourite part about the studio was all of the light that came in through the giant windows. Daniel says that we got lucky when we shot because it was really sunny that day. He has lights available for rent as well, just in case your rental coincides with a cloudy day and not as much natural light flows through. Aside from that, I think he has some of the most reasonable prices to rent photography studio space in Toronto. Would definitely recommend.

I've used THAT toronto studio for a shoot for my small business! Daniel is such an awesome and…read moregave me so many tips on how to shoot, lighting, backdrops and composition. The space is clean and spacious with a variety of backdrops. My favorite part of the studio is that there is a well thought out preparation and makeup section for my models!

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Casidhe M.

2 years ago

*** READ THIS FIRST!!*** YOU WILL HAVE YOUR PHONE STOLEN FROM YOU!!!! Omg, look at these reviews!! We should all go to the police together! It looks like 20+ phones were stolen in one night. There's a pickpocketing ring that work with Rebel/Ink Entertainment harassing and stealing from their customers. We were also at Rebel for Black Coffee April 4 and were sexually harassed and our phones stolen from our closed purses. When we told the staff..we were laughed at, told to walk to the end of the bar to a different manager and completely dismissed. They are clearly part of this shady operation pickpocketing ring of Hispanic men and women who have clearly worked here for years stealing your phone right off your person. We believe they are also cutting a cut from this profitable organization of a**holes. It was very obvious the bouncers and random "managers" were associated with the group as they were seen laughing and exchanging remarks afterwards. If you think.. 20 phones/night at $1800/phone =$36,000 night. It's a bit operation with a lot of people involved. We repeatedly asked for help from different security and management personal and we're completely dismissed. We spoke to Omar from Ink Entertainment at the end of the night and we were once again brushed aside and to bring it up with the police. They have done absolutely nothing about this for what looks like years!! By doing nothing and allowing the harassment and theft of women they are doing something..they are condoning and supporting that type of behaviour in their establishment. Rebel is unsafe, seedy and super shady!!! You will be touched inappropriately and your phone will be stolen. It's not worth the risk. read more

Sandy C.

9 years ago

Worst music venue in Toronto. I understand this establishment is meant to be a dance club, rightfully so, but if you are coming here to see a live band, save your money and stay home. The venue has divided the entire front section of the venue into half VIP areas, and cattle herding the rest of the guests into an enclosed space by the front. Very hard to see anything from anywhere except front row, which is impossible to get to because the front section is so packed, while the VIP sections on the side lay empty (No offence, but who is going to pay your "upgraded" VIP package at a metal show? Stupid). But security heavily enforce any one from entering these areas to you know, cool down, catch a breath, etc from the hot hell pit they have designed in the middle. The back has black leather and red velvet couches, stripper poles everywhere, I feel like I'm in John Tory's weekend sex den, except drinks are as much as a Jays game. Don't get me started on the sound. Please stop booking musicians here. Leave it to the pros such as the Danforth music hall or Opera house. You're an embarrassment to our cities music culture, please just keep the all ages dance club thing going, where underage girls get drugged and you give no comment to the media, as per usual. Hopefully this grease hole is shut down in a month. read more

Michelle L.

9 years ago

Most of the reviews on here are very bad but I have never had an issue. I think that the recent renovations done here made the place look absolutely beautiful! Yes, it is expensive. It is usually around $20 per person cover on the weekends, but I know MANY other mainstream clubs in Toronto that charge the exact same prices. The music is not the best, it is your pretty basic radio music with not many remixes to make anything unique. It is in a lovely spot (amazing view of Toronto) but a pain to get to with TTC. read more

Kev G.

8 years ago

Nice music, but veryyyyy very very rude staff inside and outside, they check people coat as if you're a terrorist or crossing a border, the bodyguard (lady) checked my coat in a rude way(she was a white young lady forgot her name)and she stole my 2 SEALED expensive cigars from my coat pocket and in front of my eyes and she lied and said to me its prohibited in their website shows that its not prohibited .. I hate Rebel and never go back or take people/tourists there anymore..SHAME ON YOU!!! read more

Matt L.

8 years ago

If you'd like to be sexually assaulted by the staff, welcome. The staff and security are more than willing to touch you in sexual ways to a "accidentally" kick you out of the facility. They grabbed my ass, and refused to stop when I asked what they were doing to me. When arguing to the manager (Mr. Yousif), he said", if it were a girl, it wouldn't be that weird." They wouldn't handle the situation it front of me, either. Do not go to this club - poor staff, poor service. read more

Mary L.

8 years ago

INCREDIBLY RUDE bouncers! Insisted ID wasn't me because I recently lost weight and my ID was from before my weight loss journey. Got denied at my friend's birthday party, they kept my health card and were - not joking - INCREDIBLY rude to me and my friend! Said they would "mail it back to whoever's it really is", well it's mine! Rebel better pray I don't get sick before I get it back in the mail! Boo you REBEL!!!!! Sorry I'm stunning now!!!! Won't be going here again. read more

Marline C.

4 years ago

Rebel is always an incredible experience. Last month I booked with Alex from Club Bookers because a friend recommended it, and the clubbing experience was so cool will definitely ask for their services again. Will go back again in Toronto soon! read more

Joseph D.

2 years ago

Went there twice for DJ events and it was great. Got the table upstairs which overlooks the entire floor and stage and we had a lot of space with quick services. However lighting would be much better if you are downstairs read more

Aiden F.

8 years ago

This place is a cesspool of disease and despair. If you l like overhearing what I could only imagine are teenagers from Mississauga talking about how many shots they can down, then this is the place for you. read more

Claire R.

4 years ago

My first impression was not the greatest. They don't open their parking lot until an hour before doors. I wasn't there for early entry, but I'd be even more angry if I was. read more

Michael S.

157

9 years ago

They kicked my friend out cuz he was wearing a fucking J. Terrible service and terrible staff. If you're looking for a shit time it's here. Also, cops everywhere! read more

Rooo38423 3.

8 years ago

When I informed security that my iPhone was stolen here, they told me I was the 17th person to have their iPhone stolen that night at Rebel! Avoid!! read more