I love it here. Great vibe Opened me up to new experiences and the bonus, I am dating because of…read morethis place, Very clean, friendly and safe environment.

My wife and I go to Oasis Aqualounge pretty often, and we usually have a great time there. Last…read morenight we went to celebrate my birthday, and it was honestly the first time we've ever had a bad experience. At one point, a lady at the bar told the bartender who was serving me not to sell me a beer. I asked if I had done something wrong, and she said no -- that if I had, I'd already be kicked out. Then she told me, quite rudely, that she wasn't going to serve me anything. It was awkward and honestly unnecessary. I asked to close my tab and called security. The security guard was nice and apologized, but explained that bartenders can decide who they serve. Still, there were people way more intoxicated than us, so it felt unfair and random. I really hope this was just a one-time thing, because we usually love the place -- the vibe is great and the staff is friendly. But maybe some extra customer service training for the night shift bartender would help avoid this kind of situation in the future.

This place is a total scam. They charge $20 just to pay for drinks using Tap, and tequila shots are…read more$30 each. The worst part is there's a $20 cover, and if you get lured downstairs for a lap dance, that's another $20 just to enter. My fault for not asking the price--I was going off what I'm used to, usually $100 to $200 for a lap dance. Instead, she tried to charge me $800, including the time spent negotiating. I refused to pay that, but still ended up spending $560. They even sell cocaine there. It's nothing but a sleazy, scam-run strip joint--stay away. I hope they investigate this place and shut it down. Scammers!

Amazing service friendly place and staff had good time If u…read moreare in Toronto and downtown It is worth a trip here

Lots of good healthy men! Great showers, saunas, steam and jacuzzi! Clean facilities and friendly…read morestaff. Nice Bar and free food on occasion.

For the uninitiated, Spa Excess is a Gay Bathhouse. Their website states that their mission is to…read more"provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for gay and bi men to connect, relax, and engage in consensual sexual activity". The facilities are quite decent -- there's a nice steam room, sauna, and jacuzzi that are clean and well kept. The main lounge is very comfortable with a bar area and a pool table. In addition, there is an outdoor patio, as well as a small workout area in the basement. The upper floors contain a play area, as well as rooms one can rent. The play area is dark and contains ramps, a sling, porno, and some sexy, strategically placed windows into a shower area. Most of the rooms have glory holes built into the doors. The flooring on these floors is a bit industrial, coarse, and cold -- it might be advisable to wear some kind of footwear. I would normally give a place like this 4 stars. But the person working the front desk was simply staggering in their rudeness. Every fiber of his being oozed toxic condescension. I have been to bathhouses and sex clubs all over the world, and have dealt with the occasional attitude, but nothing like this. I have never felt so unwelcome. It's a shame as the facility itself is worth a visit -- but nothing is worth being treated so poorly.

As someone visiting from out of town from India, I wasn't sure what to expect -- but this club…read moreended up being one of the most impressively run, polished, and welcoming establishments I've experienced anywhere. I stopped in during the afternoon (roughly 2-6pm) while on vacation, and the experience exceeded expectations across the board. This club stood out immediately as a well-managed, upscale, and thoughtfully run establishment that clearly values professionalism and guest experience. From entry to exit, the staff demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism and courtesy. Security was welcoming yet firm -- exactly how it should be. A fine balance between efficiency and ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all. The daytime atmosphere was excellent: a classy, immaculately clean interior with a high-energy yet relaxed vibe. It felt upscale without being pretentious, lively without being overwhelming. I didn't stay into the late-night hours, but it's easy to see how the energy would naturally evolve into a more party-heavy scene later on. For an afternoon visit, especially as a traveler, it was ideal. The waitress Minerva deserves a big shoutout and a standing ovation. She was attentive, personable, and genuinely enjoyable to interact with. She remembered my drinks, checked in with perfect timing, and had a great sense of humor. She even shared some funny anecdotes about how things operated during the COVID era, which surprisingly helped put me at ease and set a positive, relaxed tone for the visit. That kind of thoughtful, human interaction makes a big difference -- especially when you're away from home. The dancers were all exceptionally talented, engaging, respectful, and fun. None were pushy or transactional. Instead, they knew how to entertain while making patrons feel genuinely welcome and valued. The conversations were great, the dance energy was positive, and while I fully understand this is their profession, the overall experience felt warm, polished, and memorable. Finally, the cleanliness deserves serious praise. The club was spotless, and the restrooms were exceptionally clean -- no odors, no neglect, nothing overlooked. That level of upkeep speaks volumes about management standards. Overall, this was a five-star experience in every sense. For travelers looking for a well-managed, classy, and respectful club with great energy and outstanding staff, this place is absolutely worth visiting. I would return without hesitation. Thank

Went to Brass a couple of weeks ago. I'm writing this to let everyone know what is going on. We…read moreused to go there a few years back, so we wanted to see what it was like now. Right from the start, the door staff downstairs gave us a hard time and it didn't feel welcoming at all. The crowd didn't look good either. My friends and I went up to UpperBrass expecting at least some VIP treatment since we had to pay $30 at the door. It used to be $20, which was fine if the experience had improved, but unfortunately it felt worse. The bartenders looked inexperienced and distracted, most of them were on their phones, and one wouldn't even make eye contact while talking to us. For the price of admission, we expected much better service. There were hardly any people upstairs, so it was confusing why we even paid to go up. The dancers were aggressive and not like they used to be. Overall, it felt like most of the staff didn't want to be there. The only person who seemed genuinely nice was the doorman upstairs. We tried one of the VIP rooms, but the staff handling the payments seemed unsure about pricing and were more rude than helpful, which threw off the vibe completely. The dancers we had were okay, but it felt like luck more than anything. Some of the dancers mentioned another club called FYE, so we decided to go there after since they serve alcohol until 4am. That ended up being a great experience. They had fire aerial shows, the atmosphere felt upscale, and the service wasn't the best, but everyone was smiling. I would recommend going there instead. Even Filmore's gave better service, and the girls at both FYE and Filmore's actually seemed happy to be working.

Yes this is the same Co-Zo notorious after-hours nightclub from the UT area on Spadina north of…read moreCollege, but with some differences and twists and turns on its way into the heart of Parkdale. The recipe for the original was simple, no booze sale and an all-ages tag meant that the original space was guaranteed to be a hit with the younger crowd who was happy to be allowed in at all. It turns out those same magical ingredients are alive at this new location. And the staff is the same too, with many having started at the original location back in 2001. They recently celebrated an anniversary so you know management has a good heart if they attract and retain great employees. Instead of the Silver Dollar Room being upstairs and the Co-Zo downstairs, this is all in a large basement space. The Silver Dollar is on the right and is small, narrow and reaches into the back where the DJ booth is. This is the licensed bar area. After bar hours are over, then people are ushered over to the left side, which is Comfort Zone and is all-ages and has no alcohol, but open until morning time for dancing. This is what makes the new CZ special, as it's a permanent rave. The hours are midnight to 8am on Friday and Saturdays until 10am. The bar is cash only CD or USD with an ATM in the corner which charges about $5 to get at your stash of cash. My friend who knows the owners was having a birthday party at this venue so we had a chance to take a sneak peek at the space deep underground without anyone around which was pretty neat, so check out my pics!

Avoid the tall blonde one with glasses. She will charge you a lot and do nothing. Go for Jynx. I…read morethink she comes on Thursdays. Better service less headache.

Many fond memories from early 90s. Unfortunately it's on its…read morelast leg. All the best to staff, owners. Tough BIZ in this PC culture...

Clean venue in the heart of one of Toronto's most fun neighborhoods…read more I had a great time on each and every visit I may or may not have made to this joint. Allegedly. :)

If you know you know . At the heart of Toronto gay scene cleaner then most gyms I've been tooread more

Some things to consider when coming here:…read more 1. It is NOT handicapped accessible, as is true of most of the buildings on this side of Church Street; it probably can not be made so. 2. Most of the negative or neutral reviews are very old, and some of the complaints are no longer valid, IMHO. 3. The staff was very friendly, helpful, and welcoming. 4. The dancers are what they are in most gay strip clubs, some are pushy, others aren't. Flash is no different. If you don't like that, don't go to gay strip clubs. 5. Drink prices are about what other bars in the area charge; again if you don't want to pay those prices, don't go there. 6. The atmosphere is so much nicer than many of the gay bars we have visited. 7. Check out the entertainment BEFORE you go; then you don't have to complain about the lack of it afterwards. We found Flash so good that we went there every night it was open while we visited Toronto in August 2025. WHEN we go back to Toronto, we'll go back to Flash again.

Flash was the highlight of our visit to Toronto. Nothing like this in Kentucky and the staff,…read morecustomers and Dan were so nice and entertaining. Alejo, the bus boy, best kid I have met. He works so hard busing that I had to stick a $20 down his shorts and if we knew he was dancing our last night, I would have given him heartfelt tip. My liking to him doesn't have anything to do with dancing it came from heart. I guess like a father

Quoted From Toronto Star Article: The buildings at the…read morecorner of Bloor St. and St. Helens Ave. are unlikely neighbours. One has clients who worship the flesh, the other has the faithful who worship the lord. Every Wednesday evening, the small congregation at the Bloor Lansdowne Christian Fellowship serves dinner to 100 marginalized and homeless people. Next door, the folks at Club Paradise strip club serve up sexy dances. "They are good neighbours, they keep up with maintenance," says BLCF board member Stephen Mickelson as he stands in front of the two buildings. "Aside from several of their clients urinating at our front door, but their management probably isn't aware of that." When first asked about the interesting contrast with his neighbour, Mickelson replied in an email: "By contrast to our practices and beliefs, namely the exploitation of women, what happens next door to our Church can best be summarized by a quote from Martin Luther, to paraphrase: 'Where Christ builds a church, next door Satan put a temple.'" When asked the same question, the staff at Club Paradise hung up the phone, and when pressed, gave "no comment," as their official comment. In a wood-panelled room, Mickelson, his wife Sophie and a few volunteers are cutting buns for the Wednesday dinner service. The oven is broken and one fan moves the stuffy air around. Mickelson said there is mutual tolerance between Club Paradise and the church, even though values are different. "It's not a show here. We have enough money to pay the bills," Mickelson said of the church."We work through kindness and love. The people who work there, many may have had a hard life." The previous pastor at the congregation used to have a late night café for some of the women who worked next door. The program stopped when the pastor left the position last November. "Thursday nights, we'd open the front doors and some of the girls would walk in for crafts, coffee and tea," Sophie Mickelson said. Some of the dancers have also come in for church services, her husband said. The only reason he knows is because they tell him. "A generation ago, they might have been the exception. Now we're the exception. The Lord's Prayer is not in schools, but this is our heritage. Some people don't know what a church is," Mickelson said. "For where God built a church, there the Devil would also build a chapel...Thus is the Devil ever God's ape." - Marin Luther

I love this club. There I said it. From its location, (next door to an evangelical church) to its…read moreunassuming entrance doors, I love it. One enters Club Paradise and you realize you are in for something different. The bizarre wrought iron stairwell, resplendent with medieval type shields, to nowhere in the foyer is a sure tip-off. You have to be 24 and up to enter Club Paradise. Above the foyer door, a sign reads, "No hats, no jerseys, no tank tops, no gang paraphernalia, no ripped jeans" A smart, strong looking Bartender (Milan) greets me as soon as I enter, the quality of service (and the dancers) is immediately apparent as top notch and I am made instantly welcome. "We try to differentiate ourselves from The House of Lancaster" he says, they have succeeded. Although smaller and a little less slick, Paradise is the choice for the discerning strip club patron at Bloor and Landsdowne. Milan prefers to think of the club as a slightly less expensive alternative to "For Your Eyes Only" or "The Brass Rail", with a full menu with mains at $8, (a basket of fries for $1!) and reasonable drink prices; I think he's right. The dancers are of similar quality to the aforementioned clubs, if not friendlier. Paradise has been operating on the storied Bloor-Landsdowne corner for ten years and the washrooms look like they have not been changed in that time,. Though clean, they could do with an upgrade. Still, I am not there to go to the loo and the modest bar and expansive semi-circular stage makes up for an out of date tile job in the gents. (Full review at stripclubnation.com)