The Rex Hotel - “Where jazz musicians come to hear jazz!”
By Anita V. Robeson • Mar 10th, 2007 • Category: City Guides, Date Ideas, Toronto GuideOne of my favorite date spots in Toronto (and, granted, I have many) is The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar on Queen Street West.
With its casual, feel-good atmosphere and outstanding entertainment, you’ll be enticed to stay all day. From early afternoon ’til last call, you can kick back and relax, listen to live bands, people-watch the eclectic clientele, and enjoy a wide variety of draft beer. And, if the spirit moves you, no one will mind if you get up and dance!
They’ve also got a great menu. From the many vegetarian starters and entrees to juicy burgers and other yummy items, you’ll have no trouble finding something you like to eat. The kitchen opens at 9:00 a.m. during the week, at 11:00 a.m. on weekends, and closes at midnight.
There’s no dress code and you’ll be mingling with folks of all ages, from all walks of life: Queen Street regulars, university students, young urban professionals, and young-at-heart old-timers. Everyone’s welcome at The Rex!
You may have to pay a cover ($6 to $9) for the 9:30 shows on Thursday, Friday or Saturday nights, but most of the time the bands just pass around a tip jar and rely on your appreciative contributions.
If you smoke, they have a licensed patio for your convenience.
The Rex has live jazz every single night, with eighteen bands performing every week!
Their motto: “More Great Jazz than anywhere else, all the time!”
The Rex Hotel
194 Queen Street West
(corner of Queen and St. Patrick, downtown TO)
phone: 416-598-2475
www.therex.ca
Click here to check out their website and see who’s playing today!Â
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