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Reservoir Lounge
52 Wellington St. E
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #104 of 315 attractions in Toronto
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This perennial favorite is a modern-day speakeasy. The cramped space -- it seats only 100 -- is below street level, yet feels intimate rather than...... more » This perennial favorite is a modern-day speakeasy. The cramped space -- it seats only 100 -- is below street level, yet feels intimate rather than claustrophobic. Live jazz, whether Dixieland, New Orleans, or swing, belts out 6 nights a week. The epicenter for the swing dance craze in Toronto, this is still the place to watch glam hepcats groove. « less
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Attraction type: Jazz bar, Dance club/disco
Address: 52 Wellington St. E Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Tel: 416 955 0887

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“Nice ambience, but outrageous bar prices”
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2 of 5 stars
iwanttowin   2 contributions
Toronto
Nov 19, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Nice, little bar, tucked away down a few steps from Wellington Street, stumbling distance from the subway. Top-notch talent on stage, showcasing some of the best Toronto's got to offer in the way of jazz music. I've got to see some really talented musicians there over the years, including the late Jeff Healey, who is so impressive live. The ambiance... more

“Reservoir Lounge does not disappoint”
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5 of 5 stars
raginasian238   82 contributions
new jersey
Jul 4, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

My friend and I checked this lounge out after a strong recommendation from the great bartender at the Suites at One King West. We had a wonderful time. The crowd is trendy yet laid-back, and the bartenders are nice. I am not a jazz fan, but I really enjoyed the music - the entire group also interacted with the patrons... more

“Best bar to hear live jazz/swing/blues/ music in the world!”
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5 of 5 stars
SandraLynnNewYork   1 contribution
New York
Apr 26, 2007
5/8 found this review helpful

We were visiting Toronto and went the the Reservoir Lounge on a Wednesday night! What an unforgetable experince! Great people, great drinks, excellent food. The band was Bradley and the Bouncers and they were SO good! The singer was very charming and entertaining and had a very unique voice! He even came over to our table to say hello and... more

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Reservoir Lounge Address

52 Wellington St. E, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Tel: 416 955 0887