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The Barn/The Stables

418 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
416 977 4702
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Ranked #71 of 106 nightlife in Toronto
2.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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Mississauga, Canada
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“worst club in town! do not go there!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2011
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very rude security staff, rude bar tenders, all they want is your money, after that they'll just kick you out to get more costumers in. do not go there, all you will get is a bad and rude treatment. More

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Toronto, Canada
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“The Barn was one of the oldest gay bars...”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 15, 2010
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The Barn was one of the oldest gay bars in Toronto for men. It catered to an older leather and denim crowd. It was driven by lots of cruising energy. It had two floors playing melodic, danceable music that actually had lyrics instead of tedious computerized beats. It was a lot of fun. The gay community mourned the loss of... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 27, 2008

I had my first security shift there last night and I thought it was pretty good, actually. I'm sure things have tamed since then. I'm not sure how long the company I work for has been doing doors there, but I was told yesterday that all the staff that were uncomfortable/unsuited for it have been let go and replaced. Yes... More

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“What happened to the Barn”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2008
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I have been back to the new Barn twice since it reopened. Not at all the friendly place it used to be. Agressive security and unfriendly bar staff. I went for the second time just this evening, well in fact I only made to the front door. Watched the door man stop search and question everyone entering. What an uncomfortable... More

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