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BYOB
Category: Shopping Home & Garden Home Decor Home Decor [Edit]
972 Queen St WToronto, ON M6J 1H1
Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods
(877) 989-8980
- Hours:
Tue-Fri 12 pm - 8 pm
Sat 11 am - 8 pm
Sun 11 am - 6 pm
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
About This Business:
Specializing in Benjamin Moore, Para, metallic and scenic paint. We also have Toronto's largest in-stock wallpaper and book selection. As downtown… read more »
6 reviews for BYOB
6 reviews in English
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Review from Angela L.
12/20/2011
Stumbled across BYOB on a jaunt down Queen Street West, and I was immediately enamoured. BYOB is a place for those who think of drinking more as a cultured past-time than a weekend necessity, with its variety of tools and accessories for the alcohol aficionado in you. The shelves are lined with booze related books, cups, shakers, measures, stoppers, pourers, and coasters, just to name a few (unintentional rhyming bonus).
BYOB's offerings marry the type of functional, fabulous items one might want to purchase for their own home bars, with stock that would serve as beautiful, interesting gifts. A classy "whiskey on the rocks" set for your boss? Check. A Titanic shaped ice cube mold for your film-buff friend? Got it. My personal favourite find was the large selection of bitters lining the counter. Fee Brothers, The Bitter Truth, and Bittermens!
I'm generally skeptical of such niche, specialty shops, but this is one that works. Don't forget to bring your own...bag. -
Review from Helen A.
Toronto, ON
3/12/2012
As a committed booze hound who would like to pretend that her regular imbibing is a 'classy hobby', this store is a quirky little shrine to old-school drinking that helps continue that delusion.
Absinthe fountains? Full vintage cocktail shaker sets with fabulous patterns? Coasters fashioned from unwanted records? Enormous, graphic ceramic ashtrays? You can find all these in this niche boutique, and the price tags won't make you want to reach for the nearest shot of Jameson.
I fully recommend this store to stock up your home bar on its selection of accessories alone, but please be warned - I found the service lacking. The women behind the counter were far too interested in texting, and their own conversation, to help my companion select a bottle of bitters he was buying for a gift or to offer any interaction beyond what was needed to complete the transaction. Disappointing, to say the least.
Nevertheless, I'll be back. I know that somewhere in my near future I'm going to need a set of Tiki mugs. Yes, need. You know, for fruity beverages that require tiny umbrellas, and if you're going to judge me you're not invited. -
Review from Vivek S.
10/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
I was half-expecting one of those frou-frou home decor spaces where you're afraid to touch anything and gasp silently every time you glance at a price tag. This is not that place. BYOB is a "one stop shop" for your bar and cocktail needs and it really doesn't disappoint. There are all manner of supplies for the booze-thusiast: cocktail shakers, beer making kits, coasters shaped like records and kitschy glassware. Whether you drink beer, wine or spirits (and there is even stuff for coffee drinkers) you'll find something cool here.
They is a good mix of new and old here. Some vintage glass coasters reminded me of my dad's old silver-rimmed ashtray. I'd get it for him but smoking's a nasty habit, and I'm the didactic type. Maybe I'll get him an absinthe fountain here instead. They have those here too.
It would be a challenge to not find a worthwhile gift for your drinky-drinky friends. And the best part: affordable. I was able to spot a tonne of cool things for under $40. I will have to return to pick up some 20" baseless champagne flutes.
Obligatory Title Cryptic: Dyslexic b-boy initially totes flask. (4)
Menu Readability: If their logo's typeface was anymore 70s, it would be experience double-digit inflation.
Need to mention: Oh, and there is Blue Jays memorabilia and even some furniture too.
What this place teaches me about myself: I am torn: do I want a vintage glass cocktail shaker or the ultra-modern steel one with the fliptop? Decisions.Listed in: Queen Street Address, My Gift T.O. You, Home Stuffs
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Review from Denise S.
12/30/2011
I did some Christmas shopping here and found lots of fun stuff for the wine/beer/liquor drinkers on my list. You are guaranteed to find whatever you're looking for, as well as a few things you never knew you needed. They have all kinds of bar paraphernalia like coasters, flasks, whiskey rocks, stainless steel straws, recipe books, and martini shakers. Everything you need for a classy DIY cocktail party at home. During the holidays, they had some gift boxes at the front, but they also let you create your own. They also are having a cocktail mixing class starting up in 2012. At the back, there is a small section of jewelery and women's clothing. Staff are helpful and cool.
Listed in: Shop 'til you drop
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Review from Lauren M.
4/7/2011 6 photos
Stopped in at BYOB this evening after reading about it on Toronto Life.
BYOB is a specialty shop which carries all sorts of BOOZE accessories. Wineglasses, cocktail shakers, wine stoppers, bar sets, decanters, shot glasses etc.
What is unique is that lots of the inventory is vintage. They had a few vintage/retro looking bar sets all in pristine condition. I'm not really into vintage stuff but there were many things here I would have liked to take home.
They also had some coffee brewing items and you could even buy vintage looking bar furniture.
It's quite a big space and I have the feeling they are still waiting on more inventory, as the place seemed only half full.
Great place to buy gifts for your boozer friends! -
Review from jocelyn l.
5/2/2011
I love this store!
It has all the accessories you need for semi-sophisticated entertaining. Reminds me of a nite ala Mad Men (on AMC).
There were so many things i wanted to buy...too bad I don't live in the TO! But i may have to go back to grab the "Hello My Name is..." erasable tags. SO creative!Listed in: Favorite 'hood in the TO: West…
