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- Hours:
Mon-Sun 7 pm - 2 am
- Music:
- Background
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Price Range:
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$
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Casual, Intimate
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
18 reviews for The Avro
Review Highlights
18 reviews in English
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Review from sarah l.
Updated - 5/2/2012 14 Check-ins Here
Tuesdays they have live music and the 5 or 10 times I have been, it's always been a great band.
My absolute FAVOURITE part is when they pass the Star Wars hat after the second set plays and everyone is supposed to throw in a couple bucks for the band. The bartender even says "just a loonie or a toonie guys, come on" - then - if someone doesn't pitch they are appropriately shamed.
"Hey you, yeah... guy averting my gaze... what's amatta, you don't want to throw in a buck?? Seriously!"
I love it. I love it when good people shame dickheads in public.
Also the bands are always amazing, and keep an eye on their website for Nintendo tournaments and preserve swaps.
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7/5/2011 ROTD 11/8/2011
I love this place. I want to write a funny review; to regale your with tales of evenings spent here… Read more »
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Review from Eric T.
Toronto, ON
5/16/2012
Came here for Comedy Nite Monday. There was a 5 buck cover for 7 comedians trying out new material. The quality of the comedy spanned between hilarious, awkward and gross, but the Avro served as a consistently wonderful venue. A kick-ass way to handle the start to a new work week!
As others have noted, it's a small space, which provided an intimate setting for the show. There's a sofa along the wall, a bunch of chairs and then bar-seating. It was packed, so we had to stand, which was fine....altho it did get hot in there, so I hope they have AC in the summer. I just had a beer and the service was excellent. Will have to come back for more drinks and more acts. This definitely fits the bill for a cool neighbourhood drinking hole. And these folks are definitely into the neighbourhood: they are currently running a survey to identify ways to improve the area. This sense of community earns a big thumbs up from me! In my books, community activism can always use a drink! -
Review from Ehsan F.
Richmond Hill, ON
4/24/2012
Very cute little bar with a neighborino vibe and a somewhat odd and cheap menu. Good place to unwind after work with a pal but wouldn't go there with a group.
It's the little bar that could! -
Review from Courtney B.
Pickering, ON
3/25/2012 1 Check-in Here
Ever since I became a Yelper, I've noticed a pattern...I love divey bars.
So of course I had to come by here to try this legendary Canadian Campfire shot (it didn't disappoint). It's nice and dark inside, with awesome music but quiet enough to chat.
Here's where the three stars rating comes in: I thought it would be busier? And more...convivial? The bartenders were super friendly and they have great beers on tap (and sell marshmallow fluff by the spoonful!!) but there was just something off for me. I will definitely try it out again, though. -
Review from Maddie R.
4/22/2012
Cozy, basic and laid back bar, great to hang out in before a show at the Opera House across the street. The only thing I would suggest is that the place was almost TOO dark. Some candles would be welcome in some of the darker nooks. Good music and friendly crowd! The brief menu included some intriguing "meat sticks" - does this mean jerky? I did not inquire.
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Review from Natalie T.
East York, ON
12/27/2011
VIBE
How did I not know about this place?! Stumbled upon it on boxing day of all times (one of the few places open this day and most of them happened to be in Leslieville).
So this is the Avro: I walk in and someone I know from Elementary School yells out my name. I then find out that I know the bartender, Neil, who used to work at the Mercury Espresso Bar. Then I had a girl come over to me and asked me if she knew me (she was on a bar crawl). That's this place.
What I like about this place is that it seems that most of the activity is centered at the bar. I've never seen a place where's there's a bigger bar then there is room for seating. Neil's in a band (two, actually) so the soundtrack here is great. The bathroom walls are a makeshift chalkboard so there are messages all over the walls in chalk. Love it!
I DRANK
I opted for the drink of choice when I was around 21: the amaretto sour. We then moved to whisky sours as they were out of amaretto (when does this happen?!) but I didn't like it so it was comped and I got a double gin and tonic. Great alternative! Super nice of Neil to negotiate.
OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK
A true local. Row Row Row your boat over to the Av-RO. -
Review from Cheri D.
I went to the Avro for the first (but not last!) time last week end for some late night drinks with a couple friends. I'll definitely be back.
I really loved the tiny, cozy space. And tiny it is! It's actually very surprising how roomy and big the bathroom was compared to the size of the bar.
Mill Street Organic on tap was a BIG plus for my guy friends. And delicious $3 birthday cake was a bonus for me :) I also enjoyed watching the bartender dig the cake out of the back of the fridge from behind multiple orange juice cartons. I was a bit leery at that... 'is this cake gonna be stale as an old toenail? yuck.' Nope. It was a delight. And a sparkler topped it off. In fact, when i tried to take a pic of my yummy birthday cake and the sparkler fizzled out, he gave me a whole new sparkler for my birthday photo op. Thanks!
The gin and tonics were good too. -
Review from Greg C.
Toronto, ON
This would be me on a daily basis.
http://www.youtube.com...
My two vices are:
1) A dimly lit local where every nook and cranny has been planned to maximize comfort and cool.
And
2) Birthday Cake!
The Avro wonderfully fulfills both of these. Whether lounging in the comfortably worn in chairs or standing at the bar to vociferously defend that Of Montreal album your friend hated, it's perfect! The fact that the wonderful bartender plays said Of Montreal album all the way through to get a rise out of him is just too awesome to ignore.
Well done, Avro! -
Review from Lauren M.
7/3/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Went here on a Corktown pub crawl on a Saturday night.
LOVE that they have drink specials from 7-9pm (1/2 pints for $2.50! YES!) Happy Hours on a Saturday night are a rarity, so I thought this was pretty cool.
As mentioned by other reviewers, the Avro is quite tiny and dimly lit. Kitschy decor which appeared to have some kind of retro "aviation" theme.
Upon arrival, we discovered that the bartender/owner happened to be old friends with one of our group. She appeared to be managing the entire bar by herself. She explained there was NO FOOD available at the Avro (we were hungry) but she brought over a stack of take-away menus and told us we could have food delivered to eat in the bar. Pretty cool.
Overall, great bar and worth repeat visits. I wish I had a local hang out like this close to my pad. -
Review from Ranell B.
2/22/2012
This place got really good reviews- perhaps it was mainly from locals. The place is small and everyone looked to be having a good time. We didn't stay too long to give any more details, we felt slightly out of place. I must say the restrooms in this place are really fun and unique!
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Review from Aaron C.
Victoria, BC
6/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
What a great little bar The Avro is!
After recently remarking to a friend how the east end lacked a great local spot like those of the west end, I was emphatically directed to The Avro on Queen East.
Walking in, we were immediately greeted with a warm smile and a relaxed, comfortable environment. While small, the bar comfortably held around 25 people as the night went on.
While the draught selection is limited to two beers (Organic and one other), the bar makes up for it with quirky character and charm. Throughout the evening, there were a number of draws for free drinks, of which everyone was a part of.
Overall great crowd, great atmosphere and great service. I'm positive I'll be back time and time again to enjoy this east end gem. -
Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
Cheap Beer/Drinks and nice cool bar? Need I say more?
1/2 pint for $2.50 taxes in Happy Hour at The Avro can't go wrong... and I don't even Saturday from 7 pm to 9 pm would have be happy hour anywhere but here?
With the price, my Yelp Drinking Buddy just order 2 and down it so fast... I always want to tell him that those were not juice! :)
The Avro has some strange deco....... a bra in the Lady's room?? I wonder was part of the deco or someone left it that by mistake..... -
Review from Juliana H.
Toronto, ON
8/14/2011
Totally worth checking out! The drinks are cheap and Rachel, the owner, is an absolute doll! I'm a big fan of how active she is in her community by organizing interesting events in the east end such as weenie roasts, guerilla gardening, and bike rides. Couple that with a cheap pint? Wicked!
The only downside is because it's so small and popular, it's sometimes hard to get a seat. But even when it's packed, we've never had poor service.
And yes, the Caesars are legendary. -
Review from Jamie F.
Toronto, ON
3/7/2011
The Avro is a pretty relaxed, comfortable place to go for a drink. We decided to try it out Friday night - getting there for around 8pm it was already pretty busy. The bar is quite small with a couch at the front, a few tiny tables that sit 2-3 people and plenty of seats going along the bar. We were able to get a seat no problem but if we'd shown up at around 9, we would have been out of luck or needed to squeeze in on the barstools.
As I said the place is much smaller then what I thought from the photos I'd seen. Don't let that deter you though! The Avro just might not be the venue to go if you have a large group. For 2 to 3, it's quite cozy and intimate with a great atmosphere. Eclectic decor throughout, and warm low level lighting.
The bartender was really cool, very attentive and aware - so saw my short self struggling to be seen behind all the people sat at the bar, and was able to get my order through quickly. The beer is cheap and good, just how I like it, and if you're feeling peckish they have birthday cake.
Apparently cheap pint nights on Thursdays if you show up in plaid and lots of events and live music regularly going on. If I lived East this would easily be my local and I plan on going back again in future when in the area. -
Review from Rafi N.
Toronto, ON
7/11/2011 4 photos
The Avro is a great place for aviators, alcoholics and all the above. The decor is really cool and the drinks are cheap. I came here on a night of binge drinking in Corktown with 4 others.
*** DRINKS ***
Happy hour half pints are $2.50 so I got 2: one of each kind. The draught beer selection wasn't vast, but the beer was good. It was cold and not watered down.
*** ATMOSPHERE ***
The pub has limited seating and it's pretty cozy. It's quite dark, but it's air conditioned. The decor is very interesting. There are pictures and blueprints of airplanes. There's a shelf being held up by the lower half of a mannequin which was a little trippy, but would be awesome to look at while drunk. The general feeling of this place is that it's awesome to sit and chill.
*** SERVICE ***
Service was awesome! Our server was also the owner. She came and sat with us briefly and talked about her business. She took our orders and came back later to check on us and ask if we wanted anything. She was very friendly, helpful and hospitable. They don't serve food, but they allow outside food. Our server brought some ads from the nearby restaurants for our convenience. Service was a great experience.
*** PRICE ***
While there wasn't much selection, the price for what they do have is really good during Happy Hour (7-9pm).
* Half Pint (Happy Hour) | $2.50 *
*** MILE HIGH ***
The Avro gives me a really good feeling. I enjoyed sitting back and relaxing with a beer. If you're looking for a place to chill with some friends over a drink, The Avro will do the trick. I would recommend everyone come here at least once. This is definitely a place I would revisit.Listed in: Noise 'n Poison
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Review from alex m.
Toronto, ON
8/14/2011
Amazing place, they've even make a new drink from a status update I made on Facebook. Total go to joint, tequila caesars, peperettes, prize night, super tiny but thats kinda better.
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Review from Phil M.
EAST YORK, ON
3/25/2011
Love it. Great conversation. Blonde's name is Rachel. Brunette is Emily. Go in and say you spotted a blue tricycle, and you get a prize.
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Review from Victoria s.
4/28/2011
Great space, hilarious regulars, and the best damn Caesar you can get, for Cheap!
Love this place.
