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The Loose Moose
Categories: Restaurants Canadian (Traditional) Nightlife Bars Sports Bars Canadian (Traditional), Sports Bars [Edit]
146 Front StToronto, ON M5J 1G2
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
(416) 977-8840
- Hours:
Mon-Wed 11 am - 1 am
Thu-Sat 11 am - 2 am
Sun 11 am - 12 am
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Late Night, Lunch
- Music:
- Background
- Best Nights:
- Fri
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
32 reviews for The Loose Moose
Review Highlights
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"...for the Memorial Day weekend and too catch a Blue Jays game." In 3 reviews -
"...makes it a logical spot to hit up before or after a game." In 2 reviews -
"The pitchers and wings come highly recommended." In 5 reviews
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32 reviews in English
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Review from Amy B.
2/12/2012 2 photos
Ate at The Loose Moose primarily because we thought the name was funny but it turned out to be some excellent food as well.
Had the fried calamari as an appetizer and it was top notch. I've had many variations of mustard aioli with calamari and theirs was one of the best. If I had known how much calamari there was going to be I probably would have ordered something smaller for dinner!
Being ugly Americans we thought the entrees were on the small size, but realistically they were the perfect proportion without being too filling. My husband got the Chicken Club House sandwich and loved the chipotle mayonnaise. I had the Crispy Beer Battered Fish and Chips and it was delicious! The fish was some of the freshest I've ever been served and the fries have a seasoning on them which made them delicious.
Drinks wise they had a nice selection, but for a pub I thought they could have more beers. Our waitress recommended two different local beers for us to try and they were both great (Steamwhistle and Mill St. Organic).
I liked the decor and seating arrangement as well. Bonus points for having free wi-fi! -
Review from Jim G.
3/31/2012 1 Check-in Here
I went to the Moose with a few friends to watch the Super Bowl a few months back and just haven't gotten around to writing a review. I could just leave it alone but it doesn't matter as I won't be going back, at least on purpose.
We arrived in plenty of time to watch the game but were told we couldn't have the prime table because of a reservation. Which was fine except the people who made the reservation, one of whom was related to a staff member, didn't show up until after the game had started. And they brought little kids with them to a loud sports bar on Super Bowl Sunday. They stayed until almost halftime, and when they left after eating SALADS we took over the table.
There was only one large TV and only a few smaller TVs, which made it hard for some to watch the game. The sound for the big TV kept going out, over and over and over again. We complained to management several times only to find out that the bar had known about the problem for a week and hadn't fixed it in time. The Super Bowl just isn't as good when you have no idea what the hell is going on.
Partway through the game a urinal in the men's room flooded over. While using the other one, it flooded again. I ended up throwing out my shoes when I got home--you can guess why. They finally put a handwritten sign over the urinal, which drunk guys would then move aside and they would flood the bathroom again. Disgusting.
The food was expensive and unremarkable. The beer special wasn't all that special. The service was decent.
Won't be back. -
Review from Maheen M.
2/7/2012
I have been to the Loose Moose for several occasions over the past 12 months. One thing I like about this place is that they have a private room in the back where you can reserve for a group gathering.
Drink prices are average for the area. Service is good, no major complaints. The crowd is young, if there is a game (Leafs, Raptors or Blue Jays), the place is packed.
If you are into sports, this is a good bar to check out.Listed in: Drinking Establishments
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Review from Ian B.
Fort Erie, ON
1/28/2012
I've been to this sports bar a few times before concerts and sporting events in Toronto. It has a decent location for those getting off or waiting for the GO train.
The food is typical for this type of establishment, so...overpriced food that you could make better yourself at home if you're over the age of twelve.
The service is absolutely horrible however, the least amount of time I've had to wait for a staff member to take a drink order is 40 minutes. This is even on slow days, where they will have about five or six staff members chatting on cell phones, or among each other at the bar.
Bottom line, avoid this place unless you have to kill a few hours, and dislike food with flavor. -
Review from Michael B.
1/15/2012
Pretty good wings and other bar food, good beer selection, TVs everywhere, friendly and prompt service, good location.
In sum, a very good place to watch a game if that's what you're looking for, but not the kind of place I'd be hanging out in otherwise. -
Review from Raymond W.
Toronto, ON
7/27/2011
I'll admit this right now; I'm afraid of sports bars. I don't go to them unless I'm being forced, and the people who forces me to go are mostly out of my life now.
My buddy from the Army and Police force had his 40th birthday here, and because he is 90% muscles and 40% tattoo, the Loose Moose was the obvious choice. It's got all the sports showing at once, and everyone here is old....I mean mature.
I knew what this was going to be, a showcase of muscles, tattoos, tight shirts, and conversation about who's more noble than the other guy. Almost everyone at my table was on steroids. But I wasn't about to let my buddy off the leash that easily for putting me in this hostile environment..I brought him something would really embarrass him in front of his fellow change-room gladiators. I got him a birthday card....
Man, you should of seen the look on his face. Haha!
I don't remember what I ordered for food, and because my shirt had a collar on it, I was overdressed. I think I was the youngest person here, which always makes me feel comfortable. Really, I was even younger than the tables here, and apparently in much better shape.
Usually places with unique names has a story, but I couldn't find anything that told the story.
It's Front Street, are there that many hockey fans keeping this place open? If you're the type of person who whips out his cock to compare it to the guy next to you, this place might be suitable. -
Review from Erik K.
2/16/2012
If you're traveling out of the States and still want to feel at home - then the Loose Moose is for you. Thought they would add a little Canadian "flare" to the mix. But I found none. That said, the food was good and the service was welcoming. Unfortunately the place is just right out of the USA handbook of Restaurants 101.
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Review from Coy W.
11/9/2011
I find the cabin/lodge bars all very cliche and pretty much all the same.
The Loose Moose is really no different except for the fact that it's huge. I came in for a pint of Mill St organic and the buffalo chicken waffle sandwich while waiting for my train.
My server was awesome and I wish I remember her name. The sandwich was ok. I mean it wasn't great but I've definitely had worse food.
I know this place is usually packed for sporting events and they have daily beer specials. This wouldn't be my first choice of bars but I wouldn't object coming here like some places. -
Review from Toronto L.
Toronto, ON
7/26/2011
The Toronto Lover system:
5 stars = Must visit!
4 stars = Really good. I take my friends here.
3 stars = Somewhat worth it... if you have nowhere better to go.
2 stars = Below average. Attend only when necessary.
1 star = Do not visit!
Honestly, I have little idea what the Loose Moose is actually like because I don't think I've ever been that sober when I was there. This is a bar for drinking. Before the game, after the game, during the... you get the idea.
There's no gimmick at this place. It's a large, large, large, space which serves beer and wings and shows whatever sport you're looking for. They did a nice job of setting up a table for 10+ in front of a screen once during an NFL playoff game, so they get a star for that. They've accommodated large parties downstairs for birthdays, so kudos deserved as well. The waitresses wear dated sexy outfits, but they're not all that friendly - probably because of the typical clientele.
This place serves its purpose, and it does a good job of it. Nice location, too.
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Review from Laura T.
3/4/2011
I really like the Moose - it's a nice change from the usual chain restaurant and is right downtown, great location if you're at Union or seeing a concert/sporting event!
The menu isn't huge, but they cover all the pub basics. Salads, potato skins, sweet potato fries, burgers galore, quesadillas, chicken fingers etc. Prices are average, $11ish dollars for main dishes, $7ish for salads, $4ish dollars for sides.
And as we discovered, Thursday nights they have $3.99 pints of Coors & Canadian!
It's always super packed, and the service is decent enough - beware going the night of a concert, especially if you don't like the artist playing at the ACC. All we heard was Gaga... and another time, all I heard was T-Swift.
Two thumbs up! Great for a casual bite!
Note - Look up when you eat, there's a huuuuuge light fixture made entirely of bottles that runs the length of the restaurant!Comment from Alison H. of The Loose Moose 3/23/2011
Hi Laura, Glad you had a good time. Just to let you know, we… More » -
Review from Patricia W.
Mississauga, ON
4/29/2011
My buddies and I like to go to this bar to watch Leaf games. It gets really packed just before and after games (with people who are lucky enough to be GOING to them), so just a heads-up to maybe wait until it's close to game time if you're hoping to get a seat.
We love the atmosphere here when there's a game on, probably wouldn't come otherwise. They've got a big projector screen that they pull down which is sweet, and a bunch of smaller TVs around the bar.
As far as the food goes, it's pretty good and the portions are huge!! I recommend the buffalo chicken sandwich on a waffle. Yeah, you heard me - on a waffle. It sounds crazy I know (which is why I had to try it), but it's awesome!! The sweet potato fries are a solid choice too. I don't know what they season them with, but it's amazing - and I could drink the dipping sauce they serve with it.
The service really is hit or miss, and it's not necessarily due to how crowded it is either. When it is really crowded, you can usually expect your service to be slow. I have, however, been in on slow nights and had even slower service. For me though, I'm just there to have a couple beers with my buddies and watch a game - so I don't let it get to me. -
Review from Lisa C.
5/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
My friend and I went here for "dinner", which for us consisted of a bunch of appetizers to get a feel for the place.
Overall first impression was that the Loose Moose is a typical pub with a cool name and some neat decor. For sports fans, this is obviously a great place to catch a game of any kind as they have a plethora of tvs. It's also pretty noisy and busy, seems like a good place to drink with friends.
We ordered potato skins, calamari, garlic cheese bread and honey garlic wings. Didn't take too long for our order to come out but when it did it was piping hot and nicely presented. Wings were good, garlic cheese bread was great (served in a way that's easy for sharing and with super yummy garlicky butter topping), calamari was good, lightly battered and fresh and potato skins, which weren't anything special (or very good in my opinion).
I only gave this place a two because for standard pub fare, it was just standard. I could go to any firkin style pub and get food just as good. We will go back and try some of their sandwiches to get a better feel for how good the food is next time. -
Review from Noel D.
5/20/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I've been here a few times before Raptors and Jays games... The Loose Moose -- it is what it is. The location makes it a logical spot to hit up before or after a game. They have one of those confusing multi-screened televisions as the main focus behind the bar. Lots of televisions around but most are pretty old tube versions and the picture is a little dodgy. I came here once during the first round of the NHL playoffs and was shocked that all their TVs were playing the second-last Raptors game of the season. I understand loyalty to Toronto teams, but come on!
Most of the waitresses here appear to be around the 19-22 age range. The last time I came here we sat down and ordered a drink and they hadn't shown up after a good 10 minutes. Could have easily walked the 10 foot distance between our table and the bar and got them myself. I've had some waitresses that seem to be totally on point though.
The place is pretty huge. They have a ton of seating towards the back that have personal televisions, so I would think you could watch whatever you please while eating, though I've never ate here. The music they play is God awful, including all the Top 40 rubbish you can handle.
Again, it is what it is: a sports bar on Front Street. -
Review from Derek L.
Oakville, ON
11/23/2010
I came here for drinks before a basketball game, and I can't really figure out why this place is popular. Or is it even? There weren't many people there when I was there, it was almost empty. The place is a dive imo. Dirty dark place. I can see it being popular with university students. But I'm past that stage in life. My conclusion, skip this place and go to Jack Astors which is 10x better.
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Review from Marcus D.
2/23/2011
I thought this was a cool place - definitely a great name - and the chicks in here are hot and dressed like S & M bad girls - my opinion.
Me and my buddy came in here Saturday night before heading over to the ACC for the Leafs/Sens game - horror show, but that's another story - and it seems that everyone else in here was doing the same thing.
We got the bacon something-or-other nachos, which was a meal in itself, along with some beers. It was a good time. -
Review from Rex K.
Toronto, ON
11/15/2011
A great selection of beer on draught.
Food is average, nothing special, but will fill a hole when needed. -
Review from Joseph B.
8/5/2011
Horrible wi-fi, fries tasted like they were from under the fryer. Staff nice but slow.
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Review from Justin C.
10/22/2008 2 photos
This place is only marginally better than Jack Astor's around the corner, but still not somewhere I would choose to dump my money given the other options available not far from here.
It's a split level bar, with a DJ up top, and I'm sure some type of food is served to those willing to risk their health. The music was ok, but it's basically all top 40 stuff, with no sense of originality to speak of. The beer is not quite as overpriced as Astor's, but the selection is even smaller.
Apparently they have "MILF Thursdays" (picture included) which consists of cheap margaritas and live music. I have not seen this event, but I'm sure the name brings out Toronto's finest, if not most experienced, patrons.Listed in: Traversing Through Toronto
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Review from Steve M.
8/30/2011
Since the The Loose Moose was near our hotel, we decided to down some beers here. Not just for tourists going to and fro Rogers centre as many locals hang out here. Sports bar with plenty of flat screens to catch all the action from the Blue Jays, Leafs, and Argonauts. The Labatta Blue drafts were ice cold...nice! Fries tasted like wet cardboard. Burger was ok but nothing special. If you're into a cool, spacious sports bar with huge beer selection, decent eye-candy female staff, and standard pub fare, then check out The Loose Moose.
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Review from Todd V.
Toronto, ON
9/18/2008
If you like Leafs hockey, firstly, I'm sorry. Secondly, there's a great place to go watch the games if you aren't a) a season ticket holder, b) able to afford scalped tickets, c) a guy in a suit that doesn't normally watch hockey but has a client with tickets that are on the visiting team's bench. The Loose Moose is Leafs or for that matter Raptors central as the bar is walking distance to the home of both teams, the ACC.
This is a sports bar pure and simple. Do not expect quiet meals to be had here. It's not a place for conversation; it is here for one sole purpose. You come in, you eat, you drink, you scream at the myriad television sets that dot the bar. During intermissions they invite any and all women to stand up on the main bar, remove their bras and hang them from the pole that is suspended from the ceiling where the bras remain indefinitely. So, bring the missus. Or not, if she's not into that. And if she's not, don't tell her that sort of thing goes on. But if you do, act as shocked as her.
During playoff times, the Moose's investment in the NHL package pays dividends as you're able to watch any game you want which is excellent news for visitors out of town who want to watch their local team from back home. Of course you only get the audio for the Leafs if they're playing but a) at least you get to see your playoff match-up between Minnesota and Nashville, and b) becauseit's the Leafs, you won't need to worry about the noise of their play-off run interrupting you.
The pitchers and wings come highly recommended. -
Review from Vanessa G.
Toronto, ON
9/16/2008
The Loose Moose is located below the Armadillo Texas Grill and is usually packed with suits and locals getting hammered before a Blue Jays Game or Maple Leaf Game. The bar has some interesting decor items - tons of bras hung from the ceiling as well as myriad of empty liquor bottles. This ain't the Ritz Carlton.
The food is standard - pub grub, nachos, chicken wings, burgers, draft beer. It's got a solid lunch crowd but an even bigger evening and late night crowd. Its nothing to write home about, but if you get drunk enough you probably won't care what you're eating.
Allegedly, the Loose Moose even gets its fair share of beloved Blue Jay players coming to grab a bite and pint.
If you're heading to a game downtown, this is a great place to stop off for some pre-game beers and food. Otherwise, I would head around the corner to Jack Astor's. -
Review from Kim B.
ON
1/7/2009 1 photo
A friend of mine actually works here, but other than that (or to watch a hockey game) I don't know that it'd go here that often.
It's a great place if you're a jock, looking for a place to hang out with other jocks and talk about jock-things. Especially the basement. Lots of jocks down there.
Oh and speaking of jocks (the undergarment type), the downstairs also features a row of hanging bras. So ladies! If you're looking for a good place to recycle? There you go.
Also, ladies, if you're looking for a jock-y man (and some of us are, if even for one night) THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO. -
Review from Tina S.
9/26/2009
Pretty good sports bar... although being an American die-hard football fan, I was kind of sad to see it so empty on a Sunday. Especially because I heard the place gets off the chainz. It's hard being an immigrant in this foreign land!
The food was great, though, I recommend the huge-ass nachos. -
Review from Aaron S.
1/19/2011
This place is pretty great. We went there on a monday night, but the staff was still great, the place was full, but not packed and for a sports bar, the food was delicious. I would definitely recommend this for any sporting event or just a good time.
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Review from Greg F.
Toronto, ON
2/15/2009
I happened to drop into the Loose Moose for an apres drink post Toronto Maple Leafs game last week. I understand the concept - make an average bar seem better by draping the entire place with ladies bra's. I can see why the crowd was 80% male, and the rest female. But what was hard to understand, is why would woman take off their bra's and sling them on the rafters?
I guess what it all comes down to is this - alcohol makes you do pretty much anything! We did manage to see one poor girl get up on the bar, but was too "respectable" to leave her bra behind.
If there is anyone that reads this review, please tell me why woman would subject themselves to this behaviour!! Or maybe there's a free pitcher of beer in it for them??
I am not going to begin to review the food, as it was what you would expect from a bra yielding establishment - not very good.
The staff were friendly, and the 100 or so T.V's that covered the entire place provided me an ample fix to my sports watching needs.
This place is loud, so enjoy your pint of beer, and hope you encounter one of Toronto's finest ladies strutting her stuff on the bar. Maybe just maybe you will see a souvenir left behind! -
Review from Ken H.
2/1/2009
This seems like a decent sports bar. The menu is pretty safe and there are maybe 10 beers on tap. My pastrami sandwich was OK, the coleslaw and cornbread were mostly flavorless, but the fresh garden salad was way better than I expected. My bartender, John, was great and I really appreciated that they carry Setanta on their television lineup.
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Review from Sarah B.
10/4/2010
This is a great sports bar! Loud, busy, great music, fun staff... I had a great time! Loose Moose is a great place to get loosy goosy!
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Review from Jocelyn G.
2/22/2009
We stumbled upon this place while walking from the Hockey Hall of Fame during a snow storm and were seated promptly for lunch. The menus were amusing for a few minutes with the mostly naked bodies. Our drink orders were taken quickly, as were our food orders. Both were delicious and plentiful. I think this place is totally different during the afternoon than night since I didn't see any women jumping on the bar taking off their bras.
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Review from john f.
5/30/2011
Went up to Toronto for the Memorial Day weekend and too catch a Blue Jays game. Stopped in on the Loose Moose for an late lunch/early dinner. Place had a good crowd for a Thursday, but still plenty of tables to sit. Food and service were good; prices too. Wound up coming back for a quick lunch before our flight back to NYC. oh...and the Jays won!
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Review from Vivian L.
Scarborough, ON
4/13/2011
Though the portions served at the Loose Moose are really huge, and presentation is interesting (burger is served in a frying pan) the food quality itself leaves more to be desired. I ordered a burger (forgot which) and it was quite flavourless. Patty seemed unseasoned, and there were no condiments on the burger either. Since I went as a group, I was able to taste and ask about other people's food as well. It seems the blandness carries over to all the burgers, the fish and chips and the wings as well. I think the only reason why this place had received positive reviews in the past is because of the good service and the fun atmosphere. The decor is neat, the lighting is composed of empty beer bottle which is cool. But personally, I am someone that mainly goes to restaurants for food, the environment is just a bonus. Overall I've been to better bars/restaurants with better food quality and similar environment. Loose Moose is nothing exceptional, and they are priced like any other bar so there is no excuse for the disappointing food quality.
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Review from Bob P.
Whitby, ON
9/25/2009
Loose Moose gave us a break from the Convention at theRoyal York.
What a nice change from the hotel atmosphere! Only a few steps to walk, but PACKED ! We arrived at 4:30 and within an hour = crowded.
Good service, freindly staff, long bar.
Younger crowd makes you feel your age.
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Review from Craig W.
Calgary, AB
6/7/2011
I arrived in Toronto for a conference late on Sunday May 29 and a group of us decided to grab a late night drink before retiring to our hotel rooms. The place is very large and was easily able to accommodate so many of us. The food portions were generous and our servers suggested many great items that were easy to share, the music wasn't overpowering for a Sunday night. The service was great, the place wasn't over busily so there were only two servers working, but they both served our large party while attending to other tables. Our male server was knowledgeable of his beers and kept the rounds coming, the female server was incredibly efficient, attentive and sweet. The two seemed happy to serve us and were comfortable socializing with us and interjecting witty comments. If you are in town staying at the Intercontinental, this is a great place for late night food and drinks, try the pork sliders they were delicious.
