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The Press Club
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 6 pm - 2 am
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
5 reviews for The Press Club
5 reviews in English
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Review from Tee Jay R.
Toronto, ON
5/16/2011
It's amazing that everyone seems to be commenting on the "literary" quality of this place. I don't know why or how, but it has an unvarnished, middle-brow-journalist-working-halfheartedly-on-a- true-crime-novel kind of vibe to it, sort of like an old Underwood typewriter. Laid-back barkeep, good beer. You kind of half expect to see Mordecai Richler posted out at the bar here working on scotch #3 and paging through the Baseball Almanac.
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Review from Anna V.
Toronto, ON
9/22/2008
I went to The Press Club on a date with some guy who was trying to impress me with his knowledge of beat bars in the city.
It's dark and cozy, but in a different way than the Embassy or Ronnie's. It's more of a literary place, i guess as the name says. This is where you go if you're a journalism student to use big words and flex your knowledge on scotch, even though you're super broke.
I would recommend this spot to anyone trying to hide an affair or as a local watering hole for anyone living near Dundas and Bathurst. -
Review from Shawn B.
Oshawa, ON
8/13/2010
Immediately reminiscent of a secret afterhours spot circa 1935, this teeny tiny establishment offers up great DJ nights mixed with the occasional live band. Arrive early to make sure you can squeeze in to enjoy the laid-back atmosphere.
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Review from Anonymous A.
3/28/2009
Very small, very local indie bands play here. When I went there was a hip-hop/rap dude and some more instrumental rougher rock/punk-ish stuff.
Very small place. The dance space was about 3 people deep, got crowded extremely quickly. Small groups would do well here. -
Review from jacquelyn c.
Toronto, ON
9/5/2009
I've recently been trying to take advantage of the Dundas W. bar scene, and although I agree with Anna V. that on the inside The Press Club has a bit of literary vibe going on (and I must admit, I've been there with some literary-type folk) and that it is small-ish, what the two previous reviewers fail to mention is that this bar has one of Toronto's most BEAUTIFUL backyard patios. The patio has a very "European neighbour-hoody feel" to it, with its overgrown trees, little lights, all natural wood siding and benches. The owner has created quite the little oasis in a somewhat dismal area of the city/bar scene. And although the inside is small, and it's true, from time to time you're subjected to some questionable indie-music, the bar itself is not that bad. The bar staff are extremely conscientious and have a pretty good selection of local and international beers, and yes, scotch. I'm in agreement with the previous reviewers, in that, if you ARE going in the winter, go in small groups. But be sure to check out the patio before summer's over!
Specialties
Live music, great beer selection and a beautiful back patio.
