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UNIT Bar
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Music:
- DJ, Live
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
9 reviews for UNIT Bar
9 reviews in English
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Review from Leslie W.
12/17/2011 5 Check-ins Here
BOTTOM LINE: Douchebag-free since 2007 (at least)!
This was the first bar I visited when I moved back to Toronto a few years ago. The flashing "Adult Arcade" ornament caught my eye and the rest, as they say, is history. UNIT has become, quite possibly, my favourite bar along the West Queen West strip - it's unassuming, laid back and a place where strangers become friends. Most importantly, it's kept it real all these years and has remained douchebag free! This is in part because it's almost impossible to find despite it's prominent location, but more importantly, because the owner and staff have maintained a consistent vision of what it wants to be - it's not too glam nor too-cool-for-skool and, as such, not filled with pretentious suits or hipsters.
Their DJ line-ups and beer selection have grown in tandem, and whilst the beats are always ill, I wish they would serve some beers on tap. Thursday nights are my favourites and on weekends this place is bustling. The new hanging ornament flashes "Liquor", and whilst I'm certainly a fan of direct-to-consumer marketing, I miss the allure of what an "Adult Arcade" may bring on any given night. -
Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
12/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
I won't be surprise that one day someone told me that they find their soul mate while waiting in line to use the washroom at UNIT Bar!
Seriously, the patrons here are amazingly friendly... how often you have a bunch of people start making small talks while waiting to use the loo??!
The crowds here are young and full of energy. Music pumping with live DJ on the floor on Saturday night... No lines to get in! Don't be scare by that big security guy in the front.... he is super nice too!
The inside though is quite dark... and everyone does looks much better in the dark?!
Oh, where is my Yelp Drinking Buddy? Busy with some girls he met queueing up for the washroom?? -
Review from Rafi N.
Toronto, ON
11/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
UNIT bar is a really hip bar and a great place for a party. I just happened upon it while walking down Queen St. W.
*** DRINKS ***
You can get just about any mixed drink you want but the beer selection is limited.
* Blanche de Chambly [bottle] | $7 *
*** SERVICE ***
Service is good. The servers are quick and attentive. The bar is very busy, so you don't expect the servers to spend time chatting. The bouncer at the door was helpful and friendly. He told us what was going on inside and let us in.
*** ATMOSPHERE ***
The bar is long and narrow with some seating at the front. At the back is a small dance floor with a spot for a DJ. What makes this place good is the level of activity. There are a lot of people and everyone's just having a good time. It's easy to walk in and start talking to anyone.
*** PRICE ***
Pricing is good. There is no cover. You only have to pay for your drinks.
* Blanche de Chambly [bottle] | $7 *
*** EXPERIENCE ***
Saturday night, music, drinks and lots of girls. UNIT bar was a great experience. The pricing is on point for a bar and the service is quick. This is definitely a spot I would return to. -
Review from Mark A.
Toronto, ON
2/8/2010
Matt truly did put his heart and soul into this place. Took him a while to find all those pieces and do all the work, but the time spent was totally totally worth it in the end. And he's never happy, keep returning to check his changes to the decor and signage. Ya just gotta love that bar top...gorgeous. Great atmosphere, great employees, great decor and great patrons. You don't feel the same attitude you get at so many of the area's other joints. What more can you ask for in a haunt.
You might be asking and - Yes Matt is a friend of mine but this is a purely unbiased review, If someone puts that much work into a place and it turns out lookin and feelin that good I'd love it either way.
Keep it up buddy!!
:-) -
Review from Noel D.
6/17/2009 57 Check-ins Here
Unit is one of those rare locations on Queen West that hasn't been totally taken over by morons. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that most people have no idea where it's located (next door to Gladstone) and I don't think it's open during the weekday, so maybe it's hard to tell what happens in this nice little bar.
The recently renovated a little near the back for DJs. Now they have these wooden benches and have covered up the "exposed kitchen" look in the back, which looked more like a storage unit. The place is pretty tiny so you might have to dip and dive when things get really busy. There are very few places to sit so be prepared to stand.
The owners of Unit are very nice and the staff is always pleasant. There's no attitude when it comes to this establishment. They also tend to have a great roster of DJs throwing events here so chances are when you show up the music will be great. -
Review from Kathy H.
1/18/2010
My friend Matt owns this place....but even without that connection I'd still say it rocks. He's not in it for the money (crazy guy), but wanted a place where people (ie. friends) can just hang out and chill. All of the decor is authentic mid-century, and I mean ALL. It took him a while to amass all the things he wanted for the space (read YEARS!) and even longer to get the place "just right". There's a rotating roster of cool DJs too - go when my friend Jason spins - he's pretty awesome. I'm not giving the place 5 stars because he needs to keep opening hours a little more consistent.
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Review from Scott C.
Toronto, ON
4/19/2010
My friend owns this bar so this is a bias review. But, it is a great bar. I go every chance I get.
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Review from Chris C.
York, ON
10/21/2008 1 photo
Eclectic decor, dim lighting, exposed brick walls, a long bar made from reclaimed public school gymnasium floor, and a fun and energetic staff give this place a vibe you don't find in most other bars in Parkdale. The nightly rotation of DJ's ensure that no two visits will be the same (I especially recommend the monthly Weird Science events).
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Review from Sandy D.
Toronto, ON
4/15/2010
Best bar on the strip, hands down. Very intimate. dark. lovely staff. great djs. Industry feel. Hands down, BEST bar on the strip. Ask the bartender to make you a dark 'n' stormy.
