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The Central
(Now Closed)Bar, Music Venue, and Pub$$$$
Palmerston, Toronto
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Ivan GudovJuly 22, 2016Cheap drinks. Two floors with different music. 1 patio out front and two on the second floor. Live music.
Their food is REALLY good. We always surprise ourselves with how good what we ordered was.
Awesome staff, cheap and yummy cocktails and food, patio, baskets of bacon, live music... <3
Jason ChuJuly 1, 2010If you see an artist/band at this venue, you must go early & get a front seat b/c. very narrow stage. If you aren't at front, it's very hard to see the stage.
Michael MApril 21, 2012The only time it's worth it to come here is when they are playing hardcore ambient and African drum-step.
Canadian Music WeekMarch 14, 2013Killer Canadian Music Fest performances all week long, March 19-24! Check
Panic ManualFebruary 27, 2011probably has one of the best bartenders in the city..say hi to Crystal! she's a PM writer as well.
Missingno MissingnoJanuary 1, 2016open mic hosted by steve clarke records was pay to play. didnt advertise it in the add. most ppl who payed did not get to play. asked for money back and got threatened with violence. DO NOT GO
TOFoodReviewsDecember 29, 2010The Central: Annex bar restaurant and live music venue, splendid vibe, overcooked food, nil desserts avail, poor choice for dinner, 2/5
Simon MacDougall SadavaJanuary 9, 2013Great patio in the summer but terrible service year round. Avoid the open mic comedy nights.
Sarah WhiteMay 31, 2011Food came, and was amazing. But don't come here unless you have a few hours to chill, and aren't starving.
David SchultzApril 1, 2012Treats bands like meat. Be warned if you're thinking of playing here. They'll cram 10 bands in one night resulting in nowhere to sit. Service is horrible too, pretty much have to serve yourself.
Tristan WaleyFebruary 11, 2012Stick to burgers or anything fried > pastas and pad Thai a little risky.
This place always smells like pennies and talapiaa.
- Ask when the podcast records here for bonus points.
Wes DeanAugust 14, 2010This place rocks, love the patios, but the service has been super slow a couple times
The mayor here rocks! Great comedy show Tuesdays!
- Sarah WhiteMay 31, 2011Waited 30 minutes for a menu and our sangria, we ordered twice. Its now been an hour and a half, and still no food. Cute patio, horrible service.
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Bar, Restaurant, & Live Entertainment
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 4:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- Noon–2:00 AM
(416) 913-4586
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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