Warm drinks, overcrowded, the floors were sticky AF. Not to mention, $20 per person for entry is WILD. I definitely do not recommend going here for a night out.
Tia McAdam
If zero was an option..... Warm drinks, sticky floor. Disgusting.
Bonnyville Museum Staff
My friends and I showed up at Church of John tonight to support the Edmonton Stingers, including one of the players. To our surprise, one member of our group was denied entry for wearing shorts and a tank top. We were extremely disappointed with the security, staff, and management—security wouldn’t even allow us to speak with someone in charge to address the issue. Absolutely disappointed and disgusted with this establishment that we’ve been to so many times and we will not be returning.
Colton Lawrence
got ready to go downtown Edmonton to support our friends on the Edmonton Stingers cheer team and was denied entry because of dress code standards, which was clearly targeted to a member in our group— wearing a tank top and shorts. our group was dressed to go to the bar, and was dressed to club standards. however, the security refused to let us speak with a manager even with our friends being on the cheer team. i will NOT recommend this establishment to anyone. being in the industry, this is especially disappointing considering we work downtown. i cannot express my disappointment in this establishment. 0/5
Bo Engel
can’t believe the security and management at this establishment. coming to support the Edmonton Stingers and denied entry because one person isn’t up to dress code? where each of us are up to club standard…this is unfair and frankly, not a place that i would recommend to anyone. our friends vouched for this bar and were extremely disappointed. i’m actually baffled at this experience and will spread the word at how embarrassing this place is to the industry and downtown bars. illl go next door to employees only and get the service we deserve.
morgan phibbs
SO disappointed in the security, staff and management at this bar. We were denied entry because our friend was wearing shorts and a tank top, and security refused to let us speak to management to discuss this issue. Not to mention, we were ALL wearing shorts and a tank top— it felt targeted. We came to support the Edmonton Stingers (one of our friends being on the team), and werent given the opportunity to do so. That being said, we expect better from a bar downtown, all being in the industry. Will not be back.
Tessa Johnston
We came to support the Edmonton Stingers at Church of John tonight. We came with one of the stingers and one of the members in our group was denied entry due to “dress code” with shorts and a tank top. We asked to speak to a manager and security denied our request. Overall disappointed in the security, management, and staff of church. The cheer team was told to bring friends and brought friends, but we were denied entry. Don’t want to come again
Jordyn Rayne
Went here on a Wednesday at midnight when it says on Google they are open till 2am and was left stranded outside. Update your Google hours so your guests aren’t left stranded in the cold.
Zoe
We had a group of 17 who each paid $50 to see Nostalgix, but before she even took the stage, one of our friends was assaulted from behind. We made the mistake of notifying security, who then took our friend away to talk to the assailant. This was possibly the worst conflict resolution I've ever witnessed.
Our friend was understandably upset after being sucker-punched in the back of the head, yet the bouncers chose to drag him out, causing him to slip on the liquid-covered floor and dislocate his knee. Despite the severity of his injury, the bouncers refused to call an ambulance and instead insisted on kicking him out while defending the aggressor, who they labeled “a regular.” It seems that if you spend enough time and money there, you can get away with anything.
Not long after the first incident, the same aggressor approached another friend and challenged him to a fight in the bathroom. This man was maybe 5 feet tall, while everyone in our group is around 6 feet, which made it clear he had connections in this dingy establishment.
Additionally, why is there a $50 minimum to use a credit card, and why is it cash-only after 11? Something feels very off about this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Jessie Conrad
The bartender (at the first bar you see when you walk in) overcharged us for drinks. The bartender at the back of the bar didn't. We ordered the same drinks. Not cool. Also, there are no accessible water coolers to get water, you have to wait in long line ups to ask the bartenders. A place like this where people need to stay hydrated for many reasons - should have accessible water coolers on the side of the bar or somewhere else convenient to promote water intake. Most other clubs do this. I don't know why COJ missed the mark. Also, I saw three people slip on the steps near the washroom, and fall. There wasn't enough staff to monitor floors for spills, like other clubs. There were a lot of scattered empties and no one was cleaning them up or mopping. I likely won't be going back. It's not maintained enough for my standards or staffed with decent people.
Won’t let you pay with card under $50?…. Doesn’t really make any sense considering a) earlier in the night they allowed us and b) most bars in Edmonton don’t do that. Kind of ridiculous in my opinion.
Ceanna De Leon
My beautiful & thoughtful cousin Cheyanne pulled all the stops for my 28th birthday!! A booth for me & my besties with the best service starting with Amy popping us champagne & Kiannah making sure our drinks were always good to go! Even the bouncers (Bolo <3) & security guard specifically Kat were so nice and encouraged us to have the best time ever! My custom sign saying Mrs. Bouvier (future last name hehehe) was the cherry on top. Thank you to everyone for making this birthday so special and boujeeeeeeeeee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cheyanne Ross
Kiannah hosted up for my sister's birthday/engagement party over the weekend and she was absolutely amazing!! She has great energy and made her night so special. Amy also pulled out all the stops for us I'm so happy I decided to have her event here!! Thank you so much!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Youngloo king
The DJ is trash
Anton Lyapunov
Won't recommend this place to anyone. Bouncers are total goons, nobody from the staff and management heard of what "customer service" is. This place should be closed down for good.
Warm drinks, overcrowded, the floors were sticky AF. Not to mention, $20 per person for entry is WILD. I definitely do not recommend going here for a night out.
If zero was an option..... Warm drinks, sticky floor. Disgusting.
My friends and I showed up at Church of John tonight to support the Edmonton Stingers, including one of the players. To our surprise, one member of our group was denied entry for wearing shorts and a tank top. We were extremely disappointed with the security, staff, and management—security wouldn’t even allow us to speak with someone in charge to address the issue. Absolutely disappointed and disgusted with this establishment that we’ve been to so many times and we will not be returning.
got ready to go downtown Edmonton to support our friends on the Edmonton Stingers cheer team and was denied entry because of dress code standards, which was clearly targeted to a member in our group— wearing a tank top and shorts. our group was dressed to go to the bar, and was dressed to club standards. however, the security refused to let us speak with a manager even with our friends being on the cheer team. i will NOT recommend this establishment to anyone. being in the industry, this is especially disappointing considering we work downtown. i cannot express my disappointment in this establishment. 0/5
can’t believe the security and management at this establishment. coming to support the Edmonton Stingers and denied entry because one person isn’t up to dress code? where each of us are up to club standard…this is unfair and frankly, not a place that i would recommend to anyone. our friends vouched for this bar and were extremely disappointed. i’m actually baffled at this experience and will spread the word at how embarrassing this place is to the industry and downtown bars. illl go next door to employees only and get the service we deserve.
SO disappointed in the security, staff and management at this bar. We were denied entry because our friend was wearing shorts and a tank top, and security refused to let us speak to management to discuss this issue. Not to mention, we were ALL wearing shorts and a tank top— it felt targeted. We came to support the Edmonton Stingers (one of our friends being on the team), and werent given the opportunity to do so. That being said, we expect better from a bar downtown, all being in the industry. Will not be back.
We came to support the Edmonton Stingers at Church of John tonight. We came with one of the stingers and one of the members in our group was denied entry due to “dress code” with shorts and a tank top. We asked to speak to a manager and security denied our request. Overall disappointed in the security, management, and staff of church. The cheer team was told to bring friends and brought friends, but we were denied entry. Don’t want to come again
Went here on a Wednesday at midnight when it says on Google they are open till 2am and was left stranded outside. Update your Google hours so your guests aren’t left stranded in the cold.
We had a group of 17 who each paid $50 to see Nostalgix, but before she even took the stage, one of our friends was assaulted from behind. We made the mistake of notifying security, who then took our friend away to talk to the assailant. This was possibly the worst conflict resolution I've ever witnessed.
Our friend was understandably upset after being sucker-punched in the back of the head, yet the bouncers chose to drag him out, causing him to slip on the liquid-covered floor and dislocate his knee. Despite the severity of his injury, the bouncers refused to call an ambulance and instead insisted on kicking him out while defending the aggressor, who they labeled “a regular.” It seems that if you spend enough time and money there, you can get away with anything.
Not long after the first incident, the same aggressor approached another friend and challenged him to a fight in the bathroom. This man was maybe 5 feet tall, while everyone in our group is around 6 feet, which made it clear he had connections in this dingy establishment.
Additionally, why is there a $50 minimum to use a credit card, and why is it cash-only after 11? Something feels very off about this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
The bartender (at the first bar you see when you walk in) overcharged us for drinks. The bartender at the back of the bar didn't. We ordered the same drinks. Not cool. Also, there are no accessible water coolers to get water, you have to wait in long line ups to ask the bartenders. A place like this where people need to stay hydrated for many reasons - should have accessible water coolers on the side of the bar or somewhere else convenient to promote water intake. Most other clubs do this. I don't know why COJ missed the mark. Also, I saw three people slip on the steps near the washroom, and fall. There wasn't enough staff to monitor floors for spills, like other clubs. There were a lot of scattered empties and no one was cleaning them up or mopping. I likely won't be going back. It's not maintained enough for my standards or staffed with decent people.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
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Won’t let you pay with card under $50?…. Doesn’t really make any sense considering a) earlier in the night they allowed us and b) most bars in Edmonton don’t do that. Kind of ridiculous in my opinion.
My beautiful & thoughtful cousin Cheyanne pulled all the stops for my 28th birthday!! A booth for me & my besties with the best service starting with Amy popping us champagne & Kiannah making sure our drinks were always good to go! Even the bouncers (Bolo <3) & security guard specifically Kat were so nice and encouraged us to have the best time ever! My custom sign saying Mrs. Bouvier (future last name hehehe) was the cherry on top. Thank you to everyone for making this birthday so special and boujeeeeeeeeee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kiannah hosted up for my sister's birthday/engagement party over the weekend and she was absolutely amazing!! She has great energy and made her night so special. Amy also pulled out all the stops for us I'm so happy I decided to have her event here!! Thank you so much!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The DJ is trash
Won't recommend this place to anyone. Bouncers are total goons, nobody from the staff and management heard of what "customer service" is. This place should be closed down for good.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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