I was here last month, and endured a racist attack by a bartender’s adult son. I had been coming to Castro’s for about a year, and truly appreciated the bartender, Robyn. She was kind, and Castro’s was a fine place to enjoy musical talent. On Jan. 23rd, about half an hour after last call, Robyn made an error in judgement. She allowed her son, Connor, and a friend to storm into the bar, and they were served alcohol. They seemed to be agitated and high - they kept exiting and re-entering the establishment several times. My partner went out for a cigarette, and when I followed a few minutes later, I saw Connor calling my partner a homophobic slur and trying to steal his scarf. I asked Connor to stop and leave, and that’s when Connor began to call me a choice racist slur. I pulled out my phone to record this, and Connor instructed his friend to “chuck it”. Connor’s friend then grabbed my phone out of my hand, and threw it across the street. Connor then said: “she’ll never find it now”, and both men took off running.I went back into Castro’s to tell Robyn to phone the police. I explained that her son and her son’s friend had just verbally assaulted both my partner and I, and then had thrown my phone across the street. Instead of helping, Robyn again made an ill-informed choice of telling me to leave the establishment, and that I had just misplaced my phone somewhere. Perhaps Robyn’s poor judgement was because she had been drinking all night, while working.After an hour of searching the surrounding area, I managed to find my phone. My battery was dead from the cold, and the back glass panel of it was completely shattered from Connor’s friend tossing it across the street. When I got back home to charge it, I realized that the video I took of Connor’s attack on me had saved. I now have a video documenting this altercation.It would be wonderful if the owner(s) of Castro’s could connect with me to review this video footage. It is unfortunate that I was attacked and assaulted at an establishment that I had loved to visit in the past. I would love to give the owner(s) of Castro’s an opportunity to make this right, as I do feel that what I endured was a direct consequence of their staff’s failure.Thank you,Ramona.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Victoria Stone
Has an amazing selection of local craft beer, regularly has live music, great place :)
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Marilou Lopes
This is a real hidden gem in the city. They support local musicians with live music almost every night of the week. Small, cozy place where you will automatically feel welcomed. They also now have outdoor patio space in the summer. Best bar in Toronto.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Dani Bassett
I've been in Toronto for on and off for 20 years, grew up in the bar scene and am an industry member that's b.o.h. and I got to say this has got to be my ultimate favourite bar in Toronto to end up for drinks with friends or simply by myself. The thing is even if you do go by yourself, you're not drinking that way for long. The staff is exceptional, the owner in the brief few times I've caught a glimpse is super warm and friendly. The regulars are people I have grown to adore and get giddy level of excitement to run into when we see each other on the street out front. Think of being away on a trip, and getting to return home, it's that level or warm and inviting....plus there's great live music and local talent there. I recently brought a friend there and he was impressed by how nice and friendly everyone was despite it being packed. I can't recommend this place highly enough and even if you're not regularly in the east end it's worth a trip for a cozy spot to enjoy a drink,some great tunes and even make a new friend. 5 stars all the way!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jim Lowe
Friendly service and solid craft beer selection.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Mavis Clark
Please experience this place at least once. You will always leave with a great memory and will definitely want to come back again! You will never find another place hidden with great drinks and fantastic live music.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Timothy Hawkins
This place is a ?. ?%. People dance, regularers talk to new patrons and attitude is left @ the door. Bands are above standard bar rock'n'roll and you can talk with them after their sets. Will go back....
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Aaron Kazmer
I have been a patron and a performer there many times and alway have a great time.The photo is the late great HarpDog Brown & I having some fun!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Gythe Gebara
The definition of a hidden gem. One of the coziest bars you could ever find. No TVs. Just you, friends, and a two walls filled with some of the most important people in recent history. Vibez
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jer McLeod
Didn't eat, but enjoyed a few of the wide variety of beers with some great live music and a brilliant bartender!!
A wonderful music bar with a fantastically intimate feel. Good beer, great music, excellent service, and well priced. It was topped off with a pleasant patio experience as well.
Fuentes
Saw a Tom Waits tribute band and the aesthetic of the place was very fitting to the music. Bar tendess was charming and fast which is all you could ever ask of a bar
Chris Deeley
Castro's does not serve food but they often have live music and it's a great local in the beach. The walls are alive with
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Pilot Guy Chris
First visit, pretty cool eclectic atmosphere. Can't wait to see some live music there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Dive Curacao
Fantastic service and a great place where you can simply enjoy yourself. Highly recommended and thank you for the wonderful hospitality!
I was here last month, and endured a racist attack by a bartender’s adult son. I had been coming to Castro’s for about a year, and truly appreciated the bartender, Robyn. She was kind, and Castro’s was a fine place to enjoy musical talent. On Jan. 23rd, about half an hour after last call, Robyn made an error in judgement. She allowed her son, Connor, and a friend to storm into the bar, and they were served alcohol. They seemed to be agitated and high - they kept exiting and re-entering the establishment several times. My partner went out for a cigarette, and when I followed a few minutes later, I saw Connor calling my partner a homophobic slur and trying to steal his scarf. I asked Connor to stop and leave, and that’s when Connor began to call me a choice racist slur. I pulled out my phone to record this, and Connor instructed his friend to “chuck it”. Connor’s friend then grabbed my phone out of my hand, and threw it across the street. Connor then said: “she’ll never find it now”, and both men took off running.I went back into Castro’s to tell Robyn to phone the police. I explained that her son and her son’s friend had just verbally assaulted both my partner and I, and then had thrown my phone across the street. Instead of helping, Robyn again made an ill-informed choice of telling me to leave the establishment, and that I had just misplaced my phone somewhere. Perhaps Robyn’s poor judgement was because she had been drinking all night, while working.After an hour of searching the surrounding area, I managed to find my phone. My battery was dead from the cold, and the back glass panel of it was completely shattered from Connor’s friend tossing it across the street. When I got back home to charge it, I realized that the video I took of Connor’s attack on me had saved. I now have a video documenting this altercation.It would be wonderful if the owner(s) of Castro’s could connect with me to review this video footage. It is unfortunate that I was attacked and assaulted at an establishment that I had loved to visit in the past. I would love to give the owner(s) of Castro’s an opportunity to make this right, as I do feel that what I endured was a direct consequence of their staff’s failure.Thank you,Ramona.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Has an amazing selection of local craft beer, regularly has live music, great place :)
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This is a real hidden gem in the city. They support local musicians with live music almost every night of the week. Small, cozy place where you will automatically feel welcomed. They also now have outdoor patio space in the summer. Best bar in Toronto.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I've been in Toronto for on and off for 20 years, grew up in the bar scene and am an industry member that's b.o.h. and I got to say this has got to be my ultimate favourite bar in Toronto to end up for drinks with friends or simply by myself. The thing is even if you do go by yourself, you're not drinking that way for long. The staff is exceptional, the owner in the brief few times I've caught a glimpse is super warm and friendly. The regulars are people I have grown to adore and get giddy level of excitement to run into when we see each other on the street out front. Think of being away on a trip, and getting to return home, it's that level or warm and inviting....plus there's great live music and local talent there. I recently brought a friend there and he was impressed by how nice and friendly everyone was despite it being packed. I can't recommend this place highly enough and even if you're not regularly in the east end it's worth a trip for a cozy spot to enjoy a drink,some great tunes and even make a new friend. 5 stars all the way!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Friendly service and solid craft beer selection.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Please experience this place at least once. You will always leave with a great memory and will definitely want to come back again! You will never find another place hidden with great drinks and fantastic live music.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This place is a ?. ?%. People dance, regularers talk to new patrons and attitude is left @ the door. Bands are above standard bar rock'n'roll and you can talk with them after their sets. Will go back....
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
I have been a patron and a performer there many times and alway have a great time.The photo is the late great HarpDog Brown & I having some fun!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The definition of a hidden gem. One of the coziest bars you could ever find. No TVs. Just you, friends, and a two walls filled with some of the most important people in recent history. Vibez
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Didn't eat, but enjoyed a few of the wide variety of beers with some great live music and a brilliant bartender!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
A wonderful music bar with a fantastically intimate feel. Good beer, great music, excellent service, and well priced. It was topped off with a pleasant patio experience as well.
Saw a Tom Waits tribute band and the aesthetic of the place was very fitting to the music. Bar tendess was charming and fast which is all you could ever ask of a bar
Castro's does not serve food but they often have live music and it's a great local in the beach. The walls are alive with
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
First visit, pretty cool eclectic atmosphere. Can't wait to see some live music there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Fantastic service and a great place where you can simply enjoy yourself. Highly recommended and thank you for the wonderful hospitality!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5