The food was meh, but holy 18$ for a very tiny plate of pork belly that i can get for 5$ from the grocery store? That's what i called upcharge!Also the service was really slow, they had 4 tables to serve in the patio (and 2 was already eating), and the food takes almost an hour to arrive.Not sure if we will come again.
Alex
Great service with a knowledgeable and friendly bar tender. We ordered from the Clinton's menu and everything was delicious and perfectly cooked. Great place for apps and good beer.
Tee Cee
Visited here to watch a friend perform. I love the demeanour and the several rooms they have. As you walk in, is the main bar. There’s an entranceway which leads to another room for karaoke and on the left side is open floor with a stage and dance floor. Bartenders were awesome and the whole event was a vibe. I would definitely go back.
Alan D
We went here for the 90/2000 dance party and were shocked at how bad the DJ was. The DJ was doing nothing different than what an iPod on shuffle mode would have done, right down to the awkward silences between songs.This could be a fun event if they get a better DJ. It's a decent dance area, but mor seating would be nice too.The actual bar part of this venue is solid.
Rebeca G
They book a variety of events and the venue truly is equipped to host all sorts of dance parties. It’s also a bar.
maryam masud
Okay WOW. This is THE grubby millennial club in downtown! Beware, it gets super hot and claustrophobic in the club! It’s not a fancy place at all. You come here as you are and dance to 90s/00s music with your friends. But what an amazing time!!!
NADJAH A
Ooou bartender was so sweet so welcoming and such a sweet bubbly personality her name was aziza I hope I spelled that right, I was here for my friend’s music performance!
Andreas A. Wade
Had a great time during one of the weekend events hosted by them, can’t wait to go again..The staff are friendly and welcoming, I feel SAFE there..
George John
The Art Bar poetry readings every Tuesday evening is such a stimulating experience. Turn off the TV and head down to Clinton's for poetry!
dennismI9631BD
My Dad , Tommy Mitchell worked at the Clinton for 40 plus years. Was and still is a place of charachter. a lot of history there. I go there when ever I m in Toronto.
Love this place. The staff are super friendly, always clean, food taste amazing! They have live shows at the bag and bring DJs in often. This is the place to be!
Mayve L
Patio & 5$beer deals are great, but if you are looking for a good quality music/dance night - I'd go elsewhere.It costs 20$ each to go in for the 90s/2000s dance party - ok kinda pricy but fair enough TO prices... The DJs were decent - amateurs at best (eg, the music transitions were off). It didn't sit right with me when the venue jacked up their dance tickets to 30$ at the start of the night, then an hour later they jacked it up to 40$ at the door? Shouldn't it be a set price aka 20$ as advertised?
Lianne Smilezzz
Such an awesome spot to witness great local talent in the city, best open mic spot in Toronto! The MC Julez should be a comedian he’s hilarious? and definitely keeps you entertained. For those who wish to participate make sure you check their Instagram for updates & sign ups, have your tracks on a usb drive or you can use the piano, or guitar there. Just make sure you bring cash for the open mic bucket. It usually happens every Wednesday around 9/9:30 pm in the back. You can also catch the Raptors game here.
Gab Hachard
Worst experience I've ever had at a bar. Took a drink from one section of the bar to a different section, and without ever being told, warned, or explained of the situation, I was humiliatingly kicked out by a prejudiced and discriminatory doorman - who should be fired immediately. I proceeded to ask for an explanation - for which I had to wait outside of the front door in the bitter, freezing cold - that consisted of a separate member of the security team recognizing that the reason for my removal from the event was nonsensical, but that there was nothing they could do and "they would discuss the mistake later". As the only visibly latin person at the event, I am concerned that the bouncer's behaviour was racially motivated. I have not received a refund for my ticket or my drink and will be pursuing further action towards this unfriendly, discriminatory locale.
Mary Fish
Not in any of their ads nor in their events calendars or invites do they say, even once, that this place is not disability accessible!!! SO let folks come all the way down there just to be turned away instead of a ramp!! And you advertise that you are a popular place!?! Not for the disabled you are not.You don't have to build anything! A simple ramp will do and sarcasm is not helpful. Also, my friend who did spend the evening there got terrible service, there is no coffee or anything much else to drink other than booze and the menu boring.
The food was meh, but holy 18$ for a very tiny plate of pork belly that i can get for 5$ from the grocery store? That's what i called upcharge!Also the service was really slow, they had 4 tables to serve in the patio (and 2 was already eating), and the food takes almost an hour to arrive.Not sure if we will come again.
Great service with a knowledgeable and friendly bar tender. We ordered from the Clinton's menu and everything was delicious and perfectly cooked. Great place for apps and good beer.
Visited here to watch a friend perform. I love the demeanour and the several rooms they have. As you walk in, is the main bar. There’s an entranceway which leads to another room for karaoke and on the left side is open floor with a stage and dance floor. Bartenders were awesome and the whole event was a vibe. I would definitely go back.
We went here for the 90/2000 dance party and were shocked at how bad the DJ was. The DJ was doing nothing different than what an iPod on shuffle mode would have done, right down to the awkward silences between songs.This could be a fun event if they get a better DJ. It's a decent dance area, but mor seating would be nice too.The actual bar part of this venue is solid.
They book a variety of events and the venue truly is equipped to host all sorts of dance parties. It’s also a bar.
Okay WOW. This is THE grubby millennial club in downtown! Beware, it gets super hot and claustrophobic in the club! It’s not a fancy place at all. You come here as you are and dance to 90s/00s music with your friends. But what an amazing time!!!
Ooou bartender was so sweet so welcoming and such a sweet bubbly personality her name was aziza I hope I spelled that right, I was here for my friend’s music performance!
Had a great time during one of the weekend events hosted by them, can’t wait to go again..The staff are friendly and welcoming, I feel SAFE there..
The Art Bar poetry readings every Tuesday evening is such a stimulating experience. Turn off the TV and head down to Clinton's for poetry!
My Dad , Tommy Mitchell worked at the Clinton for 40 plus years. Was and still is a place of charachter. a lot of history there. I go there when ever I m in Toronto.
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Love this place. The staff are super friendly, always clean, food taste amazing! They have live shows at the bag and bring DJs in often. This is the place to be!
Patio & 5$beer deals are great, but if you are looking for a good quality music/dance night - I'd go elsewhere.It costs 20$ each to go in for the 90s/2000s dance party - ok kinda pricy but fair enough TO prices... The DJs were decent - amateurs at best (eg, the music transitions were off). It didn't sit right with me when the venue jacked up their dance tickets to 30$ at the start of the night, then an hour later they jacked it up to 40$ at the door? Shouldn't it be a set price aka 20$ as advertised?
Such an awesome spot to witness great local talent in the city, best open mic spot in Toronto! The MC Julez should be a comedian he’s hilarious? and definitely keeps you entertained. For those who wish to participate make sure you check their Instagram for updates & sign ups, have your tracks on a usb drive or you can use the piano, or guitar there. Just make sure you bring cash for the open mic bucket. It usually happens every Wednesday around 9/9:30 pm in the back. You can also catch the Raptors game here.
Worst experience I've ever had at a bar. Took a drink from one section of the bar to a different section, and without ever being told, warned, or explained of the situation, I was humiliatingly kicked out by a prejudiced and discriminatory doorman - who should be fired immediately. I proceeded to ask for an explanation - for which I had to wait outside of the front door in the bitter, freezing cold - that consisted of a separate member of the security team recognizing that the reason for my removal from the event was nonsensical, but that there was nothing they could do and "they would discuss the mistake later". As the only visibly latin person at the event, I am concerned that the bouncer's behaviour was racially motivated. I have not received a refund for my ticket or my drink and will be pursuing further action towards this unfriendly, discriminatory locale.
Not in any of their ads nor in their events calendars or invites do they say, even once, that this place is not disability accessible!!! SO let folks come all the way down there just to be turned away instead of a ramp!! And you advertise that you are a popular place!?! Not for the disabled you are not.You don't have to build anything! A simple ramp will do and sarcasm is not helpful. Also, my friend who did spend the evening there got terrible service, there is no coffee or anything much else to drink other than booze and the menu boring.