Took my mom for a fun night out. She loved it, and enjoyed the entertainment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Isobel Rose Binnie
Not for lovers
Anne Welch
Elysia, the general manager is rude and aggressive. Out of the last 3 visits to crews, which has gone down the drain, have been absolutely awful. This manager Elysia is horrendous. Pushing us and yelling at us to “MOVE” without any context. This bar used to be my favourite for over 10 years, now it is just over priced for less than pleasant experiences.
Unknown Lawrence
$15 cover charge doesn't matter what time you go. This place stinks smells like piss and BO. Do yourself a favor go to el conveto ricos. Cheaper entry, fun performance, and better music. you will not smell dirty washrooms all night
Kai Farnum
I visited Crews & Tangos during a night out with friends and we had an amazing time! Cheap, quick, and great drinks along with amazing performances. These queens knew how to engage an audience!It’s a tight space considering how busy it gets, but everyone there was so considerate whenever I needed to run over to the bar or washroom and would quickly make space with their friends to let me walk byThe music was awesome, performances were great, and the location is obviously amazing. Make sure you’re travelling in pairs during the evening and don’t forget to bring cash to tip!
Atmosphere: 5
Sarah Rewkowski
We came in when it was dead with a big group: the bartender made her own rules if she could charge cash or credit and added a 30% tip without knowledge if she allowed you to pay credit/debit. Poor service with attitude and scam on adding tips assuming you wouldn’t
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Amber Stevenson
⭐⭐⭐⭐Crews & Tangos has been my absolute go-to bar in the Village, both during my visits when I lived outside the city & now as a proud resident of the Church & Wellesley neighbourhood. This venue holds a special place in my heart, & its uniqueness has kept me coming back time & time again.One of the standout features of Crews & Tangos is its exceptional layout. With multiple levels & rooms, the venue seamlessly accommodates a diverse range of music types & vibes, making it the perfect spot for any mood. Whether you're looking to dance the night away or enjoy a more laid-back atmosphere, Crews & Tangos has it all. The spaces also serve as the perfect backdrop for the entertaining & captivating drag shows that grace the stage.Lately, I've noticed a decline in the number of patrons attending the venue, particularly during the week. While I understand the challenges we've all been facing, there's a distinctive energy that comes with a packed bar that's currently missing. Nevertheless, I remain hopeful that the vibrant atmosphere will return soon.Speaking of vibrant, the drag performances at Crews & Tangos are nothing short of spectacular. Every Queen brings their own unique talent to the stage, making each show a memorable experience. My personal favourite is Vitality Black & Just Peachy, whose performances consistently leave me in awe. Remember to bring your $5 bills to tip these incredibly talented human beings—they deserve all the appreciation.In conclusion, Crews & Tangos is more than just a bar; it's a hub of diversity, entertainment, & community. While times may be tough, the unique charm of this venue, coupled with the incredible talents of the Queens, makes it a must-visit spot in the Village. Here's to hoping for a return of the bustling energy that makes Crews & Tangos truly special.Kid-friendliness: This is a 19+ venue.Wheelchair accessibility: This venue is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Morlene C.
Out of all the bars we visited in Toronto, this was actually the one we liked the best. I might rephrase that statement to say it was the bar we disliked the least. Toronto nightlife just didn't seem to align with our taste, or maybe we just weren't in the know. This bar had fun drag performances and multiple dance areas. It was super crowded on the Saturday night we were there, so as much as we wanted to move from room to room to check out a different music vibe, it was hard to do so. We had to wait in a long ATM line outside to get cash to pay the cover fee, so we wanted to stay a while to get our money's worth but there wasn't much we wanted to see here.
Lydboss
Crews is always a good time! I’ve been here several times and the place does not disappoint. Multi-level bar with dance floor and DJ upstairs, always quality queens on stage for both early and late shows downstairs. This place is nothing fancy, yet the vibes are immaculate. Just a heads up, primarily a cash bar but ATM on site! And they don’t serve food. But a great environment for all to experience a night out and drag! Only a 5 minute walk from the Wellesley subway station or there is paid parking lot literally 50 feet from the bar.
Always great queens here and a good time, just wish they weren’t cash only. I always forget and end up paying a ton in ATM fees. But if you ignore that aspect, it’s a great time and the bar staff is super nice :)
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Raman Madaan
Amazing place, too good vibe, don't Beleive on bad comments these people just haters of this place, Secuirty was really good, Bartender are really good too, Amazing time with watching all the drag shows, and they have like tow floors and in total 3 amazing DJ floors to enjoy in one placeManagement is really good as well, my friend lost wallet and Security helped us to find that this place feel very faceEvery corner has Secuirty intact so its feel very safeOverall place were great just don't belive on bad reviews Must visit this place very worth the money as paying for one and getting 2 DJ floors and one full house of drag shows full night2 different shows
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kyla Stone
This is the first time coming here and I had a great time. Music was good, vibes were good, and the bartender was nice.However not 5 stars because of the security. I had one of the members of the security push me down the stairs for no reason. They were walking with a staff member caring up a case of beer. My friend and I had moved to the side to give them space, but they decided to shove me down the stairs after passing us. For no reason?? Luckily my friend was in front of me and caught me after falling a step or two. However, if she wasn’t there I would have fallen all the way down considering it was a shock and I had been drinking.I spoke to someone with general manager written on their shirt. And they just told me it’s her word against mine. (In a I don’t believe you tone) She said all she could do would be to check the cameras but that she wasn’t going to do that.Basically it’s a good thing the people are nice clubbing because I wouldn’t trust security with my safety. Frankly I think the club goers need security FROM the security in the placeDon’t let this ruin your time though, but keep in mind to steer clear and bring friend who can keep you safe!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 2
brayden P
Security is absolutely ridiculous. We paid to get into the bar and we went out to smoke and were not allowed entry to the bar. When we went to go back in we were told we were not allowed entry to the bar as it was 1 am. This was not made notified to us prior nor was it posted inside the facility. Security offered us entry for 145$. I requested the securities name and it was refused. This does not follow Ontario Security policy and goes against any security training. THE SECURITY ABSOLUTELY POWER TRIPS AND IS RIDICULOUS.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
bliss kiio
1) security can be rude, had the barrier banged on me once. Another time the lady grabbed my jacket and yanked me back.2) THE DJ UPSTAIRS NEEDS TO LEARN TO READ THE CROWD. She has the same playlist...the transitions are wanting.3) the bartenders Kendrick and JP are great ?.4) I got given a fake CAD 2 coin once.But it's all we got as black LGBTQ folk so I guess we just have to deal??♂️??♂️
Took my mom for a fun night out. She loved it, and enjoyed the entertainment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Not for lovers
Elysia, the general manager is rude and aggressive. Out of the last 3 visits to crews, which has gone down the drain, have been absolutely awful. This manager Elysia is horrendous. Pushing us and yelling at us to “MOVE” without any context. This bar used to be my favourite for over 10 years, now it is just over priced for less than pleasant experiences.
$15 cover charge doesn't matter what time you go. This place stinks smells like piss and BO. Do yourself a favor go to el conveto ricos. Cheaper entry, fun performance, and better music. you will not smell dirty washrooms all night
I visited Crews & Tangos during a night out with friends and we had an amazing time! Cheap, quick, and great drinks along with amazing performances. These queens knew how to engage an audience!It’s a tight space considering how busy it gets, but everyone there was so considerate whenever I needed to run over to the bar or washroom and would quickly make space with their friends to let me walk byThe music was awesome, performances were great, and the location is obviously amazing. Make sure you’re travelling in pairs during the evening and don’t forget to bring cash to tip!
Atmosphere: 5
We came in when it was dead with a big group: the bartender made her own rules if she could charge cash or credit and added a 30% tip without knowledge if she allowed you to pay credit/debit. Poor service with attitude and scam on adding tips assuming you wouldn’t
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
⭐⭐⭐⭐Crews & Tangos has been my absolute go-to bar in the Village, both during my visits when I lived outside the city & now as a proud resident of the Church & Wellesley neighbourhood. This venue holds a special place in my heart, & its uniqueness has kept me coming back time & time again.One of the standout features of Crews & Tangos is its exceptional layout. With multiple levels & rooms, the venue seamlessly accommodates a diverse range of music types & vibes, making it the perfect spot for any mood. Whether you're looking to dance the night away or enjoy a more laid-back atmosphere, Crews & Tangos has it all. The spaces also serve as the perfect backdrop for the entertaining & captivating drag shows that grace the stage.Lately, I've noticed a decline in the number of patrons attending the venue, particularly during the week. While I understand the challenges we've all been facing, there's a distinctive energy that comes with a packed bar that's currently missing. Nevertheless, I remain hopeful that the vibrant atmosphere will return soon.Speaking of vibrant, the drag performances at Crews & Tangos are nothing short of spectacular. Every Queen brings their own unique talent to the stage, making each show a memorable experience. My personal favourite is Vitality Black & Just Peachy, whose performances consistently leave me in awe. Remember to bring your $5 bills to tip these incredibly talented human beings—they deserve all the appreciation.In conclusion, Crews & Tangos is more than just a bar; it's a hub of diversity, entertainment, & community. While times may be tough, the unique charm of this venue, coupled with the incredible talents of the Queens, makes it a must-visit spot in the Village. Here's to hoping for a return of the bustling energy that makes Crews & Tangos truly special.Kid-friendliness: This is a 19+ venue.Wheelchair accessibility: This venue is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Out of all the bars we visited in Toronto, this was actually the one we liked the best. I might rephrase that statement to say it was the bar we disliked the least. Toronto nightlife just didn't seem to align with our taste, or maybe we just weren't in the know. This bar had fun drag performances and multiple dance areas. It was super crowded on the Saturday night we were there, so as much as we wanted to move from room to room to check out a different music vibe, it was hard to do so. We had to wait in a long ATM line outside to get cash to pay the cover fee, so we wanted to stay a while to get our money's worth but there wasn't much we wanted to see here.
Crews is always a good time! I’ve been here several times and the place does not disappoint. Multi-level bar with dance floor and DJ upstairs, always quality queens on stage for both early and late shows downstairs. This place is nothing fancy, yet the vibes are immaculate. Just a heads up, primarily a cash bar but ATM on site! And they don’t serve food. But a great environment for all to experience a night out and drag! Only a 5 minute walk from the Wellesley subway station or there is paid parking lot literally 50 feet from the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Perla is the best drag I ever seen. Love her so
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Always great queens here and a good time, just wish they weren’t cash only. I always forget and end up paying a ton in ATM fees. But if you ignore that aspect, it’s a great time and the bar staff is super nice :)
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Amazing place, too good vibe, don't Beleive on bad comments these people just haters of this place, Secuirty was really good, Bartender are really good too, Amazing time with watching all the drag shows, and they have like tow floors and in total 3 amazing DJ floors to enjoy in one placeManagement is really good as well, my friend lost wallet and Security helped us to find that this place feel very faceEvery corner has Secuirty intact so its feel very safeOverall place were great just don't belive on bad reviews Must visit this place very worth the money as paying for one and getting 2 DJ floors and one full house of drag shows full night2 different shows
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is the first time coming here and I had a great time. Music was good, vibes were good, and the bartender was nice.However not 5 stars because of the security. I had one of the members of the security push me down the stairs for no reason. They were walking with a staff member caring up a case of beer. My friend and I had moved to the side to give them space, but they decided to shove me down the stairs after passing us. For no reason?? Luckily my friend was in front of me and caught me after falling a step or two. However, if she wasn’t there I would have fallen all the way down considering it was a shock and I had been drinking.I spoke to someone with general manager written on their shirt. And they just told me it’s her word against mine. (In a I don’t believe you tone) She said all she could do would be to check the cameras but that she wasn’t going to do that.Basically it’s a good thing the people are nice clubbing because I wouldn’t trust security with my safety. Frankly I think the club goers need security FROM the security in the placeDon’t let this ruin your time though, but keep in mind to steer clear and bring friend who can keep you safe!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 2
Security is absolutely ridiculous. We paid to get into the bar and we went out to smoke and were not allowed entry to the bar. When we went to go back in we were told we were not allowed entry to the bar as it was 1 am. This was not made notified to us prior nor was it posted inside the facility. Security offered us entry for 145$. I requested the securities name and it was refused. This does not follow Ontario Security policy and goes against any security training. THE SECURITY ABSOLUTELY POWER TRIPS AND IS RIDICULOUS.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
1) security can be rude, had the barrier banged on me once. Another time the lady grabbed my jacket and yanked me back.2) THE DJ UPSTAIRS NEEDS TO LEARN TO READ THE CROWD. She has the same playlist...the transitions are wanting.3) the bartenders Kendrick and JP are great ?.4) I got given a fake CAD 2 coin once.But it's all we got as black LGBTQ folk so I guess we just have to deal??♂️??♂️
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1