Handlebar

159 Augusta Ave, Toronto
(647) 748-7433

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tee jackson

great performances on tuesdays!

Carter Rombouts

Nice atmosphere even for a monday night

Kathryn Jordan

There was nobody there last Saturday. It seems they kick out anybody who makes a ruckus. I like this but it empties the whole vibe for sure. Used to stop here a lot but its true the younger people do tend to be trolls and just screaming in our ears is not the vibe.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 3

mo hajiani

The bartender has a terrible attitude

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Brenda Hatachi

Such a waste of of space. My friend, who was 100% sober when she arrived, got cut off after maybe 3 - 4 drinks (1oz of alcohol each), while showing no signs of intoxication. The way that this establishment treated her will cost them business for the rest of their time on Augusta.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Britt

SO expensive. We were charged $19 for doubles. My main grievance is that I was not allowed to sing a full song after waiting so long. I don't know if the karaoke host didn't like me or what but he told me at least half an hour, we waited 1.5 hours, i put my boyfriends song and mine in together, he got to sing, someone else and then right before when I should have sang, the hoat announced he would be doing speed rounds cutting people off half way through their songs. And then he announced the next 6 singers, and none of them were me. I'm visiting from Vancouver and was excited to sing. Maybe it's because I'm femme and in a straight presenting relationship. There must have been a personal reason. I don't understand. Anyway the drinks are super over priced. Especially for what looks like a dive bar. We tip well, we spent a lot. If I'm not going to get to sing a full song I need to be warned so I can make other plans. I only have a few more days in Toronto. Korean food lady is super nice and the male bartender.

John Bon

very tall lanky guy, maybe had blonde hair, who works here (not sure if bartender or bouncer) acted very weird. Following girls in our group around the bar when they moved and asking if they were ok repeatedly when talking with friends. Seemed like he was hoping they would say the guys were not ok so he could slide in or something.

Iris M

You guys should really do something about that blonde server lol. I loved the vibe and the music but her presence ruined my whole experience there. I’m never going back if she’s working. I would also let others know. People would not want to go there if she handles customers like that. If you really want your business to run properly and want customers come back, don’t use workers like that. It’s not like she has a “personality” and a “character” for a bartender. She’s just rude and doesn’t do her job properly. Why waste money on a worker like that.

Service: 1

Eva Cherney

Drinks, good tunes, what more can you ask for? Hey they even a credit card machine, who would have thought.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Ashlena Portelli

Had the best time at this venue for an NXNE event last night. Such great staff! Thanks to the bartender who shared the staff coffee with me 🤣

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Terry

Rude black guy at the front did not let 3 people in with id. Made us dump out drinks then would not allow. Super rude.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Denny

Best place to go if you're looking for a good time any day of the week. The sound is good and the staff are sweet. Great open mic, live shows, and karaoke.

DavinciBeats

Great ambiance and friendly staff. Usually there is live music and karaoke.

Dean Tucker

Cool Bar great place to meet up, random jazz music and awesome staff

Laurea H

Cheap beer, you get what you pay for. The clients make the place especially on event nights but the staff needs some customer service training. Older white lady who works there is on a massive power trip and it was clear to us how rude she was treating other customers. Makes you not want to return.
Be aware that they ask for “optional” donations at the door on random nights, but will be rude if you don’t give them your money. The inside also smelled a bit like bathroom, but maybe because of where I was seated. Overall, not bad but not great.

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