Great place to see - and especially - hear a live concert!
HR is a venerable part of Toronto's musical landscape, forced a couple of years ago to relocate to the east end of town for financial reasons. It's now housed in a converted church hall with great acoustics, and a kind of diy sensibility. No longer a jazz-style lounge, it's more of a concert venue, but still a great place to see local and national artists laying it down on any given might! Good luck on keeping the Room rockin'!
Alex C
Hugh’s Room has moved into a renovated church, which is a fun venue that gives an intimate feel. The seats aren’t particularly comfortable, but we sat for 3 hours without issue. It does get a bit chilly in the winter, as most churches do. The acoustics are fantastic from the balcony, there’s also a bar in the back. Building is not wheelchair accessible
FALCN Media
Epic intimate venue, always offering great artists and memorable entertainment - a true gem!
Ginny
Such a cozy and welcoming venue. Thank you for the wonderful experience!
Joseph Alan Tavares (Joey)
Jane Siberry at Hugh's Room, November the 27th… What a great place. I called ahead to make sure of the tickets I'd purchased online; not an easy find with the delightful and sold out songstress Canadian Jane Siberry in town. For her second Toronto show, a gracious Executive Director, Michael, assured me all was well in the day leading up, and what a venue! Originally a church, with a gallery and lower level facilities, this gem of a spot had acoustics well suited, and made good on, by the dainty and coquettish Jane of the lovely eyes and smile. Canada's Indie Queen was preceded by opening act Jay Feelbender, who instantly had us singing along, as I continue to do so with his EP that was available at the door. Lovely to behold and demure as ever, with her signature style in plumage and trill, 'twas Jane who was queen of the stage I've taken the liberty of showing here from some kind contributors to the web. Funny, melancholic, hopeful, and with a blunt wit that had us all in stitches, she strung a story to guitar, piano, and backing recording that swept us up and away. Wielding her craft of past and present wares like a wand, Jane enchanted us with the simplest of mechanics and the depths of her soul. I hold in the highest praise Hugh's new locale; they made sure those who were differently abled could come to Jane's show by hook or by crook, and are drumming up funding for an elevator; that should speak to the efforts everyone went to making the evening an inclusive one. At her surprise encore, Jane sat down at the piano only to promptly stand right back up and march around it, brusquely moving a music-stand out of the way, so her whole audience could see her. I have to say, I can see why the jolie chanteuse followed Hugh's Room from the West End for her performances; this crew really cares about their patrons in a way emblematic of how Jane feels about love in the world, with no obsequiousness here. I feel quite lucky to have been in the presence of so many beautiful people. Jane, Jay, Michael — thank you. I'll be back for more offerings in this astonishingly salon like venue; with Jane's fans, it was as if being in a music hall full of dear Friends, and indeed, Calling All Angels, we most certainly were. Thanks, Hugh's Room: à la prochaine ! ! !
Paul Ivany
Amazing concert with Connie Kaldor and family!
Victoria Simpson
Saw Jane Siberry last night at Hugh’s Room and was blown away by such an intimate venue and performance. If you know and like Jane, you would not have been disappointed. I’ve loved her since the first time I heard Waitress 40 years ago. It was like i was listening to her in my living room. Sitting on an old church pew, what felt like 10 feet away while Jane played her guitar and piano weaving a story around us. We laughed and almost cried at the desperate but hopeful edge to her music/storytelling. Jane Siberry was spectacular- and if I wasn’t such an introvert I could have even gone to pay my respects, as she graciously came into the room after the concert to chat with people. I would not hesitate to return to Hugh’s Room - a small venue that hold’s tops maybe 200 people. When i walked in they asked for my name not my ticket, it felt like i was arriving at an intimate party where they knew and welcomed me. It is not assigned seating, so you find your place, grab your drink from the bar, and casually sit and listen to a wonderful performance. I drove four hours from North Bay to see Jane Siberry, but i would gladly drive back to experience a performance at Hugh’s Room again.
L L
Great new space for Hugh's Room. I hope the legend continues.
Adam James
Incredible concert venue! A true listening room for music fans. The curation of their lineup is the best of the best.
Hugh's Room was a west end institution for music, and now continues its legacy in the east. The new venue is much welcome in this unlikely location This converted church has been only slightly renovated to accommodate its new parishioners. Gone is the dining. The sight lines are not at all the same configuration. For all intents, the room has not really been altered at all from its churchy origins. Pews for seating, and painted religious scripture on the walls surround you as you look around pre show. Stained glass windows allow some filtered light through to the space. Along with the pew seating are rows of folding chairs. Neither offer much comfort and seem tightly packed. To increase attendance I suppose. The biggest, most obvious improvements come, of course with the addition of first class lights and sound system. The acoustics of this barn of a building work well. Probably common with churches. Hugh's has also provided the room with a beautiful grand piano and B3 organ. Both permanent fixtures I believe. There is a bar. They serve throughout the show, however it would be awkward to excuse yourself in the midst of a show. But this is not a club or bar. Really a listening/ viewing venue. Great. Still offering some of the best music in town, Hugh's Room Live lives!
Adele Rosenbloom
Great location. Excellent drinks from the bar. Good acoustics and comfortable seating.
Mary
It was a nice room for listening to the performers. You could sit close enough to see and hear them well. The acoustics are good. The bar is a nice addition. Unfortunately, the building and the washrooms are wheelchair accessible which is really unfortunate, but I understand they plan to work on it. That would make it 5 stars.
Judith Seki
Great venue for intimate performances 💜
Manny Ferreira
We were very impressed with the sound quality of the venue. It was the ideal location for a performance by Sean McCann who's voice carried brilliantly throughout. He is a wonderful entertainer and human being.
new location good sound
Great place to see - and especially - hear a live concert!
HR is a venerable part of Toronto's musical landscape, forced a couple of years ago to relocate to the east end of town for financial reasons. It's now housed in a converted church hall with great acoustics, and a kind of diy sensibility. No longer a jazz-style lounge, it's more of a concert venue, but still a great place to see local and national artists laying it down on any given might! Good luck on keeping the Room rockin'!
Hugh’s Room has moved into a renovated church, which is a fun venue that gives an intimate feel. The seats aren’t particularly comfortable, but we sat for 3 hours without issue. It does get a bit chilly in the winter, as most churches do. The acoustics are fantastic from the balcony, there’s also a bar in the back. Building is not wheelchair accessible
Epic intimate venue, always offering great artists and memorable entertainment - a true gem!
Such a cozy and welcoming venue. Thank you for the wonderful experience!
Jane Siberry at Hugh's Room, November the 27th… What a great place. I called ahead to make sure of the tickets I'd purchased online; not an easy find with the delightful and sold out songstress Canadian Jane Siberry in town. For her second Toronto show, a gracious Executive Director, Michael, assured me all was well in the day leading up, and what a venue! Originally a church, with a gallery and lower level facilities, this gem of a spot had acoustics well suited, and made good on, by the dainty and coquettish Jane of the lovely eyes and smile. Canada's Indie Queen was preceded by opening act Jay Feelbender, who instantly had us singing along, as I continue to do so with his EP that was available at the door. Lovely to behold and demure as ever, with her signature style in plumage and trill, 'twas Jane who was queen of the stage I've taken the liberty of showing here from some kind contributors to the web. Funny, melancholic, hopeful, and with a blunt wit that had us all in stitches, she strung a story to guitar, piano, and backing recording that swept us up and away. Wielding her craft of past and present wares like a wand, Jane enchanted us with the simplest of mechanics and the depths of her soul. I hold in the highest praise Hugh's new locale; they made sure those who were differently abled could come to Jane's show by hook or by crook, and are drumming up funding for an elevator; that should speak to the efforts everyone went to making the evening an inclusive one. At her surprise encore, Jane sat down at the piano only to promptly stand right back up and march around it, brusquely moving a music-stand out of the way, so her whole audience could see her. I have to say, I can see why the jolie chanteuse followed Hugh's Room from the West End for her performances; this crew really cares about their patrons in a way emblematic of how Jane feels about love in the world, with no obsequiousness here. I feel quite lucky to have been in the presence of so many beautiful people. Jane, Jay, Michael — thank you. I'll be back for more offerings in this astonishingly salon like venue; with Jane's fans, it was as if being in a music hall full of dear Friends, and indeed, Calling All Angels, we most certainly were. Thanks, Hugh's Room: à la prochaine ! ! !
Amazing concert with Connie Kaldor and family!
Saw Jane Siberry last night at Hugh’s Room and was blown away by such an intimate venue and performance. If you know and like Jane, you would not have been disappointed. I’ve loved her since the first time I heard Waitress 40 years ago. It was like i was listening to her in my living room. Sitting on an old church pew, what felt like 10 feet away while Jane played her guitar and piano weaving a story around us. We laughed and almost cried at the desperate but hopeful edge to her music/storytelling. Jane Siberry was spectacular- and if I wasn’t such an introvert I could have even gone to pay my respects, as she graciously came into the room after the concert to chat with people. I would not hesitate to return to Hugh’s Room - a small venue that hold’s tops maybe 200 people. When i walked in they asked for my name not my ticket, it felt like i was arriving at an intimate party where they knew and welcomed me. It is not assigned seating, so you find your place, grab your drink from the bar, and casually sit and listen to a wonderful performance. I drove four hours from North Bay to see Jane Siberry, but i would gladly drive back to experience a performance at Hugh’s Room again.
Great new space for Hugh's Room. I hope the legend continues.
Incredible concert venue! A true listening room for music fans. The curation of their lineup is the best of the best.
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Hugh's Room was a west end institution for music, and now continues its legacy in the east. The new venue is much welcome in this unlikely location
This converted church has been only slightly renovated to accommodate its new parishioners.
Gone is the dining. The sight lines are not at all the same configuration. For all intents, the room has not really been altered at all from its churchy origins. Pews for seating, and painted religious scripture on the walls surround you as you look around pre show. Stained glass windows allow some filtered light through to the space.
Along with the pew seating are rows of folding chairs. Neither offer much comfort and seem tightly packed. To increase attendance I suppose.
The biggest, most obvious improvements come, of course with the addition of first class lights and sound system. The acoustics of this barn of a building work well. Probably common with churches. Hugh's has also provided the room with a beautiful grand piano and B3 organ. Both permanent fixtures I believe.
There is a bar. They serve throughout the show, however it would be awkward to excuse yourself in the midst of a show. But this is not a club or bar. Really a listening/ viewing venue. Great.
Still offering some of the best music in town, Hugh's Room Live lives!
Great location. Excellent drinks from the bar. Good acoustics and comfortable seating.
It was a nice room for listening to the performers. You could sit close enough to see and hear them well. The acoustics are good. The bar is a nice addition. Unfortunately, the building and the washrooms are wheelchair accessible which is really unfortunate, but I understand they plan to work on it. That would make it 5 stars.
Great venue for intimate performances 💜
We were very impressed with the sound quality of the venue. It was the ideal location for a performance by Sean McCann who's voice carried brilliantly throughout. He is a wonderful entertainer and human being.
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