Tail of the Junction might be the most polarizing bar I’ve been to in all of Toronto. I would by no means call myself a regular but I am very familiar with the joint, the people, and the type of experience you might expect from this place.Firstly, the beer is cheap. You might spend as much as $6 for a bottle and that’s not bad. Many places in Toronto will charge double for the same thing. I wouldn’t trust the food to be any good, nor any glassware to be particularly clean so stick to bottles if you are drinking here. There is a 7/11 next to here which offers plenty of drunk food for when you get munchies.For entertainment, there is a wobbly pool table with some crooked cues. Enough fun if you aren’t too serious about pool, definitely Bring some change for that.This place is actually great for events. Many friends of mine, including myself actually.. have booked this venue for album releases, lots of great local bands have played here. Definitely keep yourself updated as to who might pop by. Lots of talent in this city and this venue seems to host lots of upcoming artists.HOWEVER, if you are an artist. The sound setup needs to be addressed. This is not a very capable sound system. Bring your own gear and bring a sound man, hire someone. You’ll thank me. The lighting in this venue, albeit since recent renovations, is lot better, it still leaves much to be desired if you’re taking photos here.Lastly, but most importantly. BE CAREFUL this area is not the safest. Your only security are the police that u-turn across the street. Like anywhere, this place has regulars, you don’t necessarily want to be friends with. Drugs and gang activities are prevalent, as well as sexual assault.I have had some really great nights at TOJ. but you really have to pick your battles and keep your back against the wall. Stay out of the bathrooms and stay in your group.
Annmarie C
The bands were amazing everybody was so friendly it's a neighborhood bar and you feel so welcome everybody's really cool
Atmosphere: 5
Ben Laudon
Cool place to watch bands. pretty small
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 3
Christopher B.
Place is amazing . Owner is awesome , great staff , and drinks very well priced four dollar drinks specials beers for six dollars. Lots of fun things to do there they have live music, free pool Tuesday nights, Karaoke three nights a week. Place to check out.
dylan ryan
Great little watering hole for pool, a show or just having a drink with your pals.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Paul Leunissen
Worst venue ever! Sound guy was useless.....he couldn't mix a Betty Crocker cake mix. Two of the draft taps were dry. The bathroom? Non functional sinks. Do you even clean the bathrooms? They smell like livestock is stored in there. Just gross.Rush could play here...and I wouldn't go. Just a horrible spot to go to.... negative a billion stars.
Cody Cliff-fraser
Great night great bar the celtic bartender is aweaome ?
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 5
David Bernardi
Fun place. Great atmosphere for a Tuesday night, and Chris is an awesome host.
Guilherme Cavalcante
This place is wicked man! Amazing sound! Love the vibe and the ppl I've met here are the best...plus, have I mentioned the cheap beer?
Tail of the Junction might be the most polarizing bar I’ve been to in all of Toronto. I would by no means call myself a regular but I am very familiar with the joint, the people, and the type of experience you might expect from this place.Firstly, the beer is cheap. You might spend as much as $6 for a bottle and that’s not bad. Many places in Toronto will charge double for the same thing. I wouldn’t trust the food to be any good, nor any glassware to be particularly clean so stick to bottles if you are drinking here. There is a 7/11 next to here which offers plenty of drunk food for when you get munchies.For entertainment, there is a wobbly pool table with some crooked cues. Enough fun if you aren’t too serious about pool, definitely Bring some change for that.This place is actually great for events. Many friends of mine, including myself actually.. have booked this venue for album releases, lots of great local bands have played here. Definitely keep yourself updated as to who might pop by. Lots of talent in this city and this venue seems to host lots of upcoming artists.HOWEVER, if you are an artist. The sound setup needs to be addressed. This is not a very capable sound system. Bring your own gear and bring a sound man, hire someone. You’ll thank me. The lighting in this venue, albeit since recent renovations, is lot better, it still leaves much to be desired if you’re taking photos here.Lastly, but most importantly. BE CAREFUL this area is not the safest. Your only security are the police that u-turn across the street. Like anywhere, this place has regulars, you don’t necessarily want to be friends with. Drugs and gang activities are prevalent, as well as sexual assault.I have had some really great nights at TOJ. but you really have to pick your battles and keep your back against the wall. Stay out of the bathrooms and stay in your group.
The bands were amazing everybody was so friendly it's a neighborhood bar and you feel so welcome everybody's really cool
Atmosphere: 5
Cool place to watch bands. pretty small
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 3
Place is amazing . Owner is awesome , great staff , and drinks very well priced four dollar drinks specials beers for six dollars. Lots of fun things to do there they have live music, free pool Tuesday nights, Karaoke three nights a week. Place to check out.
Great little watering hole for pool, a show or just having a drink with your pals.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Worst venue ever! Sound guy was useless.....he couldn't mix a Betty Crocker cake mix. Two of the draft taps were dry. The bathroom? Non functional sinks. Do you even clean the bathrooms? They smell like livestock is stored in there. Just gross.Rush could play here...and I wouldn't go. Just a horrible spot to go to.... negative a billion stars.
Great night great bar the celtic bartender is aweaome ?
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 5
Fun place. Great atmosphere for a Tuesday night, and Chris is an awesome host.
This place is wicked man! Amazing sound! Love the vibe and the ppl I've met here are the best...plus, have I mentioned the cheap beer?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Friendly people, bathrooms needs attention
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Was there to see some shows. Nice atmosphere. Didn't have any food or drinks so can't comment. Bathrooms were.... charming.
Atmosphere: 5
Always a great night when Morgan is hosting karaoke. The sound is great, and the bar staff is super friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Bar owner had a bit of a sour attitude
Cheap drinks at this Junction dive bar, karaoke on Tuesday night and Sundays. Lots of fun and a great crowd.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great live music venue! We played here and had no issues. Owner is friendly and professional!