 t this homespun, board game pub, they play the cream of the crop of bad pop music from the '70s and '80s: music beyond Abba and Culture Club (think Runaways, T. Rex or even "Hot Blooded" by Foreigner). Also, live band perform on weekends.
Not really a hidden secret, C'est What, open until the crack of dawn, caters to the hungry tattoo artists, ravenous rave and club kids, the Ryerson and U of T populations, limo drivers, Harley gangs, and just about anyone with an appetite for a fairly cheap meal and a quick game of scrabble or Risk.
In addition to the usual drinks and selection of beers you'd find at any good pub, C’est What offers an appetizer and soup menu and entrees. The soup changes daily and is predictably average, served with a whole-grain baguette. However, the ginger acorn squash soup, on one day, was delicious. Other specialties include burgers, pastas and a good selection of sandwiches.
There's a family feeling to this place. It serves as kind of a town hall for the local residents. There are TVs, all of them tuned to the current game, ceiling fans, old lamps, and photos of old athletes. There is a full bar and pub food, and service is cranky at best, depending on the night. With its curved bar and genuine Irish furnishings, you'll feel like you're in County Cork rather than Toronto.
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67 Front Street East, Toronto, ON 
8 Reader Reviews
Yeah they are very weird about the tables, some guy there is almost OCD about it. I know in some cases it's fire regulations, but he's been throwing that one about for everyone, and seems to materialize if you move anything.
Other than his compulsion on the furniture, the place is fine! :)
Robert's Rating: 3 Stars |
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Yeah they are very weird about the tables, some guy there is almost OCD about it. I know in some cases it's fire regulations, but he's been throwing that one about for everyone, and seems to materialize if you move anything.
Other than his compulsion on the furniture, the place is fine! :)
Robert's Rating: 3 Stars |
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We went there and told them we would probably have 10-12 people. The host advised us we can't put tables together, but at the same time he went to some effort to figure something out. He wandered around the place for a couple minutes, then came back and asked if we'd be OK with the couches & coffee table in the corner. That was perfectly fine, and made for a nice night out. The service was prompt, a nice atmosphere, and a ton of beers on tap. Couldn't ask for much else.
Brian's Rating: 3 Stars |
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i have to disagree with posts about larger groups. I went there for a friend's going away party as well as a large (30 or more) corporate party and many other evening with groups of 8-12 people and we never have a problem. The bartenders and waiters are no-nonsense types who come by often, get your order right but don't act giddy and ditzy like in so many other "trendy bars". The staff are generally older (30-50, not young 20-somethings) and service is consistent.
As for the food, I love it. Great Morroccan stew, great spinach dip, etc. I eat there everytime I go and have never been disappointed. Drink selection is great, and the bar next section next door often has great local or smaller Canadian bands. On the whole, this is one of my favorite places to just drop in, have a bite to eat and some food with friends and is completely laid back and casual.
L's Rating: 4 Stars |
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If you like to drink by yourself - Give it a go, however on the off chance that you have a social life and actually enjoy drinking with friends don't bother.
Quote of the night by the (ahem) 'Bar Staff' - "I don't care if you get up and leave right now !".
We went to the the beir market instead - service there was a breath of fresh air !
Paddy's Rating: 1 Stars |
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Agree with previous posts. Have been to this establishment with groups more than once. The worst service ever. We were even told at one point not to put our tables together for a group of 8 because we would look like a "gang" and that is not the image they wanted to have. Good food, good beer, but don't go with more than 4 people.
C's Rating: 1 Stars |
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Warning: Do not go to C'est What for birthday parties or if your group is larger than 4 people. They will treat you like crap.
Zaphod's Rating: 1 Stars |
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C'est What serves above average pub-style food with a twist, but the real attraction is the drink selection. Excellent selection of micro-brewed beers as well as excellent house brews. C'est What also boasts an impressive selection of Scotch as well. There is also live entertainment of a very high calibre - alumni includes Bare Naked Ladies, Jeff Buckley, Sarah Harmer, Jewel etc. Original music played live, none of that horrible bar cover-band stuff.
James's Rating: 4 Stars |
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67 Front Street East, Toronto, ON
416-867-9499
Front Street
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Mon. to Fri.: 12:00pm - 2:00am
Sat.: 11:00am - 2:00am: Sun.: 11:00am - 1:00am
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