fter operating some of the more successful nightspots in the city, the latest concept by Ink (This Is London, Ultra Supper Club) is Gallery, an underground music club contained within the Guvernment. After a soft opening, the 2,000 sq. ft. space formerly known as Charlie’s has been busy booking parties and events, but it’s really the Saturday night feats that have gathering steam with both hipsters and hot DJs, fuelling one of Toronto’s best dance spots.

Due to a focus on the underground music scene, your introduction to Gallery includes a serious check by the bouncers; so thorough, in fact, it just falls shy of a full cavity search. But, once past the velvet rope, expect an equally serious dance floor, as this is where all your work will be done.

The dance floor is surrounded by puffy banquettes and red antique tables, adding warmth to the space. A lounge-y part of the room is flanked with soft seating and puffy cushions, antique tables with tealights. 70’s style mirrors adorn the walls and velour drapes hang from the ceiling with dim track lighting down the center giving off a sensual vibe.

Gallery is dark and sexy in a mischievous kind of way, enhanced by sexually-charged tribal grooves that whip the crowd into a psychotic frenzy. The Moroccan-inspired space with art-deco elements has the ubiquitous touch that has made Munge//Leunge: Design Associates one of the most sought-after designers in the city.