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Grace O Malleys, Toronto |
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Review by Rob Cardno
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 n a recent weekend I found myself in an unusual position, and trust me - I’m not shy when it comes to new positions. I had the honour of entertaining friends from out-of-town who insisted that their weekend of revelry must take place in clubland.
What to do? In order to tolerate the local masses on Richmond West, I did the natural thing: I shot back some tequila before starting the trek into the club jungle.
The trick now is to pick which of the mono-syllable clubs I could tolerate the most. The decision came easy when, through the haze of hot dog carts, I spotted a pub on the south end of Duncan. Grace O ‘Malleys (aka Gracie’s) had just moved in at the corner of Pearl and Duncan. The Gracie’s chain has been a long time favourite in Ottawa and has brought the Irish Charm to Clubland.
Walking inside it was refreshing to a lively room, with see smiles on customer’s faces. The Alexander Keith’s was flowing freely and a live band had the patrons dancing in their seats. The crowd was a wide mix, from college kids to suits who had been there since happy hour. This place was more than a pub with enough space to dance or get a table with friends. I began my night with so much skepticism and only one hour in Gracie’s turned the night around…or was it the tequila?
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14 Duncan Street, Toronto, ON
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3 Reader Reviews
I would DEFINITLY NOT recommend this bar. The bouncers have the tendency to abuse their "power" and physically abuse patrons. I have confirmed this with many people as they have experienced this as well (including girls). They are highly unprofessional and it is actually very scary when they loose there cool and beat people up. I used to like the bar but I will NEVER go back there for mine and my friend safety. (btw - ive never written a bad review for anything but im confident that i would like to share this will everyone)
Sarah's Rating: 1 Stars |
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Arriving early on a Saturday night, 7:45, there was already a line up. We wait patiently as we watch bouncers drag someone from inside out into the street, and off Grace O Malleys' property pull his shirt over his head, knee him in the ribs and have another bouncer walk up behind this customer when he gets his shirt off and put him in a choke hold. Once the bouncer choked the customer unconscious he opened his arms stepped back and allowed the persons' head to smash into the road. I was appalled by the treatment, and how the bouncers used excessive force. He then left him lying in the middle of the street, kicking the persons watch across the pavement (which had come off with his shirt).
Gave the food and the rest the worst possible rating because there wasn't an N/A field, and assuming as all the staff treat their customers with the same amount of care and respect as their bouncers do, it probably isn't worth eating or going.
Tim Fletcher's Rating: 1 Stars |
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On a scale of 1 to 10 this place ranks a 10 with me! Very cool spot to hang out, like nothing else you could find downtown....always wicked live bands, not expensive at all, and hot chicks running around in mini skirts..(and thats just the staff) If your sick of the same old club scene, loud music, and people too cool for school, check out this bar. Get there early on saturday nights, or your not getting in!
Sean's Rating: 4 Stars |
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Grace O Malleys |
14 Duncan Street, Toronto, ON
416-596-1444
Clubland
20 - 60
Pub
Daily 5:00pm - 3am
$ (budget)
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