And that's the real problem with Neutral. As easily as it goes down, there's just not enough here to get truly excited about. It's a bar that'd do well to fill a two-and-a-half hour gap in your schedule, but it neither deserves nor earns any more enthusiasm. It's as disposable as they come. Overall, the staff was friendly, the music loud, and the crowd was happy to be there. The place may not exactly be eye-candy but it looks like a hang-out spot.

It’s the right sort of spot for the masses that enjoy Kensington Market. Since the bar hosts such a diverse assortment of events, ranging from Goth to Brit, chances are anyone can find a night to relate to. From “DJ’s Madame hair and doctor BAGGIE” Tuesdays to “Solidarity Sundays” of celebrating a community of resistance, Neutral seems to house it all. Ironically, my impression of the place is unsurprisingly neutral – perhaps that’s the catch, right there. - C.B.