The Green Room, Toronto

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    Aaron Jacobs | Last Updated: April 21,2009 3:16:29 pm
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    Restaurants can transform neighborhoods, but a neighbourhood can make a mark on its restaurants, too. Just consider the ongoing evolution of the Gren Room. The Green Room, located in the back alley off Brunswick Ave, is not exactly off the rack. But a good spot when you’re feeling “been there, drank that.”

    Unless you’re down with the paper bag varietal, finding booze in a bar down an alley in the Annex sounds like a dubious proposition. There is one exception: The Green Room, which is not dubious at all, but a small highly atmospheric bar (if you enjoy furry creatures scuttling over your feet), hidden but for a barely visible sign above its door in the alley. Stuck in The Annex and in dire need of a caffeine hit? Unexcited about the prospect of Starbucks or a similarly sterile cafe? Green Room's just the place.

    Take a seat on one of Green Room’s mismatched couches or plant yourself at a wooden table. Then relax. The coffee drinks are infused with two shots of the blessedly strong Lily espresso, so anything you pick will perk you up.

    Don’t go too late on a weekday, the place gets hopping mad. By 7:00 pm, the lonely ladies and U of T boys are filling up the room. Courtyard patio seats 50. Pad Thai, all day breakfasts, Southeast Asian-style cellophane noodles with shrimp, chicken, Chinese greens and scrambled eggs, chicken avocado sandwiches. If none of the food at Green Room grabs your attention, you can addle yourself with a series of loopy cocktails or coffees while partaking the regular readings, performances, special events.

    And while there's plenty of Bohemian and students, you'll often find some surprisingly hip and sophisticated stuff going on here. Saturdays are hot, drawing a beautiful, decadent but jaded crowd, heavy on intellectual types. - A.J.

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    AT A GLANCE
    The Green Room
    296 Brunswick Street (alley entrance), Toronto, ON
    416-929-3253
    Pub Fare
    Annex
    Venue:
    Cafe
    Hours:
    Daily: 11:00am - 2:00am
    Price Range:
    $ (budget)
    Payment:
    cash only
    THE BUZZ

    IN THE AREA

    4 Reader Reviews

    Really cool looking place, cool environment, only cash. Didn't have any beer besides domestic, but still on their menu. Didn't have blue curacao, sour puss, any liqueurs. Went to pay my bill with debit/credit, only accept cash. Bartender told me it was to eliminate a paper trail with their customers....?

    1. Unsatisfied Customer's Review :: February 07, 2010
    Unsatisfied Customer's Rating: 1 Stars
    Did you say laid? ... I'm on my way!

    2. Regina Hiller's Review :: February 21, 2009
    Regina Hiller's Rating: 4 Stars
    Love Green Room for a laid back drink - either before hitting a club, or right before last call to have a beer and then to stay until close. The courtyard is lovely in the summer, with the ivy plants on the walls, and the upstairs in the winter - wow - with grungy but atmospheric candelit tables and solid music. Solid Toronto find.

    3. Andy's Review :: February 21, 2009
    Andy's Rating: 4 Stars
    Oct. 7, 01

    We went at about 10pm Monday night and sat in plush couches and chairs in our own little sitting area and had wonderful live entertainment. Service was prompt even though they were out of gin. A fun place to stop in for an after dinner drink.

    4. Terri Morris's Review :: November 04, 2004
    Terri Morris's Rating: 4 Stars

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